A company of the Pleiger Group

Metal foundry

Metal foundry for light and non-ferrous metals


Non-ferrous and light metal casting according to individual requirements — focuses on customized solutions.

In industrial operations, the use of non-ferrous metals is virtually inexhaustible. However, the production of cast parts is a highly complex process. Every product must meet specific requirements for diverse areas of application. Consequently, each product also places special demands on the manufacturing and finishing process as well as on the selection of materials. Our high sand compaction, along with the optional use of state-of-the-art refractory coatings, enables highly precise molds with excellent surface quality.


At Pleiger, you obtain high-quality light metal and non-ferrous metal castings for almost all areas of application – as sand castings. We manufacture cast parts made of non-ferrous metal weighing from 50 g to 1,250 kg. With our optimized processes, in-house pattern making, and machining, small and medium-sized series in particular can be produced economically. Contact us and we will be pleased to advise you comprehensively to find a customized solution for your challenge.


We cast all common alloys for our customers, regardless of whether the desired increase in strength is to be achieved solely through alloying elements and work hardening or primarily through age-hardening (heat treatment). Special alloys are available upon request; a table with standard alloys can be found below!


Non-ferrous metal casting in small and medium series

Complete processing from a single source:


The metal foundry is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and by DNV/GL for the production of foundry products made of non-ferrous and light metal in accordance with DIN 1982 and DIN 1706. Inspection certificates can be issued in accordance with DIN EN 10204.

Aluminum casting & bronze casting from 50 g to 1,250 kg

Competent customer consultation

In-house pattern making

Casting as individual parts (prototypes) or in series

Heat treatment

Pre-machining and final machining in our own workshop or with selected cooperation partners

From gunmetal to aluminum bronze

The following materials can be cast by us

01

Bronze

G-CuSn6, G-CuSn6Ni, G-CuSn10, G-CuSn12

02

Aluminum bronze

G-CuAl9Ni, G-CuAl10Ni

03

Aluminum

G-AlSi11, G-AlSi9Cu3, G-AlSi12, G-AlSi12(Cu), G-AlSi10Mg(Cu), G-AlSi10Mg, G-AlSi9Mg, G-AlMg3, G-AlMg5, G-AlCu4TiMg, G-AlSi5Mg, G-AlSi7Mg, G-AlZn10Si8Mg

04

Gunmetal

G-CuSn5ZnPb, G-CuSn6ZnNi, G-CuSn7ZnPb, G-CuSn9ZnPb, G-CuSn10ZnPb

05

Brass

G-CuZn39Pb3, G-CuZn34Al2, G-CuZn40Fe

06

Copper

G-CuL45, G-CuCr F35

07

Zinc

G-ZnAl4, G-ZnAl12, G-ZnAl27, G-Zn 99.7

Equipment / Machining in the metal foundry

The following machines and machining processes are available for casting as well as pre- and/or finish-machining


Capacity

  • 250 tons/p.a.

Melting operations

  • 3 medium-frequency induction furnaces
  • 2 resistance-heated holding furnaces

Core shop

  • Automatic core shooter machines
  • Manual core shooter machines
  • Individual-piece manual workstations

Molding machines

  • Jolt squeeze manual molding machines
  • Flask size 450 x 400
  • Weight range 50 g – 15 kg
  • Rollover molding machines
  • Flask size up to 800 x 800
  • Weight range 5 kg – 50 kg
  • Furan hand molding area
  • Flask size up to 2500 x 1500, height up to 1500 mm
  • Weight range up to 1000 kg

Mechanical machining:

  • CNC turning, CNC milling, conventional


Heat treatment

  • 1 annealing furnace (grain refinement)

Certification

  • DIN EN ISO 9001, DNV/GL
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