Knowledgebase - Page 23

Can PointForm tools be used with "Bull Head" rail?

Not really. The PointForm tool is designed to clamp onto the base of the rail when it is clamped into the tool. Bull Head rail has no base as it is shaped similar to an “I” beam. If the rail is taller than the groove in the PointForm tool, the tool will hold the rail by clamping ... Read more

Can some of the outputs on the Hex Frog Juicer be used to control turnout frogs and others to act as a reversing unit?

Yes. The Hex Frog Juicer has outputs arranged in 2 groups of 2+4. You can use 2 of the outputs as a reverser for a turntable, reverse loop, or wye, and 4 of the outputs to control the polarity of standard frogs.

Can the Hex Frog Juicer change the polarity of a reverse loop? If so, how many reverse loops can a unit handle?

In addition to controlling frog power for turnouts, the Hex Frog Juicer can be used as an automatic reverser for up to three return loops, wyes, and turntables. It can also control opposing frogs found in crossings and simultaneously handle three different crossings. Two frog outputs must be used for each reverse section to use ... Read more

Can you make Assembly Fixtures for rail other than Micro Engineering?

While we encourage our customers to use Micro Engineering rail to build switches in our assembly fixtures, our fixtures are compatible with some rail produced by other manufacturers as well. Rail produced by many manufacturers is 100% compatible with Micro Engineering rail and can be used in a fixture cut for Micro Engineering. Below is ... Read more

Can you really use the base of the rail to set the track gauge reliably?

Yes! Rail is formed by drawing it through a forming die, so the base of the rail is as accurate as the head of the rail. Micro Engineering manufactures its rail to a tolerance of +/- .001" at the base. That's 1/4 the thickness of a regular piece of paper!