





1. Product Overview
2. Core Parameters & Classification
1. Main Types & Features
Type | Tooth Shape | Features | Application Scenarios |
---|---|---|---|
Straight Spline Shaft | Rectangular teeth | Multi-tooth load-bearing, low stress concentration, easy to machine, high precision | Automotive, machine tools, agricultural machinery |
Involute Spline Shaft | Involute teeth | Automatic centering, uniform tooth stress, high strength, long service life | Heavy-duty equipment, aerospace, large machinery |
2. Basic Parameters
Item | Parameter Range | Note |
---|---|---|
Material | 40Cr, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, etc. | Commonly used: 40Cr (quenched to HRC 45-50) |
Number of Teeth | 6-40 teeth (common: 6, 12, 16, 25 teeth) | Light/medium series standards |
Centering Method | OD centering, ID centering, tooth side centering | Straight splines often use OD centering |
Module | 1-10 mm | Common for involute splines |
3. Processing Technology Comparison
Process | Equipment | Precision | Efficiency | Application Scenarios |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hobbing | Spline hob + milling/gear hobbing machine | High | High | Mass production (internal/external splines) |
Milling | Universal milling machine + forming cutter | Medium-low | Low | Prototypes/small batches (rough machining) |
Grinding | Spline grinding machine + forming wheel | Highest | Medium | Hardened splines/high-precision ID centering |
Cold Forming | Special cold heading machine | Medium-high | High | High material utilization (plastic deformation) |
4. Typical Product Specifications
1. Straight Spline Shaft (Examples)
Model | OD (mm) | ID (mm) | Teeth | Length (mm) | Application |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-25-100 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 100 | Automotive drive shaft |
12-35-200 | 35 | 30 | 12 | 200 | Machine tool gearbox |
2. Involute Spline Shaft (Examples)
Module | Pressure Angle | Teeth | Precision Grade | Application Scenarios |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 30° | 24 | IT6-IT7 | Aircraft engine transmission |
5. Application Fields
- Automotive: Gearbox shafts, steering system shafts, half-shafts
- Machine Tools: Lead screws, dividing head shafts
- Aerospace: Engine drive shafts, landing gear components
- Industrial Equipment: Reducers, conveyors, hydraulic systems
- Special Scenarios: Telescopic spline shafts (e.g., off-road vehicle drive shafts)
6. Quality & Testing
- Heat Treatment: Quenching + tempering, surface hardness HRC 45-50, core toughness retained
- Testing Items: Tooth profile accuracy, concentricity, surface roughness, torque test
- Standards: Compliant with GB/T 1144 (straight splines), GB/T 3478 (involute splines)
7. Customization Services
- Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum alloy, etc.
- Dimensions: Extra-long shafts (≤1800 mm), micro shafts (≤10 mm)
- Surface Treatment: Chrome plating, zinc plating, black oxide