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==Problem== | |||
Power transmission often requires rotating shafts with sprockets, brakes, pulleys, gears, wheels, and many other types of devices attached in unique configurations. | |||
==Approach== | |||
A round steel shaft with a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_(engineering) keyway]] allows for similarly keyed interchangeable components to be positioned securely along it's entire length. Such a shaft can be manfactured from round stock with as little as a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broaching_(metalworking) broach]] and a hammer. | |||
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Revision as of 03:26, 18 June 2020
Problem
Power transmission often requires rotating shafts with sprockets, brakes, pulleys, gears, wheels, and many other types of devices attached in unique configurations.
Approach
A round steel shaft with a [keyway] allows for similarly keyed interchangeable components to be positioned securely along it's entire length. Such a shaft can be manfactured from round stock with as little as a [broach] and a hammer.
