October 29, 2026
A practical overview of shaft design decisions that connect torque and bending loads to diameter, fatigue life, deflection, and critical speed. It highlights how methods such as the modified Goodman criterion support preliminary sizing, while ANSI/AGMA 6001-F19 provides relevant guidance for components in enclosed gear drives.
October 13, 2026
Compare steel, aluminum, and composite shaft materials alongside forging, machining, extrusion, and casting, with attention to strength, stiffness, wear, and production tradeoffs. Learn how specifications such as ASTM A322 help define alloy-steel bar stock and why manufacturing route can affect shaft performance.
September 25, 2026
Explore the essential concepts behind shaft design, their primary functions in machinery, and key geometric considerations. This overview links load paths, speed effects, and service life to fundamental shaft behavior with concrete references to standard practices.