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The project exhibited here is an example of our ability to develop cost saving alternatives to the products that are already in production. This torque arm assembly was originally manufactured as a stamped weldment. Our engineering department took the original design and converted it to a machined casting; this change in methodology produced large cost savings to the customer and simplified the manufacturing process. The new part was composed of D65-45-12 ductile iron, with dimensions of 19.5″ in length, 6.5″ in width, and 3″ in height.

After casting, the parts were CNC machined on our state of the art horizontal machining centers. This allowed for the required tolerances of ±0.005″ to easily be met.

The machining process included CNC milling, drilling, boring, and tapping, followed by the pressing in of a bushing. As with everything that we manufacture, each part is subject to stringent quality control measures. We currently manufacture 75,000 of these components per year for this customer in Michigan. For more information on this project, or the processes used to manufacture it, see the table below or contact us directly.