Project Description Machine Reverse Pinion Stub Shaft on center drive gear box and avoid disassembly of the gear box Previous Slide Next Slide Close Gallery Mactech’s Role in the Project Machined off 3.00” of length from the stub shaft and turned the remaining part of the shaft for a 3.00” bearing fit removing approximately .250” on the diameter Mactech’s Value Added to the Project We had the experience and equipment to perform the modification without disassembling the gear box. Confidence of the customer from past experiences of solution based machining. Alternative Methods to Mactech’s Solution The only option was to disassemble the gear box and transport to a machine shop. Would have cost customer Over $50,000.00. We set up and performed machine work in place for under $5,000.00. Steps Taken to Complete the Job 1. Applied proper equipment and performed tooling modifications. 2. Machined shaft complete and drilled/tapped 3 holes in the end of the stub shaft 3. Worked with mechanical group to ensure proper fit during assembly Project Challenges Set-up on 14.00” diameter and part off 3.00” diameter stub shaft. Used standard equipment with modified tooling Equipment Used • 814 clamshell • counterbore attachment • rack drill Useful Job Statistics • Parted off 3.00” off stub shaft • machined .250” from remaining stub shaft • Drilled/tapped (3) 7/16” holes for bearing assembly Results Project was completed on time and saved the customer several thousand dollars --- very happy customer Case Study Downloads Download Case Study