The Paton Welding Journal, 2012, №05



2012 №05 (06)

2012 №05 (08)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2012, #5, 33-36 pages  

NEW TECHNOLOGY OF ELECTRIC ARC BATH WELDING OF RAILS ON TRAM AND CRANE TRACKS

G.V. KUZMENKO, V.G. KUZMENKO, V.I. GALINICH and V.M. TAGANOVSKY

E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute, NASU, Kiev, Ukraine
 
 
Abstract
New rail welding technology developed by the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute is described, and examples of its application at reconstruction and construction of tram and crane tracks are given. It is noted that after appropriate verification and authorization this method can be regarded as a serious alternative to the existing welding methods for performing operations in the railway track.
 
 
Keywords: electric arc welding, continuous-welded tracks, tram tracks, crane tracks, in-track rail welding, consumable nozzle, self-shielding flux-cored wire
 
 
Received:                19.12.11
Published:               28.05.12
 
 
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