Question to desertfox or anyone else who would like to answer:
In desertfox's supplied equations, the only material property considered is the modulus of elasticity, which is constant for steel. Why isn't the tensile strength of the steel a factor? Wouldn't a higher strength steel make for a...
The application is not actually for a snap ring, but the calculation should be useful.
I'm trying to calculate the force required to close the seam gap on a pipe rolled from a flat plate.
How can I calculate the radial squeezing force of a snap ring or retaining ring? I've done some searching, but I can only find info on dimensions and thrust loads.
Since it's a spring, I'm assuming there's a formula to calculate the force.
I have a process where an uncoiled steel strip travels down a conveyor line. The strip width varies (30~80") as well as the thickness (.25~.625"). The strip has some natural waviness to it, so it does not always rest perfectly flat against the conveyor line.
There is one point on the line...
I've got a fundamental hydraulics question that should be easy to answer.
Is a given hydraulic cylinder able to apply more force while extending than while retracting? If so, is there a standard push/pull ratio?
