Table 3 Grinding parameters.

From: Analysis on curve negotiating ability of rail grinder in grinding state

Case

Irregularity amplitude (mm)

Irregularity wavelength (m)

Line curvature radius (m)

Number of grinding wheels at work

Typical

0.5

5

800

4

1

0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1

5

800

4

2

0.5

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

800

4

3

0.5

5

300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800

4

4

0.5

5

800

1, 2, 3, 4