How to Calculate and Solve for Helix Angle | Polymer & Textile
Last Updated on March 9, 2024
The image above represents the helix angle. To calculate helix angle, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are screw lead (S) and barrel diameter (Db).
The formula for calculating helix angle:
θ = tan-1[S / (π x Db)]
Where;
θ = Helix Angle
S = Screw Lead
Db = Barrel Diameter
Let’s solve an example;
Find the helix angle when the screw lead is 14 and the barrel diameter is 22.
This implies that;
S = Screw Lead = 14
Db = Barrel Diameter = 22
θ = tan-1[S / (π x Db)]
θ = tan-1[14/(π x 22)]
So, θ = tan-1[14/69.115]
θ = tan-1[0.202]
θ = 11.45°
Therefore, the helix angle is 11.45°.
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How to Calculate Helix Angle Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the helix angle.
To get the answer and workings of the helix angle using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Polymer & Textile under Engineering.
Now, Click on Helix Angle under Polymer & Textile
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the helix angle according to the respective parameters which are the screw lead (S) and barrel diameter (Db).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the screw lead (S) is 14 and barrel diameter (Db) is 22.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the helix angle and presents the formula, workings and steps too.