A specialized laser powder cladding laboratory has been launched in Novosibirsk, designed to accelerate the repair of locomotive parts and significantly increase the production capacity of the Novosibirsk Electric Locomotive Repair Plant (NERZ). The project was implemented in cooperation with the Novosibirsk State Technical University.
The new laboratory will enable the implementation of laser powder spraying and cladding technology for restoring complex locomotive components without overheating and metal deformation. This opens up the possibility of restoring small and geometrically complex parts with high precision, reducing wear and extending their service life. The technology has already been included in the enterprise's operating regulations, and restoration orders will be carried out at the university center.
In fact, this is about transitioning to a more precise engineering repair model, which should ensure an increase in NERZ's throughput to 720 locomotive sections per year, which is twice the current figures.
According to project representatives, the technological documentation developed by the plant's specialists will form the basis for serial restoration of parts using laser methods, which should improve the stability of repair quality and reduce dependence on traditional mechanical restoration methods.
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