thread stripping

[/θrɛd ˈstrɪpɪŋ/]
nounpl: thread strippings
danificação de rosca / estrago de rosca / desprendimento de rosca
1. The damage or wear of threads on a bolt, screw, or nut, causing them to become ineffective or unusable
The thread stripping on the engine bolt made it impossible to tighten the component securely.
O estrago da rosca no parafuso do motor tornou impossível apertar o componente com segurança.
2. The process by which the spiral grooves of a fastener become worn, broken, or removed due to over-tightening, corrosion, or repeated use
Thread stripping can occur when excessive force is applied during installation.
O danificação de rosca pode ocorrer quando força excessiva é aplicada durante a instalação.
3. In manufacturing, the removal or unwinding of threads from a bolt or screw
Thread stripping during production indicated a problem with the machining process.
O desprendimento de rosca durante a produção indicou um problema no processo de usinagem.
Thread stripping is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American mechanical and manufacturing industries. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in automotive repair shops, industrial maintenance, and construction contexts. The term is standardized in technical documentation and engineering manuals. In the USA, it is a frequent issue discussed in DIY communities, automotive forums, and professional mechanical settings. Proper understanding of thread stripping prevention is essential in both cultures for ensuring equipment safety and longevity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thread damagethread wearthread breakagethread deteriorationstripped threads
Antonyms / Antônimos
thread integrityproper threadingundamaged threads

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
danificação de rosca / estrago de rosca
Most common technical term used in mechanics and engineering
São Paulo
estrago de rosca / rosca danificada
Common in industrial and automotive contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desprendimento de rosca
Alternative term used in some mechanical workshops
Portugal
danificação de rosca / destruição de rosca
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but less common in everyday speech

Related Words

boltscrewfastenernutover-tighteningcorrosionmechanical failuremaintenance

Related Idioms & Phrases

stripped bolt
thread failure
bolt damage
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