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Oldham Coupling

Creo is a suite of CAD apps developed by PTC that includes apps for 3D modeling, simulation, schematics, and visualization. Creo Elements and Parametric compete directly with CATIA, NX, and SolidWorks. An Oldham coupling connects two parallel shafts and allows for power transmission between them despite axial misalignment through the use of an intermediate disc that slides in slots in flanges attached to each shaft. Specifications for Oldham couplings include bore size, length, materials, torque rating, and tolerances for lateral, angular, and axial offsets.

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Oldham Coupling

Creo is a suite of CAD apps developed by PTC that includes apps for 3D modeling, simulation, schematics, and visualization. Creo Elements and Parametric compete directly with CATIA, NX, and SolidWorks. An Oldham coupling connects two parallel shafts and allows for power transmission between them despite axial misalignment through the use of an intermediate disc that slides in slots in flanges attached to each shaft. Specifications for Oldham couplings include bore size, length, materials, torque rating, and tolerances for lateral, angular, and axial offsets.

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PTC Creo

 Creo is a family or suite of Computer-aided design (CAD) apps supporting product


design for discrete manufacturers and is developed by PTC. The suite consists of apps,
each delivering a distinct set of capabilities for a user role within product development.

 Creo runs on Microsoft Windows and provides apps for 3D CAD parametric feature solid


modeling, 3D direct modeling, 2D orthographic views, Finite Element Analysis and
simulation, schematic design, technical illustrations, and viewing and visualization.

 Creo Elements and Creo Parametric compete directly with CATIA, Siemens


NX/Solidedge, and SolidWorks. The Creo suite of apps replace and supersede PTC’s
products formerly known as Pro/ENGINEER, CoCreate, and ProductView. Creo has
many different software package solutions and features. Creo Illustrate is a good
example.

Oldham coupling

 INTRODUCTION: It is used to connect two parallel shafts whose axes are at a small
distance apart. Two flanges, each having a rectangular slot, are keyed, one on each shaft.
The two flanges are positioned such that, the slot in one is at right angle to the slot in the
other. To make the coupling, a circular disc with two rectangular projections on either
side and at right angle to each other, is placed between the two flanges. During motion,
the central disc, while turning, slides in the slots of the flanges. Power transmission takes
place between the shafts, because of the positive connection between the flanges and the
central disc.
 The Oldham coupling includes a first coupling part, a second coupling part and an intermediate
part. The first coupling part and the second coupling part are coupled to each other with the
intermediate part provided there between. The first coupling part and the second coupling part
are fitted on fitting portions of the intermediate part extending perpendicular to each other. The
first coupling part, the second coupling part and the intermediate part have fitting indication
portions. The fitting indication portions allow a positional relationship between the first coupling
part and the second coupling part about a rotational axis to be determined.
 PROCESS:
1. preparing a first coupling part adapted to be fixed on a rotational shaft of an electric
motor;
2. preparing a second coupling part adapted to be fixed on a rotational shaft of a detector for
detecting information on rotational movement of the electric motor;
3. preparing an intermediate part adapted to be provided between the first coupling part and
the second coupling part, the intermediate part including a pair of fitting portions
extending perpendicular to each other, the fitting portion on one end surface of the
intermediate part being adapted to be fitted on the first coupling part, the fitting portion
on the other end surface of the intermediate part being adapted to be fitted on the second
coupling part, the first coupling part, the second coupling part, and the intermediate part
having a fitting indication portion for determining a positional relationship between the
first coupling part and the second coupling part about a rotational axis, respectively; and
4. Fitting the first coupling part and the second coupling part on the intermediate part, based
on the fitting indication portions.

 APPLICATION: Oldham couplings are popular for stepper-motor driven
positioning stages. The flexible element can provide an effective means of absorbing
shocks from frequent start/stops and load reversals. The element can be installed with
some clearance between the hubs to compensate for axial growth. Generally, Oldham
couplings are recommended for intermittent motion systems that are idle at least half the
time. Both blind-bore and through-hub styles are available, the latter being capable of
mounting to driving and driven shafts without displacing the equipment or disturbing
shaft alignment

 Specifications:

Oldham coupling specifications include the following parameters

 Bore size or diameter – the diameter of the coupling bore that accepts the
connecting shaft.

 Bore sizes may be identical or different on each side of the coupling, depending
on the model.
 Overall length – the end-to-end length of the coupling as measured from the two
end faces of the coupling.
 Hub width – the width of the hub measured from the end face to the internal face
of the tooth that joins the slider block.
 Hub material - the material from which the hub is constructed.
 Slider block material – the material from which the slider block is constructed.
 Coupling diameter – the overall diameter of the coupling.
 Maximum rated torque – the maximum rating of the coupling for peak torque
rating.
 Lateral offset – also called parallel misalignment, represents the maximum
tolerable distance of shaft misalignment along the axial dimension that can be
accommodated by the coupling.

1. Angular offset – also called angular misalignment, represents the maximum angular
deviation of shaft misalignment along the radial dimension that can be accommodated by
the coupling.
2. Axial offset – represents the maximum axial deviation along the shaft axes that can be
accommodated by the coupling.
3. Shaft coupling fastening method – the means by which the coupling attaches to the drive
or driven shaft, typically clamped or via a set screw.

 Material used – 1. aluminum


2. stainless steel

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