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      Innovative brass components

      Innovative brass components

      Tap manufacturer KWC joined forces with FHNW to develop innovative brass alloys so as to comply with new standards.

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      Technologies

      Alloys, material analysis, process control

      Objectives

      Development of innovative brass alloys to meet new requirements

      Background

      Franke Water Systems KWC manufactures high-quality taps for kitchens and bathrooms. New international standards and regulations require adaptation of the materials used in the casting process.

      Result

      The FHNW team developed new brass alloys with the structural quality, finish and chemical durability to meet the new regulations. In collaboration with KWC, the researchers created a cast part simulation to be used as a tool for process control and process development.

      Project information

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      Client

      Franke Water Systems KWC

      Realisaton

      FHNW Casting Centre

      Partner

      AFT Switzerland GmbH

      Duration

      2 years

      Founded by

      Commission for Technology and Innovation CTI

      Project team

      FHNW: Prof. Jörg Lagemann (Lead), Thomas Burbach, Pascal Dessarzin

       

      KWC: Anton Flühler, Alex Fehlmann

       

      AFT Switzerland GmbH: Rolf Rangl

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