Good question about the cv joints.They are presently 2 part epoxy coated then baked at 275f but there is consideration about having A PVD coating done.They really don't show very much and they are the most expendable part.The boots cover a great deal of the joint area and we make sure that all...
I have looked into the maraging materials and they are the choices of formula 1 for drive axles(vascomax 300-350).I have attempted buying the material but was told they don't have this size.When I approached the problem (challenge)my goal was to make a no maintenance repairable axle by just...
We are manufacturing a new kit car which will be made available in a nearly completed form.The entire car is comprised of polished aluminum and stainless steel pieces.The suspension system and all the wheels,brakes,a-arms and drive axles will be focal points.Most of these components are built...
The spline you are referring to is a differential spider gear,generally for a flanged axle.As I mentioned this is an independent suspension system where the spline intersects a cv joint at both ends.Even though the axle may be referred to as a 28 -31 spline an independent half shaft has a short...
I do know that 17-4 is used in formula 1 cars as drive axle material but I don't know the H condition.Kirkham team uses metalore or pankl style and they are 17-4.I am inclined to say 15-5 sounds better but?????my concern is the spline toughness in a stainless grade of steel.I have had this...
I would like to have some feedback on some material we are considering for half shafts in a custom car application.The app.is a shaft 24" long with a 1.2"spline journal diam.with 29 splines 45 degree pressure angle 24-48 pitch angle.The axle is exposed (visually)and I didn't want corrosion.I...
