New Design Concept for Komatsu D455A Bulldozer and the Actual Results Komatsu America Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Terai, Akio, author.

Conference Name:

1979 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition (1979-09-10 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1979

Summary:

This paper covers new design concepts and major steps required in the design and development process of a giant bulldozer. These major steps include the motivation for development produced by demands for increased productivity, methods used to overcome technical difficulties, and quality control techniques.The basis of the rationale for making the development decision involved analysis of cost magnification in relation to increased machine productivity. To improve reliability, a combination of bench and field testing was utilized. This was followed by two machines operating in a U.S. coal mine over a two-year period for final testing

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Publisher Number:

790902

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