CTRB section of Wheel shop was developed and declared as a Centre of Excellence on 27/11/2017. Various resources available in the section are as follows,
1. For cleaning, The following machines are being used.
a) Grease purging machine b) Grease loosening machine and c) Cone cleaning machine
2. An air plug gauge (Make: Baker) is being used in Wheel shop which helps in measuring the diameter of double cup /cone assembly in CTRB bearings. This gauge can measure upto 0.1 micron and the tested data can be stored and retrieved from the system for reference.
3. Bore diameter of the cone is being measured using three legged digital micrometer. In order to measure other dimensions, seperate gauges are available which are being calibrated using a master gauge on regular basis.
4. Seperate storage area is available for storing various components of the CTRB bearing.
5. Laser engraving machine is being used for entering the details on CTRB bearing instead of manual etching process.
6. Automatic grease filling machine is being used after inspection instead of manual process.
In addition to above machineries and gauges, the following works have been carried out to develop this section as a 'Centre of Excellence'
a) Wheel Exhibit has been displayed showcasing the different set of wheels used in Indian Railways thereby preserving the Heritage assets.
b) Epoxy flooring has been provided in the CTRB section in order to ensure a clean workplace.
c) Wall panelling using compreg sheet, false ceiling facilities have been made as per RDSO checklist.
d) In order to achieve Energy efficiency, LED lights and natural pipe lighting arrangments have been made. Enegy efficient air conditioner is being used.
In order to achieve continual improvement in the working area, the following steps have been adopted.
a) Flow chart of CTRB overhauling section has been displayed with necessary work instructions inside the workspace.
b) LED TV has been installed in the working area which displays the overhauling procedure of CTRB section for imparting awareness.
c) Exploded view of the CTRB and cross sectional view of the EMD MSU components have been displayed.
d) A hand book prepared by Workshop based on the G 81 reference manual issued by RDSO is available for ready reference.
