Customer Case Study
MATERIAL REMOVAL
Transforming Aluminium Weld Preparation with Maija Milling Discs at Rail Manufacturer
Challenge.
Speed up weld preparation processes without sacrificing on quality
Our customer is one of the UK’s leading rail manufacturers who are renowned for their focus on safety, innovation, and continuous process improvement.
The current process of preparing aluminium for welding was slow and causing quality issues which then required costly rework, particularly on their larger workpieces.
There were also safety concerns due to the excessive dust and Hand Arm Vibrations (HAVs) generated from grinding processes.
Solution.
Maija Milling Discs and Tooling
After extensive trials our customer invested in multiple 75mm & 125mm Doubleworker Maija Milling rings for aluminium alongside the corresponding tooling.
“The introduction of Maija milling discs have transformed our weld preparation processes. The new discs and tools have improved our productivity and we are already seeing a substantial return on our investment. Operators are also happier in their work due to the reduced HAVs, dust & joint contamination.”
Manufacturing Engineer | Global Rolling Stock Manufacturer
Results.
A faster, safer, cleaner method of weld preparation
After the introduction of Maija Milling Discs process speeds & throughput have been greatly increased. The tooling and discs are now being rolled out to more applications such as flushing down weld runs, digging out welds to test porosity & for bevelling edges.
Why Maija.
Additional Benefits
A bright, ready to weld surface that saved further processing time
No Weld defects & porosity reduced due to the cleanliness in the weld preparation
HAVS reduced significantly due to the very low vibration created during the milling processes.
Airborne and respirable dust have been reduced greatly as the waste is chips and not dust
