Steel

Industry:

Line shutdown was costing the customer $1,000/hour. OEM had quoted a replacement turnaround of 16 weeks.

Challenge:

Gearbox for slitting line drive unit failed; emergency repair needed.

Solution:

Diagnosed internal helical gear and drive shaft failures, and reverse engineered and manufactured correct replacements.

Result:

Completed the rebuild in 40.7 hours, which translated to a total savings of $240,000 for the customer.