Spherical washer

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A spherical washer is a washer with one surface radiused, which is designed to be used in conjunction with a mating nut in order to correct for up to several degrees of misalignment between parts.[citation needed]

Use of this washer-nut system eliminates unnecessary stress on threads.

Pictures of spherical washers and types can be seen at mcmaster.com.

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