Start of treatment
Every case has its individual need of repair. When they arrive at our competence center, they are overhauled in a succession of dedicated stations. The treatment starts with a thorough cleaning and a detailed inspection for damage using a crack test. In the diagnostics area, an exact assessment is then performed. Once the diagnosis is made, specific reconditioning of the engine casing starts immediately.
The inner values count
Some cures need to go deeper. To detect cracks in engine cases, x-ray is the method of choice. Therefore we invested in a state-of-the-art x-ray center to speed up the findings process and enhance the quality. In the x-ray chamber, the defective housing is positioned on a height-adjustable and rotating table and is x-rayed by two freely movable arms. Automated and with an all-round view of up to 360 degrees, 36 images are generated in just ten minutes. The imaging is monitored in real time so that the position of the parts can be varied. This allows the optimum viewing angle to be obtained at all times. A thorough evaluation of the images enables us to determine the right remedy for each individual engine case.
Back to service quickly
The workstations for machining and manual operations are next in this highly integrated treatment. Since the dimensional tolerances for engine housings are very tight, extremely precise work is required here. Like the preceding and following process steps, these stations are optimally integrated in this special floor plan. For example, the Competence Center Cases has a small painting booth for the application of corrosion protection coatings and a dye penetration test station for smaller areas. And there is always a specialist around to take care of these valuable parts on the spot.
In this way, the engine casing undergoes its rehabilitation station after station. The efficient and proven process established in the Competence Center Cases avoids unnecessary transport routes and thus shortens turnaround times. So, engine housings get their specific treatments and their owners are pleased to have them back quickly.
