两年前，汉特曼Handtmann 为一项创新的压铸工艺发出了启动信号，并为此投入了数百万资金。奠基仪式大约一年半后，即2024年10月25日，在新的超大型压铸机上首次铸造出了一系列零件。

 

汉特曼Handtmann 公司总部位于德国比伯拉赫/里斯，是欧洲最大的家族式轻金属铸造企业，在全球拥有五个生产基地，分别位于德国、斯洛伐克和中国。

 

超大型压铸通常指的是铸造非常大的金属零件，其生产需要特殊的铸造技术和设备。在国际上，超大型一体化压铸已成为一项新兴技术，尤其是在中国和美国。压铸工艺有潜力彻底改变汽车制造流程。

 

汉特曼Handtmann 通过成功调试 布勒Bühler AG 提供的、具有 61,000千牛夹紧力和高达128公斤铝料容量的扩展型 Carat 610压铸设备，开始生产大型结构件。

 

例如，可以生产长达两米的大型电池壳或车架，用于电动汽车。甚至汽车的整个前部或后部都可以一次性铸造而成。汉特曼Handtmann 已与德国汽车制造商启动了首批项目。

 

通过这项投资，汉特曼Handtmann 展示了其企业精神和创新导向。超大型压铸是汉特曼Handtmann 支持客户转型战略的重要组成部分，并有意在比伯拉赫总部建立，以加强德国汽车工业的竞争力。投资新流程和技术是德国和欧洲确保长期增长、创新和竞争力的关键。

 

超大型压铸将使汉特曼Handtmann 能够进入新的产品领域。汉特曼Handtmann 将继续提升其竞争力，并凭借 150 多年的经验，重新定位为可靠的压铸商和开发合作伙伴。

 

 

Dirk Seckler（轻金属铸造部门销售和技术发展总经理）表示：“我们很早就意识到，必须从纯粹的‘按图制造’转变为创新和解决方案提供商。这也包括通过创新积极塑造转型。通过进入超大型压铸领域，汉特曼Handtmann 正在发挥先驱作用。我们是汽车行业转型中客户的有力合作伙伴。”

 

为了调试新的超大型压铸工厂，对整个铸造单元以及生产和上下游流程进行了重新调整和优化协调。这是实现高效生产的基本前提。

 

Heiko Pfeiffer（轻金属铸造部门生产总经理）表示：“超大型压铸机在汽车行业的引入标志着车辆生产的一个转折点。能够一次性铸造出大型且复杂的结构件，使我们能够缩短生产时间、提高材料利用率并增强车辆的结构完整性。巨型铸造是现代生产过程中创新和竞争优势的关键驱动力。”

 

本文来自汉特曼集团，中文翻译由《压铸周刊》编译整理

原文（英文版）：

 

HANDTMANN STARTS MEGACASTING AT ITS BIBERACH SITE

 

Handtmann is the first European tier-1 to invest in the emerging technology

 

Two years ago, the starting signal was given for the innovative die casting process, in which Handtmann has invested millions. About a year and a half after the groundbreaking ceremony, a series part was cast for the first time on the new megacasting machine on October 25, 2024.

 

Handtmann, headquartered in Biberach/Riss, is the largest family-run light metal foundry in Europe, with five production sites worldwide in Germany, Slovakia and China.

 

Megacasting typically refers to the casting of very large metal parts, the production of which requires special casting techniques and machines. Internationally, megacasting is already an emerging technology, particularly in China and the USA. The die casting process has the potential to revolutionize the automotive manufacturing process.

 

Handtmann is entering the production of large structural parts with the successful commissioning of a Carat 610 extended from Bühler AG with a clamping force of 61,000 kN and a shot weight of up to 128 kg of aluminum.

 

For example, large battery casings or frames up to two meters long can be produced in aluminum for electric vehicles. Even complete front or rear sections of a car can be cast in a single piece. Handtmann has already launched the first projects with German carmakers.

 

With this investment, Handtmann is demonstrating its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative orientation. Megacasting is an important component of the Handtmann strategy for supporting its customers in the transformation and is deliberately being established at the headquarters in Biberach in order to strengthen the competitiveness of the German automotive industry. Investments in new processes and technologies are the key to ensuring long-term growth, innovation and competitiveness in Germany and Europe.

 

Megacasting will enable Handtmann to enter new product areas. Handtmann will continue to increase its competitiveness and reposition itself as a reliable die caster and development partner with over 150 years of experience.

 

Dirk Seckler (Managing Director Sales and Technical Development, Light Metal Casting division): “We recognized early on that we have to transform ourselves from a pure ‘built-to-print’ to an innovative competence and solution provider. This also includes actively shaping the transformation through innovation. By entering the megacasting, Handtmann is taking on a pioneering role. We are the competent partner for our customers in the transformation of the automotive industry.”

 

To commission the new megacasting plant, the complete casting cell and the upstream and downstream processes in production were realigned and optimally coordinated. This is a basic prerequisite for implementing efficient production.

 

Heiko Pfeiffer (Managing Director Production, Light Metal Casting Division): “The introduction of megacasting in the automotive industry marks a turning point in vehicle production. The ability to produce large and complex structural components in a single casting allows us to shorten production time, improve material efficiency and increase the structural integrity of vehicles. Megacasting is a key driver of innovation and competitive advantage in modern production processes.”