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Services within the “Pre-Projects”
Analysis of functional specification
Technical support in selecting a reference standard
Preparation of technical specifications
Preparation of technical packages for suppliers proposals (preliminary drawings)
Design – Approval - Tests
Geometrical and metallurgical design of wheelset components
Tests (mechanical, thermomechanical, fatigue, on-line, etc.)
Following approvals (AAR, UIC, EN, networks, ...)
Provision of service for equipment in service
Metallurgical investigations
Mechanical tests (tensile, hardness, impact, etc.)
Inspections and investigations on wheelsets in the field or in the factory (dimensional, acoustic, ultrasonic, etc. tests)
Audit – Process – Inspection
Audits of metallurgical process and control procedure
Supervision of ultrasonic testing and MPI
Acceptance of forged railway parts (metallurgical compliance)
Preparation of drawings and inspection procedures
Wheelsets maintenance and repair
Some of the Valdunes Group facilities are equipped to perform maintenance and repair operations on wheelsets (monoblock wheels and wheels with tyres).
