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A Design Study in Steel Castings -- Pintle Socket

Pintle Socket Design and Features

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  • The pintle socket is a casting with extensive ribbing, pockets, and functional flanges.
  • The drawings show two different views of the pintle socket to show the overall size, the complexity, and the multiple features of the socket.
  • The casting design engineer works with the OEM engineer to optimize the design for both performance and castability. 


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