Design Guides

Aug
06

The Fundamentals of Surface Finish

3 min read
Jul
02

What are J Threads?

2 min read
Jun
18

Minimum Wall Thickness; CNC Machining

2 min read
Jun
04

Thread Rolling vs Thread Cutting

3 min read
May
14

Analysis of Fillet Welds

The following information should be used for sizing calculations ONLY! Any formal calculations MUST use values/standards from relevant company
4 min read
May
07

Stress in Beams

Stress (N/mm^2 or MPa) can be defined as the internal resistance of a structure or body when an
4 min read
Apr
23

Fastener Groups; In-Plane Loading

In-plane loading on a bolt occurs when forces are applied parallel to the plane in which the bolts lie. This
2 min read
Apr
09

Pin Bending in Lugs

The following information should be used for sizing calculations ONLY! Any formal calculations MUST use values/standards from relevant company
2 min read
Mar
05

Fastener Groups; Out-of-Plane Loading

An out-of-plane load applied to a bracket will cause a simultaneous tensile and shear load to be applied to the
3 min read
Feb
27

Sizing Fasteners

The following information should be used for sizing calculations ONLY! Any formal calculations MUST use values from relevant company or
3 min read