General Engineering
Fitting & Machining
The Babcock Machine Shop is one of the largest facilities of its type in the country. Fully equipped with state of the art machinery, the workshop is fitted with full overhead craneage, allowing medium to heavy machining operations to a maximum handling weight of 10 tonnes.
The Machine Shop provides the full range of services expected in a modern facility of this calibre. These include computer and manual controlled machining, spiral weld repair, pressure testing, as well as a fully equipped valve repair and servicing section. Continued investment in advanced CNC milling and turning equipment will ensure that Babcock retains its position as one of the most skilled and capable companies operating in the marketplace today. All of these services are fully supported by an in-house Dimensional Inspection Centre.
Integrating all these resources with the use of CAD/CAM software, SMARTCAM and 3D modelling, ensures every detailed machining operation is planned for maximum efficiency. This enables Babcock to guarantee that work will be completed to specification, within tolerances and to the customer's satisfaction.
A fully equipped marine fitting and general engineering workshop is located on the site. This department can offer experienced and qualified personnel providing a range of services that include inspection, repairs and installation of marine and general engineering systems & components. These services can be provided on site, aboard vessels or at external locations.
Babcock is certified to AS/NZS ISO9001 Standard.
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LIST
The following is a representative list of typical machine tools and equipment capacities in our Devonport Works.
Lathes |
Length
between Centres (mm) |
Swing
over Saddle Bed (mm) |
Swing
over Bed (mm) |
Swing
in Gap (mm) |
Chevalier
Controller - Fagor 800T |
2000 |
300 |
370 |
NA |
Hankook
Controller - Fagor 800T |
2000 |
300 |
710 |
810 |
Dainichi
Controller - Fanuc 20T |
1600 |
300 |
520 |
NA |
Centre
- Lang |
2438 |
520 |
762 |
1200 |
Centre
- Swift |
4114 |
660 |
1650 |
1650 |
Centre
- Denham |
7500 |
380 |
540 |
540 |
Cinci
Vertical Lathe |
Max
dia - 1371mm |
Max
height - 750mm |
| Milling
Machines |
|
| Kiheung RAM TYPE | 4 axis with heidenhain TNC 360 CNC control. Table 3100 x 900mm cross travel 900mm longitudinal travel 2600mm, vertical travel 1000mm. 4th Axis max. Dia 630mm. Universal and vertical milling attachments. 5 tonnes max weight |
| Mori Seiki MV-45 Vertical Machining Centre Lathes | 760 x 450 x 500mm envelope. Speed Range 45 - 4500rpm Number of Tool Stations - 20; Controller - Fanuc 11M. 4th Axis Control |
| Mori Seiki SL
- 4 CNC Lathe |
Controller - Fanuc 6T; max Swing - 550mm Dia; Hole Through Spindle - 65mm Dia; Speed Range 170 - 2500rpm; Number of Tool Stations - 10 |
| Ancillary
Machine Specifications |
|
| Mas Radial Drill | 2000mm
radius x No. 5 MT; 1700mm vertical travel |
| Dynamic Balancing machine | 2800mm
btwn bearings x 1500mm Dia; up to 750kg |
| Kearns Horizontal
Boring Mill |
Table
1000mm x 1000mm; cross travel 1000mm |
| Blanchard
Vertical Spindle Surface Grinder |
Table
Dia 750mm; Height under stone 200mm |
Engineering Capabilities include:
- Design and Drawing
- General Fitting & Machining
- Fabrication
- Diesel Fitting
- Industrial Coatings
- Electrical and Electronic