Enhancement of mechanical component finishing processes

THE CHALLENGE

Tupy is a Brazilian multinational company that produces structural components in cast iron with high geometric and metallurgical complexity. The company’s engineering solutions are customized for its clients and applied in several sectors such as Transportation, Infrastructure, Agribusiness, Energy Generation, etc. The high degree of complexity and the large variability of items require increasingly robust processes that meet the requirements established by the clients. The mechanical finishing of the items directly impacts performance, durability, and aesthetics of the final product.

In this regard, the company is constantly seeking innovative solutions that increase operational efficiency through intelligent automation and support tools, addressing common issues such as burrs, metal adhesion, sand adhesion, among others.

EXPECTED SOLUTION LEVEL

– Solution with proven functional validation focused on conducting pilots or industrial-scale application;

– Ability to conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) or a pilot;

– Solution with functional validation of components in a laboratory, pilot, or industrial environment.

TUPY’S  RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CHALLENGE

– Technical support in validating the solution proposal;

– Sponsorship with available budget to finance the proof of concepts;

– Access to Tupy’s manufacturing facilities and Engineering teams.