Dr. Stets - Casting Expert


area of activity

  • Assessment of the quality of cast products made of cast iron and steel, as well as aluminium and copper casting materials
  • Damage analyses in the case of component failure due to fatigue and forced fracture, wear, corrosion and casting-related residual stresses
  • Assessment of production facilities and processes in the foundry and their optimisation
  • Investigation, identification, assessment and avoidance of casting defects
  • Advice on the loading-appropriate use of castings in machine, vehicle and plant construction
  • Evaluation of production specifications as well as order and delivery specifications in correlation with complaints and cases of damage
  • Determination and assessment of material and component properties
  • Assessing the quality of art castings
  • Organising trainings and workshops in the field of metallurgy and materials technology
  • Preparation of expert opinions and statements on the topics listed above
  • Working for industrial companies (foundries and their customers), courts and insurance companies