This time I'm focusing on the analysis of o-ring seal designs. Having used the Trelleborg O-Ring Calculator since 2022, there are a few key features I'd like to add to my own take on an o-ring calculator. Housing thermal expansion, lead-in chamfer geometry design, an interactive section view and full ISO fits integration to name a few.
There's a soft-body o-ring compression simulator in development alongside the core functionality. This should allow for modelling of the lead-in capture of the o-ring and also give a good intuitive feel for housing compression, stretch-induced compression and housing fill.
This first prototype is now live, however it should only be used for experimenting until a stable version is released. It has only had minimal testing and the calculations need a thorough review.
