Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium
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THINK BEYOND
With Aleris Aerospace Aluminum, GLOBAL REACH becomes more important TECHNICAL PROGRESS is what drives our
Aleris provides customers with the in business every minute of every day. people. We’re not satisfied with today’s
people, the tools and the resources Aleris is helping our customers meet solutions. By always striving to develop
that they need to realize the value international demand through global assets new and innovative aluminum products for
that aluminum offers. such as our newly built world-class plate our customers, we ensure that we’re
mill in China, which allows us to serve providing them the best materials to meet
fast-growing Asian markets. tomorrow’s challenges today.
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PLANT KOBLENZ
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MAJOR CAPABILITIES
CAST HOUSES
SCALPER
160“ HOT ROLLING MILL
128“ HOT ROLLING MILL
148“ COLD ROLLING MILL
SAWING CENTERS (WIDE PLATE, CNC, SEGMENT, LINER PLATE SAW)
HORIZONTAL HEAT-TREATMENT FURNACE, PLATE- AND VERTICAL FURNACES
STRETCHER UP TO 8,000 T
PLATE TESTING EQUIPMENT (E.G. ULTRASONIC TESTING, EDDY CURRENT TESTING)
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED FOR AEROSPACE: EN 9100
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AUTOMOTIVE: ISO/TS 16949
GENERAL ROLLED PRODUCTS: DIN EN ISO 9001
CERTIFIED FOR DIN EN ISO 14001
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZED COMPANY ACC. TO
“WASSERHAUSHALTSGESETZ”
EMAS
CERTIFIED FOR AEROSPACE NADCAP – HEAT TREATING
NADCAP – NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CERTIFIED FOR MANUFACTURE DIRECTIVE 97/23/EC
OF PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
CE MARKING FOR CONSTRUCTION EN 15088
CERTIFIED FOR SHIPBUILDING BUREAU VERITAS
DET NORSKE VERITAS
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
LLOYD´S REGISTER
RULES ABS
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PLANT ZHENJIANG
Aleris Zhenjiang, China, was established to SUPPORTING TOP PLAYERS State-of-the-art equipment
meet growing regional and global demand AND FAST-GROWING INDUSTRIES The twin Zhenjiang and Koblenz plants
for aerospace and commercial plate products. IN ASIAN MARKETS share nearly the same set of cutting-edge
The new plant, which spans 271,330 m2 equipment for highly specialized products,
represents a $350 million greenfield invest- The Zhenjiang plant benefits greatly from which are used in applications for all modern
ment in technologically advanced aluminum the rich experience and expertise of its industrial market segments.
plate production. It is one of only a handful sister plants in other regions, specifically
of state-of-the-art aluminum plate facilities in the Aleris facility in Koblenz, Germany. This primarily comprises aluminum plate for
the world – and the first to be built outside As a result, the Zhenjiang plant is able to integrally machined structural components
of the U.S. and Europe. deliver: used in the aerospace industry. Typical alloys
are 2024, 2124, 7075, 7175, 7475 and 7050
Innovative technology in various tempers.
Through a technology transfer agreement
with the Koblenz plant, the Zhenjiang
plant benefits from more than 50 years
of operational innovation to invest in
its own quality improvements, systematic
process optimization and modern
equipment.
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Established expertise MAJOR CAPABILITIES
In addition to sharing similar technology, CAST HOUSES
processes and equipment, the plant in SCALPER
Koblenz transferred key managerial staff
160“ HOT ROLLING MILL
and technical engineers to Zhenjiang.
Gaining this expertise complements the HORIZONTAL HEAT-TREATMENT FURNACE
efforts of Zhenjiang engineers and supports STRETCHER UP TO 6,000 T
the plant’s overall technology, quality and PLATE SAWING CENTERS
operation.
PLATE TESTING EQUIPMENT (E.G. ULTRASONIC TESTING, EDDY CURRENT TESTING)
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ALUMINUM AEROSPACE PLATE
In order to help the aircraft Original Equip- The major challenge for a supplier of semi- ADVANTAGES OF DAMAGE TOLERANT
ment Manufacturers (OEM) to develop finished aluminum is that, that the property ALUMINUM PLATES:
and build light and cost efficient passenger combination of the raw material should
and cargo aircrafts with lower fuel burn, not limit the performance of the integral • thickness up to 280 mm (11”)
reduced emissions and larger ranges, it has structure when compared to a classical • no significant porosity
become increasingly important for suppliers assembly. Therefore a number of limitations • excellent fatigue performance
to technically support their programs. One of aluminum plates have to be overcome: • extreme low level of residual stresses
major aspect of these programs is the substi- The maximum thickness of conventional • practically no distortion after machining
tution of assemblies and built-up structures aluminum plates have to be increased • high strength
by so-called integral or monolithic struc- in order to allow machining of very heavy • high ductility
tures. sections. • excellent toughness
An assembly usually consists of a number Several key properties of the plate material
of formed sheets and extruded, forged – such as fatigue resistance, toughness and
and/or machined parts, which are riveted ductility – have to be improved in order
together or joined otherwise, whereby the to compete with properties of other product
entire structure integrates the function of forms like forgings. Additionally the residual
all individual components. stress level of the plate material have to
be controlled to an extremely low level to
achieve practically distortion free machi-
nability even with the large dimensions and
the high aspect ratios involved.
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CUT-TO-SIZE SHAPES WITH IMPROVED Aircraft plate dimensional capabilities
BUY-TO-FLY RATIO
Thickness up to 11” up to 280 mm
The state-of-the-art CNC sawing center Plate pre-machining can be offered to Width up to 130” up to 3,300 mm
allows a variety of plate cuts to saw tailor- optimize cost savings and to minimize Length up to 945” up to 24,000 mm
made contours as well as the most difficult scrap handling at the customer site.
special shapes. The individual manufactu Other dimensions on request
red plate cuts can additionally be provided The cut-to-size and pre-machined parts are
with fixing holes of 6 to 45 mm (0.24 to delivered to customers all over the world;
0.177”) provided as passage holes or bag all of the resulting scrap is being recycled in
holes with or without a thread. They serve our own recycling companies.
as the fast attachment of ring bolts and
fixing devices.
MAJOR CAPABILITIES
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ALUMINUM AEROSPACE SHEET
Wide sheet
Wide coil sheet
Standard coil sheet
Aleris Koblenz supplies sheet and plate In order to supply optimum products and
material for fuselage components, mainly materials for light-weight fuselage construc-
for European, Asian, North American and tions the sheet portfolio comprises the fol-
South American customers. Traditionally, lowing different product forms:
the aluminum alloys used for these applica- • standard coil sheet
tions were conventional 2xxx and 7xxx • wide coil sheet up to 2,600 mm
series alloys like 2024, 7075 and 7475 (102’’) width
but also 5xxx and 6xxx series alloys for • wide sheet up to 3,460 mm (136’’) width
welded applications.
As part of the strategic plan to develop cost HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS COMBINED
effective materials with highest quality pro- WITH UNIQUE STATE-OF-THE-ART
perty performance in extreme dimensions EQUIPMENT MAKE IT POSSIBLE:
for various development projects, investment
programs as well as other activities have • extreme size range
been carried out enabling the plant in Kob- • excellent surface capabilities (mill finished,
lenz to become one of the most important bare, one side clad, both sides clad,
suppliers of semi-finished aluminum pro- polished skin quality)
ducts to the aerospace industry and a strong • high formability
partner of the major airframe manufactu- • best chemical milling quality
rers. • MRS-quality
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MAJOR CAPABILITIES
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PLANT DUFFEL
Billets
Drawn / extruded rods and bars
Small and intermediate profiles
Hard aluminum alloys play a major role in ALERIS DUFFEL IS EQUIPPED WITH THE
complex applications in airplanes and auto- FOLLOWING INFRASTRUCTURE:
mobiles. Particular emphasis should be
given to the AlEco62Sn alloy, a 100 % lead- • Cast house
free alloy for machining applications. • 50 MN heavy press (indirect)
• 16 MN press (modernization 2010)
Aleris Duffel (Belgium) is specialized in hard • Ebner horizontal solution
alloys in round and flat bar shape for annealing furnace
complex machining and milling applications • Various drawing benches
for products such as steering valves, lan- • 800-t stretcher
ding gear parts (high-load structural compo- • Short-length sawing installation
nents), fuel adaptors and heat exchanger
parts. In addition to its technological competence,
customer proximity and a consistent focus
Using its indirect 50 MN press, the Ebner on customer requirements are strong advan-
horizontal solution annealing furnace and tages offered by Aleris Duffel, resulting in
the 800-t stretcher, Aleris Duffel offers customized products with a consistant high
optimum production conditions for these degree of verifiable quality – in many cases
tasks. Modern ageing furnaces allow the developed in cooperation with our custo-
closest tolerances thereby guaranteeing mer. Aleris complies with these requirements
high-end products. With its extraordinary for its customers worldwide as a reliable
drawing force, the 800-t stretcher helps partner with a high delivery performance.
to minimize residual stresses for all hard
alloys in order to achieve close dimensional
tolerances after machining. These facilities
enable international customers to procure
aluminum profiles and bars with outstan
ding technological properties.
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QUALITY PRINCIPLES
AND CUSTOMER APPROVALS
QUALITY PRINCIPLES Process control ensures that production ALERIS ALUMINUM DUFFEL BVBA
takes place under controlled conditions. CUSTOMER APPROVALS
The quality principles is an essential ele- Quality inspections are continuously carried (ALPHABETIC LISTED)
ment of the company policy. Its objectives out in various production facilities. In labo-
are a continuous improvement in the ratories with state-of-the-art equipment, • Airbus
quality of the products, the services and to chemical tests ensure the proper composi- • BAE Systems-MAS
fulfill all customer requirements. tion of alloys and their resistance to • Boeing
corrosion. Mechanical tests on strength • Lockheed Martin
The quality principles are formulated by the and fracture toughness, fatigue testing as • Messier Dowty Serck Aviation
company management, implemented and well as metallographic examination on the • Mettis Aerospace
known within the corporation. To ensure structure of the material can also be pro- • Raytheon Aircraft
these quality principles, a documented vided. • etc.
quality system has been implemented. The
quality system will be continuously updated
and expanded in scope. The demand of the QUALITY PHILOSOPHY ALERIS
quality system are based among other ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY GMBH
requirements on the international standard Our quality philosophy ”means zero de- PLANT KOBLENZ
EN 9100. fects”. The quality system takes into CUSTOMER APPROVALS
account the customer’s continuously rising (ALPHABETIC LISTED)
requirements and quality standards such
as EN 9100 and Nadcap. Legislation and • Airbus
regulatory measures will also factor into • BAE Systems
our quality philosophy. • Boeing
• Bombardier
• Cessna
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND • EADS
SAFETY PRACTICES • Embraer
• Gulfstream
In terms of environment, health and safety • Lockheed Martin
practices, we have ISO 14001 in both • Raytheon Aircraft
European plants and EMAS for the Koblenz • etc.
plant. Aleris wide we have our Safety and
Environment Policy and Principles implemen-
ted and update this continuously.
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THE BASIS FOR INNOVATION AND QUALITY
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Airbus
The work of product and process tech- The core research areas for Aleris in the
nology is to ensure that Aleris products go aerospace industry include hard alloys like
through a robust and simultaneously effi- AA7181, reduced-density alloys such as
cient metallurgical mass production process. AlMgSc and also aluminum-lithium alloys,
which are both light and strong and resis-
tant to corrosion and fatigue. Aleris can
develop and test all major production and
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT processing stages as pilot processes at the
production scale. Furthermore, all inno
Aleris has concentrated its research and vation centers use the latest analysis techni-
development work in three innovation ques, microscopes, x-ray machines, testing
centers, whereby the center at the Koblenz and measurement apparatus, partly in co-
plant is specifically responsible for R&D operation with external partners. The special
in the aerospace sector. In Aachen there is aerospace equipment in Koblenz includes
another innovation center for more blue- a trial casting machine, which makes it
sky, fundamental and cross-sector research possible to cast industrial-scale ingots for
purposes. The engineers there are respon- test programs. The laboratory area here not
sible for developing new aluminum products only serves to approve production: new
with improved properties under laboratory testing equipment is continuously added
conditions, which includes experimental for physical and chemical testing to particu-
trials and theoretical simulations. They also lar customer specifications. This enables
carry out small-scale testing of alloys and research into the materials themselves, their
processes. As well as its good geographic properties and their applications in the
location, Aachen offers close connections aerospace industry to be optimized – from
to the research facilities of RWTH Aachen alloy development, casting, rolling and
University, one of the most respected higher processing through to the performance of
education centers in the world. Aleris is the finished product. Aleris can thus pro-
one of the partners in the AMAP (Advanced vide its customers reliably and comprehen-
Metals and Processes) cluster, working sively with all the information they need
closely with university institutes and other to manufacture an optimal product.
industry partners on pre-competitive
advanced solutions.
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Global Headquarters Plant Koblenz
Aleris International, Inc. Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH
25825 Science Park Drive Carl-Spaeter-Straße 10
Suite 400 56070 Koblenz · Germany
Cleveland, Ohio 44122 · USA T +49 261 891 7479
T +1 216 910 3400
[email protected] Plant Duffel
Aleris Aluminum Duffel BVBA
European Head office A. Stocletlaan 87
Aleris Switzerland GmbH 2570 Duffel · Belgium
Balz Zimmermann-Straße 7 T +32 15 30 2237
8058 Zürich Airport · Switzerland
T +41 44 828 1400 Plant Zhenjiang
[email protected] Aleris Aluminum (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd.
No. 1 Cai Jia Road
Asian Head office Jingkou Industrial Park
Aleris (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. Zhenjiang, 212141
Suite 2804, Wheelock Square Jiangsu · China
No.1717 Nanjing Road West T +86 511 8530 7220
Shanghai 200040 · China
T +86 21 2231 8000
[email protected] Picture used by courtesy of Airbus.
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