1Research Scholar, GD-Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GD-Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
Online published on 31 October, 2017.
The objective of this study is to analyse the effect of manufacturing process on the reliability of bogie frame. This reliability analysis is made through evaluating the fatigue life of casting and fabricated bogie frame of locomotive through finite element method. The casting bogie frame is made with the material Cast Steel whereas the fabricated bogie frame is made with the material E 350C and HFW tube. The results show that bogie frame made through the fabrication process is more reliable with comparison to the bogie frame manufactured through casting process.
Bogie Frame, Fatigue, Manufacturing Process, Reliability
