Customized Machining & Welding Solutions for the Chemical Industry

Reducing Assembly Time by 75% — A Customer Success Story

Forging strong partnerships is at the heart of HFW’s business philosophy. Beyond our one-source manufacturing and repair services, we work hand-in-hand with customers in chemical processing and other industries to create customized solutions that cut costs, improve reliability, and extend equipment life.

How We Saved a Chemical Processing Customer Money and Downtime

During an on-site visit to a chemical processing plant, our sales engineer noticed housings set aside for scrap. These components, made from an expensive alloy, had been written off as unsalvageable.

Instead of letting the customer absorb the full replacement cost, we offered to bring the housings to our facility for analysis. After review, our engineers developed a repair strategy using precision machining and welding techniques:

• Cut out the damaged portion of the housing
• Fabricate and weld a custom insert in place
• Re-machine the housing to exact specifications

This innovative repair cost only one-third of the price of a new part — immediately saving the customer substantial capital.

Machining & Welding Innovation: Designing Next-Generation Housings

The partnership didn’t stop with repair. Working closely with the customer, HFW developed a new housing design with replaceable wear areas. Instead of scrapping the entire housing after wear, operators could now unbolt the worn insert and replace it quickly.

The results were dramatic: we reduced assembly time from 8 hours to just 2 hours per housing (to bolt and insert).

This case demonstrates how HFW’s machining and welding expertise can create long-term value for chemical processing companies operating under tight budgets and demanding timelines.

Why Chemical Processing Customers Choose HFW

• Proven Expertise in Machining and Welding: Decades of experience repairing high-value components
• Customized Solutions: Engineering new designs that extend component life and streamline maintenance
• On-Site Collaboration: Identifying opportunities for cost savings directly at customer facilities
• One-Source Provider: Precision machining, welding, coatings, and assembly in one facility

Request a Quote

Whether you need machining and welding repair for chemical processing equipment or a partner to design next-generation solutions, HFW delivers proven results. Contact our team today to learn how we can reduce your costs and extend the life of your critical assets.

📞 Call us at (716) 875-3380 or use our Contact Form
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