Excivator stick repair

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Here are a few pictures of a excivator stich I recently repaired at work. The stick was broken on all four sides with the exception of a four inch piece. I cut away the stretched areas, welded in backing strips, root-fill-cap and grind smooth. Fabbed scab plates from 1/2" sheet metal and welded as required. I was very pleased with the outcome... Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by fchesser78 Fabbed scab plates from 1/2" sheet metal ...
Reply:It looks like a nice job. Ready for the operator acid test?City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Seen a few rough EXCAVATOR boom and stick repairs in my time but this is a good looking repair.  Nice plates.
Reply:Very Nice Work !Mountain MetalDynasty 200DXCoolmate 1Miller Trailblazer 302 W/ KohlerMiller Suitcase 12VS Wire feederWeldcraft 26 TIG TorchMiller 210 Spoolmate 3035Thermal Dynamics 51 PlasmaVictor O/AJet  7x12 L Cooled Band SawDelta Drill Press
Reply:That is very nice work!!! I hope one day i can do that good of a job.TJ
Reply:That really is excellent.  Sweet beads on the fish plates, nice plate cutting as well.  I would like to do some of those kinds of repairs on heavy equipment too.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:1/2  sheet metal!!!!!!! dam very nice work looks great!
Reply:that is a very good looking repair, even if it is just sheet metal.G3miller... 225g, s32p, 250x, 304, 12vs, MSW41     victor o/a thermal dynamics cutmaster 50 lenco panel spotter        hobart hf-boxG3 Farms.....raising cattle, hay, kids and hell, ...oh yeah I'm a fire sprinkler contractor by trade.
Reply:I only get to do a job like this about four times a year, so when one comes in I try and go all out. Sofar it has only brought more work and thats great!! I repaired a LONGREACH stick about four months ago out in the field
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverIt looks like a nice job. Ready for the operator acid test?
Reply:Excellent looking repair, should outlast the machine.I like the runoff welds on the top fishplate, a lot of people can't see the sense in them, IMHO they help a lot....MikeLast edited by mrmikey; 12-08-2009 at 04:15 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by mrmikeyExcellent looking repair, should outlast the machine.I like the runoff welds on the top fishplate, a lot of people can't see the sense in them, IMHO they help a lot....Mike
Reply:Takes, or at least supposed to, the stress away from an already stressed area at the end of the fishplate. I first noticed them a few years back on Cat loaders I think it was, in stressed areas at the ends of gussetts and similar situations.I've had some people say it serves the same purpose of a run off tab....Mike
Reply:either "weldor's stamp" or to relieve stress on the welded area.I'm guessing it's the "weldor's stamp".MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Nice Work!Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Good repair.Only thing I'd do different, is extend that bottom plate (the one with the round end), six, eight, 10 inches further.   Reason being, there is too much rigidity, all ending at approximately the same place.
Reply:1/2 inch "sheet metal" you're in a totally different world then me.  excellent job.
Reply:Looks really good! Do you know how it broke (someone swinging in to something i would guess)?Also what rods did you use?
Reply:Dual shield Lincoln 71-M Fluxcore
Reply:Good point, i'll look into that in the future... thanks
Reply:Most commonly they crack and remain un noticed because the operators dont do a daily check, one final rough day and the crack gives way and the metal stretches and tears. I probably cut close to 3/4" of srtetched mtl. away.
Reply:I've been doing repairs like this for the last 28 years, and I must say that you have done a stellar job! looks good, looks professional.   rob.millermatic 200 millermatic 150miller bluestar 2Epurox / oxweld O/A
Reply:looks good. I just finished a bucket attachment swap to fit a different loader. 1 1/2 plate. I like doing heavier welding like this. just spray.
Reply:"Very Nice" looks like it will be alot stronger than the original. What did you use to cut the 1/2" plate steel? A plasma cutter with a guide or pre made  form?Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.I don't have the luxury of a plasma....! All my plates are ordered to closest size and I make a cardboard template, trace with soapstone and cut away. Lots of practice seems to help steady the hand. Grind then away you go.
Reply:I use my Hypertherm Power Max 45 plasma cutter and guide or form to make my cuts. Some of the heaviest plate I cut for excavator buckets & dozer blades is 1" thick and sometimes thicker.  The cutter does fast work with little dross on the cut piece which means less cleanup with grinder. But you do a great looking job with what you have.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Thanks spectorI really wish my company would grasp the concept. There is soo much technology out there that I feel we are missing out on, I cant say too much though, we (they) purchased (for me) a Climak 5000 Line Boring machine About a year ago. I was able to chose a few "bells and whistles" to go with it. So far it has proven its value and is a very nice machine, so I figure I'll have to stay close with my trusty torch a while longer and thats ok!!
Reply:How did you cut that plate? CNC?
Reply:Was it stick you're using? 7018?.
Reply:Originally Posted by pyroracing85How did you cut that plate? CNC?
Reply:But seriously, this seems like lots of grinding...How do you protect yourself?...And yes - perfect job. Master can be seen just by looking at his arts...
Reply:Very impressive!  Big fan of dualsheild,  just did some today outside, as long as there is no wind, it's like cheating!  Definitely my favorite process, I was using ESAB Core-8 .045.
Reply:Very nice work a tip of the welding helmet to you.
Reply:Awesome work on a very tough project.  Going to guess a CAT 312 excavator?  Never have I seen one that broke up, must be in some rock excavation or quarry type work.Trbo
Reply:HAHA it actually does look like it could be a cat 312, we had an operator swing our old 312 into a tree by accident a few years ago and it broke in almost the exact same spot. not nearly that bad... that looks like the operator cracked it then pushed material around for 4 hours with out realizing it was broken.
Reply:If there are windy conditions you can try a tapered tip on your gun, I use a Tweco 300A gun with a tweco taper tip with a 3/8 opening, I could give exact part numbers if needed. I turn my gas flow ur to 40-50 and run with it
Reply:First class job Nice work!I always tried to work with the oldest hand on the job to gain knowlege but now I can't find any.
Reply:WOW Nice work and nice welds...Nice to see, have any other fixes you can post.
Reply:That is a NICE repair. looks good and strong.Millermatic 25230A Spool GunDynasty 350 Trailblazer 302HF251D-1
Reply:beautiful work.   last one of them i did, was out in the feild, on the machine.  course, it wasn't busted as bad as that....  looks like someone likes to level with the swing a little too much.you guys atleast have a self propelled torch cart?  we've got a couple old radiograph's.  great for cutting simple shapes like that.  gives as good of a cut as any plasma,  when it's set up right.  and good up to 6" plateBill BerryKeith Berry & Son Ltd.machine work, and weldingBear River Vollunteer FD
Reply:no, just cardboard for the template, tho saw horses and a steady hand!
Reply:Originally Posted by mrmikeyTakes, or at least supposed to, the stress away from an already stressed area at the end of the fishplate. I first noticed them a few years back on Cat loaders I think it was, in stressed areas at the ends of gussetts and similar situations.I've had some people say it serves the same purpose of a run off tab....Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by bigwhitebeastI work at a Power Plant in the Operations department and we have a saying, "No matter how good the Engineers engineer it, or how good the Mechanics fix it, Operators can break it"
Reply:This looks SOOOO familiar - i had to do one on one of my machines 2 weeks ago. Broke in almost exact same location and to the same degree. Cause was - had a operator digging thru rock and he thought if he dug with the first two teeth of the bucket he would get threw it easier. Needless to say it didnt work, but it did get him some time off . Soon as i can figure out how to post a picture i'll show it also. Our repairrs are also almost the same - only made the scab on top longer. It works  and has held up to 20,000 yds of ripping rock since. I built a ripper / single shank from my D-8 Dozer and put it on the machine to rip thru the rest and finish the job. W/ post pics.  Any info on how to post pics would be appreciated.
Reply:some times i wounder how the f operators can break the things they do..... but it keeps me employed and busy as crap.. i just started to work with that dual shield  im in love. it takes some getting used to because how silent it burns. great fix those!SIN CITY METAL WORKSvisit my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/devvon
Reply:Very clean repair, if it breaks again you better loose the operator!Matt
Reply:Here is a few picks of a repair , just had to do on a Komatsu 220. Been digging thru rock and sometimes operators dont listen.Last edited by Swamp rat; 05-08-2011 at 03:31 PM.
Reply:Hey guys i am new here. Iv have been fixing plant for a few years now but looking at those pics they are two great repairs