Wheelset bearing cover of Deutsche Bahn

This wheelset bearing cover with an outer diameter of almost 400 mm is in use ny locomotives from years 1964 to 1974. Such spare parts are needed to prevent vehicle downtime. However, this component is on the list of missing parts at German railway company DEUTSCHE BAHN and cannot be procured. Traditionally, the part is made from casting. DEUTSCHE BAHN and GEFERTEC realized replacement by Wire Arc Deposition with alloy 1.4430 and subsequent milling. The printing mass is 13.2 kg. Courtesy of DEUTSCHE BAHN and GEFERTEC