Category: Engine Block Repair

Lock and Stitch Cast Iron Repair | Metal Surgery | Cracked Engine Block Repair | Repair Cracked Cast Aluminum

RA Power Solutions undertakes the repair of crack or damaged engine components manufactured out of cast steel, repair cracked cast aluminum, cast iron, or aluminum. We follow the process of Metal Stitching & Metal Locking for repair of crack or damaged components. In most cases, the repairs are undertaken on-site without dismantling the major components. This results in the saving of downtime of the plant & money.

Metal Stitching | Metal Locking

RA Power Solutions is a leader in this field of repair of large damaged casting components by Metal stitching & Metal Locking, we offer crack repair services 24/7 through our technicians who are well experienced. Our senior-most technician executing crack repair by metal locking and metal stitching process has 44 years of experience and has a record of executing more than 1500 jobs which are saved from rejection and are performing satisfactorily.

The repair of Crack and damaged casting by Metal Locking & Metal Stitching process

RA Power Solutions was developed in late 1930 as a cold option for repair of Crack or damaged cast iron components & equipment. This process of casting crack repair has proved successful as it is cold and stress-free without the generation of any heat. Most of the crack repair jobs undertaken by us, it does not require machining. Our technicians have Indian CDC / Palau CDC which facilitates them to execute the Crack repair even while sailing the vessel this again proves to be of great advantage to the ship owners and the industries.

The author is Mr. Raj Shahani Managing Director of RA Power Solutions having experience of almost four decades of working on high-capacity diesel engines, turbines, and rotary equipment. The company specializes in executing the repairs i.e. metal stitching/metal locking, grinding and repair of crankshafts, rebabbitting of bearings, Cast Iron Repair, connecting rod reconditioning, overhauling of Engines which have serious problems resulting in the immense saving to the owners.

For more information about metal surgery, engine block repair, metal surgery process, cold metal repair, cast iron stitching, cast iron engine block repair, or broken engine block, engine connecting rods please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

RA Power Solutions undertakes the repair of crack or damaged engine components manufactured out of cast steel, repair cracked cast aluminum, cast iron, or aluminum. We follow the process of Metal Stitching & Metal Locking for repair of crack or damaged components. In most cases, the repairs are undertaken on-site without dismantling the major components. … Continue reading “Lock and Stitch Cast Iron Repair | Metal Surgery | Cracked Engine Block Repair | Repair Cracked Cast Aluminum”

Thread Repair Insert | Crack Repair Engine Block Cover | Onsite Machining – RA Power Solutions

When accidents strike—despite the strictest maintenance—threads on engine blocks, turbine casings, and cam blocks often suffer damage, frequently accompanied by cracks around the threaded areas. RA Power Solutions has developed a robust, onsite repair process that restores functionality without dismantling the components.

Wartsila 12V32 Engine Block Repair via Onsite Machining

RA Power repairs threads and cracks damaged in accidents. The advantages are:

  • Conducted Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) across the engine block using Level 3 certified technicians to detect cracks.
  • Performed dimensional measurement of main journal housings to assess taper and ovality.
  • We carry portable, lightweight machines to the site to repair damaged threads.
  • The team cut out the damaged block portion completely.
  • Fabricated a new casting section matching the original Wartsila 12V32 block profile.
  • Installed the new section using metal stitching and metal locking techniques.
  • Finalized with onsite machining to restore main journal housing bore dimensions within manufacturer specifications.
Damaged Engine Block
Damaged Engine Block

Engine Block Repair | Onsite Machining | Crack Repair

Serving the diesel power plants and shipping companies for the last four decades, we observed that in spite of the best maintenance protocols and process followed, accidents do take place. We have the history of repairing seriously damaged engine blocks.

Repair of Crack Under Process
Repair of Crack Under Process

Recently, a Wartsila engine suffered heavy damage on both sides of the block measuring 600 mm × 500 mm. The accident also damaged the main journal housings. A barge with six Wartsila 12V32 units housed the engine.

Repair by Metal Locking
Repair by Metal Locking

Why RA Power Solutions Is Your Go-To for Engine Casting Repairs?

  • Four decades of industry experience, serving diesel power plants and marine clients.
  • Highly skilled teams capable of delivering on-the-spot repairs, minimizing plant disruptions.
  • Our methods sidestep destructive heat-based procedures, offering cold, stress-free solutions.
  • We’ve helped salvage thousands of components through repair methods that avoid needless replacements

For more information on Crack Repair for Engine Block, Thread Repair, contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

FAQs:

1. Can a cracked engine block be repaired?

Yes, it can be repaired using metal stitching and onsite machining.

2. Is welding safe for engine block crack repair?

No, welding often causes heat stress—metal stitching is safer.

3. How much does engine block crack repair cost?

It’s far more affordable than replacing the entire engine block.

4. Can engine block cracks be fixed without dismantling?

Yes, portable tools allow onsite repair without removal.

When accidents strike—despite the strictest maintenance—threads on engine blocks, turbine casings, and cam blocks often suffer damage, frequently accompanied by cracks around the threaded areas. RA Power Solutions has developed a robust, onsite repair process that restores functionality without dismantling the components. Wartsila 12V32 Engine Block Repair via Onsite Machining RA Power repairs threads and … Continue reading “Thread Repair Insert | Crack Repair Engine Block Cover | Onsite Machining – RA Power Solutions”