Output Shaft Tutorial

Objective

Create an output shaft for a shifting gearbox from a drawing.

Process

For a step-by-step overview, view the video below.

  • Download drawing from “Files” section below.
  • Use extrudes to create base geometry of shaft, starting from largest hex in center.
  • Use extrudes and chamfers to create snapring grooves on either end of the shaft.
  • Use extrude cuts to create slot & hole in shaft.
  • Don’t forget the small fillet of radius .03″

Files

Output Shaft Drawing (PDF)

Video