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Keys and Cotters
Engineering Graphics · Class 12 · Drawing of Machine Parts · 2.º Período

Keys and Cotters

Understanding and drawing various types of keys and cotters used in shaft connections.

CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE-EG-12.2.7: Draw taper and parallel keys.CBSE-EG-12.2.8: Represent cotters with standard proportions.

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Understanding and drawing various types of keys and cotters used in shaft connections.

Key Questions

  1. What is the taper ratio used in a standard cotter?
  2. How does a sunk key differ from a saddle key?
  3. How are keys represented in a shaft cross-section?