Thermite welding

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Last weekend Infrabel repaired a bad weld on one of the rails of platform 6 in Antwerp Central Station. A perfect setting for a few shots.
They took out the 6m section with the cracked weld and replaced it with a new one. We got a splendit explanation on how themite welding works.

The new weld from above with all it's runners still attached: 900°C
The new weld from above with all it’s runers still attached: 900°C
The new weld in the mould
The new weld in the mould
Grinding the new weld back down
Grinding the new weld back down
The finnished result
The finnished result
Another picture of the weld with the runners still attached.
Another picture of the weld with the runners still attached.

 

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