A method of manufacturing a bolster of a rail car that includes a pair of shoe pockets at respective ends configured to be inserted into bolster openings of respective side frames includes providing a bolster pattern for forming a drag portion and cope portion of a mold. Cores that define an interior region of a cast bolster are also provided. The bolster pattern and the cores are configured to constrain shoe pocket angles within about +-.5°.


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    Title :

    Side frame and bolster for a railway truck and method for manufacturing same


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-03-03


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B61F Untergestelle für Schienenfahrzeuge, z.B. Fahrgestellrahmen, Drehgestelle oder Anordnungen der Radsätze , RAIL VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS, e.g. UNDERFRAMES, BOGIES OR ARRANGEMENTS OF WHEEL AXLES / B22C FOUNDRY MOULDING , Gießformen



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