ET 490 Trains
For the 60 brand-new ET 490 S-Bahn Hamburg trains (Bombardier), Photon manufactures longitudinal beams and I-beams, and was also involved in the development of the overall manufacturing concept (including training).
- Laser welding, deep drawing, etc.
- Consultation on component design for product optimization
- High requirements for flatness/straightness and aesthetics, as the longitudinal beams are installed in the visible area
- Welds invisible from the outside
Project details
The 60 brand-new ET 490 trains of the Hamburg S-Bahn are not only more efficient and comfortable than previous models, they also look more impressive. The rail vehicle experts from Photon have a significant role in this.
By 2019, Photon will have produced longitudinal beams and double-T beams for a total of 180 wagon bodies. In addition to technical specifications, aesthetic requirements are also high, as the longitudinal members are installed in the visible area. This means: precision laser welding in 3D, and that for components about 12 m long, of course without any visible welds from the outside.
Die fertigen Züge sind echte Schmuckstücke und belegen, dass Photon diese Aufgaben glänzend gelöst hat. Aber auch bei der Entwicklung des Gesamt-Fertigungskonzepts sowie der Bauteilkonstruktion- und Optimierung profitierte der Hersteller Bombardier Transportation vom umfassenden Photon Know-how im Bereich Schienenfahrzeugbau.
At the end, there is a real "Ah-HH" experience for residents and visitors of the Hanseatic city.