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At Llewellin’s Gears, we offer precision slotting services for internal and external keyways. Slotting is a vital process for creating accurate internal features that cannot be achieved by standard milling or turning methods.

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Slotting Capabilities

  • Internal & External Keyways (Standard & Custom Sizes).
  • Hexagonal & Square Internal Shapes.
  • Blind & Through Slots in Bores.

Materials

  • Mild & Carbon Steels
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminium
  • Brass & Bronze
  • Cast Iron & Speciality Alloys
  • Nylon

Capacity

  • Max stroke length: Up to 724mm
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Advantages

  • High-Precision Internal Feature Creation.
  • Cost-Effective for Low to Medium Production Volumes.
  • No Need for Broach Tooling in Many Cases.
  • Ideal for Retrofitting or Modifying Existing Components.
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Quality Assurance

Every part is measured with high-accuracy gauges to ensure dimensional integrity. All slotting operations are conducted under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.

Other Capabilities

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