r1_pete
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 04:01 PM |
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Machining splines??
Anyone know how splines are machined onto a shaft? I'm specifically thinking about a steering shaft for the UJ to clamp onto.
Cheers.
Pete.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 04:07 PM |
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can be cut with involute gear cutters before hardening or pressed in by cold forming.
can be milled in or gear hobbed also
internal splines are broached normally iirc or possibly extruded though not sure on that
[Edited on 24/10/09 by liam.mccaffrey]
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mark chandler
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 04:16 PM |
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Just chop the splines off a scrap rack and weld to the shaft, no more leverage than detachable steering wheel mount.
To extend mine I used 3/4" tube and stuck the splined end in a lathe and turned down so it was a snug fit in the tube, fishmouth end for longer
weld and plug welded.
Regards Mark
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 04:27 PM |
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wot he said ^
I didn't read your post well enough i was thinking generally
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 04:48 PM |
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I used a metal dowel just to be on the safe side as well.
Darren
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 06:30 PM |
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Mine was a seriously tight fit (only fit with the aid of a london screwdriver) so i didnt bother with splines. I did weld it though
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Theshed
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| posted on 24/10/09 at 06:32 PM |
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You can buy weld in ends from Rally Design or really nice ones from ADR Racing - not worth setting up a dividing head at that price
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