----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave & Marlene" <rusd@velocitus.net>
To: "Bob Nogueira" <nogera@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: "shop-talk" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 11:13 PM
Subject: Re: Engineering Question Regarding Splined Shafts
>
> Bob,
>
> A larger number of fine splines has more surface area
Really? Explain how.
thus more strength
> than a smaller number of coarser splines. Also coarse splines are cut
> deeper which reduces the shaft cross section & strength.
True.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.lotusowners.com
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