More stable. More efficient. More sustainable. Mineral casting damps vibrations and resists chemicals. For machinery, medical, solar, electronics and packaging. With linear technology, it delivers even more.
Mineral casting features clear technological, economic and ecological advantages over steel, gray cast iron or cast iron. Its excellent vibration damping, chemical resistance and thermal stability not only impress users in machine tool manufacturing, but also in many other industries such as medical technology, solar technology, electronics and packaging. In particular, the combination of linear technology and mineral casting creates essential customer benefits.
SCHNEEBERGER is a leading global manufacturer of mineral castings and not only offers innovative and high-precision mineral casting solutions, but also completely pre-assembled modules and assembly groups, equipped with the following components according to customer requirements
Since we offer everything as a one-stop solution, we guarantee optimal matching of the various components. SCHNEEBERGER mineral castings are manufactured by specialized employees in our production facilities in Czech Rep. and China. The entire process, from the design phase to the actual casting process and finishing, is subject to strict quality specifications. This guarantees that complex machine designs and assemblies with integrated guides are manufactured in the specified dimensions and to the highest quality.
Mineral casting technology which, when employed in machine bases and foundations, delivers exceptional vibration damping, chemical resistance -- and environmental sustainability. First introduced for use in the bases and platforms of metal grinding machines, today mineral-cast foundations are being applied -- and making new and innovative applications possible -- in electronics, medical devices, solar, and packaging equipment.
| Advantages |
| Very good damping characteristic |
| Low heat conductivity |
| Chemically inert |
| Cold casting process |
| Low shrinkage |
| Great architectural freedom |
| Integration of the most diverse mechanical components |
| No problems with disposal |
Our experts at the SCHNEEBERGER mineral casting facility develop various compositions which are tailored to specific projects/individual customer applications. In doing so, our customers receive the best possible combination of technical benefits and affordable prices.
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SCHNEEBERGER Mineralgusstechnik covers a very wide range of sectors and products, as you can see from these examples:
Mineral casting from SCHNEEBERGER offers unbeatable advantages, which come to the fore in the optical industry.
Anyone who works with optical components and surfaces, such as industrial lenses or glass for spectacles, cannot afford to cut corners when it comes to surface quality, precision and productivity. After all, their customers' sight depends on it, as does the ability of machine manufacturers to compete in the optical industry.
Powerful machines can manufacture well over 100 spectacle lenses per hour, with consistently reproducible levels of quality. In order to realise the high engineering dynamics and required product geometry while maintaining the utmost precision, machine constructors require a machine bed that has exemplary vibration dampening and thermal stability, such as can only be achieved by mineral casting.
This means we are an indispensible partner for manufacturers of production equipment, not only for high quality industrial optics but also for fine spectacle lenses.
SCHNEEBERGER produces its mineral casting in a cold casting process using minerals and epoxy resin. Thanks to the especially perfected production methods, we can achieve exceptionally flat and parallel reference surfaces, whether for guideways or other precision components such as measuring scales or linear motors.
As SCHNEEBERGER manufactures both mineral cast constructions and linear bearings, we are able to adjust the bearing support surfaces so that they are an optimum match for each bearing type and for the specific application. This ensures the most linear, parallel and flat operation possible for linear movements, resulting in optimum technical and economic solutions.
SCHNEEBERGER offers cost-optimised solutions in the form of its Integrated measuring system for distance measurement, which can be used for a wide range of applications.
Mineral casting is a cold casting process - meaning that no additional heat is required for its production. What is needed is generated in the process itself - through an exothermic reaction between the chemical components. This results in a high-precision material that is produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It offers excellent vibration damping, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. Compared to steel or cast iron, it stands out with lower energy consumption and higher precision, especially in dynamic applications such as machine bases and platforms.
Mineral casting is used across various industries, including medical technology, electronics, solar, and packaging industries. Its vibration damping and environmental friendliness make it ideal for precision applications, such as in machine tools or pharmaceutical packaging systems.
SCHNEEBERGER relies on sustainable mineral casting manufacturing, which enables significant CO₂ savings through the cold casting process. Since mineral casting is produced without external heat, up to 1.6 tons less CO₂ per ton of material is emitted compared to steel or cast iron. Additionally, all mineral casting products are fully recyclable. As a responsible mineral casting component manufacturer, SCHNEEBERGER offers a certified recycling program for end-of-life components to ensure sustainable resource utilization.
Machine bases made from mineral casting provide excellent vibration damping, which leads to higher speed and precision in production processes. They are also chemically resistant and thermally stable, enhancing the machines' longevity.
Yes, SCHNEEBERGER manufactures mineral casting products precisely according to the OEM customer's design specifications. The designs can include precision surfaces, integrated components such as sensors or electronic parts, and threaded inserts. This flexible design enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications.
SCHNEEBERGER specifically uses mineral casting in mechanical engineering to manufacture high-precision and vibration-free machine components. Thanks to its excellent vibration damping and thermal stability, mineral casting helps optimize the performance and longevity of production equipment.
Mineral casting production at SCHNEEBERGER is carried out according to the highest quality standards. From design to the casting process and final machining, all steps are coordinated internally. Thanks to flexible manufacturing processes, machine beds, frames, and other components can be precisely tailored to customer requirements.
SCHNEEBERGER provides comprehensive mineral casting services that go far beyond mere production. These include individual consulting, design optimization, and the integration of linear technology, sensors, and other components into customized solutions for mechanical engineering.
As an experienced manufacturer of mineral casting components, SCHNEEBERGER supplies a wide range of industries, including medical technology, electronics manufacturing, and machine tool construction. Customers benefit from precisely manufactured machine beds, frames, and other structural components that ensure maximum stability and performance.
SCHNEEBERGER mineral casting frames are particularly stable and low in vibration. They are used in high-precision machines where exact positioning and maximum repeatability are essential. Their chemical resistance and thermal stability also make them extremely durable.
In addition to mineral casting, SCHNEEBERGER develops polymer concrete solutions for mechanical engineering. This material is characterized by high shape flexibility and excellent damping properties. It is ideal for machine beds and frames that need to be both lightweight and extremely stable.
Mineral casting is a cold casting process - meaning that no additional heat is required for its production. What is needed is generated in the process itself - through an exothermic reaction between the chemical components. This results in a high-precision material that is produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It offers excellent vibration damping, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. Compared to steel or cast iron, it stands out with lower energy consumption and higher precision, especially in dynamic applications such as machine bases and platforms.
Mineral casting is used across various industries, including medical technology, electronics, solar, and packaging industries. Its vibration damping and environmental friendliness make it ideal for precision applications, such as in machine tools or pharmaceutical packaging systems.
SCHNEEBERGER relies on sustainable mineral casting manufacturing, which enables significant CO₂ savings through the cold casting process. Since mineral casting is produced without external heat, up to 1.6 tons less CO₂ per ton of material is emitted compared to steel or cast iron. Additionally, all mineral casting products are fully recyclable. As a responsible mineral casting component manufacturer, SCHNEEBERGER offers a certified recycling program for end-of-life components to ensure sustainable resource utilization.
Machine bases made from mineral casting provide excellent vibration damping, which leads to higher speed and precision in production processes. They are also chemically resistant and thermally stable, enhancing the machines' longevity.
Yes, SCHNEEBERGER manufactures mineral casting products precisely according to the OEM customer's design specifications. The designs can include precision surfaces, integrated components such as sensors or electronic parts, and threaded inserts. This flexible design enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications.
SCHNEEBERGER specifically uses mineral casting in mechanical engineering to manufacture high-precision and vibration-free machine components. Thanks to its excellent vibration damping and thermal stability, mineral casting helps optimize the performance and longevity of production equipment.
Mineral casting production at SCHNEEBERGER is carried out according to the highest quality standards. From design to the casting process and final machining, all steps are coordinated internally. Thanks to flexible manufacturing processes, machine beds, frames, and other components can be precisely tailored to customer requirements.
SCHNEEBERGER provides comprehensive mineral casting services that go far beyond mere production. These include individual consulting, design optimization, and the integration of linear technology, sensors, and other components into customized solutions for mechanical engineering.
As an experienced manufacturer of mineral casting components, SCHNEEBERGER supplies a wide range of industries, including medical technology, electronics manufacturing, and machine tool construction. Customers benefit from precisely manufactured machine beds, frames, and other structural components that ensure maximum stability and performance.
SCHNEEBERGER mineral casting frames are particularly stable and low in vibration. They are used in high-precision machines where exact positioning and maximum repeatability are essential. Their chemical resistance and thermal stability also make them extremely durable.
In addition to mineral casting, SCHNEEBERGER develops polymer concrete solutions for mechanical engineering. This material is characterized by high shape flexibility and excellent damping properties. It is ideal for machine beds and frames that need to be both lightweight and extremely stable.
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