Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED LASER CLADDING PROCESS FOR REPAIR OF WORN AND/OR DAMAGED RAILWAY STRUCTURES
An improved process for repair of worn and damaged surfaces of railway structures such as frog and diamond transition surfaces, rail head surfaces and wheels. A worn or damaged surface is prepared using a robotically-controlled laser to melt or gouge away metal using controlled laser energy and air pressure to remove existing worn or damaged surfaces. The process further utilizes laser cladding, laser weld overlaying, or laser additive manufacturing, of formulated powder, wire or stick welding material to worn surfaces that have been prepared for material build-up to original dimensions and similar metallurgical properties.
» Number: WO2017139777A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 17/08/2017
» Applicant: HOLLAND LP?[US]; TITANOVA INC?[US]
» Inventor: LINDEMULDER PAUL?[US]; KRAL RICHARD F?[US] (1)
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
