Case

Precision components for the railway industry

Our relay production contributes to the mission of providing energy-efficient and reliable solutions for the global transport and electronics market.

Client
Precision components for the railway industry
Services
Stamping
Project date
2000
Introduction

High-quality precision components for the railway industry

This customer, part of an American corporation, is active worldwide in equipment, systems and digital solutions for the railway and transport sector. This customer is the market leader in relay technology and circuit breakers for both the train and railway industry and the electricity market.

For their mechanical components, they found in us a partner who could meet the stringent requirements regarding magnetism and material quality.

Verschillende metalen klemmen op glazen oppervlak
Old technology, modern implementation: precision production, tight tolerances and controlled surface treatment.

Challenge

The punching of high-quality copper and nickel, equipped with special coatings for magnetic properties. In addition, this customer requested precision in dimensions, diversity in materials and optimal reproducibility.

Solution

Based on the requirements specification, we worked with this customer to redesign part of the product. We used our knowledge of die-cutting processes and material behaviour to further improve functionality and consistency.

Hogesnelheidstrein bij zonsondergang op het spoor

Results

The result is an optimized and reliable part, produced with a high degree of precision and material control.

High-grade copper and nickel with special coatings
Constant quality within close tolerances
Compatible with demanding applications in the railway and energy sectors
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