CWB1, a bit harsh i would say. I know how to do a bolted joint analysis... a little context, im a recent graduate (april 2022) and this project is too small for something like that. That's why a rule of thumb is practical here. Thanks for the book however, i got a pdf copy already.
welding not really because everything on this cnc router is bolt on design. want to keep it that way. I don't think its a big deal because the max weight is 200 grams plus whatever the bracket weighs which isn't much.
im designing a simple bracket to replace the spindle motor of the cnc router. its being repurposed for a chemical testing lab so its a simple enough fixture but i have to use aluminum so the weight of my mount does not exceed the weight of the spindle motor assembly.
i can't go with helicoil , constrained on my thickness of plate and bolt size. And we generally use alot of stainless bolts on aluminum parts here and haven't seen much in the way of corrosion with that. will have to be careful when tensioning bolts but thats the only real issue i see here...
thanks for replying. I am using stainless fasteners 304/316. it's not too critical, in this application it will be fine. But ok 2D/3D depending on tension. Do you have a guide to figuring this out. like doing the math?
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I have a scenario where one plate is parallel to flat face of the bolt and the tapped plate is perpendicular to the flat face of the bolt. Can anyone tell me the rule of thumb for plate thickness for tapped holes? Material is 6061 Aluminum alloy. Bolt is flat head countersink. picture is...
