Keys and Keyways
What are Keys & keyways? A key and the keyways make up a Keyed joint to secure the hub and...
Keys & keyways specification
Dimensions and tolerances of metric keyways for parallel keys Keys and keyways secure the hub and shaft to prevent relative...
Mechanical Power Transmission
What is Mechanical power transmission? Mechanical power transmission is the transfer of energy from where it’s generated to a place...
Splines & Serrations
What are Splines? Splines are ridges or teeth type keys that are made integral with the shaft that mesh with...
Shaft stress concentration factor
Stress concentration factor – Stepped shaft with fillet
Shaft Design & Strength
What are mechanical shafts? A mechanical shaft is a rotating member usually of circular cross-section either solid or hollow, which...
