EuroWire May 2017

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▲ ▲ Ugitech has invested almost €2m in a new ultrasonic test unit at its production site in Ugine and has thereby increased its capacity in quality assurance for steel bar

€2m testing investment at Ugitech

For steel in which material inclusions or surface defects would constitute functional risks for the use of the component, this type of testing is vital. This is also an effective way of ensuring that steel bar with material defects is rejected from further processing. Following machining of the steel bar, the part’s thickness in some cases is less than 0.5mm depending on the specific part. Consistently flawless quality of the bar steel core and surface is essential for reliable component stability. Ugitech SA – France Website : www.ugitech.com

Thereby the company contributes to the production of high-quality automotive components. The automotive industry is an important sales market for the stainless steel producer. In a demonstration of its commitment to this market, the company has installed a new ultrasonic testing unit at its Ugine site in France. With the new system technology, the steel producer has around 50 per cent more capacity in quality assurance. The non-destructive testing is used for quality control and assurance of steel bar in accordance with the highest technical standards.

WHETHER brake system, fuel injector or airbag pressure sensor – the principle of zero defects has long been the standard in the automotive industry for steel products for safety-critical components. To meet the rising demand for flawless stainless steel, French company Ugitech – part of the Schmolz + Bickenbach Group – has invested almost €2m in a new ultrasonic testing unit. This step has allowed the company to increase capacity in quality assurance. Ugitech now tests almost 35,000t annually of steel rod intended for the automotive industry, for internal and surface defects.

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