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Engineering Solutions for Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Manufacturing

Engineering expertise in powder metallurgy, Lean & Six Sigma and technology development.

Powder Metallurgy Cemented Carbide Production Machining of High-Performance Materials Technology Development Lean & Six Sigma Cooperation Network Additive Manufacturing
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Powder Metallurgy

Experience at a Glance

Delivering engineering solutions from concept to industrial implementation.

14+

Years of Experience

70+

Engineering Projects

Lean Six Sigma Experts

€10M+

Managed CAPEX

Engineering Case Studies

A selection of engineering projects delivering measurable value in manufacturing and product industrialisation.

CASE STUDY

Cemented Carbide Recycling

Development and industrial implementation of a complete thermal zinc reclaim recycling line for closed-loop cemented carbide manufacturing.

  • Closed Material Loop
  • WC & Co Recovery
  • Industrial Recycling Line
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CASE STUDY

Production Line Development

Complete engineering and industrial implementation of a fully automated extrusion line for high-precision cemented carbide rods.

  • €0.8M CAPEX
  • 800k Rods / Year
  • 60 h Autonomous Operation
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CASE STUDY

New Product Introduction

Simulation-driven development and industrialisation of a new cemented carbide product family with 48 precision geometries.

  • 48 Product Variants
  • -67% Development Time
  • +22% Production Yield
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CASE STUDY

Installation of a Kneading Machine

Technical specification and supplier coordination for a new double-Z kneading machine, developed in cooperation with Hermann Linden Maschinenfabrik.

  • 450 kg Batch Capacity
  • Cm ≥ 2.0 Machine Capability
  • Vacuum-Assisted Mixing
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CASE STUDY

Micro-Extrusion System for Complex Geometries

Selection and pre-series validation of a new micro-vacuum extrusion system for complex, small-diameter cemented carbide geometries, developed in cooperation with ECT-Kema GmbH.

  • 5x Faster Extrusion
  • Automated Thermal Control
  • Anti-Twist Technology
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CASE STUDY

Handling System for Cemented Carbide Rods

Technical specification and industrialisation of a modular handling system for cemented carbide extrusion rods, developed in cooperation with Haginger Maschinenbau.

  • Cooperation with Haginger
  • Ø3-13mm Rod Range
  • Deformation-Free Flying Cut
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CASE STUDY

Tool Design for High Productivity, Defect Free Direct Pressed Rods with Chamfer

A tool design and root cause investigation programme that eliminated cracking at the direct pressed chamfer in cemented carbide dry pressing while raising press productivity.

  • Crack Rate 33.4% → 0.0%
  • +40% Productivity per Stroke
  • Yield ≥ 99.7%
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CASE STUDY

Reducing Rod Deflection Scrap Through Six Sigma

A Lean Six Sigma project that traced excessive cemented carbide rod deflection to sintering plate geometry and cut scrap costs by more than €277,000 per year.

  • Sigma 1.9 → 3.3
  • Scrap Rate 33.8% → 3.6%
  • €277,640 Savings / Year
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CASE STUDY

Machining of Automotive Composite Materials

Implementation of a new orbital milling process for high-quality bore holes in carbon and glass fibre reinforced automotive structural components, developed through Six Sigma process optimization.

  • Process Optimization
  • Six Sigma Trials
  • New Process Implementation
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CASE STUDY

Implementation of High-Performance Ceramic Tools

Development and testing of a full-ceramic silicon nitride end mill for high-speed machining of carbon and glass fibre reinforced plastics, a viable, resource-efficient alternative to cemented carbide.

  • Silicon Nitride
  • 78% Lighter than WC+Co
  • 8-Flute Full-Ceramic Tool
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CASE STUDY

Machining Technology for High Performance Titanium Matrix Composites

A Six Sigma driven turning investigation into a particle reinforced titanium matrix composite, identifying the cutting tool and process parameters governing material removal rate and surface quality.

  • TiAl6V4 + 10% TiC
  • Six Sigma Optimized
  • Aerospace Application
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Expertise

Engineering expertise developed through more than 14 years in manufacturing and product development.

Powder Metallurgy

Powder Metallurgy

  • Complete Process Chains
  • Extrusion & Powder Pressing
  • Sintering Technologies
Lean & Six Sigma

Lean & Six Sigma

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Capability
  • Operational Excellence
Technology Development

Technology Development

  • Product & Process Development
  • Automation & Digitalisation
  • Experienced Cooperation Network
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