About
This app calculates the flat pattern size for cutting blank plates for screw flight development and fabrication. It's useful for those involved in manufacturing screw conveyors, ribbon blenders, and other process equipment.
What's New in Screw Flight
2.0
November 13, 2023
Updated for Higher SDK Levels. Changes in App Layouts. Changes in App Theme. Unit Setting Options Added. Decimal Fraction Chart Added. Reduced App Size. Improved App Performance.
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FAQ
What is Screw Flight used for?
Screw Flight is used to calculate the flat pattern size for cutting blank plates needed for the development and fabrication of screw flights. This is crucial for manufacturing screw conveyors and ribbon blenders.
What information do I need to input into Screw Flight?
You need to input the outside and inside diameter of the screw, the pitch of the flight, the material thickness, and the specific gravity of the construction material (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel).
What output does Screw Flight provide?
Screw Flight provides the development outside diameter and inside diameter of the raw plate circle. This ensures a perfect fit with the shaft or pipe for welding after the raw plate is twisted.
Does Screw Flight support different materials?
Yes, Screw Flight allows you to select specific gravity from a dropdown list for materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, or bronze to calculate the weight of the flight.
Is Screw Flight suitable for other fabrication tasks?
Yes, Screw Flight is also beneficial for those fabricating pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, agitators, mixers, and other process equipment.
What is the price of Screw Flight?
Screw Flight is a paid application priced at $2.99.
On which devices can I use Screw Flight?
Screw Flight is available for iPhone and iPad devices.
How often is Screw Flight updated?
The latest version of Screw Flight was released on November 13, 2023, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.
