The formula to calculate the Taper Per Foot (TPF) is:
\[ TPF = \frac{LD - SD}{L} \]
Where:
Let's say the large diameter (\( LD \)) is 5 inches, the small diameter (\( SD \)) is 3 inches, and the length (\( L \)) is 2 feet. Using the formula:
\[ TPF = \frac{5 - 3}{2} \]
We get:
\[ TPF = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \text{ inches/foot} \]
So, the Taper Per Foot (\( TPF \)) is 1 inch per foot.
Taper per foot is a measure of the gradual decrease in diameter of a conical shape or hole over a specified length. It is commonly used in engineering and manufacturing to describe the shape of tools, machine elements, or holes that are not cylindrical but taper in diameter from one end to the other. This measurement is crucial for ensuring that parts fit together correctly and function as intended.
