Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming TechnologyProcess chain development
- Market analysis
- Process chain investigation
- Process optimization
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Development of manufacturing concepts
- Planning and technological dimensioning of processes, tools, and machines
- Development and evaluation of forming strategies
Feasibility study
- Technology development
- Development of process parameters and optimal forming strategies
- Benchmarking
- Numerical simulation (basic analysis)
- Prototype production
- Part dimensions up to 4000 mm x 3000 mm (cold) or 2000 mm x 1000 mm (max. 250 °C)
- Sheet thicknesses up to 5 mm (aluminum)
- A wide variety of sheet materials
- Complete production of formed parts and manufacture of design-defining geometries
- Rough and finish machining
- Surface structuring
- Component design
- Tool design and construction
- Process design
- Machine design/construction
Quality assurance
- Component measurement (optical, (tactile)
- Component testing according to your specifications
- Employee training
- On-site support for production ramp-ups