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Rail industry
Special purpose machines for rail vehicle manu­facturing

Rail vehicles must operate reliably, safely and economically for decades. At the same time, requirements for lightweight design, energy efficiency, automation and reproducible manufacturing quality continue to rise — especially with large-format aluminium structures, long component lengths and complex structural components.

HAGE develops highly automated gantry machining centers, special purpose machines and FSW systems for the international rail vehicle industry. As a specialist in machining large aluminium profiles, complex structural components and friction stir welding applications, we realize manufacturing solutions that precisely align machining, joining, positioning and quality assurance with the respective production process.

Whether aluminium profiles, side walls, roof modules, floor panels or complete structural components: HAGE supports rail vehicle manufacturers from the engineering solution to the automated production system — with high precision, process reliability and industrial productivity.

HAGE Solutions for the Rail Industry

From individual aluminium profiles to complete car body structures, HAGE develops custom special purpose solutions. This results in systems that are precisely matched to component geometry, manufacturing process, takt time, quality assurance and degree of automation.
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Side walls

Large-area aluminium structures for stable and weight-optimized car bodies.

Roof elements

Precisely manufactured roof modules for high structural strength and aerodynamic requirements.

Roof longitudinal members

Load-bearing longitudinal structures for stabilizing the roof construction.

Floor panels

Highly loadable floor elements for maximum rigidity and fatigue strength.

Front-end structures

Complex front structures with high requirements for geometry and precision.

End cross members

Load-bearing connecting elements for structural stability in end car sections.

Front modules

Precision components for front modules and aerodynamic vehicle areas.

Door frames

Dimensionally accurate structural components for the integration of door systems.

Main cross members

Highly loaded structural components for force absorption and load distribution.

Coupling plates

Components for safe mechanical connection systems.

Wheel arch supports

Support structures for stable and weight-optimized running gear integration.

Intermediate floors

Structural and interior elements for modular vehicle concepts.

Steel rails

Precisely machined rails and rail profiles.

Connection pins

Connecting elements for mechanically loaded assemblies.
HAGEMATIC FSW 130-2-D
Large-Format FSW System for Structural Components in Rail Vehicle Manufacturing
For large-format aluminium structural components in rail vehicle manufacturing, HAGE realized FSW gantry systems.
CNC Machining System for Butt-Welded Steel Rails
For the rail industry, HAGE realized a high-performance CNC machining system for fully automatic removal of excess weld material on butt-welded steel rails.
HAGEMATIC FSW 70-2
FSW System for Large-Format Floor Panels in Railcar Manufacturing
For the production of large-format floor panels in modern railcar manufacturing, HAGE realized a high-performance FSW system for aluminium extruded profiles and plate structures.
HAGEMATIC FSW 20-2-D
FSW Production System for Aluminium Intermediate Floors
For the production of aluminium intermediate floors, HAGE realized an FSW production system for transverse and longitudinal welding of individual aluminium extruded profiles.

Industries
at a glance

Aerospace, automotive, rail, commercial vehicles, construction and industrial applications — different industries with one common requirement: maximum precision, high process reliability and no compromises.

Discover HAGE’s industry solutions and learn more about technologies, applications and production systems for your industry.