Hi,
I am looking for some information regarding productive joining methods of aluminum tube and shaft.
Thought about Crimping technology or shrink fit.
The purpose is to achive a permanent connection between aluminum tube and aluminum shaft.
Tube O.D- 20mm, tube I.D- 16mm
Shaft O.D- 16mm
The required axial load is about 1000N. There is no exposure to extreme temperatures.
It is intended to mass production process, so the assembly has to be quick and efficient.
I thought about producing a mold (built of 2 parts) and try to do it by crimping with hydraulic press. mold design will enforce preservation of the circular shape of the tube by the end of the crimping (photos attached).
If someone can share his knowledge about design "rule of thumbs" or links to some valuable information of crimping process (or other efficient option)- it would be very appreciated!
Welding, threading, gluing are not an option.
Thanks!
I am looking for some information regarding productive joining methods of aluminum tube and shaft.
Thought about Crimping technology or shrink fit.
The purpose is to achive a permanent connection between aluminum tube and aluminum shaft.
Tube O.D- 20mm, tube I.D- 16mm
Shaft O.D- 16mm
The required axial load is about 1000N. There is no exposure to extreme temperatures.
It is intended to mass production process, so the assembly has to be quick and efficient.
I thought about producing a mold (built of 2 parts) and try to do it by crimping with hydraulic press. mold design will enforce preservation of the circular shape of the tube by the end of the crimping (photos attached).
If someone can share his knowledge about design "rule of thumbs" or links to some valuable information of crimping process (or other efficient option)- it would be very appreciated!
Welding, threading, gluing are not an option.
Thanks!