The aluminium components are produced in our own foundry area, which comprises 3 die-casting sections where we use 17 casting cells. The locking force of these casting cells varies between 340 and 920 tons. In addition, we work with highly advanced machines that are capable of forming the liquid secondary aluminium at 680 degrees into the cast component within a few hundredths of a second.
BUVO also uses different alloys in order to satisfy the requirements of different applications. The most commonly used alloys are 226 (GDAISi9Cu3), 230 (GDAISi12) and 239 (GDAlSi10Mg). We heat up these basic casting alloys in our own smelting furnaces before transferring the liquid aluminium to the die-casting machines.
The first machining step is performed fully automatically immediately after die-casting. Flash and sharp edges are removed automatically from all castings in or close to the casting cell by (inline) trimming and tumbling equipment.
Quality, innovation and craftsmanship are our top priorities.
BUVO Castings is an aluminium high-pressure foundry specialized in casting and mechanical processing of products for various applications. In addition, BUVO is involved in the development and production of tools in its own tool shop BUVO Tools.
“With the electrification of vehicles, a huge transition has begun in the automotive industry. At BUVO Castings, we address this electrification in a broader context, under the heading Die Casting for Green Mobility. In doing so, we look not only at the car, but also at other electrically powered vehicles, such as bicycles, scooters or scooters. In addition, our aluminium castings are also very suitable for application in charging stations, for charging various types of vehicles.”
