: Engineers determine shaft diameter based on strength (the ability to handle axial force, bending, and torsion) and rigidity (resistance to deflection).
In mechanical design, a shaft is a principal rotating element used to transmit power or torque between components. : Engineers determine shaft diameter based on strength
: They support transmission elements like gears and pulleys in machines such as pumps, gearboxes, and internal combustion engines. and internal combustion engines.