Line Boring and Bore Welding CAT 789 Dump Truck Suspension Part - Sir Meccanica WS2

Watch a 42-minute video demonstrating line boring and bore welding techniques to repair a Caterpillar 789 Dump Truck rear strut suspension rod using a Sir Meccanica WS2 portable machine. Learn the step-by-step process of grinding out bearing material, setting up the line boring machine, bore welding to build up new material, and boring to spec. Observe the facing, chamfer cutting, and snap ring groove creation, as well as the drilling of grease port holes. See the final steps of surface cleaning and press fitting a new bearing using a hydraulic press. Gain insights into using various tools, including a WIA 500i Weldmatic welder and an HMP-150T Hydraulic press, in this comprehensive repair demonstration by Cutting Edge Engineering Australia.

Intro
REAR STRUT RODS ARE HERE
GEIGER PNEUMATIC NEEDLE SCALER
BARREL GRINDER
USING CCGT INSERT
RUNNING 4.5 METRES WIRE PER MINUTE
USING ARGOSHIELD UNIVERSAL GAS
ELSA SNAP GAUGE
SPLIT RACE SPHERICAL BEARING
USING DIAL GAUGE TO ADVANCE TOOL
DOUBLE CHECK FINAL CUT
CHANGE TO LONGER TOOL HOLDER FOR FACING
CHANGE TO SNMG NEUTRAL FOR CHAMFERING
GROOMING TOOL FOR CUTTING SNAP RING GROOVES
CHANGE TOOL HOLDER FOR MORE RIGIDITY