In industrial production metal and plastic were seen as competitors for a long time. The overmolding and assembling technology ended this once and for all. The advantages of metal and plastic are combined in a targeted way by the overmolding and assembling technology. At the same time a wide space for innovations, technically sophisticated concepts and for a variety of new challenges was emerged.
At its locations Berlin Teltow and ZIMK, Diehl Metal Applications is exploring this room with a level of expertise, concentration and creativity like no other. Diehl Metal Applications is specialised in innovative composite products made of the materials metal and plastic.
Because of mechanical issues and for safety reasons, plastic was used only very rarely in the automotive industry. Due to the trend of miniaturisation, in terms of reducing weight, new fibre-reinforced plastics were developed. These plastics provide both, high stability and low weight. The overmolding and assembling technology combines the advantages of both materials. Overmolded and assembled components are considered to be superior to both materials in particular. The reduction of weight is about 40 percent compared to pure metal solutions.
Thanks to their flexibility, we are now able to implement complex, individual concepts in plastics and assembly technology. Convince yourself!
There is no permanent reality except the reality of change, as the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said. This is particularly true of products in the automotive and consumer electronics industry.
In metal-plastic compound systems a "hybrid" is known as combination of two technologies, with the aim of realising new kinds of characteristics. You need know-how at the highest level, in order to construct, develop and produce metal-plastic compound systems for electronic and electrotechnical applications. Without exception, you need to be an expert in the materials to be used as well as in the production processes. Only if this fits perfectly together, metal-plastic compound systems can be produced in technical quality at optimum efficiency.
Diehl Metall is with the Diehl Metal Applications able to provide the entire processes – from the development to the production – completely in-house.
Predominantly metal-plastic compound systems are used in the automotive industry, in communications, electronics and electrical engineering.
From material production (copper alloys), prototyping, tool and mold design to fully-automated stamping and overmolding and assembling technology – Diehl Metal Applications is able to offer the entire production chain with all of its synergetic potential.
More than 20 million leadframes for ABS, ESP and transmission control systems are produced at the Diehl Metal Applications location ZIMK. As an innovative supplier with many value-adding activities, we are able to provide flexible and individual solutions for our customers and partners at any time.
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Metal-plastic compound systems made of copper alloys by Diehl Metall support the functional safety and production quality of the finished products. | New materials and higher complex requirements set high standards to plating technologies. | Diehl Ecobronze BB05xi is a good recyclable material compound as alternative to tin-plated copper-iron. |
Germany, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia, Great Britain, America:
Diehl Metal Applications
Sales Office Berlin
Tel: +49 30 84784-438
Mail: sales-berlin@diehl.com
Austria, Eastern Europe:
Diehl Metal Applications
Sales Office Vienna
Tel: + 43 1 7150960-10
Mail: sales-wien@diehl.com
France, Southern Europe, Asia:
Diehl Metal Applications
Sales Office Besançon
Tel: +33 4 7174-0937
Mail: sales-besancon@diehl.com
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