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SMS Machine Fabrication Shop

The SMS Machine Fabrication Shop was added to Western Rivers in 2010 to accommodate the needs of land-based heavy equipment operators.  Their dedication to great service and excellent work makes SMS the preferred spot for equipment installations, millwright work, and certified welding services.  The highly experienced and professional technicians can take care of any of your machining and maintenance repairs including:

Turning

Turning is an operation, normally performed with a lathe, in which the cutting tool uses a single point tool to remove metal from the outside diameter of the object.

Drilling

We can remove large amounts of metal and prepare for boring, reaming or tapping by first drilling a semi-precise hole or cavity.

Milling

Milling is a cutting process used to remove material from the surface of an object with a rotary cutting tool.

Broaching

Broaching is an operation used in removing material for circular holes and odd shapes.

Knurling

Knurling is implemented by adding indentations to a part of an object to add texture to increase grip or to make up for wear.

Welding

Welding is commonly used in machine repair to join materials by brazing or soldering them to strengthen the joint where they connect.

Boring

Boring is an operation in which a lathe is used to enlarge and finish holes with precision.

Threading

Threading is the process used to create a screw thread.

Keyway Cutting

This operation uses a rotary tool to cut new keyways or re-cut worn keyways on an object.

Tapping

Tapping involves cutting a thread inside a hole that a bolt or screw can be threaded into.

Sawing

Cutting raw materials to the size needed.

Brazing

Brazing is another method of joining two pieces of metal by heating and bonding them using melted filler.

Spray Welding

Spray welding is an alternative method to traditional welding by coating with different materials.

On Site Steel Inventory

Our onsite steel inventory ensures there are no delays awaiting materials from a supplier.

Warehousing

Providing safe storage.

Fabrication

Providing custom metal fabrication services.

Gearbox Repair

We offer extensive services for custom gearbox rebuild and repairs.

SMS also offers a variety of field services, including:

Ball Mill Maintenance and Repair

New Equipment Installation

Millwright Work

Plant Outages of All Types

Certified Welding of All Types

Ring Gear Installations and Maintenance

Marine Repair and Maintenance of All Types

Contact Information

1619 U.S. Highway 60 W, Ledbetter, KY 42058

(270) 898 - 3738

Fax: 270-898-1550

frontdesk@westernriversboat.com

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