In the heart of an industrial automation factory, Engineer Elena was facing a crisis. Her team was designing a new, high-speed robotic arm intended to lift heavy casting parts. The previous prototype failed because the main power transmission shaft couldn't handle the rotational torque, causing the keyway to shear under pressure.
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