Machining & Welding Road Milling Machine Hydraulic Cylinder barrel | TIG & MIG

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey viewers thanks for watching todays video of machining the road profiler lift cylinder barrel. What did you think of the welding and finished result? 😎👍 Make sure to subscribe & hit the bell icon to turn on notifications so you don't miss our weekly uploads. 👇 🤳 Follow us online here: Instagram instagram.com/cutting_edge_engineering Facebook facebook.com/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia/ Official CEE Merch shop: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@lisaburnett3368]

Curtis. Very good finish. Have you made a the welding jig for doing pipe or was that shop made. Only they are major money over here in England. Many thanks. Lisa.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

@@lisaburnett3368 hey mate do you mean the adjustable steady roller setup? Yeah shop made but was actually made for our big lathe to steady jobs that extend from the spindle but works well for this too haha.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

I watch them all. Usually on the television 📺 with a beer 🍺. Can’t comment on the Tele and have to use my phone to do so. It’s all good as that doubles your view count lol 😆. Cheers

[@Brainmalfuction]

sweet video ! looks like some gravy work there. I'm curious as to why you don't run the metal core hotter in spray arc ?

[@arisalo4623]

What gas mix You are using with mig? Nice work! 🙂

[@peterparsons7141]

And the camera recording is very good. Wish I had access to this kind of instruction 40 years ago , it would have really sped up the learning. Fantastic for new machinists. Good job.

[@rickster58]

Kurtis, as a machinist I see all of the unmentioned stuff that you do. Such as always protecting the cylinders by mounting brass shim stock to chuck jaws, and the beautiful welds that you do. You’re a master with the mig welder. I like how quickly that you’re able to move around from one task to the next. You’re ok in my book mate!

[@cntslesfabrication]

Your tig welding and mig welding is absolutely topnotch man. Doing the bevels the way you do is so much nicer the doing it with a torch

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate thanks for the comments 😎👍

[@lightpath6294]

I will never re-barrel a dozer hoojamawhatzit but I have learned a lot about machining from you. The more instruction the better. And good lord your tig skills...

[@DuncanAitken]

Genius move adding those last few minutes to the videos. Brilliant!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Glad you like them! 😎👍

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

I'll never be a machinist but these videos help me to understand the inner workings of my equipment and who knows - maybe I'll spot a problem BEFORE it needs a total rebuild.

[@warrenjones744]

Nice work as usual, I see you moved your welding positioned up from the floor. Good move in my book. Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate yeah this job was small enough to have it up higher on the bench 😎👍

[@stevecallaghan3245]

Mate - a fantastic job. You are very fortunate to be doing this work. I am envious. I SO wanted an apprenticeship in machining when I was a young bloke. You must have had some good teachers and importantly you must have taken your trade training very seriously. And it is here in OZ. Keep it up. A happy subscriber.

[@reneepauze7210]

My husband and I love watching these, he for the technical know how and I to see"how things are made" and then we both like to laugh at the giggles at the end too.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Awesome glad you both enjoy watching 😎👍

[@kentscoffey]

Perfect amount of music in this one ! How many toys does the dog go through in a week? Love the show.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate he usually goes through 1-2 toys a week, all part of his pay package 😂👍

[@norbertofederico1740]

Este señor hace trabajos estraordinarios lo felicito

[@ronaldpiper4812]

So cool watching. My Father was spar parts machinist. For Caterpillar. Air craft were waiting on his work. One casting one good part. Others would make faster junk. At home he liked my welding. Special times. I never tig but looks like wire torch welding except electric ?

[@stevebonds5157]

TIG is such an art. Loved it when I was able to TIG. Should have stayed with that.

[@jobkneppers]

Is it possible to see your misses on screen? Knowing a little bit who you are it must be a sweetheart just like your dog (no comparison here). Just curious and if you don't want to share; I completely understand. Guy's maybe traveling to Australia just to get a glimpse. Love your work, attitude and skills. Thank you for sharing your daily, sometimes difficult, challenges. I'm familiar with your work. Thank you and best regards, best, Job

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate she prefers to stay behind the screen and be a little more anonymous for now. She says my good looks are enough hahaa ok that's me talking. Thanks for watching glad you are enjoying the channel. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@trcmustang]

Always a good day when CEE releases a new video.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Another new video going up in a few hours! 😎👍

[@caseybruno7225]

Complete respect

[@airdave1961]

love your work. I know that you may make money from these shows. Your already making money from your business. Just hope the money you make from this is going to a good cause, like a trade school or impoverished kidds in need of a education I'm a fan for life. Keep up the great work.

[@daven2609]

awesome work Kurtis look forward to seeing more of your work

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Dave thanks for watching mate 😎👍

[@doinjusfine1]

Great skills for sure.. but man what a well equipped shop !!!!!!!

[@Ham68229]

Job well done, makes me wished I had gone to a machining trade school instead of diesel mechanic. This is something that's always interested me. I see the security/safety manager is always "supervisin"... somewhat lol. Great video as always, cheers :)

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks mate yeah I have a little experience diesel fitting but much prefer the machining and fabricating side of things 🤣 safety officer is very demanding haha

[@pirateroberts1472]

Excellent welding. Fine job! Great videos.

[@freethought2296]

I like the fact that you show us viewers on what and where you repaired parts are used. Looking forward to your next job!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and the feedback cheers 😎👍

[@TheyCallMeMrGuns]

Was about to write the same thing, really appreciate that I can see where parts or cylinders are used.

[@rupert5390]

@@TheyCallMeMrGuns same here knowing what the work relates to really adds to how authentic this guy is just doing his work and sharing expertise - what about those flawless welds looked like they are robot welds.

[@eddieward5232]

I’m lucky enough to know what’s going on but I think it’s important that someone shows those that don’t, 40 years of repair work and still enjoy doing and watching others. When you get to old to learn your dead

[@rupert5390]

Eddie legendS of machining like yourself live forever I assume you’ve helped a few or a lot of young apprentices get their repair credentials - thanks form the rest of us mate.

[@luismamani5417]

Muy agradecido por tus videos :D, tu trabajo es muy bueno

[@John-pm5qi]

Well done

[@abelbecerramacias1357]

Todo un gran maestro,,saludos desde Nayarit México...

[@theessexhunter1305]

Very nice...good procedure.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate thanks for watching

[@AaronEngineering]

The Chihuahua isn’t happy. That big Staffie is getting far too much air time 🤣 Another great video from hubby and wife. Re-barreling that hydraulic cylinder is a lot of work. Hopefully the customer watches it Kurtis so they appreciate all the work you put into it and don’t argue the invoice. Hope you’re both well? Cheers Aaron.

[@dagobertoandrade9636]

God job, congratuletion

[@jagathesanthangavelu3643]

❤ love from India 👍

[@jackk7030]

G day mate can’t say it any better than Dex and Ehamster the new lathe mate 💪💪👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 bloody awesome cheers 🍺🍺 stay safe to all three of you guys

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers Jack! Have a good one mate 😎👍

[@tantamounted]

That was a beautiful TIG weld.

[@grumpyg9350]

Fun to watch. Great job👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@fabricationfun1509]

Love the videos and love the little dog !! Always makes me smile !

[@89Eetu]

Hi there and greetings from snowy Sweden! Once again great video! Really like the ”bloopers” in the end! Did the customer buy new piston for that cylinder or is that also a job for you? Do you use special filler when tig welding inside the cylinder tube? Looking forward to see some jobs done on the 7 meter beast that you bought!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching from there would love some of the cooler weather sent this way haha. Customer was able to re-use the original piston as that wasn't damaged and no special filler just ER70S-6 it's a 70 tensile wire. Cheers 😎👍

[@craignicholson505]

Good job u dun kurtis. But hats off to the camera lady some weld shots and a half

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Craig thanks mate we both appreciate it 😎👍

[@bones357]

Good on ya, friend! Those are some slick welds!!👊

[@bennettanderson7024]

You are one talented man love videos all the way from missippi

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Bennett thanks mate 😎👊💥

[@erichoff7926]

Curtis, great video! I like how you explain what you are doing and why. Eric

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Eric thanks mate appreciate it! 😎👍

[@MegaRanger8]

love the dog!!!

[@johnvitro5908]

very nicely done, maybe a safety hi viz collar for the safety officer

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Thanks for watching mate, my misses got him a little high vis jacket thing but he hates it hahaa

[@johnvitro5908]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering cool

[@kc2ujh]

@14:50 queue friction welding...... i totally saw that happening....

[@racerroy1]

You are skilled in what you do and enjoy [I think] the results, Thanks for sharing I am into your vid's now.

[@xanderfuchsbichler3206]

Where did you learn to weld so well? Yours are like a boilermaker with over 20 years of experience! I’ve seen fully certified boilermakers lay down worse welds than you?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate I've had my hands on a welder for 20 years! Shit loads of experience first started out welding boats before progressing into earthmoving and machining 😎👍

[@levitated-pit]

did you have to align the flange bolt patterns up?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate yeah I measure to center height of machine when it's first setup in the lathe and mark them before doing any turning 👍

[@BerryMcCaulkiner300]

I love your work....but I also love your puppy 😭

[@maxpuppy96]

23:12 wish I had a set of nuts like that

[@bostedtap8399]

Great job, thought you trying a bit of friction welding on the small flange end!, guessing you were closing any gaps, prior to the Tig root; nice Mig/Mag Welding. Is the home made boring bar a chromed piston rod?. Well done Mrs Kurtis on the photography. Thanks for sharing and stay safe all. Regards John.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey John cheers mate haha yeah a few people commented they thought was going to friction weld, unfortunately lathe doesn't have enough rpm to do that. Yeah the boring bar is an old cylinder rod piece of 40mm 4140 chrome bar. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@bostedtap8399]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Great material for a boring bar, fairly good for stiffness.

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@NeoHack]

Ohh i like the new T-Shirt, looks cool.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Might look at getting a merch store happening soon! 😎👍

[@NeoHack]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I will love to have one :)

[@saltycreole2673]

Me who knows nothing about machining or engineering: Wow! How did he spin that lathe chuck key so fast! Lol!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Kurtis, Another excellent video, superb camera work, great welding mate especially the internal TIG , I bet that was a hot few minutes, lol, this might be a dumb question, when your turning the flanges off have you had any nasty surprises, or is there always enough internal spigot to hold things together,? Thanks for your time mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Stuart thanks for watching mate I've had a few surprises but nothing that I needed to change my jocks over 🤣 Anything I'm unsure will finish off with a grinder 😎👍

[@stephenweir2003]

Good job! If you’ve any jobs for the radial drill arm I’d like to see them. Don’t see so many in use on here...

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching yeah for sure will do a video next time we use it 😎👊💥

[@DavidLindes]

I was a bit confused about this at first... looks like at 9:37 you’ve got a new barrel, that replaces the one you separated from those flanges, yes? I was somehow expecting some honing or something, but I guess it was a straight swap... and the old scratched one went in the bin??

[@edsonmoraes8638]

Legal eu também sou torneiro Edson

[@rogerthornburg8794]

Do you ever dial indicate for roundness in the machine?

[@мАсквичмАсковский]

Nice job, nice dog:-))

[@thomastallman5024]

Nope. I sure dont like how nice those welds look!!!... Perfect

[@lhilderink270]

👌👌👌

[@dakotak8437]

Can you or do you do any fuse friction welding

[@tristanhali8252]

When you're turning the counter bore why do you cut on the far side? I've seen this a few times from different people and wondering what the reason is for it?

[@patelparixit1020]

I got turning leth machina and gears hobbing machine and gear shapper machine also even I got mig welding machine also

[@planeiron241]

Dog got it made

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Yeah he gets all the attention hahaa

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@buyamerican3191]

How many bananas did that tube measure?

[@Duet3D]

Песик лапки вытирает. Наверно стружка все-же в лапки попадает.

[@sandorburany8872]

👍

[@drmikeyb1]

I like it a whole lot more hearing him explain the process of what he's doing rather than just music. Great videos.

[@DaleDix]

Kurtis and Karen

[@DaleDix]

@Bits & Bolts considering they do some after dark and expanded the workshop and the yt earnings means they're okay

[@DaleDix]

@Bits & Bolts you do you. KZbin is lucrative if you play it right and can help you purchase plant and equipment. That's what they're doing.

[@bigblock4270]

love the bloopers, enjoy the machining but show us more of the dog, he's a beaut !!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hahaha we will try to keep his fans happy with more screen time and I know my misses is working on a bonus Shop dog video too 🤣👍

[@bostedtap8399]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering . Love the bit at the end where the dog is fed up!

[@dd24kumar]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering .

[@andrewgoins2217]

You guys rock, seriously. Thanks for the hard work on making these videos, we all appreciate it.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks we appreciate the support! Cheers 😎👍

[@theoldbigmoose]

Best heavy machining channel on the 'tube! Keep it up, chips, dogs, bloopers and the missus' comments... nothing better! Stay clear of bbq and travel videos... except to the customer site(s) to see your works of art installed. 👍

[@pridonki]

Великолепная работа! Спасибо за шикарное видео, удачи во всех делах!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Спасибо за просмотр

[@peterbennett1792]

Top Job!, mate you do very similar work to us. Love seeing other peoples methods. Did you make your tailstock chuck? if so do you know what sort of bearings its running? Have you got the Shenyang spinning yet?.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! Nice one I always appreciate support from others in the induatry. Yeah I made the tailstock chuck, have a video on our channel about how it's made if you want to check it out. Haven't got the big girl running yet need more hours in the day haha. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@peterhall6656]

Another rip snorter. You make it look easy which is the give away of real practical experience. I've alerted several people to your channel.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Peter thanks for supporting and sharing our channel mate! Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@Lucassymons]

Great video! Really enjoyed it. Can I ask why you swapped to mig for the outside? Is it just faster or is it better in some way for that job?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah faster fill rate and runs hotter for more weld penetration 👍

[@flightofarrow]

Great cinematography and great direction, you guys make a great team!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers we both appreciate the feedback 😎👍

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

At 15:00 with much more speed and preasure I could see a friction weld happening....

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hahaha yeah looked like it could've gone that way 🤣👍

[@peterhall6656]

I was thinking the same!

[@bostedtap8399]

Suitable parameters to direct drive friction weld 125/100mm OD/ID steel tube would be 450 to 800 rpm, rotating force ( Frictioning) = 208 kilonewtons, ( 21,000 kgsF, Forge force ( Stopped) 550 kN (56,000 kgsF), loss of length during frictioning = 9.0 mm, then total loss of length with forge collapse = 14 mm. Edit: Approx motor power needed would be 185 kilowatt. Don't think the lathe bearings would take it.lol.

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

@@bostedtap8399 The Axial load on tapered roller bearings in that lathe would probably take approx 14 kgsF , also the loss of 14mm would have to be allocated into the final OEM parameters.

[@bostedtap8399]

@@RolandElliottFirstG 14 kgf ?,the forces required are several magnitudes greater, plus you need about 185 kilowatt motor power.

[@sawboneiomc8809]

Mass respect..can’t wait to see the new biggie lathe in action.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate hope you're staying warm over there 😎👍

[@sawboneiomc8809]

It’s only -14 c today...not to bad...🥶..only about 1/2 meter of snow...your headed into your hot weather about now. I remember I visited the Kimberly’s in February in 1992 and about died! Kununurra and Halls Creek area.

[@ophirb25]

Hey as your safety officer you do not get to give orders, you must get your mind fixed so you can understand what to do when I bring a squicking object, the moron should come and get the materials right away and not keep me waiting, and when I say run quickly it means the moron is screwing something up, is clear? Otherwise I will quit this job and go to the beach to find some beautiful bitches. Oh god man, you got some tough safety officer. Great work, I like your welding post, you can actually make it automatic. I can watch this for hours. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

All this time we thought the squeaking was him showing his happiness but of course he's trying to boss us around 🤣👍👍👍

[@alexfunke214]

As always, fine work beautifully photographed! Could you give us a brief explanation of how you decide whether to machine dry or use coolant? Cheers!

[@WierdSpookyDude]

GREETINGS FROM CANADA! You would make a great teacher in a tech school setting. You do so many things with a lathe that I didn't know were even possible. I have so much respect for your skills and knowledge. Cheers!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, the old cylinder certainly had some scoring in the, almost say it was rooted, top job once again and throughly enjoyed watching, cheers Matty

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey Matty thanks for watching mate hope it's been a good week for you, been hot as fuck up here summer well and truly arrived. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍

[@BruceBoschek]

I'm hesitant to comment because I know you feel obliged to respond, but I just can't help myself. You three turn machining into a first-class educational and entertainment event! Kurtis, your welds look like artwork! The finished result looks too good to put back on a dirty machine like that! LOL Thanks so much and know that you are highly appreciated!

[@timothyball3144]

Butt flange needs to be worked onto a tee-shirt. 😂😂

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

🤣🤣🤣 will see what we can come up with haha

[@quiet_desperation]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fridaynightgamefilm]

A thing of beauty! Some of your finest work.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Cheers mate appreciate it 😎👊💥

[@quiet_desperation]

You are such a genius at parting the flange off. That's a sentence I never thought I would say to anyone!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dougjordan1544]

Many thank Curtis, your videos are so informative. Thank you for uploading and giving me an insight into the lathe and milling processes of large components.

[@akurakins]

Oh my god, englisch speaking and SI units using! Applause!!!!!

[@DavidLindes]

Haha. A few of us English speakers know what’s up. :)

[@pqworks9019]

Perfect job!!!!! I’m sure you are the top choice when someone needs machining work done on heavy duty hydraulic parts!!!! Incredible work as usual!

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and commenting 😎👍

[@Dieseldogmodels]

Always look forward to the days when a new video is released. The content and the way it is presented is just perfect. I already repair plant machinery but hope to build my skills to this level as time progresses. Very interesting as always, looking forward to the next release...quality work man 👍🤙

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks very much for supporting the channel really appreciate it will keep the videos coming 😎👍

[@selssius142]

I'm wondering how much that dog has metal shavings in his paws...

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Honestly very rarely maybe once a year he has very tough paws grown up 8 years in a workshop and we keep him away from the worst of it 😎👍

[@cobaltpica]

just enough to trigger the airport metal detector.. lol

[@TyphoidMarypatrick]

Hey Kurtis, great vid as always! do you ever use spray transfer MIG instead of short circuit on some of the heavier wall tubing welds? Happy trails from Georgia

[@stephensmith8756]

Did you buy the tailstock chuck as, or is it shop made ? Can you show the morse taper attachment and the bearing(s) arrangement in a future video ? Thanks

[@lazydog76]

Dang i wish my welds look like those. You have an amazing steady hand and perfect welds. Love watching the videos.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Kurtis my friend. This was a great way to pass a bit of time today. Thanks bud. The tailstock chucks are amazing. Good job once again.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate hope you've had a good week been flat shit here 😎👍

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Shine on bud.

[@frankrichter5549]

My respect for you! My work in Germany is similar to what you do. Unfortunately, I don't master the lathe as perfectly as you do. I work in the field of agricultural machinery repairs. You are the absolute specialist! Best regards from Germany ! Also many greetings to your camerawoman and your dog ...

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

muy buen trabajo..da gusto ver a profesionales haciendo un trabajo impoluto..un saludo y mucha salud

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

gracias por mirar y el gran comentario

[@cntslesfabrication]

What kind of price do you get for the chips and scrap metal?? Any good?

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate we are getting AUD$280 per tonne from our scrap metal guy

[@cntslesfabrication]

@@CuttingEdgeEngineering dammmmmmm were getting $120 per ton it's horrible. My ex father in law works for a big steel company here in Vegas and they have to wait till they have at least 30 tons of scrap metal before they take it to California and get anywhere between $190 to $230 per ton. But they have a yard out there so they can do that because you have to be a resident or business to get thoses price's

[@berndodin817]

another very interesting video! very nice when you can watch a very good professional at work. keep it up. I am always happy when there is something new. stay healthy and God protect you! 👍👍👍👋👋👋🤝🤝🤝🇩🇪

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 😎👍

[@frankish5314]

This is an old video but I noticed you don't use the TIG for the root pass as of late. You can of course get a full thickness weld from the outside with the MIG by having a 1/8th gap between the parts (just like the pipe welders do). You can presumably prevent splatter by stuffing a dead cat (or small wallaby) down the hole backed by some anti spatter spray. Is this the approach you now take or would you still prefer the TIG for full thickness?

[@kevingoodman7887]

Love to see another master of the trade that does everything in the shop! Machining, welding, assembly.... I do the same work in the U.S Fluid tech hydraulics