Special-purpose machinery, engineering and 3D simulation for the automotive industry since 1994
Ferro Consult GmbH
Budenheim (55257)New on Amplifa
About Ferro Consult
Ferro Consult GmbH is a specialist in special-purpose machinery based in Budenheim near Mainz. Founded in 1994, the company with 17 employees develops and manufactures customised machines and systems for the German automotive industry, including assembly systems, grinding systems, laser welding systems, stamping dies, moulds, gauges and inspection fixtures. The range of services covers mechanical design, FEM analyses and 3D simulations as well as plant automation – from concept to implementation. Catia V5, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Siemens Process Simulate and MicroStation are used for design and simulation. Reference customers include Audi, Volkswagen, BMW and Porsche, for whom a rotor pre-assembly line (Audi PPE AMO), a steering assembly system (VW) and a fully automatic grinding cell for side walls have been realised, among others.
- Site
- Budenheim
- Processes
- Mechanical design of special-purpose machinery, FEM analyses & 3D simulations, Design of testing & control systems, Mould and die making, Laser welding technology, MAG welding systems (fully automatic MAG welding system for pipe sections), Grinding systems (e.g. fully automatic grinding cell for side wall/solder seam Porsche 911/Boxster), Assembly systems (e.g. rotor pre-assembly Audi PPE AMO, steering assembly VW)
- Materials
- Catia V5 (Dassault Systèmes), Siemens NX, AutoCAD (Autodesk), Siemens Process Simulate, MicroStation (Bentley)
- Certificates
- Inspection fixtures / gauges (in-house design)
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 17
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Special-purpose machinery, Plant engineering
- 01
Requirements analysis and initial consultation
- 02
Design and 3D simulation (Catia V5, Siemens NX)
- 03
FEM analysis and evaluation
- 04
Project planning
- 05
System build-up and automation
- 06
Quality assurance and monitoring
- 07
Project acceptance and review
Software & Technologies
Catia V5 (Dassault Systèmes)
3D modelling and design of special-purpose machinery.
Siemens NX
Design and layout development in mechanical engineering.
AutoCAD (Autodesk)
2D/3D design and technical drawings.
Siemens Process Simulate
Simulation and validation of assembly processes.
MicroStation (Bentley)
Layout and plant planning.
Location
Budenheim
DEHeadquarters, design and plant engineering
- Materials
- Steel
- Laser welding system (fully automatic, interior compartment containers)
- MAG welding system (fully automatic, pipe sections)
- Fully automatic grinding cell
- Catia V5
- Siemens NX
- AutoCAD
- Siemens Process Simulate
- MicroStation
Machines & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical design of special-purpose machineryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FEM analyses & 3D simulationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design of testing & control systemsInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mould and die makingCasting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser welding technologyJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| MAG welding systems (fully automatic MAG welding system for pipe sections)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grinding systems (e.g. fully automatic grinding cell for side wall/solder seam Porsche 911/Boxster)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly systems (e.g. rotor pre-assembly Audi PPE AMO, steering assembly VW)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stamping diesForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection fixtures (e.g. for crankshafts, cubing for BMW wiring harness)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser welding system (fully automatic laser welding fixture for interior compartment containers) | – | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| MAG welding system (fully automatic, for pipe sections) | – | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Grinding cell (fully automatic) | – | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Software: Catia V5 | Dassault Systèmes Catia V5 | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Software: Siemens NX | Siemens NX | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Software: AutoCAD | Autodesk AutoCAD | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Software: Siemens Process Simulate | Siemens Process Simulate | – | – | – | Budenheim |
| Software: MicroStation | Bentley MicroStation | – | – | – | Budenheim |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Quality assurance is carried out using inspection fixtures, gauges and testing and control systems designed by the company itself, as well as through continuous progress monitoring in project execution.
| Evidence | Budenheim |
|---|---|
| Inspection fixtures / gauges (in-house design) |
History
- 1994
Foundation / active in special-purpose machinery for the German automotive industry since 1994