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From Casting to<br />

Trimming –<br />

Solutions for the<br />

<strong>Foundry</strong> Industry<br />

From <strong>Foundry</strong>man For <strong>Foundry</strong>men<br />

Gravity and Low-Pressure Casting <strong>Machines</strong>, Trimming Presses<br />

as well as Complete Solutions by KurTz


Vision & Mission<br />

2<br />

Our Vision<br />

Our Mission<br />

Our competitive lead in technology<br />

optimizes quality, costs and delivery service<br />

in our customers‘ production process.<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> <strong>Product</strong>s serve to optimize manufacturing processes<br />

in the foundry industry.<br />

The requirements of our customers are the measure for our action.<br />

Our worldwide network guarantees local service to our partners on<br />

a long-term basis.<br />

We are a member of a strong, diversified group of companies and draw from<br />

this extensive synergy potentials.<br />

As a division of a family business, we place as much emphasis on an<br />

appropriate increase of our own capital and its interest, as we do on<br />

long-term development and the safeguarding of jobs. Therefore, we<br />

pay special attention that all business divisions achieve above-average<br />

longterm profitability.<br />

This calculation pays off!<br />

Process development by <strong>KURTZ</strong><br />

+ Engineering / planning / process<br />

+ Low-pressure casting machines a. technology<br />

+ Gravity/tilt. gravity casting machines a. technology<br />

+ Trimming presses and technology<br />

+ Automation / handling / finishing<br />

= Your all around worry-free packet


Casting technology & machines<br />

<strong>Product</strong> range<br />

<strong>Machines</strong> Mould Types alloys applicaTions services<br />

Low Pressure casting <strong>Machines</strong> dies aluminium rapid Prototyping technological advice<br />

tiltable casting <strong>Machines</strong> ceramic moulds Magnesium Jobbing foundries Process development<br />

gravity casting <strong>Machines</strong> sand moulds aluminium bronze serial production Process optimization<br />

trimming Presses Plaster moulds general contractor<br />

Processing <strong>Machines</strong><br />

components for automation<br />

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LoW-Pressure casting tecHnoLogY<br />

Low-pressure aluminium casting<br />

in open moulds<br />

Manual teach-in of the pressure curve<br />

in the riser tube<br />

Visualization and control of the pressure curve<br />

Controlled mould filling<br />

Pressure control - heart and soul of <strong>KURTZ</strong> systems<br />

Low-pressure casting machines from <strong>KURTZ</strong> are<br />

designed to meet highest quality demands.<br />

In low-pressure casting, the furnace is pressurized<br />

whereby the molten aluminum is brought into the casting<br />

die through the riser tube. The die is filled by slowly<br />

climbing, controlled, and above all, constant pressure. The<br />

laminar filling process avoids the formation of oxidation,<br />

the onset of cold currents and the danger of air inclusions.<br />

The freezing proceeds then from the furthest point of the<br />

mould to sprue. During freezing, the furnace pressure<br />

is maintained and thus ensures feeding of the castings.<br />

Due to casting techniques and the directed use of the die<br />

cooling, the ideal of a vectored freezing is reached.<br />

With the feeder box <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers a previously unknown<br />

flexibility in casting and feeding of parts by means of<br />

the low-pressure casting process - independent from<br />

the part contour and without additional heat supply. As<br />

the number of gating systems and feeders is not limited,<br />

several smaller gatings can be positioned in different<br />

spots at the casting in order to further reduce cycle<br />

times. Further proven option is the use of several riser<br />

tubes.<br />

Low-pressure casting control<br />

with proportional valve technology<br />

Casting with pre-pressure saves time and avoids turbulences<br />

Up to 20 pressure steps possible<br />

HvO remote control for teaching and pre-pressure definition,<br />

determination of melt level<br />

Indication of set & actual pressure / furnace pressure<br />

Storing of recipes & machine parameters<br />

Control accuracy ±1 mbar


A further advantage of low-pressure casting lies in the<br />

reduction of returns. This is impressively demonstrated<br />

in the example of a compressor housing. With lowpressure<br />

casting, one can count on considerably lower<br />

costs for cleaning, rework, and re-melting of returns.<br />

Besides, as a rule the output is increased, because<br />

movable clamping<br />

plate<br />

LoW-Pressure casting tecHnoLogY<br />

Low-pressure for metal dies Low-pressure for sand packages<br />

dies<br />

casting table<br />

connection<br />

pressure medium<br />

riser tube<br />

electrical<br />

resistance furnace<br />

Comparison of the gravity and low-pressure casting process:<br />

Reduction of returns:<br />

before: part weight: 21.3 kg, output: 54 %<br />

after: part weight 12.2 kg, output: 92 %<br />

the process is better reproducible and less dependent<br />

on external influences. No matter whether a classical,<br />

rather rotationally symmetric part, or components that<br />

require a more complex gating system, is cast: <strong>KURTZ</strong><br />

always offers the fitting solution for low-pressure<br />

casting.<br />

clamping down system<br />

open or closed<br />

sand mould<br />

integrated gating<br />

system<br />

machine plate with upper<br />

end of feeding system<br />

riser tube<br />

electrical<br />

resistance furnace<br />

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Best Price segMent<br />

Aluminium wheels – still T H E classical part for the low-pressure casting process<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> AL 14-10 SR – starter model with a high<br />

quality standard at an affordable price level<br />

The best quality<br />

at the best price<br />

Low-pressure machines of the technology leader<br />

Latest achievement is a new low-pressure casting<br />

machine in the best-price segment of the market<br />

designed for the high-volume production of<br />

standardized products such as wheels. The machine<br />

is fully equipped and ready to be offered at an<br />

affordable price level. Best price segment is far away<br />

from anything cheap. Customers will receive the wellknown<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> quality standard.<br />

Our proven <strong>KURTZ</strong> low pressure control is extremely<br />

outstanding regarding its precision. It is the key to a<br />

reliable and repeatable process.<br />

Furthermore the <strong>KURTZ</strong> AL 14-10 SR stands out by<br />

easy handling and user friendliness. Standardized<br />

components provide for shortest delivery periods as<br />

well as rapid machine installation and start-up.


standard casting MacHines<br />

Ideal solutions<br />

for jobbing foundries<br />

Highly flexible universal low-pressure casting machines<br />

for aluminium and magnesium die casting<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> has gained an excellent reputation to supply<br />

universal low-pressure die casting machines for<br />

jobbing foundries. Their requirements are best fulfilled<br />

by the machine types TC and SC. The crucible type<br />

furnace provides best flexibility to react to different<br />

alloys. A further advantage is the compact design for<br />

installation even in smaller foundry shops with limited<br />

height. Nevertheless the machines are known for their<br />

flexibility. They can be operated using everything from<br />

central gating systems to feeder boxes providing the<br />

foundryman with a vast range of opportunities. Mould<br />

filling via temperature control, continuous horizontal<br />

and vertical core pull adjustment and, above all, easy<br />

storage and upload of casting recipes incl. machine and<br />

process data are true machine highlights that pay off!<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> AL 13-13 TC low-pressure<br />

casting machine – highly flexible<br />

and thus especially suitable for<br />

jobbing foundries<br />

Carrier – alloy GK-AlSi10Mg / 23 kg /<br />

100 % x-ray inspection<br />

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standard casting MacHines<br />

Low Pressure - high quality<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> technology for furnace exchange systems<br />

Engine housing<br />

with radiator ribs<br />

Particularly in the sector of low-pressure casting,<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> solutions enjoy an excellent reputation because<br />

low-pressure casting machines from <strong>KURTZ</strong> are designed<br />

to meet the highest quality demands. Basically,<br />

two different designs are available: <strong>Machines</strong> with a<br />

stationary closing unit or with a movable holding furnace<br />

- the so-called S-versions - increase accessibility for<br />

maintenance work and allow for utilization of exchangeable<br />

furnace systems by means of crane, fork lift truck,<br />

furnace shuttle, etc. The S-versions can be equipped<br />

with multiple refractory or crucible furnace sizes.<br />

The second version, machines with tiltable<br />

closing unit and built-in crucible furnace -<br />

the so called TC-versions - are especially<br />

suited for small foundries with frequent<br />

alloy changes.<br />

Low-pressure aluminium<br />

casting machine – high flexibility<br />

equipment with crucible<br />

exchange furnace. Application<br />

field: “jobbing foundries“


Flange<br />

GK-AlSi7Mg / 4.7 kg<br />

Housing<br />

GK-AlSi7Mg dv / 0.29 kg<br />

Contact housing outside<br />

GK-AlSi7Mg / 20.2 kg<br />

Sliding valve housing<br />

AlSi7Mg(0.3)T6 / 4.5 kg<br />

Housing M30<br />

GK-AlSi7Mg / 19 kg<br />

STANDARD CASTING MACHINES<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> foundry machines are well-known for their<br />

innovative designs. The 4-pillar design along with the<br />

parallel guiding system guarantees an exact closing<br />

of the mould. For the operation of the lateral mould<br />

segments, <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers a range of core pulls. For<br />

an automated casting cycle, the machine contains<br />

mechanical or hydraulical ejectors and an integrated<br />

removing device. The furnace is evenly docked on the<br />

die by lifting spindle. The design of the docking system<br />

allows a flexible application of various riser tubes and<br />

feeder box designs.<br />

A process-optimized die cooling does not only guarantee<br />

controlled freezing, but also a higher productivity<br />

due to shorter cycle times. Due to the use of high-quality<br />

parts, the cooling steps can be set in a reliable and<br />

reproducible manner. The operating personnel are constantly<br />

informed of the current process parameters by<br />

a monitor. At the same time, the cycle-related data are<br />

collected and saved for a subsequent quality analysis.<br />

All <strong>KURTZ</strong> foundry machines have user-friendly operation,<br />

handling and control as well as the possibility to<br />

store and activate casting recipes. The modular design<br />

of the foundry machines along with many accessories<br />

and peripheral systems provides for a high degree of<br />

automation, maximal reproducibility and integrated<br />

quality management. The design of the optimal lowpressure<br />

casting machine depends on customers‘<br />

requirements. We offer low-pressure casting technology<br />

under the motto: „Low Pressure - High Quality“<br />

Media block cooling<br />

- water / air<br />

- air cooling<br />

- fog cooling<br />

- control via time<br />

- control via temperature<br />

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sand casting MacHines<br />

Oil tank (MSR) made of magnesium<br />

V8 motor block with bottom<br />

Challenging sand casting<br />

From rapid prototyping to serial casting<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> aluminium lowpressure<br />

casting machine<br />

for core packages<br />

Magnesium housing<br />

There are several good reasons for the application of<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> sand casting machines. Therefore, <strong>KURTZ</strong> lowpressure<br />

die casting technology is also used in well-known<br />

foundries such as in the highest categories of international<br />

racing. Several teams already count on the advantages of<br />

controlled mould filling and produce their prototypes and<br />

racing engines on <strong>KURTZ</strong> machines.<br />

The automobile industry is certainly not the only sector<br />

which is interested in <strong>KURTZ</strong> low-pressure die casting<br />

technology with precise pressure control. Further applications<br />

are in the aerospace industry or in short anywhere<br />

where every gram counts in order to keep the mass of<br />

moving parts to a minimum. In this context, magnesium<br />

casting becomes more and more interesting as well.<br />

By far, aluminium is not the only metal cast on <strong>KURTZ</strong><br />

low-pressure casting machines. This casting technology<br />

also has a huge potential - from aluminium bronze for ship<br />

building to magnesium for lightweight constructions in<br />

general.


<strong>KURTZ</strong> aluminium lowpressure<br />

casting machine<br />

for investment castings<br />

sand casting MacHines<br />

In general, <strong>KURTZ</strong> sand casting machines offer a wide<br />

field of application: from chemically bonded sand moulds,<br />

constructions with green sand moulds to plaster moulds<br />

for special parts with high demands on precise details.<br />

Investment casting in ceramic moulds even allows fine<br />

structures of 1 mm wall thickness.<br />

Diverse moulds - different parts. The product range<br />

includes everything from small parts with only a few<br />

kilograms of weight to complete housings of 260 kg<br />

casting weight, from high-tech prototype single-part to<br />

large-scale production.<br />

Gearbox housing Gearbox housing<br />

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custoM-Made<br />

6 cylinder in-line crank case for diesel engine,<br />

alloy AlSi7 for BMW<br />

Low-pressure casting not<br />

only for powerful racers<br />

Customized solutions<br />

“The standard is not enough by itself and we can’t just be<br />

cheap either.” Real solutions to customers’ requirements<br />

are needed. Thanks to the broad make-up of the <strong>KURTZ</strong><br />

team and the synergies with the in-house aluminium<br />

foundry, <strong>KURTZ</strong> has been able to acquire an excellent<br />

reputation in customer-specific special solutions. This is<br />

corroborated by outstanding customer references, such<br />

as BMW, KS ATAG, Honsel, Grunewald or Mahle.<br />

The application spectrum of <strong>KURTZ</strong> low-pressure casting<br />

machines reaches from rapid prototyping to serial casting<br />

up to special solutions; for example, the casting of<br />

cylinder crank cases.


Both coreless constructions (open deck design) are cast<br />

as well as designs in closed deck, where the handling of<br />

the water-jacket core places an additional requirement on<br />

the process. The machines are equipped with core pulls<br />

corresponding to the casting part, whereby the precise<br />

guiding of the dampers is a special construction detail.<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> low-pressure casting cells are being employed<br />

more and more, especially in the automotive supply sector.<br />

Almost every engine in the premium sector of the car<br />

industry is cast with <strong>KURTZ</strong> systems.<br />

The expression “every shot must hit the bull’s eye” goes<br />

above all for the field of rapid-protoyping of parts for<br />

the automobile industry. Here the keys to success are<br />

dependable quality and deadline dependability. These LP<br />

sand casting systems do not by far look as spectacular<br />

as the large systems, but they have got what it takes. The<br />

exact correspondence of the rise of the molten metal<br />

level with the pre-programmed pressure curve is the<br />

most important criterion here. Deviations and vibrations<br />

inevitably lead to rejects. The <strong>KURTZ</strong> control system sets<br />

the standards with respect to precision and process safety.<br />

The highest metal quality is achieved through a furnace<br />

exchange system. The trend continues to low-pressure<br />

casting of castings in sand core packages and sand<br />

moulds. Here, above all, the high metal quality and the<br />

low-turbulence filling of the mould are ideally utilized.<br />

The process is suited for the small number of pieces of<br />

the pilot lot up to an automatable mass production. In<br />

this context the metal foundries Steinrücken, Becker CCC<br />

and Grunewald can be named as competent partners of<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong>.<br />

Generally, the target products for aluminium low-pressure<br />

casting lie in safety relevant parts, whose highest quality<br />

demands are of top priority. These can, for example,<br />

be chassis or motor parts. Moreover, the low-pressure<br />

casting process is also predestined for pressure tight<br />

components with the highest load demands in vacuum<br />

technology and hydraulic technology.<br />

That’s how <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers countless individual<br />

engineering solutions for low-pressure casting, always<br />

faithful to the motto: Everything from one mould!<br />

Aluminium low-pressure casting machine<br />

for the production of V6 to V12 cylinder crank<br />

cases (left) or of 4 to 6 cylinder in-line crank<br />

cases for KS ATAG (below)<br />

custoM-Made<br />

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coMPLete soLutions<br />

For the serial production of a wide and demanding product<br />

range <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers complete casting lines. They can, for<br />

example, be equipped with furnace exchange systems<br />

assuring an extremely quick furnace exchange, highest melt<br />

qualities and minimum scrap after the furnace exchange.<br />

3-D detail of a complete <strong>KURTZ</strong> casting cell / line with<br />

handling systems and shuttle-type exchange furnace<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> AL 13-13 FSC low-pressure casting machine with<br />

optimum process control and shuttle-type exchange furnace


coMPLete soLutions<br />

Complete solutions -<br />

From <strong>Foundry</strong>man For <strong>Foundry</strong>men<br />

Unique synergies and all-inclusive services<br />

Low-pressure aluminium casting machine<br />

with handling robot, peripheral equipment and<br />

materials handling technology<br />

Complete <strong>KURTZ</strong> casting line<br />

with refractory furnaces<br />

Apart from the expertise as manufacturer of casting<br />

machines, <strong>KURTZ</strong> has also been supplying casting<br />

parts for about 150 years. The business segment “Kurtz<br />

METALS“ includes an iron as well as an aluminium<br />

foundry. This leads to unique synergy effects due to a<br />

continuous and intensive exchange of know-how. The<br />

latest developments in casting technology are directly<br />

transferred into the design of <strong>KURTZ</strong> casting machines.<br />

As a “third party manufacturer”, <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers in its<br />

foundries the complete process from casting development<br />

and design including advice on material selection<br />

to casting and the finished part. The <strong>KURTZ</strong> casting<br />

machine division also acts as a supplier of a complete<br />

system. Therefore, the customer can expect complete<br />

solutions from one source: from casting and process<br />

development through the steps mould making, installation<br />

of the machine on site, mould start-up and training to<br />

pilot-production run or the responsibility as<br />

a general contractor.<br />

No matter which requirements you have in the field of<br />

casting – <strong>KURTZ</strong> has the right solution. Contact us, we<br />

will realise all your demands according to our vision.<br />

KurTz complete solutions<br />

General contractor<br />

Toolmaking<br />

First sampling of moulds<br />

Process optimization<br />

Automated casting cells<br />

Low-pressure casting machines<br />

Robot controlled cells for the deburring and fettling<br />

of iron and aluminium castings<br />

Decoring machines<br />

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cooPerations & coMPLete soLutions<br />

Ejector, with hydraulic coupling<br />

Automated dosing and casting<br />

with robot<br />

Gravity Casting <strong>Machines</strong> &<br />

Plants, handling & more<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> as a General Contractor<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> supplies tiltable and gravity casting equipment<br />

not only as stand-alone machines, but also as casting<br />

cells for complete turnkey solutions. The flexible machine<br />

concept is easily adaptable to different customer<br />

requirements: low cost or high tech versions, maximum<br />

flexibility for frequent product changes or individually<br />

customized solutions.<br />

In addition to automated casting processes the focus<br />

is on core and part handling. Additional features and<br />

peripherals are delivered subject to requirement. Servohydraulics,<br />

i. e. controlled, casting machines are used for<br />

tiltable gravity casting with robots. Alternatively, electrically<br />

driven machines can be offered as well.<br />

The robot and casting machine are simple and easy<br />

to program. In order to achieve high quality castings,<br />

the robot and casting machine must be synchronized<br />

correctly.<br />

What is true for <strong>KURTZ</strong> low pressure casting also applies<br />

for <strong>KURTZ</strong> gravity and tiltable casting: complete<br />

solutions from one source adapted to your requirements.<br />

Fully equipped gravity<br />

casting machines -<br />

the core pull makes the<br />

difference


The <strong>KURTZ</strong> casting machine division acts as one-stop supplier: The<br />

customer can expect complete solutions from one source - from process<br />

and machine technology through on-site installation, mould start-up and<br />

training. In short: <strong>KURTZ</strong> takes responsibility as a general contractor.<br />

Supply Scope<br />

Casting machines<br />

Robot for dosing and pouring metal into the machine<br />

Peripherals for robots<br />

Freely programmable casting cell control<br />

Cooling technology<br />

Holding furnaces<br />

Handling system/-manipulators for castings and<br />

sand cores<br />

Core grabber/gripping system<br />

Casting ladle<br />

Conveyor systems for castings<br />

Heating technology for casting ladles and die<br />

Tiltable gravity casting<br />

machine, tilted by 90°,<br />

servo-hydraulic tilting<br />

motion, tilting angle up<br />

to 110° possible<br />

eXcerPt froM our references<br />

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TRIMMING TECHNoloGy<br />

Even the best casting has flash. This has to be removed<br />

before the casting can be processed further . Besides<br />

conventional manual fettling, highly profitable automated<br />

trimming solutions are now available.<br />

An important part in trimming technology is the trimming<br />

press including the mould. <strong>KURTZ</strong> presses can be used<br />

with cast parts made from high-pressure, low pressure<br />

and gravity die casting processes.<br />

Depending on the application, <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers trimming<br />

presses in C-Frame, Column, and Frame Design.<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> presses can be equipped according to the<br />

customer‘s requirements with additional accessories such<br />

as rams, clamp down and removal devices, blow down<br />

functions and spraying units. Furthermore, the platen can<br />

be designed as a tilting, sliding or sliding-tilting table and<br />

is available for all press designs.<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> trimming presses are characterized by their<br />

innovative technical solutions.<br />

Therefore press stroke and clamp down device are<br />

equipped with an integrated contactless and therefore<br />

wear-free measuring system. It is infinitely adjustable<br />

via the press control system and visualization.<br />

The press hydraulics are fitted with proportional valve<br />

technology. Therefore the ejecting pressure can be<br />

chosen freely via the press control system.<br />

Additional energy can be saved due to ideal adjustment<br />

of the pump pressure curve and a timeout<br />

feature on the very quiet variable capacity pumps.<br />

Profitable Trimming Solutions<br />

Technologically leading for all applications<br />

The castings are removed via robust removing slides with<br />

an integrated blow-down function. They are tiltable and<br />

infinitely adjustable in height.<br />

The press is controlled via Siemens S7-300 - PLC with a<br />

user-friendly visualization.<br />

KPC 520:<br />

C-frame press with a<br />

press force of 52 tons,<br />

suitable for manual loading<br />

and robot handling


in all designs<br />

The ideal press for every application<br />

- C - Frame Design<br />

• free access from all sides<br />

• simple robot handling<br />

• maximum use of the whole table and<br />

clamping platen area<br />

• the size of the trimming tool is not limited<br />

by the table and clamping platen area<br />

• ideal flash removal due to large, free<br />

space in the table<br />

• high-precision guiding of clamping platen<br />

via pre-clamped recirculating roller<br />

bearings<br />

• fast and simple trimming tool change via<br />

crane or fork lift by means of trimming<br />

tool lifters and loading arms<br />

- Column Version<br />

• ideal solution for tall parts and parts with large volume<br />

• loading and removal possibilities from four sides<br />

• robust, strongly dimensioned guiding columns<br />

• all possibilites of flash removal by variable space<br />

beneath base platen<br />

• ideal flash removal due to large, open channels in<br />

the base platen<br />

• fast and simple trimming tool change via crane<br />

or fork lift by means of trimming tool lifters and<br />

loading arms<br />

• machine concept offers space saving installation<br />

possibilities / layout as cell solution<br />

• option: removable fourth guiding column offering<br />

ideal access for tool change<br />

- Frame Version<br />

• extremely robust design<br />

• guiding of clamping platen by 4 guiding elements<br />

• suitable concept for high press forces in combination<br />

with precise guiding and high accuracy<br />

• ideal flash removal due to large, open channels in<br />

the base platen<br />

• fast and simple trimming tool change via crane<br />

or fork lift by means of trimming tool lifters and<br />

loading arms<br />

TRIMMING TECHNoloGy<br />

KPS 1000:<br />

Column Trimming Press with<br />

100 tons press force<br />

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TRIMMING TECHNoloGy<br />

Cast Part Finishing<br />

Automation, Engineering & Service<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> supplies complete production lines upon request:<br />

From casting machines with core and cast part handling to<br />

complete casting cells or lines with automated process as well<br />

as integrated trimming press with trimming tool or pre-machining<br />

of parts.<br />

The integration of cooling basins and air conditioned cabinets,<br />

testing and measuring systems, parts inspection, robots, gripping<br />

technology and the corresponding conveyor technology<br />

with safety devices are components of the automated foundry<br />

machine.<br />

At the end of the line, a precise casting - almost ready for use<br />

- is available to the customer.<br />

Numerous well-known domestic and international references<br />

demonstrate our outstanding performance.<br />

KPC 370: C - Press<br />

frame with a 37 ton<br />

closing force with<br />

opened press guard<br />

for simple mould<br />

change<br />

Business Activities<br />

• Planning<br />

• Engineering<br />

• Process Technology<br />

• Tooling Technology<br />

• Melting and Furnace<br />

Technology<br />

• Peripheral Equipment<br />

• Automation<br />

KPS 01: Processing machine for complex<br />

machining of castings. Completely integrable<br />

in processing lines.<br />

In the area of after sales service, <strong>KURTZ</strong> offers its customers<br />

and press users of third-party manufacturers an optimal<br />

just-in-time wear and spare parts supply program and also<br />

carries out safety inspections according to accident prevention<br />

regulations.<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> remains committed to offering quality customer service,<br />

which is deeply rooted in our company philosophy. Our<br />

aim is to offer sustainable, repeatable performance of <strong>KURTZ</strong><br />

machines over the entire usable life of the equipment.<br />

Besides commissioning, installation and maintenance we also<br />

offer tailor-made training programs for your staff as well as<br />

individualized technical support for maintenance, warehousing<br />

advice and plant evaluations.<br />

Technology<br />

• Presses<br />

• Trimming<br />

• Trimming Tools<br />

• Integrated Sawing<br />

• Drilling<br />

• Milling<br />

• Robot handling


eXcerPt froM our references<br />

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KurtZ grouP & ManageMent sYsteM<br />

The Kurtz Group<br />

process model<br />

Business segments and products<br />

foundry products<br />

Machining<br />

Low-Pressure casting <strong>Machines</strong><br />

sheet Metal technology<br />

stencil Printers<br />

soldering systems<br />

soldering tools<br />

inspection systems<br />

rework systems<br />

The Kurtz Group<br />

Worldwide more than 850 people<br />

The Kurtz Group is comprised of several companies from<br />

different business sectors. The strategic management<br />

is positioned in Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co., while the<br />

operational responsibility lies with the individual segments.<br />

Our integrated management system directs all the<br />

processes and assures that the demanding quality<br />

requirements of our customers are satisfied. We regard<br />

the protection and preservation of nature as a great<br />

responsibility. We continually investigate possibilities for<br />

making our own contribution to environmental protection.<br />

A matrix organization with the business segments<br />

PLASTICS, METALS, ELECTRONICS and SERVICES<br />

ensures the greatest possible degree of flexibility and<br />

customer proximity.<br />

shape Moulding <strong>Machines</strong><br />

Pre-expanders<br />

Blockmoulds<br />

sheet Processing<br />

Know-How transfer<br />

used <strong>Machines</strong> and assembly service<br />

total Maintenance Quality service<br />

innovation support<br />

engineering


1779 foundation of the iron hammer works in Hasloch<br />

1852 foundation of the iron foundry in Hasloch<br />

1860 first machine building activities<br />

1896 foundation of “MgM Metall-giesserei-Mannheim“<br />

1921 Patent registration of the electrical soldering iron<br />

1962 new building of the foundry<br />

1968 <strong>Product</strong>ion of soldering machines<br />

1971 <strong>Product</strong>ion of particle foam machines<br />

1982 take-over aluminium foundry<br />

1983 <strong>Product</strong>ion of foundry machines<br />

1984 foundation of KurtZ north america<br />

1985 new building of the machine factory<br />

1988 foundation of KurtZ far east / Hongkong<br />

1990 take-over of blockmould factory in altaussee<br />

1990 foundation of KurtZ france / KurtZ italia<br />

1993 take-over of ersa soldering technology<br />

1996 foundation of MBW sheet metal technology<br />

2001 foundation of Kurtz Holding as parent company<br />

2003 implementation of saP r/3<br />

2003 certification acc. to din iso 9001 ff<br />

2006 foundation of KurtZ Zhuhai Manufacturing<br />

2006 new building of the MBW sheet metal plant<br />

2006 foundation of KurtZ ost in Moscow<br />

2006 HiP Hammer innovation Programme<br />

2007 <strong>Product</strong>ion of screen printers<br />

2009 <strong>Product</strong>ion of trimming presses<br />

Where it all began:<br />

The historical iron hammer works in Hasloch, Spessart,<br />

remains in operation today as an industrial memorial.<br />

since 1779<br />

HistorY<br />

Our control centre:<br />

The headquarters of the Kurtz Group are in Wiebelbach –<br />

not far from the iron hammer works in Hasloch.<br />

Fine Traditions And A Bright Future<br />

Founded as iron hammer works in 1779 in Hasloch,<br />

Spessart, the Kurtz Group has developed into an<br />

internationally operating conglomerate. Today, we are<br />

technological or world market leaders in many fields.<br />

The corporate group is in the ownership of the sixth<br />

generation of the family.<br />

The management can fall back on an advisory board<br />

consisting of excellent industry personalities.<br />

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TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES FOR<br />

METALS • ELECTRONICS • PLASTICS<br />

The World is Kurtz –<br />

Present in 135 countries<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> <strong>Foundry</strong> <strong>Machines</strong><br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> GmbH<br />

Frankenstr. 2<br />

D-97892 Kreuzwertheim / Germany<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 07-3 15<br />

Fax +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 07-3 19<br />

info@kurtz.de<br />

www.kurtz-metals.de<br />

www.kurtz-metals.com<br />

<strong>Product</strong>ion plants/subsidiaries<br />

Local agents<br />

Other presence<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> <strong>Foundry</strong> <strong>Product</strong>s<br />

Aluminium <strong>Foundry</strong>, Wiebelbach<br />

Aluminium castings of up to 100 kg<br />

Aluminium sand castings of up to 1 t<br />

Iron <strong>Foundry</strong>, Hasloch<br />

Grey/nodular cast-iron parts of up to 5 t<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 05-0<br />

info@kurtz.de • www.kurtz-metals.com<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Sheet Metal Technology<br />

MBW Metallbearbeitung Wertheim GmbH,<br />

Wertheim and Baiersdorf<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 93 42 / 96 36-0<br />

info.mbw@kurtz.de<br />

www.feinblechtechnologie.de<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Machining<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> GmbH, Kreuzwertheim<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 07-0<br />

info@kurtz.de • www.kurtz-metals.com<br />

Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG<br />

Kreuzwertheim, Germany<br />

info@kurtz.de<br />

www.kurtz.info<br />

MBW Metallbearbeitung Wertheim GmbH<br />

Wertheim, Germany<br />

info.mbw@kurtz.de<br />

ERSA GmbH<br />

Wertheim, Germany<br />

info@ersa.de<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> North America Inc.<br />

Plymouth, USA<br />

info@kna.net<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Far East Ltd. / ERSA Asia Pacific<br />

Hong Kong<br />

kurtz@kfe.com.hk<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Shanghai Ltd. / ERSA Shanghai<br />

Shanghai, China<br />

kurtz@kurtz.com.cn<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Zhuhai Manufacturing Ltd<br />

Zhuhai, China<br />

k•mc<br />

Seoul, Korea<br />

kmc@kmckr.co.kr<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> France S.A.R.L. / ERSA France<br />

Talant, France<br />

kurtz.france@wanadoo.fr<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Italia S.R.L.<br />

Travedona Monate, Italy<br />

kurtzita@ngi.it<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Ost<br />

Moscow, Russia<br />

info@kurtz.ru<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd.<br />

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa<br />

kurtz@mweb.co.za<br />

<strong>KURTZ</strong> GmbH<br />

Werk Wiebelbach<br />

Frankenstr. 2<br />

D-97892 Kreuzwertheim<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 07-0<br />

Fax +49 (0) 93 42 / 8 07-3 19<br />

info@kurtz.de<br />

www.kurtz-metals.com<br />

09/2010 | subject to changes | © 2010 by Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co.

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