Precision machining of gas turbine components for a pollution control modification project at an Oregon power plant. The turbine case, combustion wrapper, and compressor discharge case were machined to precise specifications and completed within the shutdown timeline.
Comprehensive shaft repair for a global ship owner and operator. The propulsion shaft had three liners that were severely worn out and each one had a different interference fit that required precision machining. With stringent specifications and critical timeline, an engineering approach was needed from start to finish.
Comprehensive engineered repair for a forming roll critical to the manufacturing of a fiber cement product. Western Machine Works provided precision machining, shaft manufacturing and installation, grinding and balancing, non-destructive testing, and custom tooling. The result: customer saved capital dollars and time by refurbishing the roll instead of full replacement.
Western Machine Works manufactured a replacement shaft for a plate rolling drive roll based on the engineering team’s interference shaft fit design. The damaged drive roll was bored out to accommodate the new manufactured shaft.
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Western Machine Works repaired the breast roll loading arms in 4 days, saving critical time and capital dollars for a global tissue manufacturer.
Western Machine Works maintained the surface integrity of the lignum vitae wooden staves while achieving the required ID, TIR, and RA finish
The damage to the bearing fit on this rotor shaft was beyond repair. Used for a chemical compressor, the equipment’s concentricity was critical and fast turnaround was required.
The slusher runner housing was extensively damaged from bearing failure. Our team manufactured this critical equipment for a paper mill customer without manufacturing prints and drawings in just 5 days.
The slusher runner housing was extensively damaged from bearing failure. Our team manufactured this critical equipment for a paper mill customer without manufacturing prints and drawings in just 5 days.
A hydropower utility customer had a severely cracked gate shift ring. After considering the time line and cost parameters, Western Machine Works’ fabrication solution proved to be the best option.
A hydropower provider contacted Western Machine Works to machine their newly fabricated hydro turbine thrust bearing to precise tolerance and RMS finish. The fabrication shop they initially contracted failed to achieve the specifications, causing damage to the bearings.
A wood processing customer needed this silo gearbox repaired and rebuilt, due to its history of chronic failure. No manufacturing prints were available, so our team reverse engineered the parts.
The shaft of this motor armature was damaged beyond repair. The WMW team created the manufacturing drawing and manufactured the new shaft and machined the armature bore to 100% concentricity.
Customer called over the weekend needing emergency repair of a broken down press roll bearing fit. With WMW’s specialized twin arc metallizing process, the repair was completed and bearing fits restored within 3 days.
The liners for this propulsion shaft aboard the Kilo Moana, a research vessel operated by the University of Hawaii were severely damaged. Western Machine Works manufactured the new liners and the shaft was certified refurbished by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping).
These hydro components, namely the bearing tub and high hat were damaged and causing seal failure. Western Machine Works reverse engineered a new high hat and repaired the bearing tub.
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