Parts

4 inches (101.6 mm) diameter barstock welded to hub forging.

Forged wheel spindles joined to 5 inches (127 mm) diameter – 5 inches (12.7 mm) wall tubing to produce trailer

Inertia weldment replaces upset forging (left) which required five straightening operations.

Pre-chromed pin welded to retaining plate.

Welded barstock replaces forged blanks. 15%-30% cost reduction (depending on size and usage).

Small finished gear welded to larger gear blank.

Welded using precision piloted tooling.