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We can bring it back.

Worn shaft or bore: metal deposition, re-machining and grinding back to original size, on the part you already own.

How it works

A worn shaft journal, measuredL1L2

01

Measure the wear and the original size

Metal built up over the worn journal

02

Build the surface back up

Laser cladding or HVOF (high-velocity oxygen fuel)

A tool cutting the journal to size

03

Re-machine to size

A grinding wheel finishing the journal

04

Grind to size

Rebuilt shafts and bores

Shaft or bore rebuilt by Brico
Shaft or bore rebuilt by Brico
Shaft or bore rebuilt by Brico
Shaft or bore rebuilt by Brico

Rebuild or replace?

We'll tell you which before we quote

Rebuild wins when:

  • A new OEM part has a long lead time.
  • The rebuild costs less than a new part.
  • You want to keep the original fit.

Replace wins when:

  • The part is cracked or bent past repair.
  • A new part is cheap and in stock.
  • The wear has gone past what can be built back.

Send the part

Describe the part here, or email photos and drawings to machining@bricoengineering.com.au. A machinist calls you back.

  • Machining in Perth for 50+ years