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*Yes! Quick analysis - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm | *Yes! Quick analysis - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm | ||
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1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario | 1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 23 December 2019
Open Source
- FreeCAD WizardShaft - https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/PartDesign_WizardShaft. This provides moment of inertia, but not deflection.
Online Calculator
- Yes! Quick analysis - https://www.engineering.com/calculators/beams.htm
Example
1 lb force, on a 12" shaft. Force point in middle of shaft, so this would be worst case scenario
Interpretation: for reference, this is about 100 micron deflection, but if shaft were supported on one end, so actual result is better.
What would a 3" rod withstand if it were to bend 100 microns (5 thou)?
About 9000 lb!
