What types of processes and manufacturing equipment is used to make hydraulic equipment?
Taking say a JCB in mind.Hydraulic cylinder parts are made from casting or welded fabrications, pistons by forging, machining, grinding, super-finishing, assembly and pressure testing. As heavy hydraulic gear needs high strength forging is extensively used to produce the blank parts which then require finishing by milling, drilling, turning and grinding. Some parts may also be electroplated for corrosion protection and wear reduction. As to the chassis these are generally flame cut steel plate, which is welded together then shot blasted and painted. Hydraulic pipes are made by hose cutting, end crimp/swaging and pressure testing.
