| 摘要 |
A method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector that comprises a male portion (10) including a parent casting material is provided. The method comprises applying weld material to a male portion (10) of an articulated connector, mounting a housing mounting a housing defining an interior space to the male portion, the male connector within the interior space, centering and stabilizing the fixture laterally on the male portion, inserting a clamping mechanism (218) attached to the housing within an opening (32) of the male connector (10) to affix the housing to the male portion, securing the clamping mechanism (218) to a surface of the male portion, and automatically machining at least a portion of the weld and/or parent casting material. |
