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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 />
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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
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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.