Stainless Steel Augur Shaft Repair

This project involved a stainless steel augur shaft repair, managed promptly and professionally to minimise operational downtime for our client.

Client: Large Food Processing Plant, Brisbane

Project description:

• The square drive shaft of a stainless auger had was broken off rendering the machine inoperative.

What were the challenges?

• Lead time on a replacement part was weeks away and the machine needed to be back up and running.
• The straightness of the stainless steel augur shaft repair was important to ensure correct alignment and smooth running of the machine.

How did Davis Welding and Fabrication solve these challenges?   

• The broken faces of both the auger and the square drive shaft were machined flat in a lathe.
• To ensure maximum weld penetration a large weld prep was cut onto the shaft.
• A hole was drilled in the end of the auger and a small spigot machined on the shaft to centre the parts.
• The shaft was placed in the lathe and held in place with the tail stock to align it with the rest of the auger.
• The parts were welded together while in the lathe to maintain the straightness of the parts.

Project result

Our client benefited from our swift, professional service for this stainless steel augur shaft repair.

• The alignment of the stainless steel augur shaft was tested after welding and that the parts were straight and within the required tolerance. The auger was then  installed back into the machine.
• Our work enabled the client to continue production with minimal loss of downtime.

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