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FIIG:  A23200

Entry Date:  Sep-16-1988

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An axle having two or more different diameters greater than 0.031 inches (0.79 millimeters) along its length. It must have one or more of the following conditions: a) a specified surface finish designation in the range of 1 to 125 microinches (0.025 to 3.2 micrometers), b) peripheral flat(s), c) circular groove(s), d) keyway(s), e) splines, f) threads, or g) holes. The ends and/or shoulders may be machined to accommodate bearings, couplings, and the like. It is not designed for use in aligning by fitting into corresponding holes of another item. For items used to transmit motion, see SHAFT (1) SHOULDER. For items not having any of the above conditions, see PIN, SHOULDER, HEADLESS. Excludes: both SHAFT (1), STRAIGHT and AXLE (1), STRAIGHT.

Basic INC:  70700

Basic Name:  AXLE

Description:  1. A bar, usually circular in corss section, either solid or hollow, designed to support rotating members. For items designed to transmit power or motion by rotation, see SHAFT (1), as modified.