RAIL CROPPING BY THE WET ABRASIVE CUTTING METHOD USING A 26-IN. N.C.G. NO. 310 CUT-OFF WHEEL

Photomicrographs reveal the depths of transformed (untempered martensite) metal to vary from 0.017 to 0.024 inches for the three rails which were cropped by the wet abrasive cutting method. This layer would wash out during electric-flash butt welding. Tests will need to be performed to determine the effect of this layer on rails welded by oxyacetylene welding.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Publication Date: 1966-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 489-492
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 67
  • Issue Number: 598
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Railroad rails; Technology; Welded rail; Welding
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Cropping; Rail welding
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040468
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 22 1976 12:00AM