Curtis from Cutting Edge Engineering details the repair process of a 672 grader with significant hours of operation. The job involves fitting a new wear skin to the blade to prevent erosion and replacing the bottom guide to ensure GPS precision. Due to time constraints, detailed steps are not shown, but the process includes removing the blade, cutting and fitting the new skin, welding it in place, and machining a new guide from high-tensile plate. The guide is then fitted and welded, ensuring proper alignment for extended grader life. The project is cost-effective for the customer, adding years to the blade's lifespan.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The job involves repairing a 672 grater.
2. The customer wants to prolong the life of the grater.
3. The grater has a significant number of hours on it, but it's in good condition.
4. The repair involves fitting a new skin to the blade.
5. The bottom guide on the back of the blade needs to be replaced.
6. The blade is removed from the grater to work on it.
7. A new skin is cut and prepped to fit the blade.
8. The new skin is made of 8mm, 450-grade wear plate material.
9. The skin is welded onto the blade using a specific welding procedure.
10. The new guide is made of Biz 80-grade plate material.
11. The guide needs to be square and 90° to work correctly.
12. The old guide is removed and replaced with the new one.
13. The new guide is welded onto the blade.
14. The blade is reattached to the grater.
15. The GPS pole is fitted to the grater.
16. The repair job takes a few days to complete.
17. The customer can now get the machine back to work and earn money.
18. The repair is a cost-effective way to add many more years to the blade's life.