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Titanium
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2004
- Location
- Richmond,VA,USA
Is there a non destructive method for determining how much torque can be transmitted through a shrink fit. I am assuming if you know the coefficient of expansion for the two materials, the amount of interference, the amount of contact area etc., a pretty close approximation could be found, but what if you have to be more accurate? I asked my wife, who retired as a materials engineer, and being the smart ass that she is she said "they are all tight if you put enough in them". Very helpful dear. I am thinking the only way is by destructive testing but not sure.