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Heavy Repair, fabrication and Engineering

At IMS, heavy fabrication isn’t just a service; it’s our core competency. With over 125 years of collective experience in engineering fabrication and repair, our management team leads the industry with expertise spanning mining, construction, ports, and sugar sectors. From mild steel to wear-resistant products, our proficiency covers a wide range of materials, ensuring top-notch fabrication and repair services for heavy mining attachments and more. Our cutting-edge workshops, tailored to industry demands and equipped with lifting capabilities up to 150 tonnes, are poised to handle even the largest equipment with ease. Backed by highly skilled professionals dedicated to precision and quality, we consistently exceed client expectations, delivering superior service and impeccably finished products. At IMS, excellence, quality, and client satisfaction are not just ideals; they’re the standards we proudly uphold.

Medium Repair, Fabrication and Engineering

At IMS, we excel in medium repair, fabrication, and engineering solutions tailored to diverse equipment and repairable items. Leveraging our extensive experience and in-house drafting capabilities, alongside collaborations with esteemed partners in Structural and Mechanical Engineering, we offer comprehensive support for opencut and underground Fixed and Mobile plant engineering fabrication and repairs. Our adept team ensures meticulous attention to detail, delivering reliable solutions that meet and exceed industry standards. With IMS, you can trust in our commitment to excellence and dedication to fulfilling your engineering needs with precision and expertise.

Pressing and Rolling of Cold Steels

In support of our internal repairs as well as external requests, our expertise in pressing and rolling cold steel sets us apart, enabling us to uphold stringent Australian standards and tolerances while streamlining lead times. Equipped with 1 x plate rolls and 2 x 500-tonne hydraulic presses, including a CNC press, we’re adept at managing a diverse array of processing tasks. From Dragline and excavator structural parts to wear packages and components for Truck trays, our capabilities extend to shaping complex and specialised plate steel items with precision. For smaller projects, our 70-tonne press and pipe bending capabilities ensure efficient completion in-house and on schedule. With IMS, you can count on top-quality results and efficient service for all your pressing and rolling needs.

Sub Harmonic Stress Relief

At IMS, we prioritise the stability and integrity of components through our comprehensive approach, which includes sub-harmonic stress relief as a vital step in our process. By integrating this critical procedure into both our repair and manufacturing processes, we significantly enhance service life cycles and reduce maintenance costs. Our method boasts efficiency, being up to eight times faster than traditional thermal stress relief methods, resulting in substantial time and cost savings of 65-85%. Trust IMS for superior solutions that prioritise quality, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Plasma Transfer Arc Welding (PTAW) Hard Facing Overlay

IMS offers Plasma Transfer Arc Welding (PTAW) hard-facing overlay as a superior solution to extend the life cycles of your equipment, effectively reducing downtime and costs while providing optimal protection against abrasion and corrosion. By opting for IMS PTAW, your site and equipment gain numerous benefits:

·        Decreased personnel risk due to extended component life cycles.

·        Extended life cycles of high-wear exposed components and GET (Ground Engaging Tools).

·        Minimised unplanned maintenance and downtime resulting from component wear.

·        Reduced or negligible heat-affected zones, ensuring minimal distortion.

IMS PTAW can be applied to maximize and prolong the life cycles of various products and components, including chutes, liners, wear plates in dump truck bodies and excavator/dragline buckets, wear strips (e.g., 6 on 10, 3 on 10), shrouds (lips, heel, wing), CHPP (Coal Handling Preparation Plant) wear liner packages, pump housings, valves, and crushing equipment.

With IMS PTAW, you not only enhance equipment longevity but also optimise performance and reliability across a range of critical components, ensuring uninterrupted operation and maximising productivity. Trust IMS for cutting-edge solutions that prioritise durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

CNC MACHINING

IMS proudly introduces our latest advancement: cutting-edge CNC precision milling, augmenting our extensive overhaul and offsite shutdown capabilities. Our fully CNC 3-axis gantry mill is designed for versatility, accommodating projects from small components to massive pieces up to 2000mm by 7500mm in a single setup. With over 35 years of industry expertise, IMS guarantees safety and quality in every project, utilising electric feed and CNC technology for precise milling and drilling operations. This precision minimises downtime, extends product lifespan, and ensures OEM specifications are met. Trust IMS for unparalleled accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in every endeavour.

LASER METROLOGY

In support of our in-house QA and machining, IMS offers comprehensive pre- and post-laser metrology services to ensure precision and quality in machining and finishing processes. Our detailed assessments cover flatness, squareness, and parallelism, providing data tables for single or multiple surfaces to ensure optimal component fit. Laser metrology reports are included in the final MDR package for transparency and documentation of quality assurance measures. At IMS, we prioritise accuracy and transparency, ensuring every component meets the highest standards of quality.

  • Reduction in exposure to risks of personnel due to extended component life cycles
  • Extending life cycles of high wear exposed components and GET
  • Reduce unplanned maintenance and down time due to component wear
  • Reduced / Little heat affected zone – no distortion
    IMS PTWA can be use to maximise and increase life cycles in products and components such as;
  • Chutes, liners
  • Wear plates in dump truck bodies
  • Wear plates in excavator and dragline buckets
  • Wear strips 6 on 10, 3 on 10 etc.
  • Shrouds – lips, heel, wing
  • CHPP wear liner packages
  • Pump housings
  • Valves
  • Crushing equipment