sline type for spiral bevel

[downwash]

what type of spline would be most apropriot for a spiral bevel pinnion? strait sided? involute major dia fit? involute side fit? pressure angle?

 

[plasgears]

Many years ago in fractional motor drives we formed splines with a hard PM gear with spline ID, and pressed it onto a softer shaft. This gave an intimate broached fitup, no clearance. I wonder if a secondary induction HT could have been done on the shaft after assy.

 

[tbuelna]

downwash,

I would recommend against using a spline to locate any type of gear on a shaft. Even a root-fit type of spline. The spline should only serve to transmit torque. Add a couple of close tolerance diameters or a taper to the shaft to accurately locate the gear.

Good luck.