Fast Cast components including mechanical processing? When 9 weeks delivery time is not an option, CASTFAST delivers in record time – from spare parts to small series. An anonymized best practice shows how a newly established supply chain with 3D sand printing and clear communication becomes a success factor.
In industry, time is often the decisive factor for success. A leading mechanical engineering company needed to make its supply chain fast and flexible following an organizational realignment. CASTFAST delivered castings in record time – including machining – and became the main supplier for spare parts and time-critical projects.
The company operates internationally, with several hundred employees and a high proportion of exports. For years, almost all steps were covered in-house – from design and machining to surface treatment; only casting was sourced externally. As part of a strategic realignment, individual production areas were outsourced in order to establish a flexible, resilient supply chain with specialized partners.
It was crucial to find partners who could supply casting and mechanical processing from a single source – and in a much shorter time than the standard 9 weeks on the market.
Delivery time: instead of 9 weeks, only two weeks to the raw casting – including mechanical processing.
Communication: direct, clear answers – including transparent confirmation of receipt.
Quality: Challenges are taken seriously and solved quickly.
“Faster, better communication – and a clear 5 out of 5 in the ranking.”
When it comes to time-critical spare parts, fast, reliable delivery is what counts most. Even if the price is higher than standard offers, the benefits outweigh the costs: Minimum downtimes, reliable planning and high component quality.
The machine manufacturer continues to rely on CASTFAST when parts are cast quickly. Additional collaborations are possible in the future – for example in toolmaking or for special runs in emergencies (e.g. in the event of tool breakage). A particularly positive aspect is that the cooperation works smoothly – without a high level of support. This ensures efficiency on both sides.
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