Description
Ball-end shaft with stepped locating surfaces
The part combines a spherical head with a short stepped shaft. The ball center, shaft axis and shoulder position must stay consistent because those features control articulation and axial location in the mating assembly.
Turning a mixed spherical and cylindrical profile
The shaft and shoulders can be turned conventionally, while the ball profile needs controlled contouring and inspection. Heat treatment or coating should be considered before final sizing where it could change the fit.
Key dimensions to define
- Define the ball diameter and its position from the shaft datum.
- Specify the shaft fits, grooves and shoulder lengths that locate the part.
- If the spherical surface runs against another component, call out the required finish on that surface.
For a production quote: Send the mating socket or bearing information, carbon-steel grade, hardness requirement and the dimensions marked as functional.
