Minimum engagement length of a bolt

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the criteria for determining the minimum engagement length of a bolt, specifically focusing on an M10x1 metric bolt. Participants explore relevant formulas and unit conversions related to this topic.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests information on the minimum engagement length criteria for an M10x1 bolt.
  • Another participant shares an article that includes formulas for calculating the minimum engagement length of bolts, particularly metric ones.
  • There is a question regarding whether to use pitch in inches or Imperial units for the entire formula.
  • A suggestion is made that using all Imperial units and then converting the resulting length back into metric units may be the safest approach, given the uncertainty about the formula's derivation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the appropriate units to use in the calculations, indicating that there is no consensus on the best approach to take.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of clarity on the derivation of the formulas mentioned and the potential implications of using different unit systems in calculations.

siddharth23
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Hey guys.
Could anyone give me an what the criteria for minimum engagement length of a bolt is?
The bolt I'm using is M10x1.

Thanks!
 
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siddharth23 said:
Thanks! I read this one
Only thing is, do I just take the pitch in per inch or do I use Imperial units for the entire formula?

Without knowing more about the derivation of this formula, the safest approach would be to use all Imperial units and then convert the resulting length back into mm or cm.
 
SteamKing said:
Without knowing more about the derivation of this formula, the safest approach would be to use all Imperial units and then convert the resulting length back into mm or cm.
Ok mate! Thanks a lot :smile:
 

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