Case Study
CNC Heavy Lathe Accelerates The Marine Shaft Repair Process
Project Overview:
| Client: PT Asia Foundry & Engineering |
| Industry: Shipbuilding & Marine Repair |
| Machine: Heavy-Duty CNC Lathe (Model CK61125X2000) |
| Key Benefits: Drastically Increased Efficiency, Enhanced Precision for Shafts, Simplified Operations |
Introduction:
PT Asia Foundry & Engineering is a shipyard in Southeast Asia. It is well known for repairing and maintaining marine components, especially large ship shafts and propeller systems. The company plays a vital role in keeping vessels operating safely and efficiently. It has decades of experience in ship repair.
Challenge:
Before upgrading, PT Asia Foundry & Engineering mainly relied on old conventional lathes for machining, but now has a more modern, facility. Even though these machines had been supporting them for years, they found it hard to keep up with the growing demand for precision and efficiency.
- Limited machining capacity for heavy workpieces, especially shafts weighing several tons.
- Low processing efficiency, requiring multiple setups and longer lead times.
- Lack of CNC capability, making it difficult to achieve precision and repeatability.
PT Asia realized an upgrade to CNC technology was critical for large-scale shaft machining.
Our Solution:
- Maximum load capacity of 6 tons enables reliable machining of large shafts and marine components.
- High precision and efficiency are achieved through CNC control, leading to a reduction in manual errors.
- Robust design for heavy-duty applications has been developed, making it ideal for the ship repair industry.
Results:
- Higher machining efficiency: Large shafts can now be processed faster with fewer setups.
- Improved accuracy and repeatability, which are critical for marine shaft repairs.
- Enhanced production capacity, helping the shipyard handle more repair projects with confidence.
