The manufacture of high-specification parts ideally requires precise consultation between the foundry and machining shop. If casting and machining are sourced from different suppliers, it is essential to ensure that there is close consultation between these two suppliers in the interests of smooth processes and optimum product quality.

The amount of time spent coordinating these processes is considerably reduced if one and the same supplier is manufacturing the unfinished castings and machining the parts and the customer can source the finished castings directly. The logistics are also greatly simplified for the customer.

Jobbing foundry CLAAS GUSS GmbH can supply its customers with castings finished in its own production facilities. The company oversaw the completion of a 1000 m² hall in March 2009 for the machining of castings. The company has purchased two Hüller Hille NBH 630 horizontal machining centers as a starter kit for machining jobs. Plans are already on the table for a further expansion in machining capacity.

For further details please see our Technical Leaflet No. 13.