Rail & Transportation

Rail & Transportation

VPGLaserOne laser solutions bring modernisation to rail and transport equipment manufacturing and upkeep

Our lasers deliver precision welding and surface hardening for wheelsets, brake assemblies and heavy-duty steel frames with minimal distortion. Hand-held and automated laser cleaning provides high-quality surface prep — removing rust and oxides for repainting and refurbishment. Together, these technologies shorten repair cycles, lift reliability and enhance structural performance across railcar and broader transport fleets.

Products

  • All
  • Hardening
  • Powder cladding
  • Wire cladding
  • Welding
  • Pre and post weld cleaning
  • Surface cleaning
  • 2D/3D metal cutting
  • Metal cutting
  • 3D printing (SLM/SLS)

Key advantages

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    Laser cladding and hardening substantially extend component life in rail and transport, cutting replacement spend by roughly 5–8×
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    Minimal heat-affected zone and near-zero distortion preserve tight tolerances and geometric stability of parts
  • Metalworking
    Laser coatings and hardening reach hardness levels up to ~850 HV, delivering high wear resistance under heavy mechanical and thermal load
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    Localised laser input lowers energy usage and eliminates waste; consumable utilisation reaches ~90–100%
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    Laser cleaning is non-abrasive and eco-friendly — removing rust, paint and oils to Sa2–Sa3 surface quality without harming the substrate
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    Digitally controlled laser processing ensures repeatable results with low operator error — ideal for consistent quality in high-volume repairs

Use cases

  • Valve-seat laser cladding to improve durability and sealing accuracy

    Valve-seat laser cladding to improve durability and sealing accuracy

  • Laser powder cladding on shaft surfaces with FL-CPM for extended service life

    Laser powder cladding on shaft surfaces with FL-CPM for extended service life

  • Laser heat-hardening of steel locomotive wheelsets using the FL-CPM system

    Laser heat-hardening of steel locomotive wheelsets using the FL-CPM system

  • Automotive brake-disc welding with the LiteWELD hand-held laser

    Automotive brake-disc welding with the LiteWELD hand-held laser

  • Laser overlap welding of metro car sidewalls

    Laser overlap welding of metro car sidewalls

  • Laser welding of wagon structural parts

    Laser welding of wagon structural parts

  • Fast, non-abrasive laser cleaning of tyre-mould tools using the LightCLEAN hand-held system

    Fast, non-abrasive laser cleaning of tyre-mould tools using the LightCLEAN hand-held system

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