Repair Sample—Stress Fracture D-Ring
Our client noticed small stress fractures around the D-Ring of its heavy equipment. Since the risk of the D-Ring cracking off was high, we were brought in to preclude the looming safety issue. The arduous on-site process required the removal of the D-Ring, the repairing of the backing surface, and the re-attaching of the D-Ring.
Stress fractures weaken the metal and become dangerous when not repaired immediately. Had we not repaired the D-Ring the weight it carried daily would have snapped the D-Ring from its backing and caused unthinkable consequences. The below pictures show the steps taken during the process.
STEP 1
After removing the D-Ring, the surface metal had to be cut back to expose all stress fractures and cracks.
STEP 2
The stressed and weakened metal had to be removed.
STEP 3
The remaining metal had to be cut for the insertion of new strong metal pieces to build the new surface.
STEP 4
New structural pieces were welded in place to build a strong foundation for the D-Ring.
STEP 5
All of the pieces were welded into one strong cohesive piece.
STEP 6
The D-Ring was welded securely to the new surface, completing the job.