Examples of measurements made
with the X-Y gauge
Windows based software for the PC platform, supplied with the X-Y gauge makes it possible to visualise the measured profiles, as well as make precise measurements and annotations. All profiles can be compared with the reference profiles - theoretical or another measured ones. Moreover, switch and rail profiles can be juxtapositioned against the wheel profiles measured using other GRAW devices for the rolling stock overhauls. The software has all main features characteristic for the CAD packages - including automatic dimensioning and placing various elements in their respective layers. The user can define and select at his discretion grids that make profile analysis easier.
Crossing
Mesch 10*10mm
Transverse section of the crossing 60 mm from the end with its theoretical profile in the background.
Common crossing Rz of the S49 type; R=300, 1:9
Repaired switch
Mesch 10*10mm
Common crossing of the UIC60 type - built-up, left R=500, 1:12.
Transverse section at the blade nose before - and after reprofiling.
H=8,0 mm; I=41,1mm; M=42,5 mm; s=15,8 mm
Tramway rail
Shape of the measured tramway S180 rail with its theoretical profile in the bacground.
Worn out S49 rail
Measured shape of the extremely worn out S49 rail with its thearetical profile in the bacground. Head width measured 15 mm below the crown surface is 62,6 mm. Measured paramets of the rail head wear are as follows: e=4,2 mm; u=9,6 mm; N=12,1 mm
Switch blade
Switch blade shape measured 0,99 m from the tip. Spalling of 5,5 mm is revealed as well as traces of side wear.
Common crossing
Mesch 10*10mm
Seweral transverse sections of the UIC60 crossing measured along the switch; R=300, 1:9.