Tipper design > Manufacturing advantages of Hardox® wear steel in tipper bodies
Using less steel for higher capacity
By using a high-strength abrasion-resistant steel like Hardox® wear plate instead of mild steel, you can minimize the amount of reinforcing materials needed. Not only does using fewer stiffeners reduce the body’s weight, but you can reduce the high stresses caused by too many welds or bolted joints.
Another benefit of minimizing the number of components is reduced manufacturing time. By using less reinforcement, you don’t need to produce and assemble as much material.
The engineering and design approach Design for Manufacturing and Assembling (DfMA) refers to designing products to be easier to manufacture and assemble. The use of Hardox® wear steel instead of mild steel is aligned with this approach, which is intended to have a positive impact on a final product’s quality and cost.
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