A new technical challenge arising from the Venloop

Allma Volkmann had been searching for a reliable supplier for a new project for quite some time. They had compiled an extensive list of potential candidates, but none met all the requirements. These criteria included the delivery of four pieces initially, each with a length of approximately 500 mm, highly precise profiles with a tolerance of only 0.25 degrees rotation per 500 mm, excellent roughness (Ra < 1.6 µm), internal machining capabilities, and the capacity to perform surface treatment in-house.

“On a Monday morning, the manager of the Development department presented a brochure from an aluminium extrusion company from the Netherlands, specifically from Venlo. The city where the manager had participated in a running event called the ‘Venloop.’ Mifa, as a special sponsor in 2013, showcased profiles and distributed brochures there. The displayed profiles and the content of the brochure, combined with the proximity of Mifa, sparked his interest and led to the initial contact.” – Ulrich Fendel.

On that Monday morning, the first telephone conversation took place between Allma Volkmann and Mifa Aluminium. The subsequent prompt visit by a technical team to colleagues in Krefeld marked the beginning of the collaboration. The capabilities we could offer precisely met the needs of Allma Volkmann’s project. This project pushed the outer limits of Mifa’s capabilities, and the energy and drive stemming from the Venloop enabled the ordering of dies, CNC molds, and anodizing racks within just 3 weeks.