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US 5,511,913 AGranted
Wheelset processing method and apparatus
AssigneeNiles-Simmons Industrieanlagen GmbH
InventorHans J. Naumann
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Abstract
In a wheelset processing operation, in which non-positive driving of the wheelset (1,1') is effected, the processing tools (2,2') act on the wheelset (1,1') at the same time in different directions such that the tangential components (3,3') of the tool forces are substantially compensated. This enables the wheelset processing time to be reduced and enables the machining accuracy to be improved.
Claims15
A method for processing a wheelset, comprising:
- rotating the wheelset about a center of rotation thereof;
- and
- applying at least two processing forces to the wheelset at the same time in different directions, wherein moments of said processing forces about the center of rotation are substantially compensated.
A wheelset processing apparatus comprising:
- drive members for rotating a wheelset about a center of rotation thereof;
- at least two rotating processing tools engageable with the wheelset;
- said processing tools being disposed to rotate in opposite directions to generate cutting forces acting in opposite directions on at least one wheel of the wheelset.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.