Reverse Engineering · Obsolescence Management

Discontinued spare parts. Manufactured again.

NKK secures the spare parts supply for rail vehicles and buses. We analyse the part, determine the costs, design and manufacture – up to the ready-to-install series part. Since 1999, for transit operators across Europe.

Door lock with pneumatic cylinder, re-engineered and manufactured by NKK
ExampleDoor lock for rail vehicles – re-engineered and manufactured by NKK
Since 1999spare parts and components for rail and bus
Across Europefor transit operators in major cities
End to endanalysis, engineering, manufacturing from one source
Cost transparentcalculation before engineering starts
Your benefit

Added value for procurement and engineering

For procurement

Predictable costs. One supplier.

  • One point of contact from analysis to series part
  • Calculation before engineering – know the costs before you commit
  • Price scales for batch sizes and manufacturing processes compared
  • Security of supply through stocking, call-offs and framework agreements
For engineering

Fits and lasts like the original.

  • Complete part capture – geometry, material, function, wear
  • 3D CAD and 2D drawings with tolerances and material specifications
  • Known weak points eliminated by design on request
  • First article inspection with measurement report and fitting test
Process

From original part to series part – in six steps.

With clear results after every step and a reliable cost statement before engineering begins.

01

Inquiry & feasibility

Part, photos or part number – we check technical feasibility.

→ Feasibility assessment
02

Analysis

Geometry, material, function and installation are fully captured.

→ Part data
03

Cost engineering

We determine manufacturing costs and compare processes and batch sizes.

→ Calculation & quote
04

Engineering

Design for manufacturing and cost, with a complete drawing set.

→ 3D model & drawings
05

First article & approval

First article produced and inspected, fitting test, approval by you.

→ First article report
06

Series & supply

Series production, delivery and – on request – stocking and call-offs.

→ Ready-to-install part
References

Examples from our portfolio.

AssemblyDoor lock

Door lock

Locking assembly including pneumatics – fully assembled and tested.

PneumaticsPneumatic cylinder

Pneumatic cylinder

Door cylinder including fittings, hoses and cylinder components.

PneumaticsHose assemblies

Hose assemblies

Ready-made pneumatic hoses with matching fittings.

Strong backing

A member of the Glatz Group.

NKK is part of the Glatz Group, an owner-managed family holding company for technology-driven mid-sized businesses. For you, that means a financially stable supplier with a long-term perspective – essential when spare parts must be secured for the remaining service life of a fleet.

More about the Glatz Group →

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