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Bogies
The Cast Steel Solution
Case Study 1 - Vossloh End Beam
1. Existing fabricated
design showing three
separate components.
2. One piece casting
design.
3. One piece casting,
fully machined.
Case Study 1 - Vossloh End Beam
Magmasoft Validation and Simulation
• Predicts potential internal defects.
• Predicts potential contraction and distortion.
Case Study 1 - Vossloh End Beam
CNC Patternmaking
Case Study 1 - Vossloh End Beam
Finished Product
Case Study 2 – Alstom Suspension Pot
1. CAD Model
2. Finished machined Casting
Case Study 3 – Alstom Los Teques Bolster
Original design of fabricated bolster
(highlighted in yellow).
Case Study 3 – Alstom Los Teques Bolster
3 piece cast steel assembly
Case Study 3 – Alstom Los Teques Bolster
Pre-machined assembly ready
for welding.
Case Study 3 – Alstom Los Teques Bolster
Case Study 3 – Alstom Los Teques Bolster
The 3 piece finished assembly.
The 3 piece assembly in
position on the train.
Advantages:
•
multiple fabrications converted to 3 piece cast assembly.
•
Significant strength increase.
•
Major saving in assembly time.
Case Study 4 – Bombardier – B5006 Transom
Initial design by Bombardier
CAD model
Case Study 4 – Bombardier – B5006 Transom
Magmasoft Simulation
Un-machined Casting
Case Study 4 – Bombardier – B5006 Transom
Machined Casting
Case Study 5 – Bombardier – Series 3 Bogie
Electrostar frame
Case Study 5 – Bombardier – Series 3 Bogie
Electrostar Trailer Transom
Case Study 5 – Bombardier – Series 3 Bogie
Electrostar Centre Section
Case Study 5 – Bombardier – Series 3 Bogie
Electrostar Frame End
Case Study 5 – Bombardier – Series 3 Bogie
Electrostar frame assembled
Brakes
Case Study 1 – Faiveley - Y-29 Brake Disc
CAD Model
Finished Disc
Prior to machining
Case Study 2 – Poli - Brake Disc Segment
In-house Machining
Couplers
New build and overhaul
New build
Case study 1
William Cook combination
coupler.
William Cook repair and overhaul services to DB
Schenker’s Class 66 fleet.
Case study 2
Bombardier Transportation – Class 456 Tightlock Coupler
Case study 3
Govia Thameslink – Class 313/319 Tightlock Coupler Overhaul
Before
After
Case study 3
Knorr Bremse – Class 318 Tightlock Coupler Overhaul
Before
After
Case study 4
London Underground – Wedgelock Autocoupler Repair & Overhaul
Overhauled Cab-End Wedgelock Coupler
Repaired Intermediate Wedgelock Coupler with
contact boxes and TBTC Boxes
Ancillary Equipment
Electrical Workshop
Jumpers, Uncoupler Switches, Contact Boxes,
Drum Switches and HVACs
Escalator steps
a World Class company
Employees
Annual Sales
Net Assets
800
£84m
£55m
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William Cook Rail
Cross Green
Leeds LS9 0DX
England
Phone +44 (0)113 249 6363
Fax +44 (0)113 249 1376
Email rail@cook-rail.co.uk
Web www.william-cook.co.co.uk
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