Honing Tank Fabrication
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Rottler Manufacturing: The Unsung Hero of Combustion Engines (100 Years of Made In America)
What happens here
The tour proceeds to the production area where honing tanks are fabricated. These tanks arrive as a welded sub-assembly from East of the Mountains (Washington State) and are then finished using one of Rottler's own machines, the F106, which was their largest machine at the time. This highlights the concept of 'machines making machines,' a unique aspect of Rottler's operations where their own equipment is used to produce components for new machines. The presenter points out that it's uncommon to see a Rottler machine performing general machine work rather than dedicated engine work.
Goal: Showcase internal manufacturing of machine components
Tools and materials
- F106 Machine Rottler — Finishing honing tanks and other large components
- Honing Tanks — Raw components to be finished for new machines
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