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Commande

Configuration: Emplacement

Control Values for Keys

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The Control Values for Keys calculator solves for the key depths of a given shaft and the key size.

To calculate the control values:

Sélectionnez la commande.

The Depth Control Values for Keys dialog box opens.

Enter the shaft diameter size. Select Recommended Key Size to use the recommended key size according to the ASME or ISO standard; otherwise, select Custom Key Size to enter custom key sizes.

Cliquez pour afficher/masquer les paramètres.Cliquez pour afficher/masquer les paramètres.

Paramètre

Description

Nom. Shaft Diameter (D)

Enter the size of the shaft

Recommended Key Size

Uses the recommended key size according to the ASME or ISO standard

Square

Uses the recommended square key

Rectangular

Uses the recommended rectangular key

Key Width (W)/Height (H)

Displays the dimensions of a rectangular key set

Custom Key Size

Uses custom key sizes

Key Width (W)

Enter the custom width of the key

Key Height (H)

Enter the custom height of the key

Résultat

 

Depth to Bottom of Key (S)

Displays the dimension from the bottom of the shaft to the bottom of the key

Depth to Top of Key (T)

Displays the dimension from the bottom of the shaft to the top of the key

Place data on drawing

Places the calculated data on the drawing

Click Solve.

The key depth values for the given shaft diameter and key size are displayed.

Click Close to exit the calculator.