Cutting Edge Engineering Australia Courses

Machining the Custom Drive Coupling - Franna Crane Project Part 36

Master precision machining techniques as you transform scrap steel into custom drive coupling adapter plates using lathe operations including turning, drilling, and boring.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rebuild Complete and Testing the Vintage Slotting Attachment - Part 3

Master the final rebuild and testing phase of a vintage Huron slotting attachment, from sandblasting and bearing replacement to paint application and successful operation testing.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Replacing Broken Eye on Cylinder Rod for CAT 657 Scraper - Machining, Welding, Milling

Master the complete restoration of a CAT 657 scraper cylinder rod eye through precision machining, welding, and milling techniques for heavy earthmoving equipment repair.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gator 4 Jaw Chuck Update - Can We Save It From Scrap

Discover how to rebuild a Gator 4-jaw chuck with replacement thrust bearings and operating screws, transforming scrap-bound equipment into functional workshop machinery.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rebuilding a Universal Head for the Zayer Milling Machine - Part 1

Discover the teardown of a salvaged Zayer milling machine universal head, revealing rust, damaged gears, and the challenges of heavy machinery restoration in this hands-on workshop project.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engine Cover Assembly and Tail Light Fabrication - Franna Crane Project Part 32

Discover advanced fabrication techniques as engine covers are assembled and custom tail light brackets are welded on a Franna crane rebuild project.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can We Save This Cracked Final Drive Spindle Off a CAT 793 Mining Truck

Discover the intricate process of salvaging a cracked final drive spindle from a 300-tonne Caterpillar 793 mining truck through advanced machining and crack detection techniques.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Replacing Rusted Sleeves on a D10 Dozer Track Adjuster Cannons

Master precision machining techniques to replace rusted bearing sleeves on Caterpillar D10 dozer track adjuster cannons without damaging expensive components.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Heavy Duty Levelling Spreader Bar for Skid Steer

Master heavy-duty fabrication techniques by building a custom levelling spreader bar for skid steer equipment using SHS steel, reinforcement methods, and protective coatings.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Seized Solid - Can We Save These CAT 24M Grader Accumulators - Part 1

Discover precision machining techniques to rescue seized CAT 24M grader hydraulic accumulators using lathe work, drilling, and thread chasing when replacement parts aren't available.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hydraulic Pump Rebuild - But Nothing Goes to Plan - Franna Crane Project Part 34

Tackle a stubborn hydraulic gear pump rebuild on a Franna crane, facing seized couplings, stripped bolts, and discontinued parts in this real-world engineering challenge.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Rolling Tool to Lock a Bearing Sleeve - Shop Made Tools

Master custom tool fabrication by creating a rolling tool to lock bearing sleeves, featuring precision machining, lathe work, and milling techniques for heavy equipment repair.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cast Iron Weld Repair on a Vintage Huron Slotting Attachment - Part 2

Master cast iron TIG welding with silicon bronze on vintage machinery, troubleshoot equipment issues, and machine repairs back to specification using boring heads.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Seized Piston and Damaged Threads - Can This Cylinder Rod Be Saved?

Discover precision machining techniques to salvage a severely damaged excavator cylinder rod with seized piston and damaged threads using lathe work and specialized tools.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Saving Thousands - Machining New Pins for a Caterpillar 14M Grader

Master precision machining techniques to fabricate custom pins for heavy equipment, saving thousands compared to OEM parts through turning, welding, and milling processes.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video