{{Parts infobox |image = Axle.scad.png |designers = [[User:Tim|Timothy Schmidt]] |date = 2019 |vitamins = |materials = |transformations = |lifecycles = |tools = [[Metal lathes]] |parts = |techniques = |files = |suppliers = |git = }} [[Category:Parts]] [[Category:Motion parts]] =Introduction= Keyed shafts rotate inside [[axial bearings]] to transmit power. [[Keys]] are fit into keyways to fix [[wheel hubs]], [[gears]], [[sprockets]], and other accessories to keyed shafts. =Challenges= Power transmission often requires rotating shafts with sprockets, brakes, pulleys, gears, wheels, and many other types of devices attached in unique configurations. =Approaches= 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. * [https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Shafting/Keyed-Shafting/1-x-36-Keyed-Shafting-1-2982-100-3.axd 1"x36" keyed shaft] * [https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Shafting/Keyed-Shafting/1-x-72-Keyed-Shafting-1-2982-100-6.axd 1"x72" keyed shaft] Rear wheel assembly.jpg| =Development targets= ==indexed shafts== * [https://www.couplemate.com.au/trailer-caravan-axles/40-square-axles/40mm-square-axle/ 40mm square axle] ==splined shafts== ISO 500-3 for PTO splines
ISO 5673-1 is a good start for other splines.
ANSI B92.1
DIN 5480 & ISO 4156
JIS B1603
=References= * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axle Wikipedia: Axle] * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_machine Wikipedia: Simple machine] * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_(engineering) Key (engineering)] KuA8Zjmq2Bk