Material reduction and quality improvement in just a few processing steps
The solar shaft the central part of a planetary gearbox. The other shafts, such as the ring gear or the planetary gear, revolve around this “sun”. This Felss sun shaft was produced for a customer by rotary swaging the outer and inner contour in conjunction with axial molds for the gearing.
The lightweight solution enables considerable material and weight savings while maintaining high precision. By reducing material, increasing quality and speeding up production, the classic mix of processes for machining a sun shaft can be replaced: Turning the outer contour, rolling the spline to solid material, boring out and turning out the inside.
Special features of the realized solution
- Weight reduction with simultaneously improved vibration behavior
- Increased power density (torque)
- Reduction of components through functional integration
- Reduced fuel consumption
Discover more applications
Camshaft
Crash tube
Hollow shaft
Steering shaft
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Internationally positioned
Around the world: Felss produces sophisticated components of the highest quality and precision at five locations worldwide. With our plants in Germany, Switzerland, the USA, China and Slovakia, we are your global partner and you can benefit from the transfer of know-how within our group.
Added value with Felss Technology
Felss stands for smart, customized solutions in cold forming. Our aim is to offer you real added value with our machines, components and services.
- Optimized material distribution: achieving weight reduction without compromising strength
- Enhanced mechanical properties: work hardening and improved fatigue strength through cold forming
- Resource efficiency: near-net-shape forming minimizes material waste
- Stable and efficient production: reduced machining, fewer process steps, and shorter lead times
- High precision for complex geometries: achieved through synchronized machine control and advanced tooling concepts
- Customized solutions: in-house process development, tooling design, and machine configuration tailored to your specific requirements
Come to us as early as the development phase of your projects
We support you throughout the entire process – from the drawing to the finished component and beyond.