Feather Key Joints Course: Techniques of Fitting and Assembling

Component Parts to Produce Simple Units. Instruction Examples for

Practical Vocational Training

Table of Contents
Feather Key Joints Course: Techniques of Fitting and Assembling Component Parts to Produce
Simple Units. Instruction Examples for Practical Vocational Training.......................................................1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
Instruction Example 34.1. Fitting Key Joint I...........................................................................................1
Instruction Example 34.2. Fitting Key Joint II..........................................................................................4
Instruction Example 34.3. Sliding Key Joint I..........................................................................................7
Instruction Example 34.4. Sliding key Joint II.......................................................................................10

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Feather Key Joints Course: Techniques of Fitting and Assembling

Component Parts to Produce Simple Units. Instruction Examples for
Practical Vocational Training
Institut fr berufliche Entwicklung e.V.
Berlin
Original title:
Lehrbeispiele fr die berufspraktische Ausbildung
Federverbindungen
Author: Frank Wenghfer
First edition IBE
Institut fr berufliche Entwicklung e.V.
Parkstrae 23
13187 Berlin
Order No.: 90333134/2

Introduction
The present material comprises 4 selected instruction examples on the basis of which the manufacturing of
fitting key and sliding key joints can be practised in two commonly used possibilities, each.
Fitting key joints with roundended flat key,
Fitting key joint with Woodruff key,
Sliding key joint with straightended flat key and locking screws with ending keyway of
shaft,
Sliding key joints with roundended flat key and locking screws with closed keyway of shaft.
Since feather key joints are manufactured according to the function of the respective machine parts, simple
pieces for exercise have been selected, by which the assembly and dismounting of the joints can be
practised. The material for the exercises must be prefabricated on machines by turning, milling, shaping or
broaching; the indicated dimensions have to be observed.
The keys are taken from the standardized assortments or also prefabricated according to the required
dimensions. The prefabrication of the initial material is not described in these instruction examples.
In order to facilitate the preparation and carrying out of the work, the required materials, working tools,
devices, measuring and testing tools as well as auxiliary means are indicated.
Moreover, the basic knowledge required for the accomplishment of the exercises is mentioned. With the help
of the working drawings and the corresponding sequences of operations, the trainees can do the exercises on
their own.

Instruction Example 34.1. Fitting Key Joint I

Practising of the manufacturing of a fitting key joint using a roundended flat key.

Material
Individual parts of 420 MPa steel, prefabricated according to the working drawing:
Shaft

(1)

Diameter:

50 h 6

Length:

150 mm approximately

Hub

(2)

Diameter:

76 mm

Length:

54 mm

Roundended flat key

(3)

Height:

9 mm

Width:

14 h 9

Length:

45 mm

2 Shaft snap rings

50 x 2

Working tools and devices

Finishing file 200 mm (halfround), triangular scraper, hand screw press, light metal hammer, pliers for shaft
snap rings, adjustable pliers
Measuring and testing tools
Vernier caliper, plug limit gauge 50 h 7, external limit gauge 50 h 6, dial gauge with stand.
Auxiliary means
Vice with metal jaws, machine grease
Required basic knowledge
Measuring, testing, fundamentals of fitting.
Sequence of operations

Comments

1.

Arranging the workshop place.

Making the working material available.

Make sure that everything is complete.

2.

Checking of the individual parts as to accuracy of

dimensions and burr. If burrs are found, they are to be
removed.

Shaft (1)
Hub (2)
Flat key as fitting key (3)

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Fitting in of the fitting key in the keyway of the hub.

It must be possible to shove the fitting

key through with slight pressure.

4.

Fitting in of the fitting key in the keyway of the shaft;

reworking of the fitting key, if required.

Fitting key must smoothly fit to the

lateral surfaces of the hub.

5.

Inspection of the fit of the fitting key.

Parallelism.
Central position.
Height.

6.

Assembling the individual parts.

They are slightly greased before

assembly.

7.

Testing of the joint.

Fit of the hub.

True running.

8.

Securing the hub on the shaft against axial displacement by

2 shaft snap rings.

9.

Final check.

10. Dismounting of hub and shaft, detachment of the fitting key

joint.

Lilting the fitting key out by adjustable

pliers.

Instruction Example 34.2. Fitting Key Joint II

Practising the manufacturing of a fitting key joint using a Woodruff key.

Material

Individual parts of 420 MPa steel, prefabricated according to the working drawing:
Stepped shaft

(1)

Diameter:

40 mm

Length:

150 mm approximately

Hub

(2)

Diameter:

60 mm

Length:

46 mm

Woodruff key

(3)

Circle diameter:

28 mm

Height:

11 mm

Width:

8h9

Length:

27.3 mm

Shaft snap ring

30 x 2

Working tools and devices

Halfround finishing file 200 mm, triangular scraper, hand screw press, light metal hammer, plier for shaft
snap rings, adjustable pliers.
Measuring and testing tools
Vernier caliper, plug limit gauge 30 H 7, external limit gauge 30 h 6, dial, gauge with stand
Auxiliary means
Vice with soft metal protective jaws, machine grase.
Required basic knowledge
Measuring, testing, fundamentals of fitting.
Sequence of operations

Comments

1.

Arranging the workshop place. Preparing the working material.

Make sure that everything is

complete.

2.

Checking the individual parts as to accuracy of dimensions and Shaft (1)

burrs if burrs are found, they are to be removed.
Hub (2)
Woodruff key as fitting key (3)

3.

Fitting the fitting key in the keyway of the hub.

It must be possible to shove the

fitting key through with little
pressure.

4.

Fitting the fitting key in the keyway of the shaft, reworking of

the fitting key, if necessary.

The fitting key must smoothly fit

to the lateral surfaces of the hub.

5.

Inspection of the fit of the fitting key.

Parallelism.
Central position.
Height.

6.

Assembling the individual parts.

Before the assembly, the

individual parts are slightly
greased.

7.

Testing of the joint.

Fit of the hub.

True running.

8.

Securing the hub on the shaft against axial displacement by a

shaft snap ring.

9.

Final check.

10.

Dismounting of hub and shaft, detachment of the fitting key

joint.

Slight tipping of the fitting key

and lifting out with the help of
adjustable pliers.

Instruction Example 34.3. Sliding Key Joint I

Practising of the manufacturing of a sliding key joint using a straightended flat key with ending keyway of the
shaft.

Material

Individual parts of 420 MPa steel, prefabricated according to the working drawing:

Shaft:

(1)

Diameter:

50 h
6

Length:

200
mm

Hub

(2)

Diameter:

76
mm

Length:

62
mm

Straightended flat key

(3)

with 2 locking screws M5 x 10

Height:

9 mm

Width:

14 h 9

Length: 140 mm
Working tools and devices
Benchtype drilling machine with clamping tools, halfround finishing file 200 mm, triangular scraper, hand
screw press, locksmiths and light metal hammers, non ferrous metal arbor, screw driver, drill 4.2 mm, serial
tap M 5.
Measuring and testing tools
Vernier caliper, plug limit gauge 50 h 7, external limit gauge 50 h 6, dial gauge with stand.
Auxiliary means
Vice with soft metal protective jaws, machine grease, tap wrench, cutting oil, soluble oil emulsion.
Required basic knowledge
Measuring, testing scribing, drilling, thread cutting, fundamentals of fitting.
Sequence of operations

Comments

1.

Arranging the workshop place.

Preparing the working material.

Make sure that everything is

complete.

2.

Checking the individual parts as to accuracy of dimensions and

burr; if burrs are found, they are to be removed.

Shaft (1)
Hub (2)
Straightended sliding key (3)

3.

Fitting of the sliding key in the keyway of the hub.

The sliding key must be easy to

shove through.

4.

Fitting of the sliding key in the keyway of the hub, scribing of

the tapped holes for the locking screws on the shaft.

The sliding key must be easy to

push in.

5.

Tapping the tapped holes in the keyway of the shaft

Clean the bore holes.

6.

Screwing the sliding key on by M 5 x 10 fillisterhead screws.

7.

Testing of the fit of the sliding key.

Parallelism.
Central position.
Height

8.

Assembling the individual parts.

The individual parts are slightly

greased before assembly.

9.

Testing of the joint.

True running.
Easy slidability of the hub.

10. Dismounting of hub and shaft. Detachment of the sliding key

joint.

Driving towards the end of the shaft.

Instruction Example 34.4. Sliding key Joint II

Practising of the manufacturing of a sliding key joint using a roundended flat key with closed keyway of the
shaft.

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Material
Individual parts of 420 MPa steel, prefabricated according to the working drawing:

Shaft

(1)

Diameter:

50 h
6

Length:

200
mm

Hub

(2)

Diameter:

70
mm

Length:

62
mm

Roundended flat key

(3)

with 2 locking screws type M 5 x 10

Height:

9 mm

Width:

14 h 9

Length: 140 mm
Working tools and devices
Benchtype drilling machine with clamping tools, halfround finishing file 200 mm, triangular scraper, hand
screw press, locksmiths and light metal hammers, adjustable pliers, screw driver, drill 4.2 mm, serial tap
M5.
Measuring and testing tools
vernier caliper, plug limit gauge 50 H 7, external limit gauge 50 h 6, dial gauge with stand.
Auxiliary means
Vice with soft metal protective jaws, machine grease, tap wrench, cutting oil, soluble oil emulsion, forcing
screw M 5 x 10.
Required basic knowledge
Measuring, testing, scribing, drilling, thread cutting, fundamentals of fitting.
Sequence of operations

Comments

1.

Arranging the workshop place.

Preparing of the working material.

Make sure that everything is

complete.

2.

Checking of the individual parts as to accuracy of dimensions

and buns; if buns are found, they are to be removed.

Shaft (1)
Hub (2)
Roundended sliding key (3)

3.

Fitting the sliding key in the keyway of the hub,

Sliding key must be easy to shove

through.

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4.

Fitting the sliding key in the keyway of the shaft, scribing the
tappered holes for the locking screws on the shaft.

It must be easy to force the sliding

key in.

5.

Tapping the tapped holes in the keyway of the shaft.

Clean the bore holes.

6.

Screwing the sliding key on by fillisterhead screws.

7.

Testing the fit of the sliding key.

Parallelism.
Central position.
Height.

8.

Assembling the individual parts.

The individual parts are slightly

greased before assembly.

9.

Testing of the joint.

True running
Easy slidability of the hub.

10. Dismounting of the hub and shaft. Detachment of the sliding

key joint.

The sliding key is lifted out with the

help of the forcing screw.

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