Excellent set up with indexing tool, program, fly cutter profile and four passes with the last being a fine lighter cut. It proves everything goes better with a little lube on it.
Had to have this done when I built my LS1/4L60E Mazda RX7 when I converted it from the T2 rear to the 8.8 T Bird super coupe. Always wondered how they did it. Good video!
Here is a man that knows so much about the art of Machining and Engines that my head hurts. I could cut these splines but it would take me a day to workout the indexer, then several wasted bits trying to get the grind right,then many whoops moments. Hat is off once again. Ohh and he can BBQ!
Great video John. We're the splines cut with parallel edges or cut to a profile? Have you made a video about cutting internal splines? I need to cut a 20 spline knee handle for my milling machine. Base diameter .750" and spline angle of 60 degrees. I was going to use dividing head set vertical and use quill feed to broach splines with a shaped cutter. Will this work or do you think there is a better way? Buying one s not an option!
+Andrew Wilson Use the quill if you don't want to belly up to the bar fro the broach, I've done this several times with great success. Let us know how that works for you with an in depth vid.
+fiatnutz thanks John. Tried to do it today and now realise going to need to make a collar to lock the spindle to the quill to prevent any movement. Other than that it seemed OK. Had to make several very light cuts of about ten thousands each.
+Andrew Wilson that's how much I cut on each pass, and the .007" on the final. Take a look at the program steps at the end of the video. Locking the quill is essential, but on the CNC I just program a depth and I'm off to the races...
Splines are generally 90* or 60* for automotive. I know this is a year old, but if you didn't know already. The shape is usually slightly involute (round at the root usually.) So to make a proper spline you need a form too like the one they are using, or you can modify a double angle cutter.
Excellent set up with indexing tool, program, fly cutter profile and four passes with the last being a fine lighter cut. It proves everything goes better with a little lube on it.
Had to have this done when I built my LS1/4L60E Mazda RX7 when I converted it from the T2 rear to the 8.8 T Bird super coupe. Always wondered how they did it. Good video!
Here is a man that knows so much about the art of Machining and Engines that my head hurts. I could cut these splines but it would take me a day to workout the indexer, then several wasted bits trying to get the grind right,then many whoops moments. Hat is off once again. Ohh and he can BBQ!
Enjoyed the in depth look. Take care, be safe!
great job! now i know how to make it!! i appreciate all your videos... by from italy
skills! im not a machinist or anything, but i love seeing how its done. Id consider it a fine art.
I had moser do this exact thing for a 240z and they messed it up really bad.
What material is the axle. Does it get any kind of heat treating?
John, are these floating axles with no shoulder, no circlip groove?
I had same job 23 spline on stainless steel it was not that easy with tough material
does the shaft need to be hardened to make it reliable, or are you cutting an already hardened piece if steel?
+happy543210 Was already case hardened and is really tough, no need to reharden.
John, what material was used? Excellent work as always.
+MrShobar Was a pair of larger diameter axles that were case hardened.
What does a job like this cost.
What is the best carbon steel to use?
I am curious about the cutting tool, how is it shaped?
+Ant T Very carefully.... it's a 90 degree bit that I sharpened.
@@fiatnutz I sharpen my single points on a dedicated tool wheel. a bit of patience and a bit of OCD end results will pay off
Hello, I am looking to complete a similar job, can you complete it for me or point me in the right direction?
I would be interested in having this work done to some 240Z axles that I am working on. Do you still do this work? Can I contact your business?
Great video John. We're the splines cut with parallel edges or cut to a profile? Have you made a video about cutting internal splines? I need to cut a 20 spline knee handle for my milling machine. Base diameter .750" and spline angle of 60 degrees. I was going to use dividing head set vertical and use quill feed to broach splines with a shaped cutter. Will this work or do you think there is a better way? Buying one s not an option!
+Andrew Wilson Use the quill if you don't want to belly up to the bar fro the broach, I've done this several times with great success. Let us know how that works for you with an in depth vid.
+fiatnutz thanks John. Tried to do it today and now realise going to need to make a collar to lock the spindle to the quill to prevent any movement. Other than that it seemed OK. Had to make several very light cuts of about ten thousands each.
+Andrew Wilson that's how much I cut on each pass, and the .007" on the final. Take a look at the program steps at the end of the video. Locking the quill is essential, but on the CNC I just program a depth and I'm off to the races...
I need the splines in a hub, so interior splines
Hey! I wonder to know, how did you know groove angle (tool tip angle)?
Splines are generally 90* or 60* for automotive. I know this is a year old, but if you didn't know already. The shape is usually slightly involute (round at the root usually.) So to make a proper spline you need a form too like the one they are using, or you can modify a double angle cutter.
what material did you use?
Do u have a shop # were I can contact u I have some shafts that I want to get the splines on.
Did you profile your own tool for the cutter?
+GREG GERHARDT Yes
Whats the name of this machine?
Vertical Mill with CNC (computer numerical control)
Albert