Equation for Maximum Insertion Force (Unit: SI, Newton)

If total length (L) / thickness(t) < 10,  Modified F  =  F / Q.
The value of Q can be obtained from the graph. Click Here for Q-factor Graph

Equation for Maximum Retention Force

1. Select a material that you want to use for the calcuation by double clicking on the
name of material from "List of Materials" or enter your own material property values.

2. Select the units for your calculation.

3. Enter the geometric parameters for your cantilever-hole.

4. Press Display button to see the results

How to Add/Remove/Save Material Properties to a Text File

Add - Enter a name, friction coefficient, flexural stress, and flexural modulus. Then
press Add button.

Remove - Click on the name of the material that you want to delete from the file and
press Remove button.

Save - Press Save button to save all the material properties that are shown in the
"List of Materials" to a text file.
(Note: Due to the web browser security, users will not be able to save material
          property data.)