Description
Custom stainless steel camshaft with stepped journals
This stainless steel camshaft has multiple shaft diameters and a shaped end feature. For a mating mechanism, the important details are the relationship between the journals, the end geometry and the specified angular position.
Shaft geometry and mating surfaces
- Define each journal diameter, bearing fit and shoulder location from a consistent shaft datum.
- Dimension the shaped end feature and its angular orientation relative to the journal axis.
- Separate functional bearing or seal surfaces from non-contact reliefs when assigning finish requirements.
Machining and dimensional control
CNC turning establishes the shaft diameters and shoulders. Additional indexed machining can produce the shaped end profile where required. Journal runout, the relation between the end feature and the shaft axis, and any specified surface finish should be checked against the drawing. Finishing operations depend on the selected stainless grade and final fit requirements.
Quotation Information
For an OEM quotation, specify the stainless steel grade, overall length, shaft diameters, end geometry, critical fits, batch quantity and any heat-treatment or inspection requirements.
