Cutting Edge Engineering Australia Courses

Making New Parts for the Vintage Milling and Drilling Attachment - Part 2

Dive into the machining process as Kurtis fabricates custom parts for a vintage milling and drilling quill feed attachment, featuring lathe work, milling operations, and a special TIG welding demonstration.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Repairing Worn Out Suspension Parts for a Mining Truck - Machining and Welding

Discover precision machining and welding techniques to repair worn suspension parts on a massive CAT 785 mining truck, including bore welding, custom sleeve fabrication, and bearing fits.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CAT 631 Apron Lift Frame Repair - Bore Welding and Precision Boring

Master bore welding and precision boring techniques to repair worn CAT 631 scraper apron lift frames using milling machines and specialized welding equipment.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Machining New End Caps for the CAT 24M Grader Accumulators - Part 2

Master precision machining techniques as hardened chrome bar transforms into CAT 24M grader accumulator end caps through expert lathe and milling operations.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Custom BT40 Arbors for the Milling Machine

Master the process of crafting custom BT40 extended arbors through detailed machining steps, from lathe work and taper cutting to milling drive slots and final surface treatment for enhanced durability.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Forklift Steering Cylinder Rebuild and Restoration - Part 2

Master the complete process of rebuilding a 10-tonne forklift steering cylinder, from machining a new barrel and welding mounts to honing, seal installation, and final assembly with professional finishing touches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Repairing a 150-Tonne Hydraulic Press - Fixing a Leaking Ram

Discover the step-by-step process of repairing a leaking ram cylinder in a 150-tonne hydraulic press, from disassembly and seal replacement to final reassembly and testing.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Broken In Half - Making a New Cylinder Rod for CAT 18M Grader

Master precision machining and welding techniques to rebuild a snapped CAT 18M grader cylinder rod from salvaged parts and hardened chrome bar using lathe work and rotator welding.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building the Custom Engine Cover - Franna Crane Project Part 31

Discover custom engine cover fabrication techniques using pressed sheet metal, welding, and problem-solving for crane restoration projects.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

We Built a Custom Trolley for Our Metal Arc Spray Machine - Shop Made

Discover how to fabricate a heavy-duty custom trolley for metal arc spray equipment using laser-cut parts, welding techniques, and precision machining for workshop mobility.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Machining a Flywheel Drive Plate for a 1200HP CAT Engine

Master precision machining techniques to create a custom flywheel drive plate for a 1200HP Caterpillar C32 V12 engine under tight deadlines using lathe and mill operations.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fabricating the Hydraulic Pump Bracket - Franna Crane Project Part 35

Fabricate a hydraulic pump bracket for a Franna crane using 350-grade steel plates, SolidWorks drawings, and creative workshop solutions for mounting on a Cummins BT50 engine.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rebuilding a Vintage Huron Slotting Attachment - Zayer Upgrades Part 1

Discover the teardown of a vintage Huron slotting attachment being rebuilt for a Zayer mill, revealing damage and planning repairs for cutting slots and keyways.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video