Set parameters for calculation of clamping joints.
Use these calculators to calculate and design clamping joints. Three types of clamping joints are available:
This procedure creates an example using the sample specifications.
This procedure creates an example using the sample specifications.
This procedure creates an example using the sample specifications.
Separated Hub Joint Calculator
Sets parameters for calculation of separated hub joints.
Type of Strength Calculation | |
Hub Length Design | Designs optimal hub length for the specified load, shaft diameter, and joint properties. |
Shaft Diameter Design | Designs optimal shaft diameter for the specified load and joint properties. |
Check Calculation | Performs the strength check for the specified load, dimensions, and joint properties. |
Loads | |
Loading is entered through axial force or torque. | |
Dimensions | |
Specifies the values you enter for the dimensions of the separated hub joint. | |
Joint Properties | |
Type of Loading | Specifies the Type of loading you select from the roll-down menu. |
Material | Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed. |
Allowable Pressure | Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint. |
Bolt Properties | |
Material | Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed. |
Allowable Pressure 0.25 *Sy | Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint. |
Number of Joint Bolts | Specifies the number of joint bolts. |
Results
Displays the calculated values and the joint strength check.
Summary of Messages area
Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages area at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or click the chevron.
Sets parameters for calculation of slotted hub joints.
Type of Strength Calculation | |
Hub Length Design | Designs optimal hub length for the specified load, shaft diameter, and joint properties. |
Shaft Diameter Design | Designs optimal shaft diameter for the specified load and joint properties. |
Check Calculation | Performs the strength check for the specified load, dimensions, and joint properties. |
Loads | |
Loading is entered through axial force or torque. | |
Deformation Force | Check the box to calculate the deformation force. |
Dimensions | |
Specifies values you enter for the dimensions of the slotted hub joint. | |
Consider the Clamp Deformation | |
Select the box to calculate the force which deforms the joint. | |
Fit Symbol | Displays designed fit. Click Change to display the Limits and Fits Mechanical Calculator, where you can change fit values. |
Fundamental Deviations | To adapt limit deviations, clear the Specify manually check box. |
Max. Assembly Clearance | Maximal value of a connection clearance. |
Bolt Properties | |
Material | Check the check box to open Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed. |
Allowable Pressure 0.25 *Sy | Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint. |
Number of Joint Bolts | Specifies the number of joint bolts. |
Joint Properties | |
Type of Loading | Specifies the Type of loading you select from the roll-down menu. |
Material | Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed. |
Allowable Pressure | Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint. |
Elasticity Module | Specifies the material, such as steel, aluminum, or a custom value. |
Results
Displays the calculated values and the joint strength check.
Displays the reports about calculations. To open the Summary of Messages area at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or click the chevron.
Summary of Messages area
Displays the reports about calculations. To open the Summary of Messages area at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or click the chevron.
Sets parameters for calculation of cone joints.
Loads | |
Loading is entered through torque. | |
Dimensions | |
Enter the dimensions of the cone hub joint. | |
d, D, L | Calculates the pin taper ratio for the specified pin diameters and joint length. |
d, D, Taper Ratio | Calculates the joint length for the specified pin diameters and taper ratio. |
d, L, Taper Ratio | Calculates the major pin diameter for the specified taper ratio, minor pin diameter, and joint length. |
D, L, Taper Ratio | Calculates the minor pin diameter for the specified taper ratio, major pin diameter, and joint length. |
Joint Properties | |
Type of Loading | Using the roll-down menu, select the Type of loading. |
Material | Check the check box to open Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed. |
Allowable Pressure | Allowable pressure in the joint is entered by selection from the list according to the joint character or by typing a value into the input field. |
Results
Displays the calculated values and the joint strength check.
Summary of Messages area
Summary of Messages area opens at the bottom of the tab when you double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or if you click the chevron at the bottom of the tabs. It displays the reports about calculation.