Axle Holder

Finished Weight of Component :
Density (g/cm3) : 7.7 g/cm3
Tensile Strenght (N/mm2) : 972 MPa (1165 MPa)
Yield Strength (=0.2% N/mm2) : 896 MPa (1089 MPa)
Hardness : 25 RC (38RC)
Treatment : heat treatment in brackets
Description: The axle holder is made from AISI steel 17-4 PH (17Cr-4Ni with 4%Cu) . This metal injection moulded part which is 40 mm long and 1.0 mm thick acts as a flat spring which can be set to hold a steady pressure.

The part was originally made by a three stage process involving machining, wire EDM and coating.

The MIM version results in a cost saving of 70%.