Advanced Manufacturing

METAL MANUFACTURING

Karlex delivers advanced metal manufacturing solutions through a broad portfolio of technologies and processes. From precision machining and sheet metal fabrication to additive manufacturing, casting and surface finishing, we help customers across a wide range of industries select the most effective manufacturing solution for every application.

Advanced Metal Manufacturing Solutions

From precision components to complex assemblies and high-performance metal products
Karlex offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal manufacturing technologies, production processes and finishing solutions. With CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, investment casting, metal injection molding, additive manufacturing, surface treatment and assembly services, we are able to provide the most suitable manufacturing route for virtually any product requirement

Diecasting

Complex metal parts with excellent dimensional accuracy

  • High dimensional accuracy and repeatability
  • Thin wall sections and complex geometries
  • Aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys

Stamping

High-precision components for high-volume production.

  • High dimensional accuracy
  • Cost-effective high-volume production
  • Steel, stainless steel, aluminum & copper alloys
  • Complex geometries

Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

High-precision metal parts with exceptional design freedom.

  • Complex geometries
  • Excellent dimensional accuracy
  • Stainless steel, titanium & specialty alloys
  • Also in Ceramics (CIM)

Casting Technologies

Versatile casting solutions for complex metal components.

  • Investment, sand & gravity casting
  • Complex shapes & large components
  • Wide range of ferrous & non-ferrous alloys

Sheet Metal

Precision sheet metal parts for industrial applications.

  • Laser cutting & CNC bending
  • Welding & hardware insertion
  • Steel, stainless steel & aluminum

Extrusion

Precision extruded profiles for a wide range of industries

  • Complex profile geometries
  • Long lengths and custom sections
  • Aluminum, brass & copper alloys

CNC Machining

High-precision machined components

  • 3-, 4- & 5-axis machining
  • Complex 3D geometries
  • Milling & turning
  • Wide range of materials

Powder Metallurgy

Precision powder metal parts with excellent repeatability

  • High-volume production
  • Tight dimensional tolerances
  • Automotive, industrial & consumer applications
  • Iron & steel alloys, Copper, Brass & Aluminum

Forging

Maximum strength and reliability for highly loaded metal components.

  • Exceptional strength & fatigue resistance
  • Automotive, industrial, energy & heavy equipment
  • Steel, stainless steel, aluminum & titanium

Pre-Production Approval Process

In Process Quality Control

Wide Range of Surface finishes

Various Shipping Options

Engineering Support