IN-SITU CRANKSHAFT REPAIR, WITHOUT DRYDOCK
A scored, worn, or out-of-tolerance crankshaft can take a vessel or power plant offline for weeks. The traditional path costs 3-6 weeks before repair even begins: pull the engine, ship it out, and wait in the workshop queue.
OSM International eliminates that. Our specialists machine the crankshaft where it lives, mounting custom portable equipment directly on the engine. We restore crankpin journals to the first feasible undersize within OEM specification, to a typical ±0.02mm tolerance where component condition and access allow. No engine removal. No drydock.
Journal machining is only part of it. We resolve cam and ridge wear in-situ, restore hardened journal surfaces through in-situ heat treatment, and straighten bent or twisted crankshafts. NDT Level II inspection and a certified report documented to support classification-society review bracket every repair, before and after.
Purpose-Built Tooling
Custom, in-house-developed in-situ crankshaft machining systems, engineered specifically for precision crankshaft work in the engine room, at the dock, or at anchorage.
Services Performed
- In-situ crankpin journal restoration to first feasible undersize (±0.02mm)
- Cam & ridge wear removal, in-situ, no engine strip-down
- In-situ heat treatment / annealing to restore journal hardness
- Crankshaft straightening for bent or twisted shafts
- Main-journal and crankpin surface restoration
- Fillet radius restoration and blending
- Pre- and post-repair NDT Level II inspection (MT / PT)
- Deflection measurement before and after machining
- Surface finish measurement and certification
- Material hardness verification (HRC/HV)
- Certified dimensional reporting prepared to support class, OEM, and insurer review
Technical Specification
Machining tolerance
±0.02mm
Journal diameters
80-1,200mm
Surface finish
Ra 0.1-0.3µm
NDT methods
MT / PT
Documentation
Class-ready reporting
Mobilisation
24h emergency · 48h standard
Engine Coverage
HOW WE WORK
4-STEP PROCESS
01
Inspect
NDT Level II assessment: Magnetic Particle (MT) and Dye Penetrant (PT). Dimensional survey of all journals and crankpins. Reports documented to support review by major classification societies.
02
Diagnose
Full OEM comparison, ovality/taper and wear measurements, and a written repair strategy submitted to the client for approval before any machining begins.
03
Machine
In-situ repair using custom, in-house-developed tooling engineered specifically for crankshaft work: journal restoration, cam and ridge wear removal, heat treatment, and straightening to OEM specification.
04
Verify
Post-repair dimensional verification confirms OEM tolerances (±0.02mm). A certified inspection report with all measurements, NDT results, and material data is issued.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
CRANKSHAFT MACHINING, ANSWERED
Can a crankshaft be machined in-situ without removing the engine?
Yes. OSM International performs full in-situ crankshaft machining. We mount custom, in-house-developed portable equipment directly on the engine and restore crankpin journals to the first feasible undersize within OEM specification, holding ±0.02mm. No engine removal, no drydock, no workshop queue.
What crankshaft damage can OSM repair on-site?
Cam and ridge wear (resolved in-situ, within OEM nominal wear tolerances wherever condition allows, with no engine strip-down). Crankpin journal damage from friction, poor lubrication, or bearing failure. Hardened journal surfaces (restored via in-situ heat treatment and annealing). Bent or twisted crankshafts (corrected by precision machining). Every repair is brought back to OEM tolerances.
How long does in-situ crankshaft machining take?
OSM mobilizes within 24 hours for emergencies and 48 hours as standard, anywhere in the Americas and Caribbean. Working in place turns the traditional 3-6 week removal-and-workshop route into a matter of days.
Are your crankshaft machining reports prepared for classification-society review?
Yes. Every job includes NDT Level II inspection (MT, PT) and a certified dimensional report issued to ASTM standards. Reports are documented to support review by major classification societies.
GET STARTED
REQUEST CRANKSHAFT MACHINING
Give us the details: engine type, vessel name, journal condition, and location. Our team responds the same day with a feasibility assessment and a mobilization timeline.
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We respond the same day. Emergency? Call +1.800.903.1509