Customized steel solutions: How Breitenfeld Edelstahl AG develops your individual steel

In many industries, there are requirements for materials that cannot be covered by standard solutions. Companies that require custom-made steel are looking for a partner that has the technical knowledge and production capabilities for such projects.

Breitenfeld specializes in these requirements. This guide provides new customers with an overview of how Breitenfeld develops customized steel solutions and the steps involved.

Tailor-made solutions are often crucial for success in sectors such as the steam and gas turbine sector, mechanical engineering, the oil and gas industry, wind turbines, transportation, the automotive industry and many more .

A customer-oriented development process is of crucial importance here. This article shows how Breitenfeld works closely with you, from initial contact to delivery, to create exactly the steel you need.

This article is based on an interview with the company metallurgist and process manager forsteel production, Florian Schneller.

Brief summary of the steps

1. Contact and inquiry: Breitenfeld discusses the technical details and carries out a feasibility analysis.
   
   
2. Documents and specifications: You provide Breitenfeld with the specifications or clarify open questions together with the team.
   
   
3. Steel development: The experts select the raw materials and plan the production.
   
   
4. Feasibility and technical limits: Breitenfeld checks whether all requirements can be met and offers alternatives if necessary.
   
   
5. Time and cost frame: The company plans transparently and provides early information about possible delays or additional costs.
   
   
6. Production and quality control: All stages of production are strictly monitored to ensure the highest quality.
   
   
7. Delivery and aftercare: Breitenfeld takes care of the delivery and is available to answer any further questions.

A good understanding of your requirements is the key to successful implementation. Provide us with as much information as possible, such as technical specifications, standards and operating conditions. The more precise the information is, the faster and more accurately Breitenfeld can implement your requirements

As soon as the basic information is available, Breitenfeld carries out a feasibility analysis. This checks whether the requirements are technically possible and whether there are any challenges. This step is important so that it is clear at an early stage what resources are required and how production can be planned.

2. important documents and specifications

Breitenfeld needs an underlying standard or an individual technical specification for the requirements in terms of chemical composition and associated linear constraints. Purity requirements as well as individual block weight and block geometry complete the desired product.

If the specifications are unclear or incomplete , our engineerswill work closely with you to clarify these issues. This can be done over the phone, at face-to-face meetings or through online meetings. The aim is to ensure that all details are precisely defined before production starts.

3. internal process for individual steelproduction

Once the requirements have been clarified, Breitenfeld starts the process planning. First, the raw materials are selected and production is planned. The material then goes through various production steps, starting with steelmelting, refining and vacuum treatment.

Further improvements can be achieved by means of remelting processes. Each step is monitored and documented to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Particularly complex projects are treated as research and development (R&D) projects. This allows new approaches to be tested and valuable data to be collected, which can later be used for other projects. The R&D, production and quality control departments work closely together to achieve the optimum result for demanding projects.

4 Technical limits and feasibility

Some requirements are difficult to implement on a large scale. In such cases, Breitenfeld examines alternatives and informs you in good time about possible adjustments or effects on costs.

Open communication is particularly important here to avoid unnecessary delays or surprises. If there are restrictions in the composition or production process, Breitenfeld often offers alternative solutions that can be achieved through minor adjustments.

Close communication with customers ensures that projects are implemented successfully. Thetechnicaldepartments are on hand to answer questions and develop sensible alternatives.

5 Successful projects and application examples

Breitenfeld has a great deal of experience in the production of steels that are specially adapted to the requirements of various industries.

For example, the companyhas supplied stainless steel for the production of super mirror-polished steel strip, which requires the highest standards of purity. Aspecialproduction plan wasdeveloped for this and the process was closely monitored.

In power generation, the heat-resistant steels are designed to withstand high temperatures and corrosive conditions. Thanks to experience, many of these special steels have been produced in series and the production processes have been continuously improved.

By using modern production methods and strict quality controls, the company is able to meet the requirements of demanding industries.

6. time frame and planning

A feasibility study usually takes 3 days. If everything fits, production can start quickly. Breitenfeld does everything in its power to make processes efficient and avoid delays.

In the event of special requirements or possible bottlenecks, the company will inform you at an early stage so that solutions can be found together.

The overall time frame for development and production depends on various factors, such as the availability of raw materials, the complexity of the requirements and production capacities. In some cases, production time can be shortened through targeted planning, especially when it comes to urgent projects.

7. cost framework and price range

The cost of customized steel depends on various factors. The largest cost item is often the raw materials, followed by production costs. If rare or hard-to-source alloys are used, costs can vary greatly.

However, there is a base price range for many materials, which can change due to current raw material prices and energy costs. If special requirements such as new casting molds or special heat treatments are necessary, additional costs may be incurred.

Breitenfeld always discusses these costs in advance to avoid surprises. Transparency and good communication are particularly important here.

8. production and quality control

During production, every step is closely monitored to ensure that the steel meets the requirements. Quality control is carried out both during and after production to ensure that all products meet Breitenfeld's high standards.

Quality assurance uses the latest technology to check the properties of the steel before it is delivered to the customer.

9 Delivery and aftercare

After production, Breitenfeld ensures that the finished steel is delivered safely and on time. The logistics team ensures that all transportation processes run smoothly.

Even after delivery, Breitenfeld remains at your disposal and offers support. In some cases, the company also provides training or advice to help you get the best out of the products.

Conclusion: Tailor-made steel solutions for your requirements

Breitenfeld Edelstahl AG offers customized steel solutions that are specifically tailored to customers' requirements. With extensive experience and technical expertise, the company can successfully implement even the most demanding projects. This article shows how customer requirements are translated into tailor-made solutions.

The aim is to find a solution that meets your expectations and quality requirements. Breitenfeld also supports you with complex projects from the initial idea to the completion of the product.