At McKee’s Rocks Forgings, we utilize our extensive catalogue of forging equipment to generate our custom circular forging sections to meet our customers' needs. Our encapsulating dies form the necessary shape of the forging to reduce the total amount of material required to yield the final part. Our in-house engineering team will design your part in SolidWorks to meet our processing needs and run the design through our Qform Forging simulation software to ensure your product can be forged by our presses. If new tooling is required to achieve the forge geometry necessary for your part it will be relayed to you and quoted in the cost of the part or shown separately based on your request. Our end goal is to provide you the final cost upfront with no hidden cost, fees, or charges.
Our team uses a variety of software and drawing formats to generate a design that effeciently utilizes material and production costs.
Industrial wheels typically are single flanged wheels with a large offset hub.
The tread contour typically is tapered.
Most industrial wheel designs we have made in the past are based against industry standards.
Industrial Tires are a similar product, but are designed for lighter rail applications and without a hub.
Tires are designed to bolt onto a fixed hub that is attached to an axle or shaft.
Forged in-house, many standard locomotive and rail axles can be provided in rough of finished states.
Per customer requests "wheelsets" (an axle with installed wheels) can be purchased directly from us. This can help reduce customer lead times and installation.