Portable Line Boring
Precision meets mobility with Bob's Mobile Welding & Portable Line Boring Inc.’s portable line boring services, designed to tackle on-site equipment repairs swiftly and efficiently. Our small, agile team specializes in delivering high-quality machining solutions directly to your worksite, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
As an MSHA-certified company and ISNetworld member, we prioritize safety and excellence in every job we undertake. Our technicians provide personalized one-on-one attention to each project, ensuring your unique repair needs are met with care and expertise.
We restore excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment. Call (209) 617-4552 to schedule a repair or for next-day emergency service.
How Is Line Boring Done?
Our line boring and repair process involves two steps. First, welding addresses significant wear or gouges in the pivot point hole. We fill these gaps, essentially building up material to bring the hole back to its original size and shape or specifications.
Once we fill the hole with weld material, line boring takes over. This specialized machine with a precise cutting tool removes a tiny, even layer of material from the entire bored surface—both the original metal and the new weld. This ensures perfect alignment along a common center line.
Why Is Mobile Line Boring Better Than Replacing Old Parts?
Replacing entire components can be expensive, especially for large equipment. Our mobile line boring allows repairs to be done on-site, saving costs on parts, transportation, and downtime.
Here are a few other reasons why line boring is better than opting for a replacement:
- Preserves original parts: Line boring repairs the existing parts, maintaining the integrity of the original equipment design and potentially improving longevity.
- Minimized Downtime: Our services bring the repair directly to the equipment, reducing downtime compared to transporting the entire machine (or sending new parts overseas).
- Precision alignment: Our line boring machines ensure highly precise realignment of worn holes, whereas replacing worn parts might require additional adjustments.
Bob's Mobile Welding & Portable Line Boring Inc.’s Line Boring Services
With years of experience in machine work and welding repair, we offer comprehensive line boring solutions for a wide range of industries, including aggregate mining and coal mining.
As a result of our precise, efficient, and cost-effective services, we’re a trusted source of repairs for the following:
- Several major tractor dealers (John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, New Holland)
- The Herrick Corporation
- Schuff Steel
- Teichert Construction
- Granite Construction
How Does a Line Boring Machine Work?
The line boring machine fixes misaligned or slightly warped holes (bores) in machinery with a multi-pointed cutting tool. Secured on a spindle, this tool is fed through the existing bore. As it rotates and advances, the cutting edges remove small amounts of material from the inner surface.
By carefully controlling the cutting tool’s movement and depth, the machine ensures a perfectly straight and uniformly sized bore. This process restores the hole’s precise alignment and diameter, allowing for optimal fit and function.
Explore Our On-Site Line Boring Solutions
At Bob's Mobile Welding & Portable Line Boring Inc., we bring line boring solutions directly to your worksite, whether you’re dealing with heavy construction equipment, mining machinery, or industrial components.
Keep your operations running smoothly. Contact us today at (209) 617-4552 to schedule your service—we always return contact within the hour.