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6/20/2023
Markets & Industries
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Bühler presents megacasting solution for the first time in Europe
At the "Megacasting unveiled" event, Bühler is presenting its Carat 840 megacasting solution for the first time in Europe. The die casting machine manufacturer invited customers and partners from the die casting and automotive industries to Austria from 13 to 16 June 2023 to present the machine. It makes it possible to produce structural cast components for body shells and helps to reduce production costs and CO2 emissions.
Megacasting is a further development of the structural casting process in which complex, thin-walled parts are produced using the die-casting method. According to its statement, the manufacturer has 900 machines of the Carat series in operation. At its in-house "Megacasting unveiled" event in Sankt Valentin, Austria, the machine builder demonstrated the Carat 840 megacasting technology with a clamping force of 8,400 tonnes for the first time in Europe.
The future of the automotive market is being shaped by various forces. The main factors today are reducing complexity, increasing productivity, and improving sustainability. Our event is a unique chance for our customers and partners to experience the innovative technology behind megacasting and network with members of the industry from across the entire value chain.
Cornel Mendler, Managing Director Die Casting, Bühler Group
Bühler Megacasting unveiled Open House
Less complex, more sustainable
At the event, the die casting machine manufacturer offered customers and partners an insight into the die casting process. The system can, for example, cast over 200 kilograms of liquid aluminium into a mould within milliseconds and replace up to 100 individual parts. This facilitates integration, reduces transport costs and complexity.
In addition, car manufacturers can reduce CO2 emissions by using aluminium castings. The unit also enables the recycling of aluminium in the die-casting cell, which saves transport costs.
By stepping into this market and supplying OEMs directly, our presence in the automotive industry has become stronger. It is therefore important for us to show the industry what we can offer and how we can work together on future-proof solutions for lighter and more sustainable vehicles.
Martin Lagler, Director Global Product Management & Marketing Die Casting, Bühler Group
