Spidertrax | Thom Kingston | CC BY 3.0

Following-up on our “Billet 2 piece yokes, in production” post, today we’re busy with what happens after heat-treat. Every 2 piece billet yoke receives careful post heat treatment machining, namely reaming of the u-joint thru bore and fly cutting of the inner ears. Together, these operations ensure u-joints fit with the highest level of precision. That’s it for today, back to machining we go.

Spidertrax | Thom Kingston | CC BY 3.0

It’s Tuesday, and as usual our machines are running at full capacity. Among the number of products flowing thru the shop floor today, one that always catches my eye is the 2 piece Ultimate Axle Shaft yoke. It’s such a cool part, made entirely of billet chromoly steel. This shot was taken just moments ago, capturing our billet yoke “in-progress”. Still left is broaching, heat treating, and post-heat treating machining for those extra fine tolerances. Alright, back to work.

Spidertrax | Thom Kingston | CC BY 3.0

Making good use of our new briquetter. Just another day in shop.

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Spidertrax | Thom Kingston | CC BY 3.0

We’re working on, among other things, Pro Series Hubs today. Even with an arsenal of CNC machines, some parts require a personal touch. Manufacturing is as much art as it is production, after all.