Trials with the 3-piece mould SkV-F (SC) thermit welding process using a modified bottom mould section (TM-MET-57)

The SkV-F-(SC) process, which utilises a three piece mould,was developed for situations where welds may require periodic replacement (such as at S & C layouts when replacing individual units), and a requirement of the process was that it should be capable of welding rail of differing profiles due to wear...