Investment castings for rail & marine
In rail and marine applications, enormous mechanical and thermal loads occur. With investment castings from SBV Stahltechnik, even complex geometries can be economically realized. Our components impress with stable structures, high repeatability, and precise tolerances – for a secure and long-lasting service life.
Why investment casting is indispensable in rail & marine
Components in trains and ships operate under strong vibrations, high loads, and changing environmental influences such as moisture, saltwater, and temperature differences. Welded joints or milled parts often develop weak points here, leading to cracks, corrosion, or failure.
With investment casting, geometries can be realized where other methods fail. Precision in the process, high repeatability in the series, and tight tolerances through subsequent machining. This is the basis for durable, functionally safe components in the rail & marine sector.
Typical investment castings for rail & marine
Chassis and structural parts
We cast structural components such as brackets and bearing housings precisely to form. They permanently absorb vibrations and loads, ensuring the stability of the entire chassis.
Coupling and connecting elements
We manufacture these parts with exact geometry. They create permanently strong connections between assemblies and withstand forces during operation or in strong seas.
Housings and covers
Complex housings are created with smooth surfaces and integrated cavities. This protects sensitive components from dirt and corrosion, extending their lifespan.
Components for engines and drives
We cast engine parts and drive components to withstand high temperatures and mechanical loads. This ensures their functionality even under intensive use.
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Your partner for investment casting in rail & marine
Machining according to specifications
We thoroughly check drawings and 3D data and, if necessary, develop geometry optimizations for optimal investment casting results. This creates parts ready for assembly that fit exactly into your assemblies.
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At each foundry location, over 100 CNC machining centers and more than 20,000 square meters of production space are available.
Technical consulting
We provide advice on geometry, material selection, and cast-friendly design. You will speak directly with specialists.
Certified processes
Our production facilities are certified according to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001. Thus, we meet the highest requirements for quality, environment, and occupational safety.
Logistics with planning reliability
We flexibly align deliveries with your needs, whether call-off, intermediate storage, or complete batch. This ensures continuous supply and prevents disruptions in your production.
Hardening shop in Germany
Our hardening shop increases the surface hardness of stainless steel without reducing corrosion resistance. Thus, the components withstand friction, saltwater, and mechanical continuous loads.
How you benefit from our investment castings
High load capacity
The homogeneous structure in investment casting ensures even stress distribution over the entire cross-section. Thus, the components reliably withstand high torques and dynamic loads over long operating times.
Temperature resistance
Stainless steels like 1.4404 or 1.4848 withstand continuous loads at high exhaust temperatures. This protects exhaust systems, valve seats, and housings permanently from material fatigue.
Exact fit
Tight tolerances allow direct installation in engines and exhaust systems. Ready-to-assemble parts reduce further machining steps, lower assembly times, and maintain the functional reliability of the assemblies.
Economical series production
Investment casting is suitable for small, medium, and large series in the automotive and two-wheeler sectors. You benefit from consistent components that we deliver ready for assembly and with which you can keep your production costs predictable.
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How a project with SBV Stahltechnik proceeds
We accompany each project in investment casting from the first contact to the final delivery. Our goal is an accurate, economically sensible solution that reliably fits into your processes. The process is clearly structured and coordinated by a single contact person.
Inquiry and initial review
You send us a drawing and 3D data, ideally with material preference, quantity, and information on the application area. We check the technical feasibility and provide an initial assessment.
Consultation and offer phase
We clarify open questions, advise on casting and manufacturing technical design, and, if necessary, select the appropriate stainless steel grade together with you. Then you receive a non-binding offer with delivery time, tool costs, and project planning.
Toolmaking and sample production
After commissioning, a final simulation is carried out to ensure an optimal casting process. We create the wax tool and produce initial samples for dimension inspection, functional evaluation, and approval.
Series release and production
After your approval, we start series production. The components are cast, machined, and/or heat-treated as needed, before being ready-packed for shipment after final inspection.
Delivery as needed
We deliver the finished investment castings on call, in defined batch sizes, or as a complete batch. Interim storage in Germany is possible if required.
Are you planning a new component for rail and marine, or do you want to realize an existing part in investment casting?
Talk to us. SBV Stahltechnik accompanies you from the first idea to the assembly-ready component.
