Case Study: Eisengiesserei Mezger accelerates sand core production with ExOne S-Max Pro 3D printing

Eisengiesserei Mezger cuts core production to 12 hours with ExOne

Eisengiesserei Mezger, a Swiss iron foundry, faced the challenge of needing to produce a diverse range of complex sand cores for casting quickly and flexibly. Relying on external suppliers for these cores resulted in long lead times of around 10 days and an inability to adapt to last-minute customer changes. To gain a market advantage in a high-wage country and expand its portfolio, the company sought an automated solution from vendor ExOne.

ExOne implemented an S-Max Pro 3D printer equipped with options like FluidMatic and JobMatic for a highly automated process. This solution allowed Mezger to produce high-quality molds and cores internally in just 12 hours, a dramatic reduction from the previous multi-day process. The results provided immense flexibility for custom projects, reduced waste, and positioned Mezger as an innovation leader while significantly cutting production time.

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