keyway

Shaft's locking groove

A keyway is a slot or groove cut into a shaft or hub to receive a key—a small metal piece that locks rotating parts together, preventing slippage between a gear and its shaft, for instance.

The keyway and key transfer torque while allowing the parts to be assembled and disassembled.

The machinist cut a keyway into the drive shaft.

machining

keyseat

Slot receiving a key

  • broachIntroduce a subject
  • millingProcessing grain mechanically
  • latheRotating shaping machine

CNC · tooling · cutting · shaping · slotting · boring · reaming · finishing · deburring · tolerance

mechanical

shaft

Narrow vertical passage

  • hubCentral connection point
  • gearToothed wheel or belongings
  • pulleyGrooved wheel for rope

sprocket · flywheel · coupling · spline · collar · bushing · flange · pinion · camshaft · crankshaft

slot

groove

Narrow cut or routine

cut · slit · indentation · furrow · rabbet · dado · mortise · profile · cross-section · rectangular

locksmith

lock

Mechanism requiring a key

  • cylinderCircular-based solid form
  • tumblerFlat-bottomed drinking vessel
  • pinPointed metal fastener

duplication · rekey · pick · security · entry · access · warded · transponder · deadbolt · padlock

Opposites
mechanical fastening method

keywaythread

Fiber for stitching

press fit · spline · welded joint · friction fit · setscrew

surface geometry

keywayridge

Narrow raised strip

boss · projection · knurl · lug · smooth surface

Phrases
Family

keyword, keywords, keyways

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