Manufacturing of Railway Tooling and Components
We provide advanced manufacturing solutions for assembly tooling, replacement parts, and components for the railway sector, ensuring maximum strength and precision from prototype to short runs and series production.
At Ineo, we provide advanced manufacturing solutions for the railway sector and the train industry, combining small and large-format industrial 3D printing, high-precision CNC machining, vacuum casting, and advanced thermoforming, among other technologies.
From functional prototypes for geometric validation in workshops to the production of short runs of definitive replacement parts and custom tooling for assembly lines, we guarantee optimal mechanical strength, compliance with demanding tolerances, and finishes ready for on-track operation. We rigorously adapt to the needs of railway constructors, transport operators, maintenance companies (MRO), and auxiliary workshops in the sector.
Functional Prototypes
We develop rapid and precise prototypes of railway components and plant tooling, allowing validation of ergonomics, mechanical fits in the train structure, and technical viability before final production. We use advanced technologies such as Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) or selective laser sintering (SLS) industrial 3D printing to achieve parts with high mechanical properties that emulate final production technical plastics, as well as rapid molds to validate large-format thermoset or thermoformed panels.
Series Production of Components
Our experience in agile manufacturing allows us to produce short and medium runs of replacement parts and tooling ready for use in plants or wagons, eliminating the need for costly initial investments in traditional molds for limited series. Through vacuum thermoforming, ideal for interior panels and large-format covers, and CNC machining alongside industrial 3D printing, we guarantee consistent, robust, mechanically resistant parts prepared to withstand the demanding operating conditions of the railway environment.
Flexible Production: Short Runs and On-Demand
Our advanced manufacturing infrastructure is designed to produce short and medium runs of railway spare parts and tooling agilely, eliminating the economic barriers and long delivery times of traditional manufacturing. Thanks to the combined use of industrial additive technologies, CNC machining of metals and technical plastics, and thermoforming, we can manufacture custom batches adapted to the actual volume of your project's maintenance or assembly. This facilitates the introduction of design optimizations between series to solve premature wear problems on the track without financial penalties; an ideal solution for limited-series trains, refurbishment projects, or urgent replacement of catalogued-out components.
Manufacturing of Exhibition Models and High-Precision Railway Modeling
We bring your infrastructure, rolling stock, and component projects to life through the manufacturing of museum-quality scale models for trade fairs, commercial presentations, and exhibitions. From our technical office in Terrassa (Barcelona), we transform blueprints and complex CAD files into high-fidelity physical three-dimensional models, using industrial 3D printing technologies such as SLS, SLA, and MJF.
Our team takes care of the entire geometric optimization process: we adapt files to capture the smallest architectural or mechanical detail, define an intelligent modular breakdown to facilitate transport and assembly, and apply high-quality surface finishes. The result is visually striking, structurally robust replicas with micrometric precision, ideal for communicating your company's technical innovation in any exhibition.
Applied Technologies
We apply advanced technologies to maximize precision, durability, and cost efficiency in the train sector:
Industrial 3D Printing
We apply advanced technologies (MJF, SLS) to maximize precision, durability, and cost efficiency in the train sector.
Vacuum Thermoforming
The most efficient technology to manufacture protective covers, seat coverings, and large-format wagon interior panels from technical sheets resistant to fire and smoke.
High-Precision CNC Machining
For the manufacturing of welding tooling, large-format guiding templates, handling claws, and metallic spare parts (aluminum, steels) requiring strict geometric tolerances.
Vacuum Casting and Silicone Molds
The ideal technology for short runs (10 to 100 units) of elastomeric or plastic replacement parts (gaskets, stoppers, grilles) with mechanical properties identical to industrial polyurethane or ABS.
Certificate ISO 9001:2015
Registration Number: 0.04.18119
TÜV Rheinland Ibérica Inspection, Certification & Testing S.A.
Sector Benefits
Rapid validation of tooling and parts: Functional testing of tooling directly on the production line prior to final deployment.
Flexibility against obsolescence: Ability to replicate and manufacture discontinued or hard-to-get spare parts on demand through reverse engineering and 3D printing.
Railway-certified materials: Ability to process technical plastics and resins complying with strict fire and smoke regulations (such as EN 45545) for train interior components.
Drastic cost reduction in plant tooling: By using additive technologies or optimized molds for short runs instead of very costly high-production tooling.
Reduction of downtime: Acceleration in the supply of replacement parts for urgent maintenance (MRO).
Use Cases / Applications
Preguntas frecuentes (FAQs)
Advanced Assembly Tooling: Positioning templates for windows, control gauges for wagon doors, and welding jigs for structures.
Interior Replacement Parts: Ventilation grilles, armrests, passenger information screen supports, handles, and technical lids discontinued for convoy renovation.
Plant Protection Components: Custom protections to avoid damage to train aesthetic parts during handling and assembly processes.
Guiding and Fastening Tooling: 3D printed robotic claws for handling and installing heavy components on the railway assembly line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get your technical questions answered about our manufacturing processes.
Industrial 3D printing (such as MJF or SLS) allows the manufacture of light yet extremely robust assembly tooling with complex geometries that would be impossible or very costly to CNC machine or manufacture through other technologies. Furthermore, for replacing obsolete parts, it allows the production of single batches or short runs immediately from a digital file, eliminating physical stock storage and long waiting times.
Do you need to optimize your assembly lines or solve the shortage of train spare parts?
Optimize your railway tooling and parts with advanced manufacturing.
Contact our industrial manufacturing and product engineering experts and discover how we can reduce maintenance downtime, streamline your assembly processes with custom tools, and offer you precision solutions with the highest market quality.
INEO PROTOTIPOS S.L.
C/Avenc del Daví, 6 Pol.Ind.Can Petit
Terrassa, Barcelona 08227
Tel. +34 937 337 000
Email: contact@ineo.es
Web: https://www.ineo.es