Nile-Simmons CNC Vertical Wheel Lathe For Railway Wheel Production

The Niles-Simmons RQQ CNC Vertical Turning Center was conceived for the heavy duty machining of railway wheels. The CNC lathe's robust design, use of heavy-duty cutting tools with Capto C10 interface, and automatic tool change ensure optimum machining of forged or hot-rolled railway wheels.
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[@Slash1066]

Wow they really took off a ton of metal there

[@nsh-usa]

It does indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@jurigelato4366]

That's what I thought ss well. So much waste. Perhaps the massivrness is required as it may be prone to warping.

[@davidstanden480]

Liked the video. I have always wanted a train wheel ever since I was a little kid. Something about that massive round wheel, the noise of the rolling train. Just the shear size and weight. The simplicity of it all. Cool machine.

[@nsh-usa]

Glad you enjoyed the video, David! We are obviously big rans of all things trains.

[@314WESTERN]

I once turned them manually on Webster and Bennet.fantastic the way the casts are loaded, to and from the chuck.. Thanks for showing. Been in the turning game all my life, and I love it.

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks for giving the video a gander, Russ!

[@thepragmatic6383]

You recall memories, in the early 80's, I worked for Canadian Stell Wheel in Montreal, I started on Webster & Bennett boring machines. The most impressive part of the factory was the foundry and the forge. It was in this (very noisy) factory that I started to have tinnitus.

[@thepragmatic6383]

You recall memories, in the early 80's, I worked for Canadian Steel Wheel in Montreal, I started on Webster & Bennett boring machines. The most impressive part of the factory was the foundry and the forge. It was in this (very noisy) factory that I started to have tinnitus.

[@nsh-usa]

Wild! Yeah, those lathes can start screaming when they really get going. Sorry to hear about the tinnitus.

[@derekferguson385]

I worked with a squad who stripped out a Craven Bros wheel lathe built in 1880 something from British Railways Heaton shed. It was designed to machine 8Foot driving wheels for Great Northern Railway Stirling Singles locomotives. It possibly still exists as I was working for a preservation society. That was in the early 1970’s.

[@nsh-usa]

That sounds awesome. We have customers that do similar rebuilds with their Niles wheel lathes from the early 20th century. Thanks for watching!

[@kennethosuji720]

What a great precision machine, which is of great Joy working with.

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks for the kind words, Kenneth! And thanks for watching.

[@bobjimenez4464]

I'm glad that Niles is still in business......I'm also glad to not be running railroad wheels day after day ...wheel after wheel....year after year......Forever

[@nsh-usa]

I mean, we are biased, but we are also glad to be selling and supporting Niles machines all over the world! Thanks for watching, Bob.

[@CXensation]

A pleasure watching this machine. For once you decided to to put on the sound of real work. Nice !

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks! I do love the sound of this machine...

[@deanhenthorn1890]

Janitor note to self. Remember to place recycle bin in front of blue doors

[@simonlee9281]

Any heat treatment needed after the wheel being machined?

[@nsh-usa]

No heat treatment after machining! Thanks for watching.

[@johnnybodank959]

Do you normally use coolant while cutting? Was it just turned off to show the cutting process? And when the part is being flipped over like that do you ever get any chips on the jaws causing the part not to be able to sit flat for the next operation? (seems like the jaws should be blown off first) Just asking because I'm curious :) Thanks for the video!

[@nsh-usa]

Hi Ben - in terms of both processes you ask about, it all depends on the customer. For maintenance, I would say coolant usage is less likely. As for chip evacuation, yes, forced air is the norm. Thanks for watching!

[@thomas.861]

the guy at 3:54 is just standing there like "i aint cleanin that up"

[@nsh-usa]

It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Thanks for checking out the video, Thomas de Boer!

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

+Simmons Machine Tool Corporation How about making a tray on wheels for the chips, instead of dumping them on the floor like that?

[@nsh-usa]

+Peter Riis There is chip handling within the machine, but there's always going to be chips that collect in the workpiece. Handling those chips is different from shop to shop.

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Simmons Machine Tool Corporation Yeah, I get that - but that doesn't answer the question or make it a clever way of doing things. Right?

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Seems backwards to dump chips on the floor unless they have a magnetic chip sweeper. My guess is that the maintenance shift includes cleanup crew.

[@jordanloveless8647]

This is my dream job.

[@nsh-usa]

Why just dream about it? Apply today: nsh-usa.com/employment/

[@frostgfx]

I've never seen a railroad car wheel that shiny EVER! Even the metal wheels on my models don't stay shiny very long... too much dust.

[@nsh-usa]

Safe, round, and looking shiny - that's the goal! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@huntermason6468]

Crazy to see a bore and roughing tool at the same time guaranteed if it didn't have two arms that Op would take awhile. lol

[@nsh-usa]

It is indeed a beast of a machine - thanks for watching!

[@apolyak1]

How many times can a wheel be ground like this before it isn't usable anymore?

[@nsh-usa]

It all depends on wheel wear and/or the amount of material that has to be removed to get the wheel back to tolerance.

[@joachimsingh2929]

Do you always run without coolant?

[@nsh-usa]

Hi Joachim - we have been dry cutting for roughing and finishing railway wheels successfully for decades now. Thanks for watching!

[@albertcyphers1532]

I don't understand why they have to take such a deep cut if all they are doing is trueing up the wheels

[@nsh-usa]

The RQQ is intended for new wheel production, not necessarily maintenance - hence the deep cuts. Thanks for watching!

[@martijnvandijken2157]

Could you flip the product over in the machine so you don't trow the chips on the floor?

[@nsh-usa]

Every installation is different, so yes, what you are suggesting could be possible. I believe when the machine in this video was installed at the customer's facility (this video was shot in the factory), it actually dumped into a floor conveyor. Thanks for watching!

[@martijnvandijken2157]

@@nsh-usa okay thanks 👍

[@thepragmatic6383]

By turning the wheel inside the machine, there would be a risk of metal chips being deposited on the jaws and unbalancing the next wheel for the rest of the operations.

[@IndianTruckWorkshop]

Great work brother 👍

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks for the kind words! And thanks for watching.

[@mauricelevy55]

That really is clever but why not show the little man rushing in with the broom to sweep the swarf awy too ?

[@nsh-usa]

We had to save something for the blooper reel...

[@garylarson6386]

why do they dump the chips on the floor rather than a waste tup

[@nsh-usa]

From what I have been told, the facility this machine and material handling were being installed in had a chip disposal conveyor / system right there on the floor, as there were a number of machines lined up like this. Thanks for watching!

[@sandeepdeorepatil3037]

@@nsh-usa Nice & Intelligent reply.

[@nsh-usa]

Glad to help!

[@andrewrees8749]

Why no coolant being used ?

[@nsh-usa]

It's not necessary for this type of cut and metal. Thanks for watching!

[@martyzielinski2469]

Sure looks like a lot of needless turning to me. Why not just the outer edge and axle hole? And a couple of drilled holes for balance?

[@nsh-usa]

The wheel is being machined to the correct diameter and wheel profile based on the application - which seems like in this case they have to remove a good amount of metal to achieve. Thanks for watching!

[@ipadize]

3:52 Genius -..-

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@carlosalbertorodriguesdeme8032]

Hi, Mr. Melo. How are You? I hope fine. What is your work? I send your answer. Thanks. ASP

[@nsh-usa]

Mr. Melo? We are only called that occasionally - we usually go by "Simmons Machine Tool Corporation". Thanks for stopping by, Carlos (or, if you are from the future, Carlos-bot).

[@schlupsi089]

Ernsthaft..... Späne ausleeren vor der Maschine???

[@nsh-usa]

Ich glaube, als die Maschine in diesem Video beim Kunden installiert wurde (dieses Video wurde in der Fabrik aufgenommen), wurde sie tatsächlich in einen Bodenförderer abgeladen. Danke fürs zuschauen!

[@Bassotronics]

The wheel went from 33" to 32.8" in diameter.

[@nsh-usa]

Sounds about right.

[@benjaminhawkins1026]

Bassotronics they could've tried something different to clean those wheels, like dustless water blasting

[@Bassotronics]

The purpose is not to clean them, the purpose is to reprofile the wheels so they are back in factory shape to avoid derailment.

[@nsh-usa]

What he said! It is also used for new wheel production.

[@sergiocallegari2721]

Simmons Machine Tool Corporation

[@donboch1156]

Why don't they put a vacuum system on this machine to pull the shaving away.

[@nsh-usa]

Every customer is different - some like vacuum systems, while others prefer chip conveyors.

[@marisamola5763]

Does anyone know the name (make/model) of the crane that moves the wheel in to the lathe?

[@nsh-usa]

It's a custom solution from Gudel: an overhead gantry with a specialized wheel gripper. You can see more of their handiwork in some of our other videos, such as kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WbZHt6qc6ri68 + kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5iapaSGoMiad6s - thanks for watching!

[@barsburakkutuk3643]

What is the code for the circle diamond?

[@nsh-usa]

Hello Barış Burak KÜTÜK - I'm not certain what you are asking. Please provide more context so I can better assist you. Thanks!

[@barsburakkutuk3643]

@@nsh-usa Hello. What is the brand and code of the cutting tool? For example RCMT (SANDVIK) I have a chip breaking problem and I like the chip breaker form of the cutting tool in the video. my english is not very good sorry.Thank you.

[@nsh-usa]

​ @Barış Burak KÜTÜK Hello Barış Burak KÜTÜK - the cutting tool is a standard round insert geometry from the railway line of most major tooling suppliers. I hope that helps!

[@tomtd]

Little more work required, swarf dumped on the floor, skip required, robot then turns wheel over again dumping swarf on conveyor. I expect this was a new installation, nice job otherwise.

[@nsh-usa]

Bingo! The facility this machine and material handling were being installed in had a chip disposal conveyor / system right there on the floor, as there were a number of machines lined up like this. The manufacturing facility where the testing (and this video) were happening, however, did not have that chip disposal system in place. Thanks for watching!

[@johncomp5384]

а смысл в координатах. вот кто это запилил, уважение!

[@nsh-usa]

Спасибо за просмотр, Джон!

[@Qkumber]

these are only small wheels. what are they for narrow gauge wagons?

[@nsh-usa]

The RQQ can machine a wide range of wheel diameters. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@lkcampbell9795]

Very impressive.

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks!

[@danway60]

I'd use compressed air or something to blow out those chip inside to improve tip life.

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks for the suggestion, Daniel! And thanks for watching.

[@Flippy1565]

awesome whats the cutting.data? sry 4 bad english

[@nsh-usa]

+Flippy1565 Hi Flippy! You can read more about the machine on the Simmons site: smtgroup.com/products/wheel-and-axle-production-equipment/cnc-vertical-turning-lathe - OR the Niles site: www.niles-simmons.de/en/rqrqq.html. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@poojadesai6209]

pls tell mi this machine price & weight.

[@nsh-usa]

This machine (with all of its subassemblies) weighs approximately 35000 kg. Price involves a few more variables - please send an inquiry to [e-mail], and let's talk numbers! Thanks for your interest.

[@decentcngworks.5231]

very nice video

[@nsh-usa]

+decent cng works Thanks for stopping! Put your feet up and check out a few more of our videos if you get a chance.

[@dennisn1672]

1 machine replaces 3 men. I'm waiting to see the first all automated fast food joint. Food done with precision. Mmm.

[@sleepyheads8550]

Automation is very expensive to repair :) not everyone can afford

[@gravelydon7072]

What was the wheel diameter?

[@nsh-usa]

+gravelydon That wheel specifically? I don't know. The min / max, though, is 680 to 1250 mm, so it's in that range.

[@vijayasaradhireddy9643]

No need man power?

[@nsh-usa]

It all depends on the customer and the facility. The machine itself can be fully automated, and thus would need one operator for supervision. More operators would be needed for material handling, particularly if it is fully manual (a fork truck or overhead crane, for instance). Thanks for watching!

[@nadabutsi7537]

No cutting fluids? =0

[@nsh-usa]

No - it's not necessary for this type of cut and metal.

[@williamgreene4834]

Carbide inserts cutting steel don't like coolant very much. :)

[@martijnvandijken2157]

@@williamgreene4834 depends on the material that you are cutting

[@AndreasSchierloh]

Tip Top

[@nsh-usa]

We like to think so! Thanks for the kind words.

[@MrRajaabrar]

AMAZING

[@nsh-usa]

Thanks a ton, Abrar! We very much agree.

[@timsering9964]

Why didn't they bore it

[@nsh-usa]

I'm guessing because this is a wheel production shop and not a maintenance facility. If you want to see wheel boring, though, we have you covered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WbZHt6qc6ri68m4s

[@EVPchannel850]

영상 잘보고 갑니다...

[@nsh-usa]

동영상을 시청 해 주셔서 감사합니다.

[@marcelosilva1065]

Incrível 👏👏👏

[@nsh-usa]

Obrigado!

[@setyawantulusraharjosamini1046]

Aku menyukai kereta api ,sayangnya ditempatku sudah tidak ada relnya,Aku rasa roda itu bisa dipasang lingkaran karet ban agar kereta mini dan gerbongnya bisa berjalan diatas aspal.

[@nsh-usa]

Tidak ada kereta barang? Menyeramkan! Terima kasih telah menonton video tersebut.

[@danicahojnik9307]

Simmons Machine Tool Corporation

[@nsh-usa]

That's our name!

[@setyawantulusraharjosamini1046]

+Simmons Machine Tool Corporation yes

[@nsh-usa]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@normcameron2316]

Thats a lot of swarf, I wonder what the reason is. Oversize castings for some reason.

[@nsh-usa]

The machine in question is for new wheel production, so I would expect more chips than a maintenance machine. Thanks for watching, Norm!

[@timothyash977]

The wheels probably have to be heat treated to harden them, then ground true to each other. My guess having worked in a machine shop.

[@alien4993]

keep it tidy

[@nsh-usa]

+ali en We do what we can.

[@filadelfozuniga3411]

All that tech and equipment, and they dont have a cart to pick it directly

[@nsh-usa]

+Filadelfo Zuñiga I'm not sure I understand your comment, Filadelfo...

[@filadelfozuniga3411]

Simmons Machine Tool Corporation Sorry, i mean, why waste man time picking the shavings from the floor , when you can place something to contain them directly.

[@nsh-usa]

+Filadelfo Zuñiga AH! As indicated in another comment I replied to today, most shops have a receptacle in place for the chips that are on top of the workpieces - the machine itself has chip collection for the chips that fly elsewhere.

[@1972nemo44]

А банку под стружку не догадались подставить!

[@nsh-usa]

That is an option that is not shown in this video - if/when the video is redone, though...

[@aqwerf]

Ага, так ещё после обработки второй стороны он не вытряхивает стружку.

[@foej1024]

멋잇다

[@nsh-usa]

우리는 동의한다! 동영상을 시청 해 주셔서 감사합니다.

[@DomManInT1]

Just dump the swarf right out on the floor. No reason at all to use a dumpster.

[@nsh-usa]

It's gotta go somewhere, right? From what I have been told, the facility this machine and automation were going in had a chip disposal conveyor / system right there on the floor, as there were a number of machines lined up like this. Thanks for watching!

[@nguyenthanhtung4502]

qua tuyet

[@nsh-usa]

+Nguyễn Thanh Tung Thanks! Check out a few of our other videos if you got a few minutes.

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

That loading robot is dead slow.

[@nsh-usa]

Hi ardvarkkkkk1 - we have made large strides in automation and material handling since this video was made. Check out some of our newer videos to see the improvements for yourself!

[@ВладимирИскрич-щ5у]

😯👍👍👍🙂😀❤🇷🇺

[@RamzesRomchik]

Где СОЖ

[@nsh-usa]

Не требуется охлаждающая жидкость! Спасибо за просмотр нашего видео.

[@916363]

@@nsh-usa , СОЖ нужна всегда, с таким съемом деталь греется много. СОЖ не нужна только для съемок, тогда лучше воздух. Воздух так же нужен, чтобы сдувать стружку с кулачков когда меняется деталь.

[@nsh-usa]

@@916363 Использование охлаждающей жидкости на этой машине не является обязательным. Спасибо за просмотр видео!

[@SlowReactionDriversAreTheWorst]

What a waste, machine does all the cutting but some how management can't even come up with a system to remove all the chips it produces. Just dump it on the floor, good job Genius

[@nsh-usa]

From what I have been told, the facility this machine and material handling were being installed in had a chip disposal conveyor / system right there on the floor, as there were a number of machines lined up like this. The manufacturing facility, however, did not have that chip disposal system in place. Thanks for watching!

[@林晉宏-s5t]

i

[@nsh-usa]

i... want to buy a half dozen of these machines! Really? SOLD! The contract will be heading your way soon.

[@abuamir5678]

ح٠گدد دك دك دك دمشق حج

[@nsh-usa]

لا افهم سؤالك - هل يمكنك تكراره؟ شكرا للمشاهدة!

[@manuelmuller6818]

Lächerlich lahmarschig 😂😂😂😂

[@nsh-usa]

Wen nennst du lächerlich? Danke fürs zuschauen!