Foundry covers sand (standard parts), die casting (Al/Mg, automotive standard), investment (precision parts, blades) and low-pressure casting (Al wheels). Bühler (CH, die-casting machines), KSM Castings (automotive), Georg Fischer (casting + machining) and Kurtz Ersa (small die casting) represent the European industry.
Foundry
Foundry
Foundry includes sand, die, investment and low-pressure casting for automotive, machinery and valves. Bühler, KSM Cas...
Foundry includes sand, die, investment and low-pressure casting for automotive, machinery and valves. Bühler, KSM Castings, Georg Fischer and Kurtz Ersa represent the German foundry industry.
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FAQ
Q Die-casting tonnage selection?
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Clamping force = projection area × specific pressure. Smartphone case (10-100 cm²) 400-800 t; automotive structural (800-3000 cm²) 2500-6000 t; battery housing (4000+ cm²) 8000-9000 t (IDRA, Bühler large-tonnage leaders).
Q Tesla giga-casting impact?
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Tesla Model Y rear underbody went from 70 stamped parts to 1 die-cast (Bühler / IDRA 6000 t), saving 10% weight, eliminating 1600 weld points and cutting cost 40%. Volvo, Mercedes and Porsche are following.
Q Compliance and environment?
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EU RoHS (Pb/Sn limits), REACH (chemicals), IED industrial emissions (dust < 5 mg/Nm³); EU mandates 90%+ sand recycling.