I need to decide on which compression spring to use in one of the assemblies I am working on. In order to do so, however, I need to calculate the force which will be applied to the springs in Newtons.
The assembly consists of two shafts each driven by a siemens stepper motor. The shafts are offset and in turn drive two plates in a linear direction towards each other, resulting in a clamping force being applied between the two plates.
I need to calculate the resultant clamping force between these two plates.
Any guidelines would be appreciated.
Thanks