{"id":2536,"date":"2025-03-11T10:37:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costamp.principiadv.online\/research-development\/lpf\/"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:01:17","slug":"lpf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.costampgroup.com\/en\/research-development\/lpf\/","title":{"rendered":"LPF"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f7f7f7″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”50″ left_padding_desktop=”50″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”50″ top_padding_phone=”20″ constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”20″ left_padding_phone=”20″ constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”custom” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” top_left_border_radius=”30″ top_right_border_radius=”30″ bottom_right_border_radius=”30″ bottom_left_border_radius=”30″ overflow=”visible” class=”sgvs-generic right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column left_padding_desktop=”10%” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”LPF<\/strong>
\n(Low Pressure Forging)” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23005ebc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”The evolution of casting and forging” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The LPF (Low Pressure Forging) technology combines the benefits of low-pressure filling with a forging action<\/strong>, producing aluminum alloy components with excellent mechanical properties and significantly shorter cycle times compared to competing technologies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1436″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”20px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Key advantages<\/strong> of LPF technology” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23005ebc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”]
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    Reduced cycle times<\/h5>\n

    Compared to traditional Low-Pressure technology, LPF enables significantly faster production cycles.<\/li>\n

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    Superior mechanical properties<\/h5>\n

    Components produced using LPF technology exhibit mechanical properties comparable to those achieved through traditional forging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”]

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      Special alloys<\/h5>\n

      Allows the use of low-silicon aluminum alloys, which are difficult to process with other casting techniques.<\/li>\n

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      Design flexibility<\/h5>\n

      LPF provides greater freedom in product geometry design (compared to forging) and improved dimensional precision (compared to LPDC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]

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        Reduced cycle times<\/h5>\n

        Compared to traditional Low-Pressure technology, LPF enables significantly faster production cycles.<\/li>\n

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        Superior mechanical properties<\/h5>\n

        Components produced using LPF technology exhibit mechanical properties comparable to those achieved through traditional forging.<\/li>\n

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        Special alloys<\/h5>\n

        Allows the use of low-silicon aluminum alloys, which are difficult to process with other casting techniques.<\/li>\n

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        Design flexibility<\/h5>\n

        LPF provides greater freedom in product geometry design (compared to forging) and improved dimensional precision (compared to LPDC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f7f7f7″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1444″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”20px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column constrain_group_101=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation in casting and forging.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Major applications of LPF technology include, for example, automotive structural components, suspension arms and joints, brake calipers and wheels. Manufacturing these components with LPF technology is an advantageous option over hot forging for reduced cost and over LPDC for superior mechanical performance.<\/p>\n

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