21-08-2019, 10:25 PM
Hi KC,
the broaches you know from your work, are obviously the size they are. Due to production quantitys and speed.
Either that or I must have broach envy
Bill for a one off, I don't see why a column end can't be used.
But be careful a simple branch will swell and contract the aluminium as well as cut. So it may need pushing through several times to get the splines to fit together without useing a big hammer.
Also a single size cutter will be untidy and likely to take chunks out. I'd try getting a couple or three splines. And grind the cutting heads down. So you can use them in series. Same as the correct tool.
That way you sould get a cleaner job, and less likely to have the wheel come off in you hands when you least need it to.
Good luck, Tony.
the broaches you know from your work, are obviously the size they are. Due to production quantitys and speed.
Either that or I must have broach envy
Bill for a one off, I don't see why a column end can't be used.
But be careful a simple branch will swell and contract the aluminium as well as cut. So it may need pushing through several times to get the splines to fit together without useing a big hammer.
Also a single size cutter will be untidy and likely to take chunks out. I'd try getting a couple or three splines. And grind the cutting heads down. So you can use them in series. Same as the correct tool.
That way you sould get a cleaner job, and less likely to have the wheel come off in you hands when you least need it to.
Good luck, Tony.