Research & Development

Successful due to innovation, quality and know-how

SAG R&D ranges from materials development via reshaping and joint technologies to the development and trialling of complex modules and systems. Well-equipped technology centres have been established for this purpose. Virtual product development considerably shortens the project throughput time and guarantees an optimum "time to market".

SAG R&D is a service provider for innovative customer projects and also an initiator of strategic new developments.

Materials development

Development of new alloy systems in the cast and kneaded materials sector
Development of new heat treatment procedures
Materials characterisation (analytical and technological properties)
Application technology for existing and newly developed materials

Virtual product development

Strength / endurance strength calculation
Evaluation of joint connections
Simulation of shaping manufacturing procedures (sheet reshaping, Thixocasting)
Simulation of highly dynamically deformed components (Crash)

Reshaping and joint technology

Extension of the aluminium reshaping limits (e.g. semi-hot reshaping)
Try out extrusion for reshaping experiments
Multiple deep-drawing and ironing of aluminium sheets
Equipping of technology centre with the most diverse of joint technologies
Trialling of the strength and fatigue strength of different joint connections, comparison with simulation
Joints of different materials, aluminium soldering, adhesive competence