Waste-free technology for the shaping of drinking water fittings from lead-free copper alloys

The aim of the project is to develop a new technology for the waste-free forging of small and medium-sized forgings for water fittings and to adapt this technology to an automated forging station. The project involves the development of a concept, basis and technical assumptions for the waste-free forging of drinking water fittings components from lead-free copper alloys. The project is a response to market needs for the gradual withdrawal of leaded brasses by manufacturers of products intended for contact with drinking water.

Consortium members:

• Poznań University of Technology – project leader,
• Fittings Factory „Swarzędz” Sp. z o. o.,
• Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals,
• Metal Forming Institute.