Power Screw Calculator dialog box - Calculation tab

Sets parameters for calculation of a power screw.

Access:

Ribbon: Design tab Power Transmission panel Power Screw Calculator

Type of Strength Calculation

Screw Diameter Design

Calculates the screw diameter according to the specified load, geometric dimensions, material properties, and safety coefficient.

Material Design

Designs the minimum material values for the specified load, length, and properties.

Check Calculation

Performs the stress check in the screw, and checks allowable pressure in its threads.

Loads

Specifies force, moment, and thread friction coefficient.

Max. Axial Force

Sets the value of maximum operating force carried by the screw.

Max.Torque

Sets the value of maximum operating torque.

Thread Friction Factor

Sets the friction coefficient in the thread between the nut and the screw. Values are presented in the table in the Engineer's Handbook.

Screw

Specifies or calculates screw diameter, nut height, factor for end conditions, and maximum length of loaded screw.

Thread Diameter, Pitch, and Mean Screw Diameter

Sets geometric screw dimensions.

Min. Screw Diameter

Sets the smallest screw diameter, usually the thread small diameter.

Nut Height

Specifies the active nut (thread) height.

Factor for End Conditions

Sets the coefficient according to the diagram of mounting types. See the chapter in the Engineer's Handbook.

Max. Length

Specifies the maximum loaded length of the power screw.

Material

Specifies screw properties. Check the check box to open Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Allowable Thread Pressure

Sets the allowable thread pressure in the nut. Click the arrow to show appropriate values in the Allowable Thread Pressure table.

Elasticity Module

Selects the material, such as steel, aluminum, or a custom value.

Yield Strength

Sets the yield strength of the screw.

Safety Factor

Sets the required safety level, usually from 2 through 10.

Type of transmission

Rotation Shift

Transform rotation to shift.

Shift Rotation

Transform shift to rotation.

Results

Displays the calculated and limit stresses in the screw and pressure in the thread.

Summary of Messages area

Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages at the bottom of the Calculation tab, double-click the double line at the bottom or click the chevron.

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