Innovative materials research
Material research for highest quality
The material properties of our products must be optimized specifically according to customer requirements. Improvements in terms of strength, hardness or corrosion resistance can in turn cause deficits in terms of processability, environmental compatibility and costs. Here, careful consideration and development is required to ensure both the highest quality and maximum efficiency. To do this, we use technologies such as metallography, thermal analysis and simulations. The result is new alloys and improved process technologies - individually tailored to the requirements of the product in question.
Cost efficiency
With improved process technologies and new, optimized alloys, we increase the cost efficiency of castings while maintaining high quality. In doing so, we think holistically and take into account material, energy and scrap costs.
Strength
With improved process technologies and new, optimized alloys, we increase the cost efficiency of castings while maintaining high quality. In doing so, we think holistically and take into account material, energy and scrap costs.
Thermal conductivity
Heat conductivity is essential for the area of application and the product properties of castings. That's why our materials research ensures, for example, that the heat on brake discs is reliably dissipated into the environment even under high loads.
Crack resistance
Our products must function perfectly even under high loads. For the best possible quality, we start with materials research as early as the casting process to prevent cracking during production and use.
Corrosion resistance
Special alloys and surface coatings are being developed to increase locking strength. This allows castings to be used for longer and increases efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Wear behavior
The corrosion behavior must be adapted to the requirements of the respective product. Developing suitable alloys and coatings is also the goal of materials research at Fritz Winter.
Thomas von Reth
Head of technical acquisition and product development
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