Extended modules > Creo Elements/Direct Part Library > Tooth shafts > Mill a shaft for DIN 5480
  
Mill a shaft for DIN 5480
Automatically mill a DIN 5480 spline tooth shaft.
To mill a shaft for DIN 5480,
1. Create a workplane on the end face of the shaft part. You may find it easier to center the milling profile if you place construction lines, like this:
2. Click Part Library and then, in the Shaft/Hub group, click the arrow next to Tooth.
3. Click Mill DIN 5480. The Milling dialog box opens.
4. Click Module and select the dimensions for the milling. The remaining values will be automatically populated, but you may change them if desired.
5. Select a Manufacturing method: milling or shaping.
6. Click Center and select the hub center in the viewport.
7. Select a Direction in the viewport.
8. Click OK to complete the operation.
The Length is the usable length of the tooth grooves, shown here:
Limitations
You must start with a shaft diameter that is appropriate for the milling operation. The shaft is not automatically adjusted for the outer diameter of the teeth.