December 2009 PFFC

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Differential Winding Limits: Part II

Differential shafts are great tools, but like any tool, they have their limitations. Last month I covered the complexity of a differential shaft's actual applied torque. This month we cover more differential shaft limitations. My goal isn't to put down differential shafts but to avoid the frustration that occurs when delivered results don't meet expectations. Axial-Loading Systems Axial-loading differential shafts stack alternating cores (or cores with special inserts) and keyed spacers on slotted shafts. The well-known limitation of axial-loading is that each core receives nominally the same torque, which isn't good when winding different widths on the same ...

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