Large-Diameter Forged Shaft


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Large-Diameter Forged Shaft

Large-diameter forged shafts are designed for heavy-duty service where section size, internal soundness, and machining allowance become critical to final shaft performance.

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This shaft type is typically selected for mills, heavy transmissions, turbines, rolling equipment, and other machinery requiring substantial shaft section. The forging process is focused on maintaining sound internal quality through a large diameter while leaving enough stock for rough and finish machining. It is well suited to projects that require custom shaft size beyond standard bar stock capability.  Shaft forgings of this type are normally purchased when the final component must withstand torque, bending load, and repeated service while still allowing extensive machining of journals, steps, or connection features. The forging route gives the customer a more reliable starting form than standard bar stock, especially in larger diameters or custom lengths where material continuity becomes more important. Depending on the application, the shaft can be delivered as-forged, heat-treated, or rough machined to suit the downstream turning, drilling, keyway, or balancing sequence.

ParameterDescription
Key FeaturesLarge-section soundness, core quality, heat treatment uniformity
Typical Materials42CrMo4, 34CrNiMo6, 35CrMo, per drawing
Size RangeDiameter 300~1500mm / Length ≤10000mm / Unit Weight ≤100 tons
Typical ApplicationsMill roll shafts, large motor main shafts, marine intermediate shafts, turbine shafts
Supply ConditionQuenched & tempered / Normalized & tempered / Rough machined (OD + faces)
Inspection & Docs

UT 100% full volume, mechanical properties, grain size, EN 10204 3.1

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