Improving the forming process
Laser blanking is an alternative to conventional cutting. This allows lines to be operated more flexibly, cost-effectively and with less material. At the same time, capacity utilization and throughput increase.
Start to the year without a recovery signal
Aluminum industry under further pressure in 2026
The German aluminum industry starts 2026 without a recovery signal: production, recycling and semi-finished products remain under pressure. Which segments are particularly affected and why the industry does not expect a quick turnaround.
read more...Light metal alloy for additive manufacturing
Less weight combined with a high level of safety - these are the requirements of both the aerospace and automotive industries. New materials are needed to achieve this. A research project with partners Oerlikon, Linde and the Technical University of Munich is tackling the challenge.
read more...Fewer process steps, lower consumption
Sustainable surface treatments for aluminum processors
Henkel is continuing to optimize its conversion coating solutions for aluminum finishing. New REACh-compliant Bonderite products are chrome-free, eliminate the need for hazardous substance labeling and improve users'carbon footprint.
read more...For more efficiency when melting down
The handling of scrap products and by-products is becoming increasingly important for the efficient use of raw materials in the production process, for example in machining. In order to return the metal to the process, it must first be shredded. With the RM1350/2 coarse shredder, Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme offers a machine specifically for this task.
read more...Skillful grinding of aluminum
The light metal aluminium is characterized by special properties during machining. This naturally also applies to grinding: For optimum surface results, certain machining rules must be observed and grinding techniques applied.
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