Force Required to Fit (3 different materials)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the force required to insert a Phenolic Composite Ring into an Aluminum Bronze Outer Ring, with a Neoprene Ring serving as a seal. The user, Kieren, seeks to develop an Excel calculator for this purpose, acknowledging the complexity due to the compression of the Neoprene and the backing from the Aluminum Bronze. The provided link to press-fit equations from Engineers Edge is intended to assist in deriving the necessary calculations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of press-fit mechanics
  • Familiarity with material properties of Aluminum Bronze, Neoprene, and Phenolic Composite
  • Basic knowledge of Excel functions and formulas
  • Mathematics and physics principles at HND level
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the mechanics of press-fit design
  • Learn how to apply the provided press-fit equations in Excel
  • Explore material compression characteristics of Neoprene
  • Investigate the interaction between different materials in assembly applications
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Mechanical engineers, materials scientists, and anyone involved in designing press-fit assemblies or seeking to understand the forces involved in multi-material fittings.

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I have three different parts:
1. An Aluminum Bronze Outer Ring
2. A Neoprene Ring
3. A Phenolic Composite Ring.

The (2) fits into a recess in (1), (2's) purpose is to seal between (1) & (3).

What I would like to do is create a calculator on excel that will calculate the force required to insert (3) into (1) & (2).

I am presuming that the Formulas here won't work as I have the neoprene compressing but also being backed up by the aluminum bronze.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I have a little maths and physics knowledge at HND level but that's my limit I am affraid.

Thanks
Kieren
 
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