Question: I need to have a shaft manufactured for an automotive gearbox application. The shaft has a variety of diameters and bearing surfaces plus 3 splined sections. What is the best and most economical approach? Having the shaft CNC manaufactured via CAD, or manually machining the component...
There is a polymer product called 'Belzona'. Best thing ever invented. Very strong, can be filed, resists heat to 200 degrees. An industrial grade recovery compound. Often used to repair engine blocks that have had a whole blown in the side from a thrown con-rod. Good stuff!