{"id":5524,"date":"2020-12-28T08:42:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T08:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cofundi.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:00:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T08:00:25","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cofundi.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Faq"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row custom_css_code=&#8221;LmdlbS1jb3VudGVyJTIwLmdlbS1pY29uLXNpemUtbWVkaXVtJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwZm9udC1zaXplJTNBJTIwMjRweCUzQiUwQSU3RA==&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <span style=\"color: #303030;\">Faq<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a05674ab6964 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a05674ab6964\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We have accentuated our export-based trading strategy in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a05674ab69cf {margin-top: 80px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a05674ab69cf\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;section1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <span style=\"color: #303030;\">General<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<div id=\"simple-translate\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-button isShow\" style=\"background-image: url('moz-extension:\/\/704c2c8c-6389-5944-a398-95313a260dd5\/icons\/512.png'); height: 22px; width: 22px; top: 70px; left: 259px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-panel \" style=\"width: 300px; height: 200px; top: 0px; left: 0px; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<div class=\"simple-translate-result-wrapper\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<div class=\"simple-translate-move\" draggable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-result-contents\">\n<p class=\"simple-translate-candidate\" style=\"color: #737373;\">\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;1. What aluminium casting methods are there?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1568821562212-f64f1f75-f2be4d0d-f8218adb-75ea&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different casting processes such as injection and gravity casting.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our main business is gravity aluminum casting with sand <\/span>mold <b>and<\/b> <b>coquilla,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but we also offer solutions for injection parts.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2. What is the difference between injection aluminium casting and gravity aluminum casting?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1568821252038-7ca4d57f-5c9b4d0d-f8218adb-75ea&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the injection goes with pressure a volume can be reached in parts produced higher than with the classic casting in coquilla.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The injection process is often widely used in the automotive sector, where the series are very long and the parts are small in size.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;3. What are the advantages of sand casting?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1568821546659-1096f04a-1d824d0d-f8218adb-75ea&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With casting in sand molds, larger and more complex parts can be melted, as sand is allowed to adapt more flexibly than a metal mold<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;4. What is the sand used for molding composed of?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454129311-6bb67877-116a&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidi labore et dolore. agna aliqua. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;section2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <span style=\"color: #303030;\">Commercial<br \/>\n<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;5. Do you also send abroad?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400442-dc055472-cccd&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Our trading strategy is the approach to export. We ship anywhere in the world.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;6. What sectors do you produce for?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400564-4f79f4d2-dd50&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have experience and references in all kinds of sectors such as defense, rail, lighting, automobile, energy, etc.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;7. How is the price calculated?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400667-d596d20e-14db&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price is based on the official market price of the LME aluminium. In addition, the amount of work and weight of the castings and their molds are calculated.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;8. Do you produce prototypes of castings prior to the order of the series?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400762-53342778-10d8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidi labore et dolore. agna aliqua. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;9. What are the delivery places like?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400857-eb89baca-dbe2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidi labore et dolore. agna aliqua. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;10. Is it possible to buy only un machined casting?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454400949-676b40b6-39b4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yes, right. We want to give you ample service and maximum solutions. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s also possible to buy a single service such as just casting, or tooling construction, machining or x-ray control<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;11. What elements are required to receive a quote?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608626365529-84950128-3cce&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write us a message with information about the project and the part. Please also send us the parts plans with 3D or PDF dimensions.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;12. How long does it take to execute the lost one?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608626460374-2e8ed5f4-2692&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we obtain all the required and necessary information it takes about 2 to 3 weeks to be able to send you the offer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;section3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <span style=\"color: #303030;\">Production<br \/>\n<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;13. What series of foundries?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454490425-890eb440-ec4e&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We melt short and medium series. But with chemical sand mold casting we can also melt unit series, large and complex parts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;14. What has been the biggest piece you have ever made?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454490547-20f91c74-45dd&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our most complex and heaviest piece weighed about 3800kg. We like the challenge and are open for new projects.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;15. What alloys do you offer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454490666-bb0eecf7-f451&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common thing we use is AlSI7 and AlSI10 alloy but other alloys are no problem for us or other specific alloys that are composed of iron, copper, etc.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;16. Do you also offer an injection?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454490794-50e51b7d-8043&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our core business is based on gravity aluminum casting. But the advantage of being a business group is the flexibility and breadth we can give. That&#8217;s why we can also offer you injection solutions.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;17. What has been the most complicated piece you have ever made?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454490914-6a6fc21f-2dfa&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most complicated piece was also our largest and heaviest piece. It was for &#8230;. Due to its size and complexity it has been a challenge for us.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;18. What treatments do you offer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1607454491035-c52df85e-5e2b&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidi labore et dolore. agna aliqua. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;19. What is your production capacity?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628374241-ff31717c-b728&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;20. What are your production times?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628421084-1b951da8-0391&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on the type of mold. We usually calculate with a period of 12 weeks for coquilla and a period between 6-8 weeks for the preparation of the tooling and the first samples. Once accepted by you we start merging with the series. If you need the parts very urgently, our sales team will find a solution with you.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;21. What is your minimum thickness?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628486553-a4579d43-9c09&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the size of the part, but our directives are in casting in coquilla 3 mm and in casting in sand 6mm.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;22. How is the material hardened?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628489179-38f583c9-68fe&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium belongs to light metals that are easily performed and machined. However, tougher mechanical qualities are needed in some sectors and projects. That&#8217;s why we also offer a  <\/span><b>heat treatment,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to harden the part. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <span style=\"color: #303030;\">Technical Office<br \/>\n<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;23. Do you have a technical department?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628742746-fb1262af-e9fa&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;24. Do you make molds and tools?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608628742860-4c795647-77bc&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One advantage of being a corporate group is that we can offer our customers a very complete product. A service of ours includes the planning and production of molds and tools?  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;25. What is the lifespan of molds and tools?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608629017816-3ed162c2-bb8f&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The service life depends on the length of the series, the use and size of the part. The life of the metal mold is longer than the life of the sand mold. For more accurate information in your case, please contact our sales products.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;26. Do you need 3D drawings?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608629023504-c900e684-1498&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not necessary, but it will facilitate the steps and planning, to obtain faster answers on our part.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Quality<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;27. What quality controls do you offer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608630146074-ffa211f6-e7d3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]We carry out quality controls from the beginning of the entire process of the production of parts. Among them we check the quality of aluminum with a spectrometer, the qualities of aluminum with the test machine, we control the hardness and quality of the sand, we measure the thicknesses and perform non-destructive analyses with the x-ray machine. In the link you will find more information about our quality controls.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;28. What quality certifications do you have?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608630146193-deef20b9-dbf0&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a quality policy that governs all the activities of the company. Since 2003 we have been certified by Lloyds Register according to ISO 9001:2015. In addition we register and manage all production and management activities in and with our factorywin integrated ERP.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;29. Do you perform non-destructive testing on the parts?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1608630960139-f77a6406-5198&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. In our facilities we only carry out non-destructive tests such as controls with an x-ray machine and tests with penetrating liquids.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;30. 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