Dan Ruggirello wrote:

Hey Paul,
For what it's worth here is a quick run of the water pump pulley.

100

lbs at about mid belts

location.  0.025" thick steel.  Left off the thick pulley -

modeled it

as rigid.

Dan

Isn't the internet and amazing thing? Thanks Dan.

Paul Lamar

 Hey Dan, That's amazing! Sure shows why I need 8 bolts. Thanks.

Ian Eight Bolt  Beadle

I would put at least a thick washer on there Ian as well.

Paul Lamar

Dan Ruggirello wrote:

Here is a better comparison.  4 bolts fixed and load in direction of

fixed

bolts.  8 bolts fixed and load same direction.  With 8 bolts, the stress
values are reduced by 50%.....

Dan

Dan,

I'm sold. Where can I get a copy of this program? I've been looking for an
affordable FEM package forever. I am willing to learn Spanish just to get be
able to use the program. Combined with Rhino and a good CNC package and you
can do just about anything the big guys do in your garage :-)

Monty

 
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