Part Buyers Authority Issue #4

While many will refer to the astonishingly enormous size of many of the parts used in the oil/gas, mining and construction industries, it is the environment that these parts need to perform in that is truly amazing. Parts used in earth moving vehicles in construction and mining operations, and on oil rigs must perform in the very harshest of environments. In a nut-shell, these are expensive operations with a highly trained work force that depend on very positive outcomes. Some of the same quality standards that are important to other demanding industries such as aerospace apply to this tough industry as well. ISO and other certifications are equally as critical for safety, quality control, and continuous improvement. This industry relies heavily on all kinds of metals and processes including castings of many different alloys, as well as forgings, stampings, and weldments. GREG DYSINGER Vice President of Sales & Marketing DYSINGER INCORPORATED 16 The oil/gas/mining industry in particular is riddled with volatility. While this industry certainly feels much healthier than it did a year ago, it is still a difficult one to predict. There always seem to be headwinds between an over-or under-supplied market. While hardly the easiest of markets to be successful in, manufacturers that do well are the ones you want to pay attention to. Those that thrive in this industry have typically demonstrated capabilities that are flexible to your needs no matter how or when you need them. Collaborative Relationships Most of the parts we deal with for this industry are complex, require special attention to machining, and importantly – are not mass produced. This means producing the parts one or two at a time—only as needed. Many manufacturers would find producing parts one or two at a time cost prohibitive. To make parts in low volume takes both special capabilities and a process flow that ensures high quality and efficiencies. We also recognize that for one set of parts, we may be asked to Large fabrications and castings can be accommodated on any of our (2) palletized 800 MM CNC horizonal mills or any one of our (4) large CNC Devlieg jig mills that travel as long as 96”. This custom fabrication was originally designed to mix rubber for the tire industry – providing precision of .001 on most of the critical features. Additionally, tight surface finishes and tolerances are held regardless of the 2500-pound size and the hard-stainless steel surface. For repeated projects, Dysinger can use the “lights out strategy” on these pallets to help reduce overall customer costs. PART BUYERS A U T H R I T Y Meeting the Challenges of Part Machining for the Volatile Oil/Gas/Construction Industry