Machine downtime, whether expected or not, is costly and often unavoidable.
DMM Engineering (DMMeng) provides high-quality portable machining services so its team can continue to provide the same exceptional standard of service — no matter how remote.
DMMeng has been operating since 1987, providing the mining industry with a range of capabilities including design, fabrication, machining and engineering maintenance services.
The team has extensive experience with in-situ machining capability for on-site or workshop-based machining and a fabrication division that can tackle all jobs big and small from site repair, installation to erections.
“With our on-site machining, clients can ensure daily operations keep running as effectively as ever,” DMMeng Director Brendan Pyle said.
“We understand what downtime really costs you. With our on-site line boring, we can help you prevent more extensive and expansive future workshop repairs.
“Our unmatched expertise provides the complete balance of project deliverables from risk and safety assessment through to maintenance solutions developed and pre-tested offsite to minimise disruption.”
Innovative solution case study
DMMeng has built an impressive list of case histories where on-site and in-situ maintenance tasks have saved operators hundreds of thousands of dollars in down time costs.
One such is example involved a challenging coal dredge bucket repairs that required a unique approach.
Customer challenge
To safely and cost effectively repair the pin holes that retain the cutter and pre-cutter dredge buckets back to OEM specifications on both the radial and cord dimensions — all while the dredge was still operating in the pit.
DMM Engineering’s solution
DMMeng developed an in-situ refurbishment process, utilising a custom engineered jig that enabled the bearing housings to be pre-set. This allowed the accurate OEM specification to be achieved when the line boring bars were assembled.
Service delivered
The team of six DMMeng staff used two-line boring units in parallel to complete the task in a fraction of the time taken in previous attempts. This allowed the dredge to resume full production as scheduled.
As a result, the client saw huge time savings compared to previous methods that were delivered with greater final accuracy. This also prolonged cutter and pre-cutter wear as well as extended production rates.
“On-site line boring not only saves downtime but also money and machine productivity which,” Brendan said.
“If left to deteriorate, these issues can cause more extensive machine breakdowns which lead to costly rebuilds.”
DMMeng’s on-site machining services boast a quality array of both workshop and mobile equipment capabilities, including milling, flange facing, key way cutting, journal lathe, rotary welding, honing, drilling and tapping, rubber grinding, stud removal, linishing and stellite sat removal.
Trusted with the hard jobs
The team at DMMeng excels at the challenges of in-situ machining and has developed a wide range of innovative solutions across many facets of complex machining.
By clearly understanding what downtime means for customers, the team has developed the expertise to complete these tasks on-site.
The ability to work on heavy equipment while it’s still in the field delivers massive savings to plant operators by greatly reducing the down time of their equipment and their work force.
With DMM Engineering’s commitment to continuous improvement, the team is constantly driving innovation and improvement to deliver better results for Australia’s core industry.
All DMMeng’s work comes fully warranted for further peace of mind and is completed to certification standards including SAFETY AS 24801, OHSAS 18001, QUALITY ISO 9001 and ENVIRONMENTAL ISO 14001.
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