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Machine Shop Engineering

What material combination offers the best press-fit retention?

A
Steel shaft into aluminum bore
B
Brass shaft into steel bore
C

Steel shaft into steel bore

D

Aluminum shaft into plastic bore

What material combination offers the best press-fit retention?
A
Steel shaft into steel bore offers the best press-fit retention.
WHY
Matching materials with similar thermal expansion and high strength ensures a tight, durable bond that resists loosening under stress or temperature changes. Great for applications demanding long-term mechanical integrity.
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