October 28, 2016
In 2013, the global market for railway technology was approximately €150bn. This is expected to see an annual growth of 2.7% over the next few years, reaching an average annual value of €176bn before 2019. The railway segment has been a focus for Dormer Pramet for many years, with the company offering customers a wide range of cutting tools to help with both production and maintenance. Tomáš Hantek is International Application Manager for Railway at Dormer Pramet. “Railway wheels and rails are the most important components in any railway operation, as they represent the interface between vehicle and track,” he says. “Therefore, both rail and wheel surfaces must always be of the highest quality. Any roughness or irregularity in surface quality can create undesirable forces, friction, vibrations and wear, developing unwanted effects on…