Lathes and Borers
Reprofiling of wheel treads, hubs, and brake components.
Freightquip supplies CNC-controlled Wheel Lathes and Component Borers from Danobat, a global leader in railway machining systems. These machines are purpose-built for reprofiling rail wheels, hubs, and brake components—ensuring precise geometry, reduced wear, and extended wheel life across a variety of rolling stock.
Technical Overview:
Danobat’s portfolio includes:
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Underfloor Wheel Lathes for in-situ wheelset reprofiling.
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Rail Portal Lathes for mounted or dismounted wheelsets.
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Vertical Borers for wheel hub and brake disc machining.
All machines feature multi-axis CNC control, automated measurement, and integrated chip collection. They support automatic loading systems and remote diagnostics, and are built with safety enclosures and vibration-dampening structures for precision and operator protection.
Key Features
CNC-controlled for high-accuracy wheel and component reprofiling.
Processes mounted or dismounted wheelsets with minimal manual intervention.
Integrated measurement and machining in one cycle.
Suitable for freight, metro, and high-speed rail.
Remote diagnostics and safety interlocks included.
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