Motor encoder shaft removable?

[danh48176]

Most motors have a small shaft intend to be used with a rotary encoder, but I don't need this shaft and the motor would fit my application better without it. Is it possible to remove this shaft or will I need to cut it off?

I have this motor specifically: https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=993

Thanks

[mparadis]

The rear encoder shafts are not removable. It's theoretically possible to cut off the rear shaft but you'd have to be very careful not to put too much sideways force on the shaft or you could damage the motor internals. You would also have to ensure no debris from the cutting makes it's way into the gap between the shaft and motor body.