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Turfcare Equipment (Sod Cutter) Contract Assembly

Chapter 2, Inc. offers industry-leading capabilities in the area of lawn and garden component manufacturing and assembly. We have served the Lawn and Garden industry for over 30 years with our customer base benefiting from our on-time delivery, short lead times, quality products and responsive service. We offer job shop and contract manufacturing services and can meet demands year-round, even during busy peak seasons.

Turfcare Equipment (Sod Cutter) Contract Machining and Assembly Example

Gearbox Assembly for Turfcare (Sod Cutter) Equipment

Chapter 2, Inc. machined and assembled the gear case and components for this sod cutter gearbox. The gearbox assembly required 8 different subassemblies.

Using customer supplied specs and 2D cad drawings, we use CNC Turning (Chucking and Live Tooling Lathes) and Milling (Vertical and Horizontal) Machining Centers to machine components and the gear case casting to spec. Tires for this assembly are produced in house by molding and vulcanizing rubber to a wheel castings using our own custom molding equipment (built in house). Other components and hardware not produced in house are procured and supplied from outside vendors.

After manual assembly, the gearbox was transported to our custom painting facilities, and wet spray painted to client’s specs. This 30″ x 30″ x 23″ gearbox, made from steel, aluminum, and was dimensionally tested before and after assembly using Ductile Iron, Grey Iron, Alloy Steels and Powdered Metal, calipers, gauges, gauge pins, comparators, micrometers, custom test stands (CTS) and CMM. Tightest tolerances were within +.000″/-.001″, ±1ᵒ, and concentric within .002″ TIR.

Finally, the product was tested for functionality using a heavy duty chop box/gearbox test stand using repetitive cycling adjustment verification.

Lawn and Garden Manufacturing Capabilities

At Chapter 2, Inc., our team’s experts make every effort to save time and money by providing design to manufacture, engineering and production operations under one roof. Our skilled workforce uses cutting-edge technologies and equipment to manufacture lawn and garden components and assemblies with efficiency and precision. Our capabilities include:

  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
    Design for Manufacturing is the process of designing parts, components or products for ease of manufacturing with the end goal of making a better product at a lower cost. With Chapter 2’s expertise in the Lawn and Garden Industry and Manufacturing Processes we make a perfect partner for companies looking for a source they can rely on to manufacture their parts, improve their functionality, and control costs.
  • Component Manufacturing
    Whether it is a machined, cast, forged, pressed or formed part Chapter 2 and its extensive supply chain have the expertise to do the job. Chapter 2’s in-house capabilities include our full-service machine shop for both milling and turning applications. We rely on our world-class manufacturing partners for any cast, forged, pressed or formed applications. Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Stainless, Zinc, Plastics, Fiberglass and more Chapter 2 can handle them all and the more complex the better!
  • Welding and Assembly
    In addition to our component manufacturing services, we have extensive welding and assembly capabilities. We offer complex weldments (mig, tig, robotic), mechanical sub-assemblies, custom gearboxes, and full contract assembly of your product line. In conjunction with our extensive capabilities and expertise, Chapter 2 has the expertise and resources to handle it all.
  • Painting and Coatings
    Our wet painting facility has 14,000 square feet of space, allowing us to pre-finish, prime, coat, bake and post-finish products up to 12′ high, 40′ long, and 10′ wide. We have paint lines dedicated to both Industrial and Class “A” finishes with applications such as sod cutters, tractor attachments, tractor hoods and panels. Our manufacturing partners also help us service our customer base needing powder coats, anodizing, plating and other finishing needs.

Lawn and Garden Components and Parts Capabilities

Components and parts manufactured at Chapter 2, Inc. serve almost every application in the lawn and garden industry. In addition to the project highlighted above, we machine the highest quality parts for the following applications:

  • Lawnmowers
  • Garden tractors
  • Tillers and sprayers
  • Sod cutters
  • Snow throwers
  • Power equipment
  • Planting and harvesting equipment
  • Handling and storage

We manufacture an array of parts for the lawn and garden industry, including mower decks, custom gear boxes, spindle assemblies, power equipment and other mechanical components. At Chapter 2, Inc., we strive to provide the best manufacturing service from start to finish.

Chapter 2, Inc. Lawn and Garden Manufacturing & Machining

At Chapter 2, Inc., we have over 45 years of experience in manufacturing services and over 30 years of servicing the lawn and garden industry. Our facilities can provide various design for manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services under one roof to deliver high-quality products with low-cost and efficiency.

Fabricating lawn and garden parts and equipment requires a skilled team with a wide range of manufacturing capabilities. We manufacture parts for a range of lawn and garden applications, from tractor parts to storage solutions. To see how our capabilities can support your lawn and garden application, please contact us or request a quote today.

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