Using Appropriately Sized Extension Cords for Your Motor By David Briggs, Sr. Controls Engineer at CLIMAX – September 2021 Portable machine tools are frequently used in remote locations, sometimes requiring the use of a long extension cord to bring electrical power to your machine. Using an appropriately...
Tackle any Facing Job with a CLIMAX Facing Head The CLIMAX BB5000 Line Boring Machine can handle any facing job with our purpose-built facing head accessories. . Applications such as bucket boss faces, bearing mounting surfaces, snap ring grooves, O-ring grooves, sealing surfaces, and many more are done...
Axial Feed Unit Preventive Maintenance: Dos and Don’ts Last week, we shared three cost-effective maintenance options for your BB5000 and BB4500 to ensure top performance. This week, we’re focused on preventive maintenance. A preventive maintenance routine looks different for each customer since a routine is dependent on...
[caption id="attachment_82228" align="alignright" width="300"] David Briggs[/caption] MACHINING QUICK TIPS: Causes of Shaft Seal Leaks in Char-Lynn S Series Hydraulic Motors By David Briggs, Sr. Controls Engineer at CLIMAX – July 2021 I have been using Char-Lynn hydraulic motors for over 30 years, long before I came to work...
The BORTECH BW3000 Auto Bore Welder is the industry leader in automated bore welding and is known for its unrivaled performance and reliability, whether in the shop or onsite in the field. The BW3000 can weld all cylindrical surfaces and diameters ranging from 0.5 to...
As promised last week, we are giving you a closer look at the milling head assembly and how to get the results you're looking for as you begin machining with your CLIMAX milling machines. We'll review the key steps and issues associated with tramming the...
CLIMAX milling machines are designed for quick, easy setup, so with proper attention paid to set up and alignment procedures, your milling machine will be ready to provide precise, versatile on-the-job milling capabilities. "The LM6200 is a modular beast"- I call it the Lego machine because...
Out in the field, customers depend on high-quality, well-maintained machines to keep business moving. Regular, consistent maintenance is key to ensuring equipment remains reliable. CLIMAX customers use the KM3000 Key Mill because of its durability and dependability, but like any machine tool, with frequent use of the...
To help our customers stay up to date on machining techniques Tim VanBergen, our Senior Rental & Repair Specialist shares another tip to help customers with their next CLIMAX portable machining project. Are you experiencing chatter when cutting with your line boring machine? “When more precision is...
When planning a machining or welding job, there are dozens of questions customers ask. To help our customers stay up to date on machining techniques Tim VanBergen, our Senior Rental & Repair Specialist, shares frequently asked questions he hears from his customers. We had a customer...
