Mechanical Power Transmission
What is Mechanical power transmission? Mechanical power transmission is the transfer of energy from where it’s generated to a place...
Shaft key and keyway
What is a key & keyway? A key and the keyway make up a Keyed joint to secure the hub...
Keys & keyways specification
Dimensions and tolerances of metric keyways for parallel keys Keys and keyways secure the hub and shaft to prevent relative...
Shaft Splines & Serrations
What are splines and serrations? shaft splines and serrations are ridges, or teeth type keys that are an integral part...
Shaft stress concentration factor
What is Stress concentration? Mechanical elements such as shafts, gears, support brackets threaded fasteners, etc often have 3D features that...
Shaft design
What are mechanical shafts? A mechanical shaft is a mechanical power transmission element, usually circular in cross-section, either solid or...
Pillow block bearing
What is Pillow block bearing? Pillow block bearing units are usually a housed bearing with a machined mounting surface and...