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<blockquote data-quote="Dave_G" data-source="post: 45820" data-attributes="member: 69">Re: &quot;How much would a machine shop charge to machine splines on a the average&quot;All depends on the type of spline. Most spline/gear shops do not like to cut material that is harder than Rc 38. There are some shops that will cut harder material but it takes a carbide hobb so cutting or extending an existing heat treated spline might be expensive and tough to do. Also, you need to see if the shop already has a cutter that will do your specific spline. If not, the cutters are expensive and can run upwards of $800 and they'll want you to pay for it. If I were you I would make new ones and call Gearhardt Gear in Hollywood or Gear Design in Rancho Cucamonga. Either one could give you a quote on machining your splines.&nbsp; Dave&quot;I started out with nothing and still have most of it left&quot;&nbsp; &nbsp; <img src="http://www.race-dezert.com/wwwthreads/images/icons/cool.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dave_G, post: 45820, member: 69"] Re: "How much would a machine shop charge to machine splines on a the average" All depends on the type of spline. Most spline/gear shops do not like to cut material that is harder than Rc 38. There are some shops that will cut harder material but it takes a carbide hobb so cutting or extending an existing heat treated spline might be expensive and tough to do. Also, you need to see if the shop already has a cutter that will do your specific spline. If not, the cutters are expensive and can run upwards of $800 and they'll want you to pay for it. If I were you I would make new ones and call Gearhardt Gear in Hollywood or Gear Design in Rancho Cucamonga. Either one could give you a quote on machining your splines. Dave "I started out with nothing and still have most of it left" [img]http://www.race-dezert.com/wwwthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]

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