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How keys are classified? Give detailed classification of keys with neat sketches; also state their applications.

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How keys are classified? Give detailed classification of keys with neat sketches; also state their applications.

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Keys are classified on the basis of shape and application of keys.………………are 1) Sunk Key : a) Rectangular sunk key b) square sunk key c) Gib head key d) feather key e) Woodruff key 2) Saddle key a) Flat saddle key b) hollow saddle key 3) Round key 4) Splines …………………: 1) Sunk Key : used for heavy duty application a) Rectangular sunk key : for preventing rotation of gears and pulleys on shaft b) Gib headed key: used where key to be removed frequently. c) feather key: Machine tool 2) Saddle key: for light duty or low power transmission 3) Round key : Used for low Power drive 4) Splines: Where providing axial movement between shaft and mounted member