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Successful CAT 8200 Dragline Repair with CLIMAX Line Boring Machines Hamm Equipment in Wyoming, USA, successfully used four CLIMAX BB5000 and one BB7100 5 in. (127 mm) line boring machines to align and remachine the hoist motor pinion bores and pedestal carriers on a CAT 8200 Dragline. Our line boring machines support...

BORTECH, the leading manufacturer of orbital auto welders, offers unique standalone welders for both internal and external welding. Designed for speed, efficiency, and productivity, these portable welders are ideal for both field and shop repairs. Our standalone auto bore welders come with a wide variety of accessories to...

FABICK CAT, based in Missouri, USA, faced a significant challenge with a Cat 773 Off-Highway Rock Truck that required repair. To address this, they turned to the hydraulic-powered CLIMAX PM4200 portable mill to repair and remachine a strut mount on the massive truck. The CLIMAX PM4200 portable mill offers a...

Atlas Machine & Supply out of Kentucky, USA, took this picture from the AOD ring in the melt shop at a Very Steel Mill in Kentucky. The CLIMAX LM6000 liner/gantry mill was the perfect machine to repair the badly damaged seat areas that had been welded. The work...

"It has been over 30 years since CLIMAX produced its first circular mill. "Over those years, we've continued to refine our milling technology, making these tools known for their precision and accuracy," said CLIMAX Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Americas, Dave Baker. "CLIMAX...

Wire-flip is a common frustration that can happen to even the most seasoned welders. It can cause project delays, result in poor quality, and create an enormous headache for whoever encounters this unfortunate situation. Tom Boucher, a veteran CLIMAX application engineer and welder, provides the...

Advanced Portable Machining, based in Calmar, Alberta, Canada, repaired a 192-inch (4876.8 mm) support ring inside a vessel 5 feet (1524 mm) down. The ring was overlayed with stainless steel and needed to be machined down to specification. Foot supports were built as the CLIMAX CM6200...

Whether you’re re-facing flanges or repairing seals and bearing fits, the CLIMAX FF6300 Flange Facer is the perfect machine for customers operating in industries such as power generation, oil & gas, and heavy equipment. The FF6300 is sized to machine flanges ranging from 12 to 60 inches...

TRAMMING THE PORTABLE MILLING MACHINE ASSEMBLY As promised last week, we are giving you a closer look at the portable milling machine head assembly and how to get the results you’re looking for as you begin machining with your CLIMAX portable milling machines. We’ll review the...

QUICK AND EASY SETUP AND ALIGNMENT OF PORTABLE MILLING MACHINES CLIMAX portable milling machines are designed for quick and easy setup. With proper attention to setup and alignment procedures, your milling machine will be ready to provide precise, versatile, on-the-job milling capabilities. “The LM6200 is a modular beast”-...