Carshell NCR Overview

Justin Garrod
Deputy Director of Core Systems

Defect Description

Reported lack of fusion in one

aluminum extrusion profile
manufactured by METRA (Italy). The
defect was discovered during routine
inspection of the Underframe
subassembly.

Defect is not the result of

subassembly fabrication by Hitachi
Rail Italy Reggio Calabria or its subassembly manufacturers.

This extrusion profile is used

exclusively in the construction of the
Underframe. Each subassembly is
constructed of three pieces that are
welded together. Two of the three
pieces utilize the same extrusion
profile with reported defect.

Aluminum Extrusion Part &

Sub-Assembly

Location of Defect
Underframe Assembly

Location of Defect

E-Car and M-Car

Next Steps
HART

Continue to collect data.

Evaluate the root cause and
corrective action. Confirm through
independent analysis that the
corrective action is acceptable.
Assess impacts to project schedule.
Coordinate with Hitachi, HDOT and
Technical Experts to verify the
corrective actions are implemented
safely and are acceptable to HART.

Hitachi

Provide additional technical detail and

analysis.
Implement corrective action plan for
manufacturing.
Perform full inspection of all assembled
carshells.
Define corrective action plan for
assembled carshells.
Define plan for testing of Train 1 and 2.
Provide analysis and justification for
moving forward with testing prior to
correction of defect.
Coordinate with HART, HDOT, and HARTs
Technical Experts to provide all necessary
supporting documentation and follow-on
analysis.

Questions