Wheel shop

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006577",
  "term": "Wheel shop",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized maintenance facility where railway vehicle wheelsets are inspected, repaired, and manufactured. Activities include re-profiling worn wheel treads on a wheel lathe, pressing wheels onto axles, and conducting ultrasonic testing for cracks or defects. These shops adhere to strict standards, such as those from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), for all maintenance and assembly procedures.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Radwerkstatt",
    "es": "taller de ruedas",
    "fr": "atelier de roues"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wheel-shop/"
}