You are in the design phase and will need to increase the strength of the mechanical part without

FEA Redesign the axle to reduce stress by 10-15%, the amount deemed to be sufficient in preventing failure of the axle.

(Configuration of axle at the point of failure, dimensions in millimeters) Known Factors:-1.The part failure was due to stress concentration at the shoulder 2. There were no problems with materials or dimensions. Next Steps: 1. Assume that it is a bicycle axle 2. Design and test the design to ensure it will increase stress resistance