Originally Posted by cdlenterprises  We machine some larger parts from time to time and I'm looking for a better way to flip the parts over between operations. By larger I mean 28" dia. 15-5 stainless forgings @1100lbs each. We turn one side and naturally have to flip the part over to machine the back side. The way we do it now involves a forklift, some wooden pallets, a little cursing...well, you get the picture. I need a better (pronounced safer) way to handle these parts. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation before?
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what if you were to take the part out of the machine (hoist, forklift, whatever) and set it on a large bearing or turn table. Then simply rotate and put back into machine.