Industry:
Steel
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.
