Experience over past 30 yr with electric-resistance automatic flash-butt weld is discussed; features of 60-ton automatic resistance-welding machine of bridge-type construction through which rails pass, the two ends are clamped, and are automatically welded together by press-button operation to form joint of very nearly equivalent strength to that of parent rail.


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    Title :

    Progress in rail welding


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 124 , n 5


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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