The New Hot Extrusion Press Boosts Copper Alloy Production
Copper alloys CuZr, CuCr1Zr and CuNiSi retain their strength at high temperatures and have good resistance to softening. From these alloys, Luvata manufactures products that are currently used for example in welding applications and electrical motors and generators. Due to the new hot extrusion line, Luvata can produce even higher quality products and entirely new copper alloy products, such as alloy tubes and profiles.
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In Luvata, the production of copper alloy products from alloys like CW106C, C18000 or C18150 always starts with examining the customer’s specific needs. Luvata’s experienced specialists know the copper alloys inside out and with their expertise they can quickly offer the best solution for customers.
“We help the customer to choose the right alloy and customize the products to meet the needs by for example optimizing electrical resistance, hardness or fatigue”, explains Product Group Manager Sarita Hernesniemi from Luvata Pori.
One application for copper alloys is the use of them in metallurgical processes as casting molds. Copper alloys can be cooled down, which makes them great material for molds and cooling elements.
Expanding the Copper Alloy Production
One of the many benefits of the new hot extrusion line is that Luvata Pori can approach totally new markets. The new press enables Luvata to produce copper alloy products in a wider range of sizes, both bigger and smaller than before, while simultaneously improving the quality of customized products.
“The new line has brought consistency to the production. Temperature control and automation makes the entire production process more controlled and accurate. Because of this, we can now make not only new shapes but also entirely new copper alloy products such as profiles, rods, and tubes”, Hernesniemi rejoices.
Luvata produces and supplies copper alloy products according to customers’ wishes as finished or semi-finished products, which makes the possible further processing easier. The key word in every order is customer need – every detail is planned and produced to serve the need of the customer.
Get to know Luvata’s copper alloys CuZr, CuCr1Zr and CuNiSi better.
Contact our product expert:
Sarita Hernesniemi
+358 40 560 7008
sarita.hernesniemi@luvata.com