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Hydraulic cylinders are critical components for heavy-duty off-road vehicle applications in the agricultural, mining, construction, and other industries where performance, durability, and quality are paramount. In this month’s blog, we’ll look at the unique design and fabrication characteristics of these critical components so our customers can get a deeper understanding of the attention to detail that goes into every project.

Advanced coatings play a significant role in enhancing a finished part’s durability, performance, and aesthetics while protecting it from premature wear that results from friction, abrasion, or impact in everyday use.  Powder coatings are a type of advanced coating increasing in popularity with off-road vehicle manufacturers as they offer the end user a polished appearance and enhanced resistance to chemicals, moisture, and other corrosive elements that can damage parts and shorten their lifespan.

Over the last several centuries, industrial revolutions have transformed how manufacturers build things. From steam-based manufacturing machines to mass-production assembly lines, our industry has thrived on innovation, making the manufacturing process more efficient while enhancing the quality of fabricated goods.

Forward-thinking off-road OEMs recognize that their products must be constructed using advanced fabrication techniques to achieve the highest quality results. At AC Fabrication & Assembly Solutions, we ensure that we recommend precision machining processes that are completely aligned with our customers’ design specifications and the final product’s application. Welding is one process that plays a critical role in the fabrication success of most construction and agricultural components. Strong joins between metal parts used in harsh industrial applications are vital to ensure product quality, durability, and reliability during regular use.

Manufacturers are constantly balancing rising costs with tighter budgets, making cost management more crucial than ever. This also means they frequently face the challenge of finding innovative and effective ways to optimize their project investments while maintaining high standards of quality and performance in their products. As a premier construction and agriculture equipment manufacturing company, we’ve collaborated closely with our global OEM customers to manage their project costs. Here are five of our top recommendations for cost-conscious manufacturers seeking fresh ideas on getting the best results from their production budget.

As a company with long roots in metalworking, we understand the importance of change to ensure long-term stability and success. However, we believe that change doesn't come in spurts or when a new piece of technology is introduced. Change needs to be rooted in a continuous improvement strategy to help transformations go smoothly and ensure customers reap the benefits of the changes.

Modern manufacturers expect nothing less than the highest-quality parts and components from their precision machine suppliers. With the tech-based metalworking capabilities available today, there’s simply no reason to expect anything less. At AC Fabrication & Assembly Solutions, one of the world’s most trusted off-road construction and agriculture equipment manufacturing companies, we use advanced techniques throughout the manufacturing process, including finishing, during which skiving and roller burnishing come to the fore.

Off-road vehicles for agricultural, construction, mining, and other applications work under extreme industrial conditions. Their durability requires solid, reliable fabrication using the right materials for its various parts and components.  With all the different metals and specialty alloys available for fabrication, off-road equipment manufacturers might not be sure which materials are best to use in each component.

Manufacturing companies usually face two process choices when creating their precision-machined parts and components: casting or fabrication. Making the right choice will drive the success of your project, so it’s critical to investigate the benefits and limitations of each during the design phase. This month’s blog discusses the differences between the two processes and provides examples of where each might be most effective.

Supply chains in manufacturing are multi-faceted and sometimes quite complex. Their success lies in the skillful navigation of collaboration between manufacturers and their suppliers and customers.  In the metalworking industry, suppliers and customers sit on opposite ends of the supply chain spectrum, with fabrication and assembly solution providers in the middle. This leaves the fabrication providers with two partnerships to manage, while the other two entities rarely co-mingle.