Question

A 4140 steel shaft, heat-treated to a minimum yield strength of 100 ksi, has a diameter of 1 7/16 in. The shaft rotates at 600 rpm and transmits 40 hp through a gear. The hub upon which the gear is seated is 1.5 in wide. You have in stock 1137 OQT 1300 carbon steel that you are considering using as a key to seat the gear hub. What dimensions will the key need to be? Is this material appropriate for the application? If not, select a more appropriate material.

Answer 1

Answer:

The key dimensions; (4.54mm× 6.75mm×4.5mm)

Explanation

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Answer 2

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Explanation:



4140-40 I’d pick wood




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