Effect of Welding Polarity on Mechanical Properties of Submerged Arc Welded Railway Vehicle Wheels

When a railway vehicle moves on a curved rail, sliding contact between the rail head side and wheel flange causes wear on the wheel flange. Traditionally, a wheel with thinned flange is machined to get a minimum flange thickness specified for structural safety. This operation reduces the rim thickne...

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Main Authors: Byeong-Choon Goo, Jung-Won Seo, Young-Jin Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/8/1381