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A compact, rugged portable lathe for onsite re-turning of small shafts or journals, the PL2000 Portable Lathe mounts on the end of the shaft. It gets the job done with just 7 inches (177.8 mm) of radial clearance. It's simplified mounting, bolted directly to the...

The CLIMAX BB5000 small-bore kit is an easy way to convert your 2.5-inch drive down to a 1.25-inch bar, allowing you to machine in smaller bores. See how you can extend the versatility of your CLIMAX BB5000 line boring machine. In this video, thirty-five-year portable machine...

THE COMBINATION OF AUTOMATED BORE WELDING AND MACHINING LIVE FORUM? Machining and welding are the best ways to restore equipment to correct specifications, minimizing the need for additional capital investments. This combination reduces weld time and improves productivity for welders and machinists. Because the BW3000 Auto Bore Welder can...

Pivot Point Welding and Line Boring Ltd in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, using the CLIMAX BB5000 Line Boring System to re-machine the bores on this John Deere 850D Excavator. These repairs often require the technician to use an Auto Bore Welder similar to the BORTECH...

In-Situ Machining based in Alberta Canada using their 13-year-old CLIMAX FF8200 flange facer to machine a 108 inch (2743.2 mm) diameter flange face on a 27-degree angle on top of a catalyst converter. In-Situ was able to achieve an 80 RMS surface finish with a...

Keep your questions coming! From advice on flange facing solutions to information about our global training offerings, we have an answer readily available for you. To help our customers stay up to date on the many different ways CLIMAX can support you and your company with upcoming...

Distractions, improper usage, insufficient experience, deviation from best practices, or adverse chance events in the work environment can lead to worker injuries. To further mitigate against these hazards, the Defender™ Protection System safeguards operators, creating a much safer work environment for onsite machinists across the...

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 Picture of the Year contest. We have been honored to showcase the work of our customers and highlight their successes using CLIMAX, BORTECH, H&S TOOL, and CALDER machines. Thank you to all 21 of our...

We invite you to stop by ( row 7, space 702 ) and visit with our team for award-winning BBQ, drinks, 90’s music, and giveaways as we kick off the season at the #HASC Tailgate Extravaganza this Friday! Are you attending the Tailgate Extravaganza? Yes, I’m Attending...

Maximizing alignment and precision can be very difficult when boring holes that are far apart. You could use an extra-long boring bar, but you would need to compensate for deflection (sag) over the unsupported span. The greater the span, the more sag in the bar. Other ad...