mastery of copper
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today, where are we located?
Baoshida Swissmetal is Swiss manufacturer of copper and copper alloys based in Switzerland. Our high quality products are distributed worldwide in various product lines: electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, military, oil & gas exploration, automotive, consumer goods, architectural, and others.
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history
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Neuchâtel
1855 A rolling mill and foundry, Bueche, Boillat & Cie., was founded in Reconvilier in the Bernese Jura.
1895 A rolling mill and foundry was founded in Dornach and operated under the name Schweizerische Metallwerke AG Dornach. Both companies were started and grew in response to the Swiss watch industry’s demand for precision metal products for watch gears and plates.
1900 - 1986 At the start of the 20th century, the development of the two plants ran in parallel. Pressing and drawing lines were added to the rolling mills. Production expanded to include brass rods and later wires for the developing high speed Swiss CAM use. Over the years, extrusion presses were added; drawing capabilities were increased; and the rolling mills and foundries steadily expanded. The product range grew along with the expansion of the production facilities. Boillat focused increasingly on small and medium dimensions, while Dornach concentrated on medium and large dimensions.
1986 - 2006 As a result, Boillat produced wires, rods and small profiles for writing instruments, electronics, and precision turning industry. Dornach concentrated on manufacturing larger diameter rods, profiles and strips. These were
sold primarily to the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, lock, watch and clock, construction and precision turning industries. The automotive and aerospace industries were added to the list of customers; not least thanks to special alloys such as those produced on the Osprey spray forming system at Boillat. In Dornach, investment in a continuous conform extrusion plant led to advances in copper profile production, complementing an already broad range of profiles in brass and bronze for numerous applications
2007 The watch-making industry discovered the alloy NP6 for its integral precision parts. The high-performance alloys in demand by the aviation industry corresponded very closely with the alloy CN8. This material has since been certified by aircraft manufacturers for critical wearing parts.
2008 Presentation of the new extrusion press at the Dornach site. At full capacity, the technical wonder is able to replace five outdated presses.
2013 Baoshida Swissmetal purchased both sites. Today, we are proud to present you Baoshida Swissmetal, with its headquarters in Reconvilier, Bernese Jura, Switzerland.
lausanne
The production site of Reconvilier is specialized in small diameters of wires and rods
zurich soleure
Bienne Berne
Production site is in Reconvilier Bernese Jura – Switzerland. Grand-Rue 6, 2732 Reconvilier, Switzerland
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Production site in in Dornach Solothurn – Switzerland. Weidenstrasse 50, 4143 Dornach, Switzerland The production site of Dornach is specialized in complex and high precision profiles.
Genève
We produce in a small country but our products touch the whole world.
Distances : Genève-Bâle 250 km / Zurich-Bâle 85 km / Bâle-Dornach 13 km / Dornach-Reconvilier 60 km / Genève-Reconvilier 170 km / Zurich-Reconvilier 130 km
Our commercial presence in the world
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Why are our products all around the world? customer Partnerships
Technical Resource
Baoshida Swissmetal, a technology leader, strives to live up to its reputation as the highest quality manufacturer of Swiss-quality, precise, copper and copper alloy products. Building a close, long-term relationship with our clients is a key element in this goal. Baoshida Swissmetal provides our customers with custom tailored solutions (alloy, dimensional, or packaging) that best fit the requirements of their demanding markets. Baoshida Swissmetal’s top priority is a customer-oriented approach to global markets. With extensive experience in metallurgy and material processing, our customers experience increased productivity and lower per piece costs.
Baoshida Swissmetal understands the quality requirements of our market-leading customers and therefore invests significantly in the quality of our products and the expansive technical know-how of our teams. We often work closely with the design and production engineers at our customers to provide technical information such as: > The optimum manufacturing parameters > International norms and standards analysis > Highly technical and responsive product feedback > Continual development of new alloys, product forms, and unique packaging
Baoshida Swissmetal offers an extensive product line of 120 unique alloys; thousands of dimensions and a wide range of mechanical properties. Our product portfolio and small-mill flexibility allows us to offer products meeting the stringent requirements of the most demanding markets: aerospace, military, consumer electronics, automotive, power generation, and many more.
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| Portrait de Aimé à la fonderie
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A complete product portfolio Baoshida Swissmetal has experience on the following groups of alloys: Copper
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Zinc
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Brass
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Zinc
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Lead
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Machinable brass
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Zinc
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Nickel
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Nickel silver
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Zinc
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Others
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Special brasses
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Nickel
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Copper Nickel
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Tin
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Tin bronzes
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Aluminium
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Aluminium bronzes
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Others
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Special copper alloys
> Wires: 0.5 mm to 8.0 mm diameter > Rods: 1.0 mm to 200 mm diameter > Hollow rods: 15 mm to 150 mm Outer Diameter (O.D.) > Sections / Profiles: 1.5 mm to 200.0 mm circumscribed circle > Hollow Profiles: 10 mm to 140 mm circumscribed circle > Strips: width 8.0 to 140.0 mm gauge 0.2 to 3.5 mm
Our mastery of copper is driven by extensive know-how and advanced production techniques. swiss precision # experience # k now-how # innovation # tailored products # partnerships www.BAOSHIDA-swissmetal.NET
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applications Power generation and distribution Pure and low-alloyed copper (Cu) are used for generating and distributing power due to the exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity of elemental copper. Specialty Baoshida Swissmetal alloys with additional pure silver (Ag) increases, raises the annealing temperature of copper allowing for high temperature applications.
Typical applications > Generators > Power lines > Earth leads > Generator rotors > Bus bars (high-voltage installations, breakers, switchgear, and transformers)
connectors
Alloy Family
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
ASTM
EN
JIS
Pur and low alloyed copper – unleaded
ECU
Cu-ETP
C11000
CW004A
C1100
CuOFE
Cu-OFE
(C10100)
CW009A
C1011
CuAg1P
CuAg0.10P
C11600
CW016A
NA
architecture Copper is often used in architectural applications due to the aesthetically pleasing color options of copper alloys. Oxidation of copper results in a beautiful green patina conveying a sense of longevity and nobility. Copper’s resistance to corrosion makes it an excellent option for architectural considerations.
Typical applications
Typical applications > Contact pins > Pin and socket connectors > RF Connectors > Corrosion resistant fiber optic connectors
Alloy Family
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
ASTM
EN
JIS
Pur or low alloyed machinable copper
C98
CuNiPb0.6P
C19140
NA
NA
C97
CuNiPb1P
C19160
NA
NA
C42
CuTeP
C14500 DPTE
CW118C
NA
> Facades
C99
CuPb1P
C18700
CW113C
NA
> Doors
NIBCUTPlus 2
CuNi2SiPb
NA
NA
NA
> Vestibules and conservatories
Free machining Special alloys
NP6
CuNi9Sn6Pb1
NA
NA
NA
> Handrails
Laiton spécial de décolletage
PS2
CuZn16Si2Pb1
C69750
NA
NA
Free machining bronze
BZ4
CuSn4Pb4Zn4
C54400
CW456K
C5441
BP5
CuSn5Pb1
C53400
CW458K
C5341
62A
CuZn35Pb2
C34500 C35300
CW601N
(C3501)
62B
CuZn36Pb1
(C34000)
(CW600N)
(C3501)
62C
CuZn36Pb01
C33500
CW604N
NA
61C
CuZn37Pb1.5
C35000
CW605N
C3501
> Interior finishing (sills, decorative trim, edging)
Special brass - unleaded
or other mechanical transformation. These operations require the ideal combination of machinability, formability, or cold-work ability. Baoshida Swissmetal’s extensive connector product line offers a world-leading breadth of solutions for our customers:
> Windows
> Hinges and display cases
Alloy Family
One of Baoshida Swissmetal’s most strategically important market segments is semi-finished products for electronic connectors and contacts. These components are used in a wide range of industries, including: information technology, aerospace, fiber optics, telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and several others. The manufacturers and users of connectors require that the materials have specific physical, mechanical and chemical properties. In this context, copper and copper alloys offer an ideal combination of desirable properties. The production of connectors typically utilizes some form of machining, stamping, cold-heading,
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
DNAA
CuZn40Mn2Fe1
ASTM NA
EN CW723R
Free machining brass
JIS NA
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transportations The advancements in transportation technology over the years have resulted in a high degree of technical complexity and innovation which often requires the use of specialty materials. Baoshida Swissmetal’s long experience and technical competency allows us to fulfill those technical needs. Some of the critical properties for the transportation industry include high conductivity, outstanding corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength with good ductility (long-term properties, even under temperature fluctuations) as well as cold and hot formability for specific applications.
Typical applications in the rail industry
Typical applications in the automotive industry
Typical applications in the aircraft industry
> Bushings
> Bushings
> Valve guides
> Components for landing gear
> Bearings
> Bearings
> Traction motors > Terminals > Connectors and contacts > Trunk > Phase separators > Supporting components of catenary insulators > Terminals
> Synchronizing disks > Shaft seals > Starter commutators
Alloy Family
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
ASTM
EN
JIS
Special alloys
CN8
CuNi15Sn8
C72900
NA
NA
PS2
CuZn16Si2Pb1
C69705
NA
NA
NIBCUTPlus 2
CuNi2SiPb
NA
NA
NA
A11N
CuAl11Ni5Fe5
C63020
NA
NA
A10N
CuAl10Ni5Fe4
C63000 AMS4640
CW307G
NA
A9M
CuAl9Ni4Fe4Mn2
C63200
NA
NA
Copper alloys for wear-resistant bushing and bearing parts used in the aerospace industry.
Semi finished product used in the rail industry.
Finished products used in the rail industry.
Free machining
Concerned group of alloys
Many developments have been initiated in Switzerland over the past decades, and most are now regarded as setting world standards. The Baoshida Swissmetal plants have succeeded to this day in maintaining their lead in quality and performance. Our aim is to continuously upgrade our production processes so that we can offer our customers advanced products for machining that meet the most stringent standards. Baoshida Swissmetal has set the standard in free-machining products by perfecting alloys variations to exhibit adequate to excellent machinability and the required mechanical properties for cold forming all from environmentally friendly materials.
> Free machining copper > Free machining low alloyed coppers > Brass > Bronze > Maillechort > High performance specialty alloys Turning parts are used in industries such as transportation, watches, writing instruments, connectors, medical and much more.
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Industrial applications Baoshida Swissmetal’s products for machines and appliance manufactures feature a wide variety of alloys of different shapes and mechanical strength to match the wide range of customer specifications. Customers can achieve high added value by working together with Baoshida Swissmetal at an early stage to identify the best solutions in terms of materials and cost-effectiveness. Typical applications There is virtually no limit to the types of machines and appliances in which copper alloys can be used to advantage. Underneath, you will find the most important properties:
> Outstanding machinability > Excellent hot formability > Special sliding and / or friction properties > High mechanical strength at elevated temperature > Corrosion resistance > Resistance to scaling, even at elevated temperatures > Non-sparking > Non-magnetic Examples of existing applications > Music instruments > Retraction mechanism in writing instruments
Alloy Family
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
ASTM
EN
JIS
Free machining Nickel Silver
NM2
CuNi7Zn38Mn2Pb3
C79800
CW400J
NA
> Gear wheels
NM6
CuNi12Zn37Mn6Pb2
C79860
(CW407J)
NA
> Winding buttons
SM58
CuZn37Mn3Al2PbSi
NA
CW713R
NA
58A
CuZn39Pb3
C38500
CW614N
C3603 C3604
58H
CuZn39Pb2
C37700 C38000
CW617N
C3603 C3604
A9M
CuAl9Ni4Fe4Mn2
C63200
NA
NA
A10N
CuAl10Ni5Fe4
C63000 AMS4640
CW307G
NA
A11N
CuAl11Ni5Fe5
C63020 AMS4590
NA
NA
watches Baoshida Swissmetal has emerged from traditional regional industries. Our products have played a major role in the history of the watchmaking industry: • Our alloys and special products continue to be characterized by high precision. • We are devoted to the fine details required of the finest watch makers • Enthusiasm and a spirit of openness are reflected in long and close customer relations.
Typical applications
> Pivots
Free machining brass
> Balance wheels > Spring barrels Aluminium bronze
> Watch cases > Watch plates
Alloy Family
Baoshida Swissmetal Designation
ISO
ASTM
EN
JIS
Machinable brass
59B
CuZn39Pb3
C38500
CW614N
C3603 C3604
58H
CuZn39Pb2
C37700 C38000
CW617N
C3603 C3604
58A
CuZn39Pb3
C38500
CW614N
C3603 C3604
NM2
CuNi7Zn38Mn2Pb3
C79800
CW400J
NA
NM6
CuNi12Zn37Mn6Pb2
C79860
(CW407J)
NA
Free machining special alloys
NP6
CuNi9Sn6Pb1
NA
NA
NA
Free machining special brass
PS2
CuZn16Si2Pb1
C69750
NA
NA
Brass for strips
59L
CuZn39Pb2
C37700
CW612N
C3771
60A
CuZn38Pb2
C37700
CW608N
(C3603)
Machinable Nickel Silver
Nickel Silver wires.
Nickel Silver blanks and ball-point pen tips.
Profiles used for conveyors.
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| Photographies Dominique Giannelli
| Portrait de Thierry devant la presse Apolo
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Many years of know-how and high technical compentency, results in the the perfect combination for innovation and tailored products. swiss precision # experience # k now-how # innovation # tailored products # partnerships www.BAOSHIDA-swissmetal.NET
Baoshida Swissmetal manufacturers all of its products on two complementary production sites: Reconvilier and Dornach.
New material
Final quality control
Rolling Foundry
Recycled raw material
Underneath, you will find a graph which represents every production step.
Extrusion
Annealing Drawing
Finishing
Shipment Packaging
Quality and Environnement
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| Portrait de Françoise dans son laboratoire
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Baoshida Swissmetal is a fully integrated mill that controls all aspects of our manufacturing processes: from the smelting in the foundry to the finished goods packaging. This allows us to have complete traceability of quality and therefore guarantee the highest performance. Additionally, our fully implemented quality management system provides the basis required for reliable planning, management and implementation of the quality characteristics in an organized and reproducible form. The focus is on a process-orientated approach. This means that in all areas of the company from initial customer contact via all production stages through to final inspection and delivery of the products, the individual stages with their complexity are viewed and managed as a single functioning unit. The quality management system as a principle of organization is based on and certified to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, which has been successfully renewed in 2013. In order to be able to ensure the product characteristics required by our customers, various measures are required to support manufacturing and ensure quality assurance.
We apply rigorous production quality controls which insure excellent Swiss quality for regional, national and international markets. swiss precision # experience # k now-how # innovation # tailored products # partnerships www.BAOSHIDA-swissmetal.NET
In the modern materials laboratory, special recognized procedures for destructive and non-destructive tests on materials are carried out in a professional manner. In addition customers may engage the laboratory to conduct individual inspection procedures for quality assurance. During the whole production process Baoshida Swissmetal not only cares about the quality of its products, but also cares about its industrial impact on the environment. In order to limit the consequences of its activities, the first ISO 9001 certificate was obtained in 1994 and the ISO 14001 certificate was obtained in 2003. In 2013, both Baoshida Swissmetal’s production sites, Reconvilier and Dornach, successfully renewed the ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications for their environmental management systems. This is the result of compliance with the legal norms, ongoing improvements, rational use of resources and the minimization of environmental risks and impacts. For instance, depending on alloy type, Baoshida Swissmetal uses up to 100% of recycled raw material.
Baoshida Swissmetal in a few key sentences… > Swiss precision for over 150 years > For regional, national and international markets, rigorous production quality controls are made to assure excellent Swiss quality > Our mastery of copper is driven by extensive know-how and advanced production techniques > We consider our customers as partners in technical development which creates mutually beneficial solutions > Tailored, premium products insures the highest value added solution > Many years of know-how and high technical compentency, results in the perfect combination for innovation and tailored products
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