Materials and processes in iron-casting: Overview

Management systems	DIN EN ISO 9002 certified by Germanic Lloyd since October 1993, Certificate QS-137 HH Environment management system as per ISO 14001 certified by Germanic Lloyd since April 2002.
Authorizations	Germanic Lloyd, Bureau Veritas, Lloyds Register, TÜV (AD-instruction sheet WO/TRD 100)
3D-CAD-System	Pro/Engineer
Simulation programs	Magmasoft (casting process, solidification, cooling) Hypershape (shape topology optimization) Pro/Mechanica (stresses)
Smelting units	2 MF induction furnaces, 3750 kW
Production procedures	Hollow mold and full mold procedures
Piece weight	800 kg to 20,000 kg
Max. molding flask dimensions	Length x width: 6,000 mm x 2,800 mm or 3,500 mm x 3,500 mm Height: 6,000 mm
Forming procedure	Manual forming procedures only
Sand system	Cold resin-bound sand for forms and cores
Shot peening	For cleaning, 4900 mm weight, 2600 mm diameter
Annealing	Low-voltage annealing, transformation annealin
Priming	At customer request
3D measurement and scribing machine	4000 mm x 2500 mm and 2000 mm height
Non-destructive materials testing	Ultrasonic test (LEVEL II, including wall thickness measurement), magnetic powder test, paint penetration test, X-ray test Metalographic devices for structure assessment Emission spectrometer for chemical analysis including N2