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Die casting solutions.

Shaping the future of mobility, globally.

Every die casting manufacturer has individual needs. That’s why Bühler strives to cater exactly to your specific requirements and offers tailor-made solutions for different industries.

The requirements of the automotive industry especially are

unique, demanding high quality standards. New trends are

emerging constantly, such as driverless cars and e-mobility.

Also, regulations are getting stricter, and the pressure to

reduce fuel consumption is ongoing.

Lightweight construction using efficient aluminum die casting

plays a key role in tackling these issues. Bühler is ready to

support the die casting industry – and you – through the up-

coming trends. Every second car uses light-alloy parts made

on Bühler machines. Bühler has already supplied more than

7,000 die casting systems to the global market. Nearly 1,000

foundries are relying on Bühler every day. Die casters around

the globe trust Bühler solutions to make parts for automo-

biles, motorcycles, ATVs, electronics and appliances.

Bühler’s know-how stems from more than 90 years in the

industry. In order to meet your requirements even better and

offer you a sustainable advantage in today’s competitive

marketplace the company invests up to 5 percent of its turn-

over in research and development.

We are committed. For your success.

Participate in the growth of e-mobility and light weight design.

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Bühler cell solutions. Be ready for the future.

The Bühler Carat, Evolution and Ecoline S series feature highly productive casting cells. These integrated cells offer you a one-stop solution, including equipment, automation and service.

Complete die casting cell solutions form an essential basis for

all die casters who want to stay competitive. They combine

state-of-the-art technology with the best automation solutions,

specifically developed for the die casting process. Peripheral

equipment includes ladling devices, sprayers, robots, part-

marking units as well as a fully integrated vacuum systems.

The DataView control system redefines the human-machine

interface. Its intuitive touch-screen simplifies all activities

including machine setup, monitoring and diagnostics.

Integrated die casting cells help to optimize quality, productivity

and cycle time for an increased uptime at reduced costs. The

cells provide information about the process in real time and

are ready for an industry 4.0 environment.

Bühler puts your individual needs in the center of attention

and offers you customized solutions, integrated project

handling, top quality, fast response times, and global availa-

bility. Be it optimized production quality, minimized downtime,

higher cell efficiency, or a reduced cycle time that you are

looking for, Bühler will find the answer to your question and

provide the right solution for you.

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A global presence for a local service. And your investment protection.

Proximity is key. With an extensive global service network Bühler is on the spot immediately. Qualified specialists provide hands-on support, knowing the regional market requirements and the needs of die casters.

Bühler supports you in all stages of your investment: from

planning to startup and throughout the entire life cycle of your

equipment. The company believes in a strong local presence

and therefore operates 3 die casting production hubs,

3 revision hubs, 4 application and test centers as well as

92 service stations around the globe. Thanks to tailor-made

service offerings and in-depth understanding of local require-

ments Bühler can help you increase the overall productivity

of your systems at any time.

Excellence in customer service is Bühler’s top priority. That’s

why the technology and solutions provider continuously

launches initiatives to further reduce the reaction times to

your enquiries: unbureaucratic assistance, straight forward

communication and immediate support are guaranteed.

However, only the best people can deliver the best quality

and service – Bühler knows about the importance of constantly

investing in developing the skills of its employees. You can

count on full-range services performed by Bühler’s own

technicians located within close proximity to you.

BuhlerPrince (USA)

Die Casting competence center

Bühler subsidiaries and service stations

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BuhlerPrince (USA)

Bühler Uzwil (Switzerland)

Bühler Wuxi (China)

Bühler is represented in over 140 countries with more than 10,600 employees.

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All the service you need. Drive your business forward.

Engineering.

Based on your component data and your cell requirements,

Bühler’s engineering specialists will create casting cell layouts.

They will determine the required machine size, create an

optimal automation and finishing concept, including the robot

simulation. Additionally, the experts conduct a cycle time

analysis in order to point out your production figures and

manufacturing costs – engineering at its best, customized

solutions for you..

Training.

The success of your company and the performance of your

die casting cells depend on well-trained employees. Bühler

offers an extensive range of course programs around the

world where experts pass on their hands-on experience and

know-how. In addition, customized classes are provided

directly at your site – sharing expertise to master the future

successfully..

Process optimization.

Using their vast experience Bühler engineers analyze your

foundry and show you potential for improvement. The results

of realized process optimizations are impressive: when

manufacturing a motor block, for example, an OEE improvement

of 5 percent, based on a production of 200,000 units per

year, can easily lead to savings of more than 80,000 Euros

– an investment that pays off.

Maintenance and technical support.

Service packages can be adjusted to your production

batches, thus preventing downtime, loss in production

efficiency or product quality. The packages range from

individual services to a complete outsourcing of maintenance.

To ensure a high uptime of your plant, a fast and reliable

technical repair service is available via Bühler Helpline – for

you – worldwide, 24/7..

Retrofits and revisions.

Buying a new machine isn’t always the best solution. With

specific upgrades and conversion kits, outdated machines

are able to perform to the current standards of technology

and efficiency. Whether it is a software upgrade, the integration

of additional functions or a complete overhaul, Bühler experts

will work with you to find the best way to remanufacture your

die casting machine – a cost-efficient alternative to new

investments..

Competence centers and test facilities.

Bühler competence centers are equipped with complete die

casting cells and provide the perfect setting to test and

improve your products and processes. In-house laboratories,

including a CT scan, offer a broad range of analyses and

testing of different alloys, supporting you with latest

technology, expert knowledge and advice – never stop

improving your products and procedures.

Bühler supports you over the entire life cycle of your equipment – with individual service and reliable support.

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The highlight of our collaboration. Your success story.

ŠKODA AUTO.

Thanks to the two largest die casting cells ever installed in the Czech Republic, ŠKODA AUTO has substantially increased productivity.

ŠKODA AUTO made the decision to buy Bühler technology to

increase its capacity for engine blocks and gear housings.

Besides the need to be more productive they also chose

Bühler because of their well-known Swiss accuracy.

The project was quite challenging for the Bühler team since

they faced a very short delivery time as well as a tight time

frame for the installation and hand-over. When the technology

was delivered, Bühler could finish the commissioning of the

first cell within eleven weeks.

After the two Bühler Carat machines were put into operation,

ŠKODA AUTO improved its production capacity significantly.

It was planned to achieve a cycle time of 130 seconds with

these machines; currently, the cycle time is 125 seconds. In

cooperation with Bühler experts the team continues to work

on improvements to increase productivity even more.

Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd. entered the die casting industry in 2006. They invested in Bühler solutions to diffe-rentiate themselves from the competition and to offer the best quality.

Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd., based in Eastern

Chinese Ningbo, started its production of die cast automotive

parts in 2006. To set themselves apart they decided to focus

on maximum quality and reliability. “Everyone in the industry

knows that Bühler machines are the best. Of course, our

customers are well aware of that as well“, says Wang

Hongbioa, founder and owner of Huashuo. Today the enter-

prise generates more than 50% of its turnover with aluminum

parts which are delivered to renowned OEM suppliers.

After the initial investment in ten Ecoline machines in 2010,

Wang continues to choose Bühler equipment. Besides

Huashuo’s high quality standards, the long service life of the

die casting systems and the prompt Bühler customer service

were decisive arguments.

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Pierburg.

Bühler and Pierburg, respectively Rhein-metall Automotive, are linked by a long- standing partnership. Since 1982 the Group has ordered 68 cold-chamber die casting machines.

Since its beginnings more than 100 years ago, the company

Pierburg has ranked among the drivers of innovation in the

automotive industry. In 1986, the company was acquired by

the Rheinmetall Group and in 1998 it merged with Kolben-

schmidt to form today’s Rheinmetall Automotive AG.

For decades, the automotive supplier has placed great confi-

dence in Bühler. High-performance die casting cells,

competent and comprehensive technical support, and a

strong local customer service team have convinced the

Group to invest in Bühler technology over and over again.

Lutz Plasmeier, who is responsible for the plant technology

for Pierburg, as Senior Manager Industrial Engineering

Casting & Machining says: “Technologically the die casting

process with regulated shots from Bühler is unmatched. No

other company is able to achieve this level of reproducibility”.

FCA US LLC Etobicoke Casting Plant.

Producing complex structural compo-nents within the existing building led the FCA US Etobicoke Casting Plant to invest in Bühler.

FCA US chose Bühler for technology, functionality and world-

class customer service. The advanced controls on the Carat

machine delivered new capability to the plant. Andreas Bahr,

Tooling Engineering Manager: “What drove the decision to go

with the Carat was the programming capability and the

virtually unlimited modification capability of the shot profile.”

Beyond the technical advantages of the Carat, its hydraulic

clamping mechanism is far shorter than other machines with

similar locking force. This was important because these

machines were installed in an existing building with limited

space. Finally, Bühler supported the installation with local

service technicians and backup support from BuhlerPrince,

the North American location for Bühler in Holland, MI, USA.

The operations at the Etobicoke Casting Plant also profited

from the knowledge of the Bühler process engineers who

helped to decrease the cycle time by 20%. For Bahr the

cooperation with Bühler is really a perfect partnership.

Bühler AG

CH-9240 Uzwil

Switzerland

T +41 71 955 12 12

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