Deep Hole Drilling for Railway Wheel and Axle Assemblies
Railway wheel and axle assemblies are some of the most safety-critical components in the transportation industry. Each axle and wheel set needs a precision bore for ultrasonic inspection access and weight reduction. I have worked on freight car axles, locomotive wheel sets, and high-speed passenger rail components over the past decade. For more on standalone axle work, see railway axle deep hole drilling. A typical railway axle runs 1.5 to 3 meters in length with a bore diameter between 25mm and 60mm. The wheel sets add complexity because the bore must align with the wheel hub bore and the axle simultaneously. ...