Aluminium Foundry

Alunext can become involved in the earliest stages of aluminium component development, when geometries, wall thicknesses and configurations must be considered in relation to the constraints of casting and manufacturing technologies.

It works with customers on co-design, design optimisation and design to cost before the design becomes fixed, seeking the best balance between costs, materials and manufacturing operations throughout the production chain.

Production can accommodate a range of volumes, from individual components and initial samples to small and medium production runs. Alunext becomes even more competitive when casting calls for complex geometries or large dimensions that are difficult to control and require more specialised expertise. 

Alunext processes a range of aluminium alloys, including grades that are particularly difficult to handle and require the process to be kept in careful balance at all times.

Among these is MagSimal, an alloy that needs no heat treatment, offers excellent mechanical properties and can be riveted and welded. Its demanding processing requirements mean that relatively few companies can use it consistently and reliably in industrial production.

After casting, the aluminium component is integrated with other chassis, powertrain and mechatronic components as part of more complex systems and bills of materials.

The foundry also serves the wider market: it supports both Group operations and external customers. When an aluminium component requires several coordinated manufacturing stages, Alunext can manage the process from start to finish, retaining control over the final result.