Propeller shaft removed and placed on dockside

 

Machining of 1800mm LG x Ø 450mm bearing journal

     
 

Alternator journal being machined with
orbital equipment

 

High stock removal rates

     
 

Corroded alternator journal on a oil
production platform

 

Machining was achieved by rotating shaft on specially designed steadies

     
 

Probe track being diamond burnished

 

Finished journal

     
 

Vertical drive end shaft journal machining

 

Milling new keyway

     
 

Turbine journal machining

 

Finish polishing in progress

     

JOURNAL REPAIRS

  • Full range  of equipment for Orbital machining, superfinishing and polishing in the range 100mm to 1075mm in diameter. For shafts it is not feasible to rotate

  • No limit for shafts that can be rotated using integral barring equipment or In-Situ Machining Solutions designed and supplied barring equipment

  • Quality in accordance with OEM tolerances

JOURNAL CONTROL METHODS

  • Axis tolerances achieved by electronically controlled level system

  • Diameter controlled by calibrated micrometer

  • Flatness controlled by engineers’ blue and straight edges

  • Crack detection via Magnetic Particle Inspection system

  • Hardness checked using portable electronic device

  • All data recorded