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curvic coupling
A type of coupling used to join a series of axial-flow compressor disks or axial turbine wheels to each other.
The coupler consists of a series of radial, gear-like teeth on the faces of two mating flanges. Curvic couplings provide a positive engagement with no slippage.
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