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Re: pic: 3 CIM WCD Ball Shifter CAD

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Originally Posted by Bryce2471 View Post
I prefer thicker plates because they support the bearing better.
I figure, if we're going to use a CNC machine to cut the plates, we may as well pocket them.

I've found that if you use formulas for as many dimensions as possible, use constraints to eliminate as many dimensions as possible, and use rule fillets instead of manual ones, then most changes won't take nearly as much effort.
+1 on the thicker plates; I like to conterbore the bearings so they're more secure and easier to press, and they allow for flush mounting with the 2x1 easily.

I wasn't sure if you saw, but do you have a an isometric view of the ballshifter shaft?
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