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Precision forging Applications Safety parts |
Wichard: Specialist in forging
small parts
Founded in 1919, Wichard maintains a strong presence in markets with special safety concerns: aeronautics, automotive, marine and medical. Expert in precision forging, Wichard is able to forge small parts from 1g to 500g with close tolerances and works with different materials such as ferrous alloys, steel, stainless steel, and titanium.
A unique know-how
A unique know-how in manufacturing of small parts
by forging
Wichard is able to produce small and medium-size production runs by using power hammers and large-scale production runs using its automatic forging machines (up to 3000 parts/hour). After defining specifications with its customers, Wichard insures its development with powerful CAD software and its production tooling by high-speed machining. In some instances, approved sub-contractors handle finishing steps like machining, heat treatment or surface coating .
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Main applications:
Metal work, hardware, hand tools, cycles, mountings, work security, lifting and hoisting, public works, bracing, machine tools, hand and portable tools, paramedical, etc..
Why choose a Wichard
forged product?
Forging is the only method that guarantees the internal solidity of metal and improves its mechanical characteristics by aligning the material's fibers. The forging process enables optimizing the size and mechanical performances of the parts by reducing their weight and volume. All our products are forged, and carefully controlled and tested according to extremely rigorous procedures to ensure their quality.
Wichard is an ISO 9001 / 2008 certified company
Contact precision forging
Tel: +33 (0) 4 73 51 65 17
Fax: +33(0) 4 73 80 62 81
Adress: Wichard, ZI de Felet,
63307 Thiers cedex, France
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