Jason Katrina

To test the clamping force, a spring gauge will be required to check how much force is needed to create the desired amount of force that will be needed to hold the device in place.

• Calculated values were that the toggle clamps would hold a 20-pound load with only a 28.8 pound clamping force. The toggle clamps that were bought are capable of 350 pounds of force.

• The toggle clamps that were chosen were adequate for the test and provide a pressure that holds the casting in place.

 

A scale will be necessary to check the overall weight of the mount.

• Final weight turned out to be 6.45 pounds, and was calculated as 6.29 pounds.

• Larger bolts than anticipated accounted for the weight.

• Still under 10 lb limit for the jig.

 

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