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Re: Hex Broach Options?

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Originally Posted by geo
We made a hex broach this year our of a harden steel rod for our 2 speed gearboxes. We used a surface grinder to make the hex shape on the rod. I would 've taken a picture of it if we didn't loose it...LOL
I've heard of using a sharpened Allen wrench, after hardening it. Unfortunately, I doubt it would perfom on a high carbon or stainless steel.
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