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  1. Brew88

    Preload - Taper connection with screw compression

    Mike- Unfortunately our hands are tied since Ti (Grade 5 - Ti6Al4V) is the only material we can use when dealing with nickel allergies, CoCr is the preferred material. rb1957 - There will be no cross screw as there will be no bone to anchor against, the device will span two joints thus...
  2. Brew88

    Preload - Taper connection with screw compression

    I thought it might be a bit of a minefield, I think i'll ask ansys whilst I dig out some of my old books. FYI......The taper is included for fine adjustment rather than torque transmission although the connection should be able to take 20Nm without loosening. The joint will be subject to...
  3. Brew88

    Preload - Taper connection with screw compression

    Hi, After some googling i've been unable to find an answer. I have a male tapered shaft with female thread in the end, which goes into a body with female taper. The whole thing is then nipped up with a screw from the other side. The screws head is also tapered as is it's mating face. Thats my...
  4. Brew88

    Connection conditions (Ansys workbench)

    Hi, Long time reader, first time poster. CAD: NX6 & Solidworks 2010 FEA: Ansys Workbench 12 I'm struggling to decide on a course of action regarding the application of connection conditions. I have a 4 part assembly which is shown in the attached picture, in essence i have a double ended...

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