Harvan Manufacturing Equipment Spotlight: Haas UMC

Harvan Manufacturing combines state-of-the-art machinery from the leading manufacturers with dedicated machinists, technicians, and engineers. We rely on over 30 years of experience and continuously refined quality control best practices, achieving the highest levels of accuracy in every component we produce. 

At Harvan, we invest in the leading machining and inspection equipment, including the advanced UMC-750 5-axis machining center from Haas, to deliver products with outstanding quality and craftsmanship. 5-axis machining delivers consistent accuracy and a simple setup for parts with multiple sides and high complexity.

Harvan Uses the Haas’ UMC-750 Machine for Precision Machining

Haas’ UMC-750 is a 5-axis universal machining center, delivering simultaneous 5-direction machining. It is capable of increasing productivity over 3 + 2 machining centers by machining workpieces from the X, Y, Z axis, and A and B axis at the same time. 5-axis machining allows us to achieve more complex geometries with fewer limitations. The UMC-750 is suitable for a wide range of tooling configurations with a 30+1 side-mount tool changer.

Harvan’s machinists take full advantage of the U.S.-manufactured machining center’s features, including a powerful 8100 RPM inline direct-drive spindle, wireless intuitive probing system, 55-gallon variable flow coolant tank, and a large capacity side-mount tool changer. The machine’s dual-axis trunnion table comes with a precision pilot bore, standard T-slots, a 500 mm diameter platter, and a dual-axis trunnion table to deliver maximum fixturing versatility.

Optimal Results for Precision Machining

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The UMC-750 from Haas delivers some of the best precision machining results due to its 5-axis machining capabilities and many features. In addition to the UMC-750’s powerful spindle and 30+1 side-mount tool changer, it also offers the feature-rich Haas Control. The Haas Control allows for remote monitoring with HaasConnect and remote file transfer with HaasDrop, connecting to the network using WiFi or an Ethernet interface. The CNC control cabinet features a cooler to prevent overheating and the machining center features a module that preemptively detects power failures.

The UMC-750 comes with 1GB of standard program memory to reduce the need for external storage. It features a touch screen control, a large-size remote jog handle with a touchscreen interface, and the M130 media display. The M130 media display allows our operators to view supplemental videos and images from the Haas Control and works seamlessly with HaasDrop media files or a USB flash drive.

Haas’ UMC-750 performs rigid tapping with built-in tap cycles and synchronization. It can thread workpieces and retracts at 8x speed. Safe Run is a feature of the UMC-750 that protects the machine from damage by detecting and reducing potential crashes milliseconds before they occur. The machine center’s second home position allows our operator to set a second home position and send the axis to its second home with the press of a button for quick and easy tool replacement. Haas’ dynamic work offsets and tool center point control are programmed into the UMC-750 software, making complex 5-axis operations simple.

The primary advantage of the Haas UMC-750 is its 5-axis machining capabilities. 5-axis machining centers provide improved versatility and productivity over 3- and 4-axis centers. 5 axes allow fewer operators to manufacture parts in larger volumes more quickly, reducing costs and lead times. 5-axis machining centers reduce vibration while machining, creating better surface finishes. A 5-axis mill is easier to set up than the complex workpiece configurations of a 3-axis machine and can replace several machines to free up floor space. It also improves tool life, avoids collision, and includes integrated hole drilling.

Manufacturing Solutions at Harvan

The Haas UMC-750 5-axis machining center allows our engineers and technicians at Harvan to focus their energy on design and quality. With its easy setup of multi-sided parts and improved flexibility to efficiently machine complex parts with high precision, we can produce more custom components with shorter lead times and lower costs. The Haas UMC-750 features a powerful inline spindle and a wide range of features that Harvan operators use to the fullest potential. 

Harvan is a leader in quality control and has been in business since 1984. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, comply with CSA Standard W47.1, and are certified by the Canada Controlled Goods Program. Contact us to learn more or request a quote today.

Equipment Spotlight: HandySCAN 3D Black Elite for Product Development

Harvan Manufacturing provides an extensive selection of value-added services to supplement our machining and manufacturing capabilities. From prototyping and product development to reverse engineering, our team solves complex problems to improve your product’s manufacturability. At Harvan, we use the most sophisticated manufacturing and inspection equipment available, including Creaform’s flagship handheld 3D laser scanner, the HandySCAN 3D Black Elite.

HandyScan 3D scanner for product development and prototypingHarvan Proudly Uses Creaform’s HandySCAN 3D for Manufacturing

Creaform’s HandySCAN 3D is a metrology-grade handheld 3D laser scanner specially designed to help solve challenging engineering and manufacturing problems. In real-time, it delivers a high-resolution 3D scan with an accuracy of up to 0.025mm (.0009in). The HandySCAN 3D is capable of scanning a large variety of complex solid objects, ranging in size from 0.05m to more than 4m (0.15ft to 13ft).  Most object surfaces are easily captured by the HandySCAN 3D regardless of material, finish or colour, from rough matte black to gleaming chrome finishes.

On almost any project, Harvan can quickly and accurately acquire 3D scans of your components for measurement or reverse engineering using this technology. The HandySCAN 3D scanner is a valuable tool for all phases of a product’s lifecycle. At Harvan, we use this 3D scanner in many stages of product development for our customers, including:

Concept

Using this device, we can accurately measure parts and generate a CAD file for reverse engineering or reproduction when a model is not available.

Manufacturing/Quality Assurance

This scanner is a valuable asset to our production process. We are able to scan parts without removing them from fixtures and easily verify part dimensions at all stages of machining by performing scanned part to CAD model comparisons. This allows us to quickly identify quality issues in our first off parts that may be difficult using traditional methods.

Servicing

3D scans allow us to rapidly and accurately identify surface defects such as dents and bubbling. It can aid in the reverse engineering of replacement parts, and provide documentation of tooling before maintenance, and more.

Since the HandySCAN 3D is portable and does not require a rigid setup, it takes only minutes to begin obtaining scan data anywhere on our shop floor.  Multiple scans of an object can be merged, allowing for all sides of a part to be included in the final inspection model.  After the scanning of an object is complete, Creaform’s software allows us to generate an optimized mesh file in ready-to-use formats such as STL or OBJ. The files are then ready to be imported as CAD references or checked in our inspection software against a nominal CAD model. This greatly reduces the time required to perform part inspections or optimize designs and allows our customers to receive their expertly crafted end product more quickly.

The Best Results in Product Development & Reverse Engineering

The HandySCAN 3D is a highly accurate and sophisticated data acquisition system. It requires no external tracking or positioning devices and uses triangulation of reflective markers to determine its relative position to the component being scanned. The results are accurate, repeatable, and scaleable regardless of the application it is being used for.

Harvan relies on the HandySCAN 3D Black Elite because it is one of the fastest and most accurate 3D laser scanners on the market and provides industry leading measurement rates. Its capabilities allow us to provide superior product development and quality assurance services for our customers. Obtaining highly accurate measurements quickly decreases production time and allows us to implement changes to a product’s design or manufacturing method easily. 3D scanning a physical object quickly allows us to identify points that can be improved upon to get the best possible result. The HandySCAN 3D facilitates better manufacturing standards while decreasing production time and development costs.

In reverse engineering applications, 3D laser scanning greatly reduces the need for manual deconstruction and removes many of the difficulties of measuring non-polyhedral shaped objects. Required time to complete reverse engineering projects is minimized at Harvan due to the ease of obtaining precise measurements. The HandySCAN 3D provides clear dimensions of thousands of surface points within seconds, greatly simplifying design steps in reverse engineering projects.

Harvan: Your Source for Manufacturing Solutions!

Creaform’s HandySCAN 3D Black Elite laser scanner has significantly improved the manufacturing process for product development and reverse engineering applications.  The fast and accurate 3D scans reduce a project’s required time and cost. At Harvan Manufacturing, we use this 3D scanner to provide our customers with an improved manufacturing experience. We obtain highly accurate measurements quickly for quality assurance, optimize our production methods, and solve challenging engineering problems.

Whether you are looking to develop a prototype, improve an existing design, or have us inspect your part we have a solution for you. If you are interested in learning more about how the HandySCAN 3D could benefit your project, please contact us. To get started on a solution today, request a quote.

5 Most Common PTO Parts for Agriculture, Farming, and Forestry Equipment

Harvan Manufacturing offers custom precision machining for a variety of industries, including agriculture, farming, and forestry. We offer extensive experience in the machining, welding, and fabrication of Power Take-Off (PTO) parts for high-torque, low-speed equipment. Over more than 30 years, we’ve expanded our facilities to incorporate 49,000-square-feet of manufacturing space for the machining and fabrication of high-precision farm and forestry machinery parts.

Even the simplest PTO components demand tight tolerances and the use of high-quality metals. At Harvan Manufacturing, our highly skilled machinists, engineers, and technicians can guarantee tolerances within ±0.001 inches for straightness, concentricity, outer diameter (OD), and inner diameter (ID). Using advanced computer numerical control (CNC) machines, Harvan delivers the highest levels of precision with short lead times.

What is PTO?

PTO components are mechanisms that transfer power from the equipment’s engine to secondary components. In field applications that require mechanical power to reach, harvest, crush, cut, or bale, PTOs are often used to transfer power from a drive shaft to a hydraulic pump or air compressor. Without power take-off technology, agriculture and forestry equipment would not possess the torque, horsepower, speed, rotation, or grip to perform the heavy-duty operations in the field.

The 5 Components Often Manufactured for PTO

The following most frequently manufactured PTO components should be selected according to equipment specs and the power needs of the driven equipment.

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PTO Shafts

Most farm and forestry equipment requires a means of transferring rotational power and torque from the engine to the PTO-driven machine or implement. A PTO shaft rotates in proportion to the speed of the engine, providing the rotational energy for powering agricultural implements like woodchippers, excavators, and rotary tillers. Important specs include the horsepower rating at specified RPM, number of splines and series size, and whether the shaft will be installed with a live PTO or independent PTO.

Joints

PTOs use U-joints and constant velocity (CV) joints to keep the PTO shaft transmitting power from the transmission to the drive wheels, especially on uneven and demanding terrain. CV joints are a necessary part of front-wheel drive vehicles, allowing the drive shaft to transmit power at constant rotational speed through different angles. Universal joints are common on rear-drive vehicles and are mounted on both ends of the drive shaft. When connected to yokes, U-joints allow movement along or parallel to the shaft, which is necessary when traveling over bumpy roads.

Common machining specifications for PTO joints include the outside diameter of the bearing cap, the location of the snap ring, and end-of-cap to end-of-cap measurements.

Yokes

Implement yokes assist in maneuvering heavy equipment by connecting the machine’s driveline to agricultural implements such as a power tiller, cultivator, or plow. The flange yoke is a U-shaped attachment with a flat-face that mates with a companion flange on driveshafts, resulting in a mechanical connection able to handle the torque required to rotate the driveline shaft.

Quick-disconnect shaft yokes use a push-pin mechanism for easy connection of the cross and bearing kit to the driveline shaft, while a tube yoke requires a second cross and bearing kit to connect the implement.

Companion Flanges

Companion flanges mate with a flange yoke and feature a precision-machined face, drive bore, and through holes or threaded holes for connection to the appropriate companion flange yoke. Both the yoke and companion flanges must be capable of handling high torque loads and are machined for exceptional balance.

Guards and Guard Bearings

PTOs typically rotate at speeds of 540 RPM or 1,000 RPM. Guards and guard bearings prevent accidental pull-in or caught-in injuries. A master shield to guard the tractor PTO stub and connection end in combination with a driveline shield offers maximum protection. PTO implement guards protect against unintentional contact with driveline components and protect the point where the driveline connects to the implement.

PTO Components From Harvan Manufacturing

The Harvan Manufacturing team excels at manufacturing precision-machined PTO components for use in forestry equipment and agricultural machinery. To see how we can help with your industrial application, please contact us today.

The Basics of CAM Engineering

At Harvan Manufacturing Ltd., we’ve manufactured high-quality industrial parts and products for over 30 years. This extensive experience, combined with a highly skilled team, top-of-the-line equipment, and CAD/CAM engineering enables us to provide new or replacement components to customers in a wide range of industries, including, but not limited to, agriculture and forestry, military and defense, valves and controls, and off-road vehicles and heavy trucks.

We rely on a variety of advanced tools and equipment to ensure each phase of the manufacturing process proceeds smoothly, from CAD/CAM software during the design and engineering phase to precision machining equipment during the manufacturing phase. Altogether, these technologies allow us to ensure we provide customers with the best possible parts and products.

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What Is CAD to CAM Engineering?

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) refers to manufacturing operations that utilize computer software and computer-controlled machines to achieve better product quality and/or process efficiency. It is generally used in conjunction with computer-aided design (CAD) software, which enables designers and engineers to create digital models of the desired part and product that dictate how it should look and work. This information is then loaded to the CAM software, which creates instructions for the equipment (e.g., CNC machining units) that direct them on how to create the component.

Applications of CAM

CAM has a number of uses in manufacturing facilities, such as:

  • Managing the overall production process. CAM software can be used to automate production operations, allowing for more operational efficiency.
  • Generating tool path designs. CAM technology can be used to dictate the movement of tools and equipment to ensure the workpiece is worked into the proper shape and size.
  • Ensuring equipment safety. Computer-controlled equipment reduces the risk of manufacturing mistakes as well as employee injury due to falling materials, chemical exposure, extreme heat, and other adverse conditions.

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Benefits of Using CAD/CAM Technology in Manufacturing

By utilizing CAD/CAM technology in their facilities, manufacturers benefit in many ways, including:

  • Broader manufacturability flexibility. CAD/CAM software enables manufacturers to take on jobs (e.g., the manufacture of highly complex components) that would be otherwise impossible to fulfill by manual methods.
  • Better client accessibility. CAM/CAM software allows manufacturers to readily receive and process client-provided CAD models, resulting in faster project cycle times.
  • Greater project oversight and control. CAD/CAM software makes it easier for manufacturers to maintain oversight and control over various aspects of the job, including design or production updates, material inventory, and machining operations.
  • Easier programming. CAD/CAM software takes the guesswork out of setting up manufacturing units, making it simple for machine operators to input and update the necessary equipment settings. Additionally, many CAD vendors have developed CAM machining modules that readily integrate with CAD software, making it easy for new designers and machine operators to learn and use them.
  • Higher productivity. CAD/CAM software improves the efficiency of machining operations by allowing for faster speeds without sacrificing accuracy or precision.
  • Lower waste generation. CAD/CAM software reduces the risk of mistakes during the manufacturing process, which, in turn, decreases the amount of rejected pieces.

CAD/CAM Engineering Capabilities at Harvan

At Harvan, our manufacturing experts primarily utilize the following software programs to facilitate the fulfillment of customer projects:

  • Powered by SOLIDWORKS’ patented iMachining technology, this software offers fast tool paths and efficient programming. It has single-window integration and full associativity with the SOLIDWORKS design model, allowing for automatic updates to tool paths in response to design model changes.
  • This software is suitable for basic to complex CNC programming needs. It supports production needs from design to manufacturing, resulting in streamlined operations from project setup to completion.

Our team uses these CAD/CAM software programs to design, analyze, and modify 2D and 3D designs and develop machine programs from CNC machining projects. We also use it for various value-added operations as needed.

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Harvan: Ensuring Quality With CAD/CAM Technology

CAD/CAM technology offers many benefits to manufacturers. At Harvan, we use it to ensure we provide our industrial customers with parts and products that fully meet their specifications and standards. If you need quality components you can trust for your critical applications, we’ve got you covered. To learn more about our manufacturing capabilities, contact us today. To discuss your manufacturing needs with one of our experts, request a quote.

 The Valve Components We Manufacture for the Oil & Gas Industry

Harvan Manufacturing Ltd. has more than 35 years of experience in manufacturing high-quality valve components. We work with a wide range of industries, including the oil and gas sector, to manufacture parts for the valves used. Harvan is proud to be a family-owned and -operated company that focuses on meeting your production needs.

What Are the Valve Parts We Manufacture?

Harvan manufactures several parts and valve components for clients in the oil and gas industry. Some of these include:

  • Valve Stems & Shafts: Valve stems control the opening and closing of a rotary valve. Typically, there is an actuator on one end of the shaft and the ball or gate is on the other. Stems control the internal mechanism of the valve which in turn control the flow of product through the valve. We manufacture these stems out of specialty metals to ensure corrosion resistance and strength whether they control liquids or gases.
  • Seat rings: These are the sealing components inside a valve. Often, they are used to seat the ball inside of ball valves which open and close to allow the flow of material through the valve.
  • Bushings: These are used to protect the equipment. The type will closely relate to the application environment and purpose. Bushings are used to reduce abrasion, vibration, noise, leak prevention or sealing and can have a corrosion-proof functionality.
  • Other components we manufacture range depending on our customer’s requirements.

Valves play a key role in the oil and gas industry, being essential to control flow rates, protect the equipment, as well as guide and direct the refining process of crude oil. Some of the most common valves used in the oil and gas industry include:

  • Control valves provide control over flow rate, pressure, and temperature.
  • Gate valves control the start and stop of the flow of fluid. These valves cannot be open and closed easily, so they are usually left completely opened or completely closed when in service.
  • Butterfly valves are low-maintenance valves that usually have an actuator to help isolate and regulate a variety of media with low-pressure loss. The design allows them to easily fit in all pipe sizes; when triggered, they will quickly open and close.
  • Ball valves control the flow of high-pressure liquids and gases with only a slight drop in pressure. Ball valves are made in a range of sizes and materials and have fantastic operating characteristics.
  • Check valves are used to protect the equipment from backflow and pressure build up they are sometimes referred to as non-return valves.
  • Pressure seal valves are used in high-pressure services. The pressure seal bonnet protects joints while the internal pressure rises.
  • Globe valves are linear valves used for isolation and throttling services. Their tight shut-off capability makes them a popular valve choice.

Services Offered

We are dedicated to providing excellent service to all of our customers.  To ensure the highest customer satisfaction from initial contact to product delivery, we offer these services to meet your needs. Contact us to learn more about how our team can help you in each of these service areas.

  • Laser cutting: Harvan performs 2D and 3D laser cutting, engraving, marking, and fabricating operations on metal sheets and tubular structures. We also can help you with cutting custom parts and marking intricate features on parts.
  • Precision machining: Our experienced staff uses the latest CNC machines to provide precision machining with low tolerances. All of our custom machining services are done in-house, which saves you time and money.
  • Welding: Harvan has state-of-the-art equipment and top welders to fabricate or weld components. We offer a full spectrum of welding services per AWS codes, and we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Contact Harvan Today

Valves are important for use in the oil and gas industry. Harvan is a manufacturer for valve components and valve parts in the oil and gas industry as well as other industries such as pulp & paper, mining and more. We are here to help! Contact us for your quote today. Our experienced and well-trained team is dedicated to exceeding your precision machining, laser cutting, and welding expectations.

Suspension Parts, Components and Assemblies

For over 25 years, Harvan Manufacturing Ltd has produced top-quality components for a variety of industries, including agriculture, forestry, industrial facilities, off-road vehicles, military, and defense sectors. From CNC machining to welding and water jet cutting, we offer a variety of services to meet the diverse and specialized needs of our clients. Our highly trained and knowledgeable staff include licensed machinists, CWB certified welders, technologists, engineers, and administrators who work to provide the most reliable manufacturing solutions on the market, including vehicle suspension parts.

Our vehicle suspension components and assemblies, in particular, are widely sought-after because of their proven strength and durability. These features allow vehicles to navigate difficult terrains with ease and provide exceptional peace of mind when it comes to safety, stability, and rugged endurance. The following guide explains suspension parts and components and their importance to a variety of applications.

Suspension Parts & Components

Vehicle suspension is essential for accurate and reliable vehicle handling. Good handling is generally measured by considering the vehicle’s road isolation, directional stability, returnability, tracking, and cornering. Together with the vehicle’s body design and steering mechanisms, these factors ensure travelers can rely on their vehicle and maneuver terrains safely.

A suspension system’s core function is to maintain contact between the tires and the road. The suspension framework supports the vehicle’s weight, absorbs shock, determines the ride height, and helps to control the wheel alignment. To execute these operations effectively, vehicle manufacturers need to provide quality suspension components.

Information about manufactured suspension parts for vehicles.

Independent Suspension for Military and Defense

In addition to basic functionality, the suspension system ultimately defines where drivers can safely operate their vehicle. Military and defense vehicles, for example, must be able to travel through rough terrain and harsh conditions. Consequently, these off-roading specialty automobiles need an independent suspension system.

Unlike standard solid-axle suspensions, an independent suspension system allows the wheels on each axle to move independently. The wheels can then adjust to uneven surfaces without transmitting the impact throughout the vehicle or changing its course. An independent suspension network increases the tire-to-road contact on uneven ground, which gives the driver more power and maneuverability.

Harvan Manufacturing offers several suspension components that are specially designed ideal for military and defense vehicles, including:

  • Control Arms: This suspension link keeps the wheels in place and aligned with the body of the vehicle when traveling over uneven surfaces.
  • Torsion Bars: This spring suspension system absorbs impact and helps to maintain a consistent vehicle height while driving.
  • Stabilizer Bars: A stabilizer bar is critical for keeping vehicles upright during sharp turns and can prevent rolling.
  • Height Management Sensors: These sensors allow for communication between the suspension system and the person operating the vehicle.

Information about suspension parts for military and defense vehicles

Services Available at Harvan

Harvan offers an extensive array of manufacturing services at our state-of-the-art facility, including CNC machining, welding and fabrication, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting. Our goal is to provide quality fabricated components to meet your every need, whether that includes defense manufacturing or agriculture harvesting.

CNC Machining

Harvan’s highly committed staff of machinists, engineers, and technicians produces high-precision parts using computer numerical control (CNC) machining equipment.

Our CNC machining services include:

  • Centerless, cylindrical, and surface grinding
  • Burnishing & Lapping
  • Broaching
  • Spline and Gear Cutting
  • 2, 4, 5, & 9 Axis CNC Turning
  • 3 & 5 Axis CNC Milling

CNC machining is versatile and can be used to manufacture both metal and plastic components designed to your custom specifications. The process is also easy to reproduce, ensuring the same dimensions for every piece.

Welding & Fabrication

Harvan is proud to also offer a full suite of AWS-compliant welding services using exotic metals, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and additional alloys. Our work exceeds the industry standards established by the American National Standards Institute, Canadian Welding Bureau, and Canadian Standards Association.

Laser & Waterjet Cutting

Our laser and waterjet cutting services are computer-aided for exceptional precision and repeatability. We use the most modern technology and software on the market to allow for exceptional levels of detail and tight tolerances.

Quality Suspension Components and Assemblies From Harvan Manufacturing

At Harvan Manufacturing, we understand the need for durable and reliable suspension components across industries. Our extensive experience with heavy-duty parts fabrication gives us unique insight into the particular needs of military and defense units. To learn more about our suspension components and assemblies, contact us today or request a quote.

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