Forged Stepped Shaft


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Forged Stepped Shaft

Forged stepped shafts are suitable for multi-diameter shaft designs where shoulders, bearing seats, and transmission sections must be integrated into one forging.

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This product is commonly used where one shaft must accommodate different diameters for couplings, bearings, gears, or sealing positions. A forged stepped shaft reduces unnecessary machining from oversized solid sections and helps maintain good material continuity through the shoulder transitions. It is suitable for heavy equipment, rotating machinery, and project-specific shafts requiring custom geometry.  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 FeaturesStep transition integrity, journal concentricity, variable-section microstructure uniformity
Typical Materials42CrMo4, 34CrNiMo6, 17CrNiMo6, per drawing
Size RangeMax diameter ≤1200mm / Length ≤8000mm / Unit Weight ≤50 tons
Typical ApplicationsCompressor rotor shafts, gearbox input shafts, large motor shafts, paper mill roll shafts
Supply ConditionQuenched & tempered / Rough machined (stock on all steps)
Inspection & DocsUT full volume, mechanical properties, full dimensional inspection, straightness report, EN 10204 3.1

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