Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Sarl

Robert E Klimko

Charles F Sieck

Jeffrey A Deneve

Owen S Loughrin

Richard A Naugle

Charles T McMillan

Gordon W Kelly

Morris W Koehler

Alfred C Wingate

Richard H Wetherill

Nicolas G Ladji

A system (), method (), or computer program product () is used to develop a set of weld procedures for welding first and second parts is provided. A desired weld associated with the first and second parts is established. A set of weld parameters is established as a function of the desired weld and the set of weld procedures are established as a function of the weld parameters.

System and method for determining weld procedures

The fabrication assembly includes a first fabrication element having a slot defined therein and a second fabrication element having a locking mechanism secured thereto. The locking mechanism has (1) an alignment member, and (2) a twist tab connected to the alignment member. The locking mechanism cooperates with the slot to lock the first fabrication element to the second fabrication element. A method of attaching a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element is also disclosed.

Apparatus and method for securing a first fabrication element to a

Method for securing a first fabrication element to a second fabrication

A frame assembly includes a central tower portion having a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion. The first side wall portion has a first leg and a first arm each extending therefrom, and the second side wall portion has a second leg and a second arm each extending therefrom. The frame assembly also includes a hitch support assembly having an upper plate and a lower plate vertically spaced from each other. The hitch support assembly also includes a connecting member interposed between and connected to the upper plate and the lower plate. The hitch support assembly is secured to the central tower portion such that a lower end of both the first leg and the second leg are supported on the lower plate. The frame assembly further includes an axle mount assembly having a first axle plate, a second axle plate, and a support member extending therebetween, wherein both the first arm and the second arm are secured to the support member. A method of manufacturing the frame assembly is also disclosed.

Frame assembly for a construction machine and an associated method of

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Peoria, IL, United States of America

Robert E Klimko