Grede’s world-class technological expertise and diversity allows us to work in numerous forms of metal and other exotic materials to produce difficult parts in a repetitive production environment.
Whether your project requires ductile or gray iron or die cast aluminum, Grede is able to offer program development for these various metals and processes. Moreover, our metallurgical process controls ensure exceptional consistency and dimensional control.
Grede optimizes design by running parallel design and validation of cast components in each of the available metals. Our product development engineers apply structural/model analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and physical testing during the component development process to validate material selection. We utilize process simulation throughout the design cycle to further validate material selection. The resulting data enables us to establish material, production and design directions from which we can make final material recommendations to our customers.
Grede wants to give customers the right material solution for their application – the best choice from a full range of possibilities.