Two skilled fabricators carry out intensive welding repairs on a large excavator bucket positioned on its side. One works ...

This video shows the repair of a damaged excavator bucket. It highlights the welding and rebuilding process that restores strength and ensures the attachment is ready for heavy duty use again. Nancy ...

As a military occupational specialty (MOS) 91E (allied trades specialist), I fabricate, repair, and modify both metallic and nonmetallic parts. Nine years ago, I was trained to use manual lathes and ...

Because metal failure—whether it’s a bucket edge or something more serious such as a loader arm or crane extension—can mean major downtime on the job site, managers should have at least some knowledge ...