Life mode of general components

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Cat®（Carter）Life mode of components

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Remanufacturing、Renovation、Reuse——It is well known，Caterpillar is committed to giving old products new life.。But at Caterpillar，It's not just the past that can be reborn.“Meritorious service”The equipment，Even small parts.，Can also be in“Retire”Embrace the new splendor again.。

When an old engine crankshaft turns into a coffee table，A dead piston turned into a podium.，Used exhaust bellows“Reborn”Become a flowerpot……“They”What kind of story did you experience?？ How to be obsoleteCat®（Carter）Parts“Tron”A road to rebirth.？The secret lies in the whims of Caterpillar's component artists.。

A flash of whimsy

Unlock used parts“Reborn”An opportunity

“Waste”，Yes, too“Nostalgia”

The wear and tear of years

It records the precious time of hard work in those years.

It gives a special meaning to the old and scrapped parts. 

A table lamp made with a 3500 piston and piston rod，Placed on table made of 3500 cylinder head

FromCaterpillarLafayetteLarge Engine FactoryRD Merryman，Is an assembly maintenance planner who has been welding and fabricating for many years.，It is also the guardian of the sense of retirement ritual of colleagues.——When colleagues start to retire，He began making special mementos that represented their time working on the big engines.。

RD Merryman：

“I thought it would be cool to use our scrap parts to make something that could be a retirement gift.。”

“I made lamps.、Clocks and other trinkets，It is printed with each person's name and years of service at Caterpillar.。Most people were shocked.。” 

LafayetteA small table in the lobby of the factory's welcome center，Comprised of a gas compressor, usually installed in a gas compression device,G3612 piston made

ExactlyRDThis is a fantastic flash.

Let“The gears of fate began to turn.”

CatOf the component“The road to rebirth”This is the beginning

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ForCatParts“Reboot”Diverse and wonderful

No, just“A minor role”，This time“Big”Have a background

From a small souvenir collection

To large furniture that can be viewed and used.

RDThe ability of skillful hands to make flowers，Successfully attracted the attention of the factory leaders.。By chance.，RDReceived one from the factory.“Big”Demand——UseCatComponents create larger ornaments that represent the company's business.，Uch as furniture。 

One is installed inLafayetteA workbench in a commercial building，Made of 3508 crankshafts and 3500 piston

“Bigger”The needs of，Need more expertise、More reliable technical support，RDI think so。He works with the technical project team leader for engineering and design support.Nick WainscottAnd toolroom mechanics for precision machining.Mike Powell，Co-created.The first one“Big”Works——One byCat A podium made of huge connecting rods and pistons on a 3600 engine。

This“Big”Works letRDThe team has a great reputation.，More demand for furniture creation followed.。After that，The trio continues to beLafayetteFactory Welcome Center、LafayetteCommercial Building、Caterpillar's global headquarters in Texas offers more than a dozen pieces.。Their works have received special attention.，Attract more than 11 per year,000 visitors visited，Customers visiting the engine factory、Agents and VIPs lined up to have their pictures taken next to the various pieces of art.。

LafayetteA table in the lobby of a commercial building，Made from 3508 engine block

Nick Wainscott：

“This is the most fun I've ever had.、The most fulfilling job。Everyone who visits the factory can see our parts from a new perspective.”。

Interesting idea、Support from colleagues、

The company's attention、People like it……

Caterpillar's component artists have layers.buffPlus body

LetCatParts once again continued to write another wonderful.

A steady stream of creativity

TriggerCatParts“Reborn”More beautiful interpretations of

Do something small，It is also a great achievement

Life extension of small parts

Transformed into a great transmission of love

To make furniture for meeting rooms and reception centers.LafayetteThe team is different，MossvilleParts artists at the Engine Center，Focus more on small items that people can put on their desks or carry easily.。 

One piece by 3400 crank、Works of art made of 3400 connecting rods and 3400 pistons

Manager, Engine Components and Systems Group, Large Power Systems, Caterpillar

T.J. Crowell：

"What is really popular is what you can't buy in the store.，So I thought，Maybe people will like small table decorations made from our components.。”

T.J.One of the driving forces for creative reengineering of waste parts，From the annual“A joint fund-raising campaign”，One of the most popular fundraising events is the auction.，Employees with creative hobbies often donate handmade items for auction.。Every year before the auction，T.J. Scrap parts are collected，Recruit volunteers and encourage them to be creative，The only restriction is that the work should be small.。

With the wisdom of volunteers and the help of Caterpillar welders and painters.，Flowerpots、Pen holder、Timepiece、Table decorations、Fishing Rod Rack、Table-top cat with whiskers……Small and delicate works were put on the auction block.。In just a few years.，They have beenUnited WayMore than $20,000 was raised，Contribute to social charity。

LafayetteA table in the lobby of the engine factory theater.，Made from a section of 3500 crank and a 3500 flywheel

There is a price for the auction，But creativity and love are priceless.

The constant creativity of the volunteers and staff

Let a small work，It conveys infinite love and hope.

LetCatOf the component“Reborn”An extra layer of meaning.！

The same firm choice.

CatOf the component“Reborn”，It is also the heritage of Caterpillar culture.

To open a component“Reborn”The road，It is inseparable from teamwork.。

RD Merryman：

“I'll have an idea.， Then NickSome will be added，MikeWill also add some。Soon we'll have a better idea.。This is undoubtedly a team effort.。”

T.J. Crowell：

“We got together to brainstorm.，People will say‘Take this、This and this are put together.，You can make such a product.’，It is this kind of thinking、Diversity of perspectives and approaches，Create an excellent team and excellent products。” 

One piece by 3400 crank、Works of art consisting of 3400 connecting rods and 3400 pistons

Diligence and thrift，A long stream of water。It's virtue，It is also the choice they firmly practice.。

RD Merryman：

“We have never used a non-faulty or unscrapped component。” 

T.J. Crowell：

“We use things that will no longer be used.。” 

LafayetteA table in the factory welcome center.，Its base and legs come fromLECAll products of：G3300、G3400、3500、3600 andC175 engine

Caterpillar Parts Artists

Not only for wasteCatParts Restart Endless Possibilities

It also highlights the cultural heritage of Caterpillar.

 Intelligence and Creativity of Caterpillar People 

 Not only in powerful products 

 It also lies in these creations full of innovative spirit.