Recommended Thread Engagement
Recommended Thread Engagement
(OP)
Hi Guys,
I have read quite a few threads about thread engagement calc's on the site, but I would like to know if any of you know if ASME or any other standards recommend a certain thread engagement (ex. 1xd) for certain general situations.
- SS bolt in cast Aluminum blind tapped hole
- SS bolt in steel blind tapped hole
I am aware that every design is different, that the engagement depends on the actual forces in action, but I am simply looking for standard recommendations.
Thx!
I have read quite a few threads about thread engagement calc's on the site, but I would like to know if any of you know if ASME or any other standards recommend a certain thread engagement (ex. 1xd) for certain general situations.
- SS bolt in cast Aluminum blind tapped hole
- SS bolt in steel blind tapped hole
I am aware that every design is different, that the engagement depends on the actual forces in action, but I am simply looking for standard recommendations.
Thx!





RE: Recommended Thread Engagement
rmw
RE: Recommended Thread Engagement
I have read the threads and opened most of the links. Of course I can't be sure which one you're talking about.
I was more looking for a recommendation, and not calculations. I deal with many different designs that I purchase as part of my job, I go through design reviews and equipement testing. But i cannot do all the calculations. It is not by job. As such, I would like to be able to have a general rule of thumb, that would further be backed by the supplier calculations.
RE: Recommended Thread Engagement
rmw
RE: Recommended Thread Engagement
Do the calculations you refer to only assume tension loads or do they assume both shear and tension loads combined? Most calc's I've found on the website solely assume tension on bolt (and members).
Eng-tips is also used FOR work :) so you should technically be able to use this tool at work for your assignments...