How do you size a key?

Simulation Generality
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Hello, I'm in my final year of STI2D and for my project I need to size a key and determine its shear.

I have a 20mm diameter shaft and a torque of 14.32 n.m and I need a key to rotate a die.

Can you please help me, thank you.

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Hello

Look here

http://webintra.lyc-catalins.ac-grenoble.fr/public/LP/Construction_DI/Ressources/clavetage_clavette.htm

http://www.direct-transmission.fr/docs/guides/Michaud_Chailly_Technique-normalisation-clavetage-din-6885.pdf

http://edesignlab.fr/calcul-de-clavette/

may the force be with you.

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thank you OBI WAN I managed to dimenssion my key now I have to calculate the shear.

 

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Do you know how to find RPGs ? 

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Hello

Look at the last link.

 

may the force be with you.

 

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