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tsf shows its skills – casted bionic struktures
The combination of different manufacturing processes is what drives the process development team of tübingen stahlfeinguss tsf . The project team already started in 2019 to give shape to an extraordinary customer requirement. The goal was a weight-reduced and cost-optimized version of an existing welded construction of a “fun bike”. The interdisciplinary tsf-team took care of the matter and designed a dimensionally stable, visually appealing frame in close partnership with the customer. At the same time, a manufacturing process was developed that meets the requirements: low costs despite the low number of individual pieces, mapping of the topology-optimized, bionic shape and maximum workpiece stability. The separate challenge for process development was to optimize the cost-intensive technology of SLM (selective laser melting). “Our gears fit together perfectly,” says Dr. Stüber, Head of Technology and Quality after developing a process from a 3D printed model in combination with the advantages of the conventional investment casting process. With a project lead time of 25 days, tsf lived up to its reputation as the fastest investment casting company in Europe and once again gave the idea a...
Regional network proves its worth in the Corona crisis – tsf still fully deliverable
PR-news Tübingen, 23.03.2020 For immediate publication Since its foundation in 1968, the family-run company tsf Tübingen Stahlfeinguss has placed great emphasis on regional networks and supply chains, from mould making to the procurement of raw materials and the reprocessing of the finished castings. How resilient this network is, despite the current events around the Coronavirus, is now being demonstrated: The company is still capable of on time delivering and offers its customers security of supply. The “fastest steel foundry in Europe” supports its customers throughout the manufacturing process of steel casting in the lost wax casting process, from the production of moulds to the mechanical production of the lost wax models for casting, through selection and qualification of the right material up to the post-processing of the castings with regard to critical geometries. With ready-to-assembly solutions from a single source, tsf offers its customers not only outstanding quality, but above all an outstanding mix of possibilities that is precisely tailored to the individual needs of the customers. The currently rampant Corona virus does not change this: “Personal meetings are currently cancelled to protect our customers and employees,” says tsf Managing Director Stephan Strohbücker, “but the current online tools are used to provide direct support and continuation of customer projects at all times. For our young team, this way of working is routine.” His colleague Martin Krämer, Sales Manager at tsf, adds: “We are all accessible through the usual communication channels and above all speak the language of our customers. This takes “NetMeetings” a huge hurdle, because there are no misunderstandings.” The raw material warehouse at tsf, otherwise always a...
tsf winning Environmental Award 2019
For the first time, tsf tübinger stahlfeinguss participated in the Environmental Award of Stadtwerke Tübingen, the local electricity provider, and came in third. For many years now, Stadtwerke Tübingen has been awarding three regional companies in addition to numerous regional projects and environmental initiatives. The jury was looking for businesses and companies that make a positive and above-average contribution to environmental protection through their voluntary commitment. “We are proud that we were able to convince the expert jury with our numerous initiatives and subprojects all the way to climate-neutral production,” enthused project manager Thomas Karcher, who was responsible for the project planning of a 100kWp photovoltaic system. At tsf, as part of the economy for the common good, all employees are constantly involved in optimization and given a lot of freedom to implement their own ideas. Tsf receives an e-charging station as wallbox with 11 kW of power, which can be used by suppliers, customers and visitors in the near future. More: Learn more of the sustanability strategy of tsf. Read the interview of Managing director Stephan Strohbücker here. (German only) Additional information About the Award here (German only)...
Recertification 2019 sucessfull
Without any deviations and with only two suggestions for improvement, tübinger stahlfeinguss masters this year’s overhaul audit to maintain DIN EN ISO 9001. “Through the introduction of KPI-based, daily shop floor management, we have once again managed to improve our quality indicators for us and our customers. Our Quality Management System (QMS) and the process and product quality have been improved, and that we have included the topics of sustainability and the common good in our management system also impresses the external auditors”, says a delighted Head of Quality Dr. Axel Stüber with his team. tsf stands for highest quality according to customer requirements. We look forward to exciting, new and complex challenges. Contact us...
tsf supports Formula Student
tübinger stahlfeinguss supports the Pforzheim college racing team “Rennschmiede Pforzheim” as a bronze partner with chassis parts and practical experience. The steering adapters produced in Rapid Prototyping enable the Formula Student Team at Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences to consistently implement a durable lightweight design. The design team, which is responsible for the chassis, gained valuable hands-on experience in the investment casting process and was able to get to know the production facilities and processes at tsf. tsf project manager Thomas Karcher: “Racing excites the limits of what is technically feasible. This is exactly what we do on a daily basis when it comes to handling liquid steel. With our support and know-how, we want to inspire young (racing) engineers for the founding and the possibilities of investment casting.” “We experience with our customers again and again an ‘WOW-effect’, if we prove that with investment casting even small quantities can be realized economically in addition to complex geometries. We also want to convey these findings to the engineers, designers and buyers of tomorrow”, adds Katrin Köngeter, who is responsible for sales and project management at tsf. One last season with “gasoline in blood,” the racing team Pforzheim will start with the car “Emerald” before developing an electrified race car in 2020. Larger engine size, new chassis with revised cinematics as well as an aerodynamic package with 30% more downforce while maintaining drag should bring points and victories in the Formula Student racing series. The whole tsf team wishes every success and exciting victories! Rollout des RSP19 “Emerald”:...
tsf now works 100% climate neutral
Since tsf has been purchasing only 100% green electricity for years, we will support the climate protection project “Regional Projects Freiburg, Germany ” starting in 2019 and thus achieve the complete climate neutrality for our company. We also promote the achievement of the Global Sustainable Development Goals, such as combating poverty or improving living conditions in emerging and developing countries. By balancing our entire corporate emissions, we are committed to climate protection and underline our commitment to sustainability. The label “climate neutral” as well as our individual certificate with ID number ensure transparency: You can review the balance of CO2 emissions via the ID and receive further information about the climate protection project: www.climatepartner.com/13308-1905-1001. Our Partner knows climate protection best Climate protection projects must meet internationally recognised criteria and standards in order to be certified. We work closely with ClimatePartner’s climate protection experts on...
tsf at trade fair NEWCAST 2019
tsf tübinger stahlfeinguss Franz Stadtler GmbH, a traditional family-owned company, produces steel investment castings using the lost wax casting process and gives intensive advice on development and conception. Under the motto “High-strength, economical lightweight construction” tsf shows that lightweight construction and steel are not mutually exclusive. With tsf, a fast, high-quality and cost-efficient investment casting company presents itself at the NEWCAST. From June 26 – 29, 2019, tübinger stahlfeinguss Franz Stadtler GmbH & Co. KG will exhibit its product and consulting portfolio at the NEWCAST. Sales Manager Martin Krämer: “After a successful trade fair appearance at HANNOVER MESSE, we also want to prove our competence and ability at the NEWCAST trade fair and present ourselves to a broad specialist audience.” The tsf exhibition team can be found in Hall 13, Stand A30-06. tsf manufactures machined and unmachined precision castings with unit weights from 10 g to over 70 kg. Component lengths of up to approx. 500 mm can be realized. With a wide range of materials and alloys, tsf can also specifically address specific lightweight construction requirements: every precision casting component manufactured by tsf has exactly the properties required by the customer. Tsf produces all steel grades from unalloyed carbon steels through alloyed engineering steels to very high-alloyed stainless, acid and heat-resistant steels for the castings. Visit tsf spontaneously in HALL 13 or make an appointment early for technical or commercial talks. We look forward to see...