CAT 6030 Shovel Boom Cylinder Redesign
CAT 6030 Shovel Boom Cylinder Redesign
Problem: Flange could not be salvaged for remanufacturing
Problem: Flange could not be salvaged for remanufacturing
Solution: Redesign to make single piece barrel and flange
Solution: Redesign to make single piece barrel and flange
Combination Flange/barrel drawing
Combination Flange/barrel drawing
Designed with partial prints and machinists dimensions
Barrel manufactured to spec
Barrel manufactured to spec
Barrels were then put forward for retubing.
The combination barrel/flange design will be used on all remanufactured 6030 boom cylinder barrels going forward.
The combination barrel/flange design will be used on all remanufactured 6030 boom cylinder barrels going forward.