Fixed Scope Rebuild Case Study:

National 1500 5D CF

We strive to understand as much as possible to quantify and maximize the value we deliver to our customers.  Recently, we cooperated closely with a customer on the initial justification of a rebuild project, and then later in the payback measurement once the rebuild was completed. The specifics of this investment were as follows:

Scope of Rebuild

• Drive train – new liners, bushings
• New main and pinion gears
• Requalify heading slide, pitman
• Rebuild transfers
• Rework kickout bolsters
• New tool holder wedges
• Rebuild Clutch

Upgrades

     
    Work Performed:                       $665,000
     Lost Production (10 wks):         $505,000
    Total Investment:                  $1,170,000

First 12 Months Return 

    Reduced tooling cost:             $305,000
     Eliminated secondaries:          $295,000
     Changeover down  28%:         $234,000
     Uptime improvement:             $345,000
     Total Annual Benefit:          $1,180,000