The FHNW Casting Centre is the scientific port of call for the casting sector.
Development and service from a single source
Bringing together the School of Engineering's wide-ranging casting-related expertise and resources, the Casting Centre is managed by well-established experts with years of experience in research and production. We focus our efforts consistently on requirements specific to the industry. Our collaborative services range from classic casting and melting technology through to modern Rapid Prototyping and numerical simulation of casting processes.
Competencies
Casting and melting technology, casting laboratory
Numerical simulation
Material development and metallography
Material and component testing
Selected projects
Innovative brass components
Tap manufacturer KWC joined forces with FHNW to develop innovative brass alloys so as to comply with new standards.
Casting simulation and experimental validation of active air cooling of cast parts
Large cast parts for gas or steam turbines or engines need days or even weeks to solidify and cool down.