Production and processing of high-performance materials including heat treatment, surface technology and additive manufacturing.
voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH
Vienna (Donau-City-Straße 7) · DonawitzNew on Amplifa
About voestalpine High Performance Metals
voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH is the division of voestalpine AG for the production and processing of high-performance materials. The portfolio comprises tool steel, high-speed steel, valve steel and other special steels as well as powder materials, nickel alloys and titanium. In addition to material production, the division offers customer-specific services, including heat treatment, high-tech surface treatments and additive manufacturing processes such as additively manufactured inserts with conformal cooling for injection molding and die casting tools. The main customer segments are the automotive industry, oil and gas extraction, mechanical engineering, as well as the consumer goods and aerospace industries. The headquarters are located in Vienna; according to the company, the division is the global market leader in tool steel.
- Site
- Wien
- Processes
- Heat treatment, High-tech surface treatments, Additive manufacturing processes (additively manufactured inserts, conformal cooling), Production and processing of high-performance materials (Special Steel Production and Sales), Customer-specific services around high-performance materials, High-tech surface treatment, Additive manufacturing, Customer-specific services
- Materials
- Tool Steel (Werkzeugstahl), High-Speed Steel (Schnellarbeitsstahl), Valve Steel (Ventilstahl), Special Steels (Sonderstähle), Powder Materials (Pulverwerkstoffe), Nickel-based Alloys (Nickellegierungen), Titanium (Titan), High-Speed Steel
- Employees
- 10.001+
- Industries
- Automotive, Oil and gas extraction, Mechanical engineering, Consumer goods, Aerospace, Mining
- 01
Production of high-performance materials
- 02
Heat treatment
- 03
High-tech surface treatment
- 04
Additive manufacturing
- 05
Customer-specific services
Materials & Processes
High-Speed Steel
Leading position as a supplier for highly stressed cutting and tool applications.
Tool Steel
Core product of the division; global market leader according to the company, among other things for injection molding and die casting tools.
Valve Steel
For highly stressed valve applications, especially in automotive and industrial sectors.
Special Steels
Customer-specific steel grades for demanding applications.
Powder Materials
Powder metallurgical materials for the highest material requirements.
Nickel Alloys
Nickel-based alloys for extreme temperature and corrosion loads.
Titanium
For lightweight construction and high-performance applications, among other things aerospace.
Sites
Vienna
ATHeadquarters
Donawitz
ATProduction (steel production, conversion to electric arc furnace from 2027)
- Materials
- Steel
- Electric Arc Furnace (Elektrolichtbogenofen)
Parts & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat treatmentHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, High-speed steel, Valve steel, Special steels, Powder materials, Nickel alloys, Titanium |
| High-tech surface treatmentsSurface | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, High-speed steel, Special steels, Nickel alloys, Titanium |
| Additive manufacturing processes (additively manufactured inserts, conformal cooling)Additive | – | – | – | – | Tool steel |
| Production and processing of high-performance materials (Special Steel Production and Sales)Casting | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, High-speed steel, Valve steel, Special steels, Powder materials, Nickel alloys, Titanium |
| Customer-specific services around high-performance materialsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, High-speed steel, Valve steel, Special steels, Powder materials, Nickel alloys, Titanium |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Arc Furnace (Elektrolichtbogenofen) | – | – | – | – | Donawitz |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2026
Installation of the electric arc furnace at the Donawitz site completed; from the first half of 2027, production there will be partially converted to electrified steel production.