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Krzysztof Labisz¹, Piotr Wilga¹, Jarosław Konieczny¹

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Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) surface treatment offers a durable solution for refurbishing railway wheel treads. This advanced technique enhances wear resistance, extending wheel lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

Keywords:

PTA metal powders plasma transferred arc railway wheels surface treatment

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Railway Engineering

Background:

Conventional railway wheel reprofiling removes significant material, leading to premature replacement.
Existing methods lack surface treatments to improve durability after reprofiling.
Wheel wear necessitates frequent maintenance and incurs high costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) surface treatment for railway wheel tread refurbishment.
To assess the potential of PTA cladding to enhance wheel durability and lifespan.
To compare PTA treatment with conventional reprofiling methods.

Main Methods:

Application of Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) cladding technology for surface treatment.
Analysis of the resulting microstructure, including heat-affected, transition, and re-melted zones.
Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties, focusing on hardness and wear resistance.

Main Results:

PTA treatment creates a dense, wear-resistant coating with significantly increased hardness.
The process allows for controlled deposition of alloying materials in powder form.
Wear resistance improvements demonstrated potential to reduce base material wear by up to 20%.

Conclusions:

PTA surface treatment is a viable advanced technique for railway wheel refurbishment.
The enhanced surface properties extend the operational lifespan of railway wheels.
This method reduces maintenance frequency and associated costs through improved durability.