Press Fit Calculator
Calculate interface pressure, hub hoop stress, and assembly force for press-fit shaft-hub connections using Lame's equations
Press Fit Calculator
Calculate interface pressure, hub hoop stress, and assembly force for press-fit connections using Lame's equations.
Formulas (Lame's Equations)
Total dia. difference (not radial)
0 for solid shaft
Steel: 0.10–0.15
Results
Interface Pressure p
75.000 MPa
Hub Hoop Stress σ_θ (inner)
125.000 MPa
tensile (hub wants to expand)
Shaft Hoop Stress σ_θ (outer)
-75.000 MPa
compressive (negative)
Assembly/Press Force
70686 N
= 70.69 kN
Torque Capacity
1767.15 N·m
Elastic Moduli Reference
How to Use This Calculator
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Fill in all required input fields for the Press Fit Calculator. Most fields include unit selectors so you can work in your preferred unit system.
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Formula Reference
Press Fit Calculator Formula
See calculator inputs for the governing equation
Variables: All variables and their units are labeled in the calculator interface above.
When to Use This Calculator
- •Use the Press Fit Calculator when solving homework or exam problems that require quick numerical verification of your hand calculations.
- •Use it during the design phase to rapidly iterate on parameters before running detailed finite element simulations.
- •Use it when reviewing a colleague's calculation or checking a vendor's data sheet for plausibility.
- •Use it to generate reference data for a technical report or presentation without manual computation.
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