--- title: Single-source Solution for Machined Track Links | Southwest Steel Processing description: Southwest Steel Processing forges high-volume, custom parts made to your specifications so you can deliver superior solutions. image: https://southweststeelprocessing.com/hubfs/Machined-Track-Links.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories/single-source-solution-for-machined-track-links#main-content) - [CAREERS](https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/PAR1048POII/JobBoard/48a7c94f-b81f-4087-b1c6-a74319555227/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) - [(870) 523-8791](tel:+18705238791) [![logo](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20(1).webp?width=460&height=66&name=logo%20(1).webp "logo")](https://southweststeelprocessing.com?hsLang=en) [![logo](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Southweststeelprocessing_April2024/images/logo.webp?width=460&height=66&name=logo.webp "logo")](https://southweststeelprocessing.com?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services) - [Forging](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/forging) - [Machining](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/machining) - [Heat Treating](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/heat-treating) - [Stocking Program](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/stocking-program) - [Industries](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries) - [Railcar](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/railroad) - [Oil & Gas](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/oil-gas) - [Mining](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/mining) - [Construction](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/construction) - [Gear Manufacturing](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/gear-manufacturing) - [Renewable Energy](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/renewable-energy) - [About](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/about/) - [Our Quality Commitment](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/about/quality) - [Careers](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/careers/) - [Resources](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories) - [News](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/news) - [Case Stories](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories) - [Contact Us](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/contact-us/) [Request a Call](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/request-a-quote/?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [Request a Call](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/request-a-quote/?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services) - [Forging](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/forging) - [Machining](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/machining) - [Heat Treating](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/services/heat-treating) - [Stocking Program](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/stocking-program) - [Industries](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries) - [Railcar](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/railroad) - [Oil & Gas](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/oil-gas) - [Mining](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/mining) - [Construction](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/construction) - [Gear Manufacturing](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/gear-manufacturing) - [Renewable Energy](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/industries/renewable-energy) - [About](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/about/) - [Our Quality Commitment](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/about/quality) - [Careers](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/careers/) - [Resources](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories) - [News](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/news) - [Case Stories](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories) - [Contact Us](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/contact-us/) # CASE STORY: Single-source Solution for Machined Track Links - [Home](https://southweststeelprocessing.com?hsLang=en) - [Case Stories](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/case-stories?hsLang=en) - Single-source Solution for Machined Track Links ## Construction and Mining OEM utilizes SSP as a single Source for Bulldozer Track Links. **Case Study:** Single-source solution for machined forged parts. **Customer**: The largest Construction / Mining equipment manufacturer in North America. **Industry**: Construction / Mining **Application**: Track links for D8, D9, D10 and D11 Bulldozers. ### Problem: The customer required high volumes of forged and machined track links. The customer has the capability to machine their forgings, however with the labor market struggles their capacity at their facilities was limited. It is not common for forgers to machine parts—therefor customers of forgers must secure and qualify a machining source. Because the customer had this step in the manufacturing process lead times and cost increased. ### Solution: Southwest Steel Processing (SSP) is fully automated and can forge up to 3,000 parts per day on their two forging lines. Enabling SSP to produce the large quantities the customer required, in a shorter time compared to international supplier. SSP also has the capabilities and capacity to do the machining needed on these forgings. ### SSP Advantage: SSP’s machining capabilities saves the customer time, money, and hassle of additional suppliers. SSP has the ability to rough or finish machining the customer’s forgings, eliminating the need for the customer to qualify an additional source, there is no need for purchasing to place another set of orders for the same parts. Lead times and transportation costs are cut down dramatically with a single source forger. ![SSP_CaseStory_Thumbnail_3_TrackLinks_250_250_012723](https://southweststeelprocessing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SSP_CaseStory_Thumbnail_3_TrackLinks_250_250_012723.gif?width=250&height=250&name=SSP_CaseStory_Thumbnail_3_TrackLinks_250_250_012723.gif) ## Forging Advantages Railroad, mining, industrial machinery, and gear customers choose forgings over castings in critical application areas because they know quality can’t be compromised. 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