AMPCO Metal has acquired the Schmelzmetall Group, a Swiss-based producer of copper alloys, including Beryllium-containing alloys and other high copper alloys such as CuCrZr and CuNiSi.
The company said the acquisition represents a significant milestone in enhancing its product offerings and better serving it's customer needs.
This acquisition brings together the strengths and expertise of both AMPCO Metal and the Schmelzmetall Group, enabling us to deliver even greater value to its customers, the company said.
Additive Manufacturing: With the integration of Schmelzmetall’s expertise and production capabilities, the company said it now offers a range of copper-based metal powders. Notably, Schmelzmetall’s Beryllium-containing powder is unique worldwide, offering exceptional technical properties. Additionally, they can design and 3D print custom components tailored to your specifications.
Aerospace and Defense: Schmelzmetall’s alloys are vacuum-cast, ensuring exceptional chemical composition accuracy and extremely low porosity. Additionally, the company now offers these materials as guaranteed defect-free, thanks to cutting-edge innovations in material failure detection. These advancements allow it to evaluate grain size homogeneity through non-destructive inspections.
Expertise in Welding and Casting: The company specializes in various welding techniques, particularly resistance welding, and also have extensive expertise in die casting. Its advanced solutions now include cutting-edge technology for high-pressure aluminum injection, as well as coquilles for low-pressure metal casting.
AMPCO Metal has immediately started to fully integrate Schmelmetall’s sales team. Some reorganizations will happen, but for the moment, current contacts at AMPCO Metal will remain the same. There will be no interruptions to our operations or your orders. Our teams are working diligently to ensure a smooth transition.
Whether it’s additive manufacturing, vacuum-cast defect-free materials, or innovative solutions for metal processing (welding and die casting), the company said it is dedicated to enhancing your experience, and let you benefit from the combined strengths of both companies, offering an expanded range of products and services.
Related Glossary Terms
- alloys
alloys
Substances having metallic properties and being composed of two or more chemical elements of which at least one is a metal.
- copper alloys
copper alloys
Copper containing specified quantities of alloying elements added to obtain the necessary mechanical and physical properties. The most common copper alloys are divided into six groups, and each group contains one of the following major alloying elements: brasses—major alloying element is zinc; phosphor bronzes—major alloying element is tin; aluminum bronzes—major alloying element is aluminum; silicon bronzes—major alloying element is silicon; copper-nickels and nickel-silvers—major alloying element is nickel; and dilute-copper or high-copper alloys, which contain small amounts of various elements such as beryllium, cadmium, chromium or iron.
- die casting
die casting
Casting process wherein molten metal is forced under high pressure into the cavity of a metal mold.
- lapping compound( powder)
lapping compound( powder)
Light, abrasive material used for finishing a surface.
