- Where required, hydraulic components are tested in Hydro’s Performance Test Lab
- Hydro’s Quality Assurance Team inspects machined component
- Equivalency analysis is performed to check adherence to original model dimensions
- After casting approval, final machine drawing is produced and approved
- Machining, drilling, surface finish and dressing is performed
- Casting is inspected for defects
- 3D model of the cast part is created and compared to the original model to validate the casting dimensions before it is released for machining
- High content zircon wash is applied on all surfaces to improve surface finish
- Package is assembled and pour is completed
- Part is poured, broken out of the mold and cleaned
- Cast part is dimensionally inspected by Hydro’s engineers.