In-Place Machining Services
Goltens is a solution driven supplier providing some of today’s most technologically advanced on-site and in-place machining services.
Goltens’ mission and goal are to minimize asset downtime for our customers from across industries around the globe. In-place machining is a specialized technique that performs high precision machining services on-site, directly at the equipment’s location. Our customers realize tremendous savings by eliminating the costs and additional downtime associated with the disassembly and removal, logistics, transport and reinstallation of the machinery or equipment. This method allows for repairs, modifications, or improvements without disrupting the equipment’s operation.
For 8 decades Goltens has been providing our high demand, specialized in-place machining services anywhere in the world 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Our services include a full range of large-scale and small-scale specialized in-situ machining tools to handle almost any challenge our customers present.
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In-Place Machining Techniques
In-place machining techniques provide versatile solutions for addressing machining needs in challenging environments. These techniques involve performing precision operations on large equipment or components without disassembly or removal from the site. As a leading in-place machining company, Goltens specializes in a range of innovative in-place machining solutions.
In-place machining techniques have extensive applications across various industries. Goltens’ services are utilized in sectors such as power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and construction. Common applications include repairing damaged or worn components, restoring critical dimensions, and eliminating equipment misalignment.
Goltens has the most cutting-edge in-situ crankshaft and journal machining tooling in the industry. Goltens applies this advanced machining technology to problems in the marine, industrial, stationary power and offshore sectors.
Goltens provides expert crankshaft failure analysis and heat treatment/annealing coupled with in-situ machining solutions that minimize downtime and salvage otherwise condemned crankshafts saving operators millions and limiting asset downtime.
A critical piece of Goltens’ in-place machining portfolio is the capability to handle a wide range of line boring applications. Line boring of engines, boring of stern tubes and complex tapered boring applications are all routine machining tasks for Goltens.
Goltens’ expert on-site machinists perform a broad spectrum of machining procedures including large scale flange facing, surface milling and machining and can address unique, one of a kind requirements with custom built tools.
Goltens’ metal stitching repairs provide a second life to damaged or cracked cast iron components and damaged cast engine blocks. Repairs can be performed on-site avoiding the high costs associated with disassembly and transport.
Goltens’ In-Situ technicians have broad expertise as it relates to the use of state-of-the-art laser alignment and laser scanning tools. Whatever the requirement, Goltens technicians are ready wherever you need them to do the job with precision and speed.
In-Place Machining Videos
In-Place Machining Case Studies
In-Place Machining Solution Resolve Shafting Issue
Case StudyIn-place machining of steam turbine rotor shaft in four days
Case StudyIn-situ laser cladding & machining for Shanghai steam plant
Case StudyIn-place machining and major maintenance service – Wartsila 18V50DF
Case StudyFast response and comprehensive repair for Arizona nuclear power plant
Case StudyTurning up the heat in Cameroon
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