Record-breaking casting mass establishes new benchmarks
In the world of machine construction and electromobility, a new high-strength casting compound named Durfill E is making waves. Contributed by Dominik Hochwarth, Editor at VDI Verlag, this innovative material has been hailed as a top choice for demanding applications in the industry.
Durfill E, developed exclusively for machine-building operations, boasts unique properties that set it apart. Its exceptional strength allows it to withstand mechanical stress and fatigue, making it ideal for components critical in electric mobility systems subjected to cyclic loads. The compound's precision casting quality ensures high dimensional accuracy and fine detailing, essential for components used in precision machines and electromobility devices.
Moreover, Durfill E's excellent fatigue resistance prevents crack initiation and propagation, increasing component lifespan. Its thermal stability ensures mechanical stability under varying thermal conditions, vital for electromobility parts dealing with heat generated by electric motors and batteries. The compound's properties enable integration into slender, flexible, and highly engineered parts, supporting innovations in lightweight and compact structures for electromobility.
In terms of applications, Durfill E finds its value in manufacturing casings, gears, and structural parts for electric motors and battery housings where strength, weight reduction, and precision are mandatory. It is also valued for components in machines requiring tight tolerances and reliable repeatability, such as robotics or automation equipment. Durfill E's versatility extends to parts involving flexible or slender geometries subjected to high deformations, as modern engineering trends in electromobility seek lightweight yet robust structures.
Furthermore, Durfill E is ideal in applications needing long fatigue life under cyclic mechanical and thermal loads encountered in electromobility propulsion and control systems. Its use contributes to advancing high-precision applications by supporting robust, lightweight, and finely engineered components.
Durfill E can be found at EMO Hannover in Hall 6, Booth I10. The compound underwent extensive testing in certified labs and meets all requirements for material behaviour, durability, and thermal load capacity. Interestingly, cleaning and disposal of Durfill E can be done without chemicals - water is sufficient. The compound is based on the special binding agent NANODUR of Dyckerhoff GmbH and withstands mechanical stresses even at temperatures up to 90 °C.
In conclusion, Durfill E's high-strength, fatigue-resistant, and precision casting properties make it highly suited for demanding machine construction tasks, especially within electromobility where durability, reliability, and precise performance are essential. Its use contributes to advancing high-precision applications by supporting robust, lightweight, and finely engineered components.
The management of Durfill E, exclusively developed for machine-building operations in the industry, recognizes its outstanding properties in the field of technology, particularly relevant for electric mobility systems. Its innovative compound, with excellent fatigue resistance and thermal stability, facilitates the creation of lightweight and compact structures in finance-intensive applications, contributing significantly to the advancement of high-precision applications in the sector.
