HMT ‘tool’ set to put Railways’ production on fast track
KOCHI: Entering the rail wheel machining and reprofiling domain, HMT Machine Tools Ltd at Kalamassery has developed a computer numerical control (CNC) surface wheel lathe for simultaneous reprofiling of both the wheels of the axle-wheel set with high accuracy and surface finish. The entry of HMT will double the production capacity of Railways.
Industries Minister P Rajeeve will launch the surface wheel reprofiled by HMT at 10.30am on Sunday. HMT general manager S Balamurugesan will preside over the function. When the rail wheel profiles reach critical wear, due to extreme loads, they need to be re-profiled or replaced. The aim of wheel reprofiling is to process the worn wheels to the geometric size of the standard contour.
