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An Example in Ductile Iron Casting  Axle Housing for Skid-Steer Loader

Option B -- Angled Ribs with Tailored Thickness

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In Option B, the ribs are reshaped with two design changes to provide the tool clearance and improve the strength and stiffness.

  • The angling of the ribs around the bolt holes provides the needed tool clearance.

  • Thickening the ribs provides an increase in strength and stiffness with a resulting improvement in durability.

  • Reducing the height of the ribs provides more clearance and reduces interference with the inner diameter of the wheel hub.

Option B is the best combination of design improvements.
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