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Entry Hole Edge Distance Calculator

Calculate remaining plate ligament between a circular entry hole and the nearest plate edge.

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Remaining edge ligament20mm
Hole radius10mm
Centre-to-edge distance30mm

Formula
bedge=Ec−Dh2b_{\mathrm{edge}}=E_c-\frac{D_h}{2}

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What this result means

Calculate remaining plate ligament between a circular entry hole and the nearest plate edge. The relationship b = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 ties hole centre to plate edge and entry hole diameter directly to the reported result. The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line. Treat the value as a transparent preliminary calculation, then compare it with the actual cable-entry assembly and current product documentation.

Entry Hole Edge Distance Calculator engineering relationship diagramb = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 defines the calculation shown here. The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line. Keep the entered units with the result so another reviewer can reproduce the method. This dedicated schematic represents entry edge distance and is not to scale.PLATE LIGAMENT · TOOL 084Hole centre to plate edgeRemaining edge ligament
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Formula & theory

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b = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 defines the calculation shown here. The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line. Keep the entered units with the result so another reviewer can reproduce the method.

Calculation relationship
bedge=Ec−Dh2b_{\mathrm{edge}}=E_c-\frac{D_h}{2}

b = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 defines the calculation shown here. The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line. Keep the entered units with the result so another reviewer can reproduce the method.

Variables

bRemaining edge ligamentmm

Use sequence

From measurement to review

  1. Confirm hole centre to plate edge and entry hole diameter from a controlled drawing, measurement or project document.
  2. Apply b = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 with consistent units and keep the entered values beside the result.
  3. Use remaining edge ligament only after checking plate material/thickness, edge condition, washer/hex envelope, tolerance and enclosure certification.

Limits

What this calculation does not confirm

  • The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line.
  • Inputs describe one defined operating or measurement condition and use mutually consistent units.
  • The result does not by itself confirm product suitability, standards compliance, ingress performance or installation approval.

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Calculator FAQ

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01Calculator guidanceHow does the entry hole edge distance calculator calculate remaining edge ligament?

The tool applies b = Ecentre − Dhole / 2 to hole centre to plate edge, entry hole diameter. The plate edge is straight and perpendicular to the centre-distance line. Keep the displayed units with the result so the calculation can be repeated.

02Calculator guidanceWhat does remaining edge ligament show for this plate ligament review?

Calculate remaining plate ligament between a circular entry hole and the nearest plate edge. It is a preliminary engineering value, not confirmation of a cable-gland model, standards compliance or installation approval.

03Calculator guidanceWhat should be checked about plate material/thickness before using the entry hole edge distance calculator result?

The equation does not model plate material/thickness, edge condition, washer/hex envelope, tolerance and enclosure certification. Confirm those conditions against the actual cable-entry assembly, applicable requirement and current product documentation.

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