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The gfe group is the only service provider in the world
that offers turnkey solutions for wheel manufacturers

We are a service company with our own wheel development and research center

GFE customers benefit from 60 years of practical experience and an international network. The passion for aluminum production is our focus.

In addition, we offer our customers turnkey advice on practical solutions to increase performance by solving operational problems and improving their efficiency

The efficiency of production processes and quality improvements are our daily challenge.

GFE is composed of Master Foundrymen, Technicians, Engineers, Business People, qualified trainers and HR managers. This exceptional combination is key to team success. If cooperation at eye level with the persons in the organization is expected, a precise knowledge of the business is required and comprehensible solutions have to be developed. Not from the own office, but directly on site. Our consultancy services are offered worldwide and we are operating from Germany.

GFE Group Wheel
Wheel
engineering | development

With our team of 4 employees (1 Dr. / 1 ​​Prof. and 2 Engineers) we make the wheel develop and wheel engineering for OEM and aftermarket directly in the Techno Camp of the Manisa Technical University, which gives us access to the latest and most modern technologies.

Service Time Program we use
3D wheel design for Aftermarket (It includes application list) 1 week CATIA V5
* Outsource will be used.
Weight optimization study of the wheel for OEM 1 week (This type of service cannot be divided) ANSYS- LS DYNA
(AlSi7Mg or AlSi11Mg) by considering manufacturing feasibility,  ,modal analysis, fitment requirements
Simulation service.
Cornering Fatigue Test 5 hours ANSYS
13° İmpact Test  ( two impact point) 12 hours ANSYS- LS DYNA
Modal Analysis 2 hours ANSYS
Bidirectional fatigue Test 5 hours ANSYS
3D Mold design 10 days ( first design review) CATIA V5
GFE Group Wheel
Wheel
process / production consulting

What you can expect from GFE
The creation of sustainable competitive advantages through superior operational performance and the ability to react flexibly and quickly to market changes.

Our Core Competence
With our in-depth process know-how and expert knowledge in human resources management, we analyze existing processes and develop measurable efficiency improvements for the manufacture of high-quality products. Along the entire production chain.

  • Efficiency improvements  with our Experts in Foundry / Machining / Painting
  • Reduction of Rework
  • Process analysis and optimization
  • Integration of new technologies
  • Supplier development for casting capacities of aftermarket companies
  • Planning and implementation of complete projects
  • Sustainability
  • Analysis and optimization of personnel structures – reduction of hierarchies.

Follow up for GFE Consulting

In the first step, GFE visits the potential customer for an analysis/assessment visit. GFE will carry out this initial visit at cost price. This means that the costs for the customer are manageable. At the end of this visit, the customer receives an action plan from us with milestones and all transparent costs including a precise schedule. We work with fixed prices so the costs are clearly defined.

We would appreciate your non-binding inquiry.

 

GFE Group Team
GFE Group Wheel
GFE
distribution / sales

GFE Products and Solutions

Over the course of our many years of experience, we have unfortunately found that many manufacturers try to sell a product that covers many applications. Unfortunately, these applications are often only partially applicable to wheel casting. This is why we have decided to develop products specifically for wheel casting. We have developed our own coating series for wheel casting. As well as a tested system so that the use of the steel filter in the sprue area is no longer absolutely necessary.
Savings potential €150,000/per year for 1,000,000 wheel production.

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