Gearbox shaft material
Gearbox shaft material
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I am looking at doing a repair on a automotive gearbox output shaft. It is common practice within the sport to shorten the output shafts on this particular gearbox by cutting and welding the output shaft on the gearbox. I have a shaft to repair which has broken at the weld, This weld has been good and used for the last two years without any problems but after an issue further down the drivetrain it snapped. I am looking for any information on what material automotive gearbox shafts are normally made of? And any advice on weld procedures and rod type/material. Hope you can help. Thanks





RE: Gearbox shaft material
RE: Gearbox shaft material
Normally, if welds are necessary they are placed in locations along the shaft where bulk fatigue strength of the shaft is not compromised. As Cory mentioned you do not provide any specific information as to the type of weld you are considering.
RE: Gearbox shaft material