Laser Welding

Special trackwork such as frogs and crossing diamonds have long been a challenge to maintain and repair in the field. Traditional repairs to frogs often only last weeks to six months before requiring additional maintenance. Holland's LaserWelder uses laser additive technology and deploys similarly to a MobileWelder™. Its service includes pre-weld material removal using plasma cutting and robotically controlled hot wire laser cladding (welding) to build back the damaged area.

Safety

Low fumes given off, no flux required
Operator is not over the fumes and can move away while train passes on adjacent track
No back strain from long hours working over a frog

Quality

Improved welding process for more precise welding with low porosity
Low heat input monitored to keep base material below 500 degrees
Longer lasting repair

Speed

Complete repairs 2-3 times faster
Performs a complete refurbishment to full dimensions rather than a patch repair
Complete more repairs sooner to extend life of frogs
Significant cost savings

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