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Shaft Design Factors
Shaft design reference data — ANSI B17.1 keyway dimensions and Kt (Shigley Table 7-1: end-mill keyseat Kt_bending=2.14, Kt_torsion=3.0 at r/d=0.02), ANSI B27.7 retaining ring groove dimensions and Kt (Shigley Table 7-1: Kt_bending=5.0, Kt_torsion=3.0; Peterson's Figs A-15-16/17 reproduced in Shigley appendix), and…
Use the Shaft + Bearing Calculator
Run your specific case through the calculator below — it applies the relevant criteria automatically and returns the answer with the design check, instead of requiring a manual table lookup.
- Open the Shaft + Bearing Calculator (link below).
- Enter your project parameters that relate to shaft design factors.
- The calculator applies the ANSI B17.1 criteria automatically — no manual lookup needed.
- Review the calculator output, which typically includes the same values you'd find in a reference table plus the design check.