当今铁路工厂中的大多数机床和设备是由通用产品构成的。这些通用产品还安装在其他类型的即从事零部件维修保养的工厂中。此外还有高度专业化的专用于铁路部门的机床、机械和系统。以下这篇国际铁路月刊的文章将就这一领域着重介绍其中的某些由欧洲和北美的公司及世界上的铁路维修部门所出售的产品所提供的服务。车轮和车轴的状况对于铁路运输的安全性和舒适性是如此重要,大量的设备用于轮对维修便不足为怪了。一些公司,如联邦德国的Hegensch- Most machine tools and equipment in today’s railroad plants are made of versatile products. These general purpose products are also installed in other types of plants that are used to service parts. In addition, there are highly specialized machine tools, machines and systems dedicated to the railway sector. The following article in this International Journal of the Railways will highlight in this area some of these services offered by products sold by companies in Europe and North America and by the world’s railway maintenance services. The condition of wheels and axles is so important for the safety and comfort of railway transport that it is not surprising that a large number of equipment are used for wheel alignment. Some companies, such as the Federal Republic of Germany Hegensch-