Ampco Metal S.A.
Metal casting products
Company Profile
AMPCO METAL, established in 1914 in the USA, is a global leader specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty bronzes and copper alloys. With a century of engineered excellence, the company operates across 3 continents and in 16 countries, supported by foundries in Switzerland, France, Hungary, Brazil, and China, alongside a worldwide network of service centers. AMPCO METAL recently expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of the Schmelzmetall Group, enhancing its offerings in Beryllium-containing alloys, CuCrZr, CuNiSi, and copper-based metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is committed to customer focus, quality, entrepreneurship, accountability, reliability, openness, and innovation, ensuring ethical business practices and sustainability.
Products and Technologies
AMPCO METAL provides a comprehensive range of advanced alloys, including its renowned AMPCO® Aluminum Bronze and AMPCOLOY® High Copper Alloy series. A cornerstone of their innovation is the patented MICROCAST® technology, which utilizes magnetic steering during casting to produce alloys with an exceptionally uniform grain size, leading to outstanding wear resistance and consistent quality. Their product portfolio encompasses alloys specifically engineered for high strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high thermal and electrical conductivity, with options for both Beryllium-containing and Beryllium-free applications, suitable for RWMA Class 2, 3, and 4 specifications.
Applications and Industries Served
The company's materials and solutions are critical across diverse heavy industries. In plastic tooling and mold making, AMPCO METAL's alloys reduce cycle times and prevent defects in injection, extrusion, and blow molding processes. For resistance welding, their AMPCOLOY® series provides high-performance components for electrodes, nozzles, and clamping elements, minimizing weld spatter. They also excel in metal forming applications such as deep drawing, tube bending, and roll forming, offering tools with superior sliding properties and extended service life. Furthermore, AMPCO METAL supplies essential components for die casting (molds, plunger tips), steel mills (tuyeres, stave coolers, bushings, wear parts), aerospace (AMS alloys), automotive, marine, oil & gas, and general engineering, ensuring durability and efficiency in demanding environments. The company also offers precision machining services for finished parts and technical consulting.
