# Who can shorten an axle?

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 20, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-shorten-an-axle/266567 "2013-03-20T23:09:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-shorten-an-axle/266567/17 "2013-03-21T20:27:32Z")

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> [@directX 11 announced... minor updates](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directx-11-announced-minor-updates/52008/17):
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> And cutting/broaching splines will never be as strong as formed splines.
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> Nick, there friction welded. That mushroomed area is where the parts were formed together on a friction welder.
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> Plenty of axle shaft sources, where you go depends on exactly what you need. Gimme the specs and I’ll send you in the right direction
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> Couple vids to show you the FW process
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> [Friction welding vehicle drive shafts - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uURlXuUt5-k)
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> [Friction welding drill rods for water exploration - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga0viDRNBNY)
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> Same process used in the manufacturing of turbocharger turbine shafts.

they do this at simmons in menands.

> **[The power of friction](https://www.snotr.com/video/7749/The_power_of_friction)**
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> Just amazing what simple things can do

and boxersix i will post more in this part when i can help

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