Repair Three Dozer Cylinder Rods - Machining & Welding

Explore the intricate process of repairing three dozer hydraulic cylinder rods in this comprehensive 42-minute video. Follow along as two Ripper Tilt cylinder rods for a D10R dozer and one Ripper Lift rod for a D6R dozer are meticulously repaired due to chrome damage. Witness the step-by-step procedure of removing eyes from old cylinders, fabricating new rods, and welding eyes onto the new components. Observe the use of a lathe for machining eyes off rods and crafting new cylinder rods from induction hardened chrome bar. Learn about machining both ends of the cylinder rod, including external thread cutting and spigot creation. Watch the tack welding process and final welding using dual shield wire. Gain insights into the tools used, including the TM-26120G Centre Lathe, WIA 500i Weldmatic welder, and Weldmac WHP-2.5 Power tilt positioner. Discover various machining techniques, tool changes, and welding processes throughout this informative demonstration of hydraulic cylinder rod repair.

Intro
SPINDLE SPEED: 145 RPM
USING 12MM BUTTON INSERT
CHANGE TO 4MM PARTING TOOL
CHANGE TO PARTING TOOL THAT FITS
SNMG NEUTRAL INSERT
SET 12 TPI THREAD PITCH
12 TPI FULL FORM THREADING INSERT
4MM RADIUS GROOVING TOOL
2@MM BORING BAR WITH TCMT INSERT
CIGWELD VERTICOR 3XP 1.2MM WIRE