I make splines for a Harley Trike shop. 4 recent failures (clean straight break) at a c-clip groove I believe due to stress cracks and vibration. I propose adding more radius to the groove, but wonder if a different grade of steel will help too. Currently using 1045 CF. Any suggestions? 1050 pros and cons?
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1045 spline stress cracks
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What is the hardness of the 1045 you are using?
How is the groove and spline machined?
Bead blasted?
Yes C-clip grooves and splines are stress concentrators and will generally initiate shaft failures. Bigger radii might help.
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How is the groove and spline machined?
Bead blasted?
Yes C-clip grooves and splines are stress concentrators and will generally initiate shaft failures. Bigger radii might help.
Nick
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1050 is not the right answer - it has more carbon, so it will be more susceptible to cracking. What are the part requirements? Perhaps a lower carbon alloy steel will be better.
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