QUALITY

INNOVATION Commitment made of steel

Our engineering team is dedicated to the development
of new products, technologies and systems. The projects
developed by our team are carefully tailored to each
COMPANY AMPO, located in Idiazabal, Spain, was founded in 1964, and has become an
international leader in stainless steel & high alloy castings for the most severe
customer’s requirements enhanced by our knowledge from PROFILE applications and industries; supplying not only the product but also expertise in
working together with the customer’s own engineering team. Internal Quality Control Personnel are highly qualified to All production areas undergo intermediate and final project management, finance of high value projects and logistical expertise to
We also have an ongoing collaboration with international carry out Non-Destructive Examinations, including: inspections. These are documented with the corresponding ensure trouble-free and on-time delivery of quality products.
research centers and renowned universities. We work on certification and reports, directly coordinated by an efficient,
the development of new processes and technologies, being 1. Radiographic Examination highly-qualified team and always in accordance with the AMPO has a clear ability for innovation and developing processes, products
involved in diverse research projects in order to improve our 2. Dye Penetrant Test internal and external Quality Assurance standards and and technologies, being involved in diverse research projects in order to impro-
competitiveness and quality: 3. Magnetic Particles procedures. ve competitiveness and quality.
4. Ultrasonic Test
-
Continuous improvement looking for the most efficient 5. PAMI (Positive Alloy Material Identification) Certificates are issued if required by third parties. We also
solutions. 6. Pickling work with laboratories accredited by ISO 17025.
- Development and Implementation of new casting materials. 7. 3D Dimensional Control High added value valve, Safety and guarantee Reliability and profitability
pump, marine & power for users for customers
generation components

WORLDWIDE SALES NETWORK

SECTORS & INDUSTRIES Spain & Julen Telleria

Northern Iban Mateos

France
julen@ampo.com
Europe
imateos@ampo.com
Brochure
These are some of the main sectors and industries in which
AMPO offers a wide range of castings:
Italy Germano Zani
gzani@ampo.com
North Neil Hoare
nhoare@ampo.com
America
Iker Azpiazu C utting edge technologies: SCC, Ceramic Moulding (Replicast) for large parts, patternless,...
iazpiazu@ampo.com O ptimum performance, best cast quality & best production capacities
Central Guillermo Sánchez
M achined components delivered from our new machining plant
WHY CHOOSE
gsanchez@ampo.com
Europe Sales Mikel Pujana M aximum care of our customers, suppliers and environment
VALVES PUMPS mpujana@ampo.com I n-House manufacturing process & quality control
Thomas Bock
tbock@ampo.com
Director
T rouble free and on-time delivery of quality products
AMPO FOUNDRY
M aterial expertise and new materials development AS YOUR GLOBAL
UK Gillian Grant E xperts in Stainless Steel & High alloy castings PARTNER?
gevans@ampo.com
N orsok approvals
T eamwork and service in order to be your best partner for after market

MARINE POWER GENERATION

AMPO HEADQUARTERS
DECANTERS ROTARY VALVES Katea Auzoa s/n. 20213 Idiazábal, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Tel. +34 943 188 000 Fax +34 943 188 130

OTHERS www.ampo.com ampo@ampo.com

 QUALITY
INNOVATION Commitment made of steel
Our engineering team is dedicated to the development
of new products, technologies and systems. The projects
developed by our team are carefully tailored to each
COMPANY AMPO, located in Idiazabal, Spain, was founded in 1964, and has become an
international leader in stainless steel & high alloy castings for the most severe
customer’s requirements enhanced by our knowledge from PROFILE applications and industries; supplying not only the product but also expertise in
working together with the customer’s own engineering team. Internal Quality Control Personnel are highly qualified to All production areas undergo intermediate and final project management, finance of high value projects and logistical expertise to
We also have an ongoing collaboration with international carry out Non-Destructive Examinations, including: inspections. These are documented with the corresponding ensure trouble-free and on-time delivery of quality products.
research centers and renowned universities. We work on certification and reports, directly coordinated by an efficient,
the development of new processes and technologies, being 1. Radiographic Examination highly-qualified team and always in accordance with the AMPO has a clear ability for innovation and developing processes, products
involved in diverse research projects in order to improve our 2. Dye Penetrant Test internal and external Quality Assurance standards and and technologies, being involved in diverse research projects in order to impro-
competitiveness and quality: 3. Magnetic Particles procedures. ve competitiveness and quality.
4. Ultrasonic Test
-
Continuous improvement looking for the most efficient 5. PAMI (Positive Alloy Material Identification) Certificates are issued if required by third parties. We also
solutions. 6. Pickling work with laboratories accredited by ISO 17025.
- Development and Implementation of new casting materials. 7. 3D Dimensional Control High added value valve, Safety and guarantee Reliability and profitability
pump, marine & power for users for customers
generation components

WORLDWIDE SALES NETWORK

SECTORS & INDUSTRIES Spain & Julen Telleria

Northern Iban Mateos

France
julen@ampo.com
Europe
imateos@ampo.com
Brochure
These are some of the main sectors and industries in which
AMPO offers a wide range of castings:
Italy Germano Zani
gzani@ampo.com
North Neil Hoare
nhoare@ampo.com
America
Iker Azpiazu C utting edge technologies: SCC, Ceramic Moulding (Replicast) for large parts, patternless,...
iazpiazu@ampo.com O ptimum performance, best cast quality & best production capacities
Central Guillermo Sánchez
M achined components delivered from our new machining plant
WHY CHOOSE
gsanchez@ampo.com
Europe Sales Mikel Pujana M aximum care of our customers, suppliers and environment
VALVES PUMPS mpujana@ampo.com I n-House manufacturing process & quality control
Thomas Bock
tbock@ampo.com
Director
T rouble free and on-time delivery of quality products
AMPO FOUNDRY
M aterial expertise and new materials development AS YOUR GLOBAL
UK Gillian Grant E xperts in Stainless Steel & High alloy castings PARTNER?
gevans@ampo.com
N orsok approvals
T eamwork and service in order to be your best partner for after market

MARINE POWER GENERATION

AMPO HEADQUARTERS
DECANTERS ROTARY VALVES Katea Auzoa s/n. 20213 Idiazábal, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Tel. +34 943 188 000 Fax +34 943 188 130

OTHERS www.ampo.com ampo@ampo.com

 QUALITY
INNOVATION Commitment made of steel
Our engineering team is dedicated to the development
of new products, technologies and systems. The projects
developed by our team are carefully tailored to each
COMPANY AMPO, located in Idiazabal, Spain, was founded in 1964, and has become an
international leader in stainless steel & high alloy castings for the most severe
customer’s requirements enhanced by our knowledge from PROFILE applications and industries; supplying not only the product but also expertise in
working together with the customer’s own engineering team. Internal Quality Control Personnel are highly qualified to All production areas undergo intermediate and final project management, finance of high value projects and logistical expertise to
We also have an ongoing collaboration with international carry out Non-Destructive Examinations, including: inspections. These are documented with the corresponding ensure trouble-free and on-time delivery of quality products.
research centers and renowned universities. We work on certification and reports, directly coordinated by an efficient,
the development of new processes and technologies, being 1. Radiographic Examination highly-qualified team and always in accordance with the AMPO has a clear ability for innovation and developing processes, products
involved in diverse research projects in order to improve our 2. Dye Penetrant Test internal and external Quality Assurance standards and and technologies, being involved in diverse research projects in order to impro-
competitiveness and quality: 3. Magnetic Particles procedures. ve competitiveness and quality.
4. Ultrasonic Test
-
Continuous improvement looking for the most efficient 5. PAMI (Positive Alloy Material Identification) Certificates are issued if required by third parties. We also
solutions. 6. Pickling work with laboratories accredited by ISO 17025.
- Development and Implementation of new casting materials. 7. 3D Dimensional Control High added value valve, Safety and guarantee Reliability and profitability
pump, marine & power for users for customers
generation components

WORLDWIDE SALES NETWORK

SECTORS & INDUSTRIES Spain & Julen Telleria

Northern Iban Mateos

France
julen@ampo.com
Europe
imateos@ampo.com
Brochure
These are some of the main sectors and industries in which
AMPO offers a wide range of castings:
Italy Germano Zani
gzani@ampo.com
North Neil Hoare
nhoare@ampo.com
America
Iker Azpiazu C utting edge technologies: SCC, Ceramic Moulding (Replicast) for large parts, patternless,...
iazpiazu@ampo.com O ptimum performance, best cast quality & best production capacities
Central Guillermo Sánchez
M achined components delivered from our new machining plant
WHY CHOOSE
gsanchez@ampo.com
Europe Sales Mikel Pujana M aximum care of our customers, suppliers and environment
VALVES PUMPS mpujana@ampo.com I n-House manufacturing process & quality control
Thomas Bock
tbock@ampo.com
Director
T rouble free and on-time delivery of quality products
AMPO FOUNDRY
M aterial expertise and new materials development AS YOUR GLOBAL
UK Gillian Grant E xperts in Stainless Steel & High alloy castings PARTNER?
gevans@ampo.com
N orsok approvals
T eamwork and service in order to be your best partner for after market

MARINE POWER GENERATION

AMPO HEADQUARTERS
DECANTERS ROTARY VALVES Katea Auzoa s/n. 20213 Idiazábal, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Tel. +34 943 188 000 Fax +34 943 188 130

OTHERS www.ampo.com ampo@ampo.com

 “Our controls in casting,
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION LINES In order to offer our customers the widest possible range of
STEELS AND GRADES machining and coating CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS It also has a Flexible Manufacturing Logistic System with a
10 pallet capacity, 2 centering stations and double carriage
castings and best solutions, AMPO has 4 production lines,
From the start of the process
each of which uses the most advanced technologies so that AMPO can assist customers in the selection of optimum technologies allow transfer.
we can satisfy all of our customer requirements: steel grades for castings based on conditions, flow,
us to guarantee the Upon the completion of machining operations, the part can
be measured by “Renishaw” prove and tool geometry can
etc. Moreover, we can also propose improvements in
Furnaces:
5 tonne Arc Furnace
5 tonne AOD Converter mechanical properties for different materials. products final quality be automatically corrected.

7 Induction Furnaces AMPO is an expert in stainless steel and high alloy castings. to the highest levels
2) A 5 AXIS CNC MACHINING CENTRE: This machining
demanded” center is used to manufacture very complex and high value
METHODING & DESIGN *340 tonnes per month SAND MOULDING We have all the facilities needed to manufacture finished added parts and high geometric accuracy is achieved.
1. Technological Resources to design any type of casting in Collaboration with the World´s Castings produced in sand chemically components, which is the basis for the high added value Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 1400mm or 55”
a short period of time. Leading R&D Centres, bonded with Phenolic Alkaline binders using MARTENSITIC & HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS supplied by AMPO to its customers. Additionally, we can with a height of 1200mm. The machine is fully equipped
wooden patterns. Manual moulding for adapt to specific needs as required. with a tool magazine with 650 tools capacity.
- MAGMA Soft programme which simulates feeding and
solidification of steel.
laboratories and University large castings and semi-automatic moulding
Martensitic Stainless Steels
The 24 pallet Flexible Manufacturing System offers greater
DUPPLEX & SUPERDUPLEX
- Solidworks. Engineering Departments. for medium-sized castings. Weight range for
ASTM
A217 CA-15
EN
1.4008
UNS
J91150
OTHERS
AISI 410
IN-HOUSE HEAT TREATMENT:
operational autonomy, and possibility to combine different
castings: 50-5500 kg. Maximum moulding Austenitic -Ferritic Stainless Steel(duplex) We have three heat treatment surfaces, all of which are
2. Prototype Production to guarantee the quality of our pro- A352 CA-6NM - J91540 -
parts machining randomly.
box size: 3000 mm x 3000 mm. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS NORSOK approved. Two with a capacity of 10 tonnes and
ducts, by strict controls at our plant, such as dimensional A747 CB7Cu-1 - J92180 17-4PH
A890Gr4A 1.4470 J92205 DUPLEX S31803 one with a capacity of 6 tonnes.
and NDT. Heat-Resistant Steels
A890Gr5A - J93404 SUPERDUPLEX
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS A890Gr6A 1.4469 J93380 SUPERDUPLEX S32760 FINISH MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES:
PATTERN CD4MCu 1.4517 J93370 - AMPO FOUNDRY offers a wide variety of solutions,
A297 HH - - 25/12

30,000 m of automated storage space enable us to store

3
CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING A297 HK - - 25/20 supplying both rough cast and fully machined parts. Our
*450 tonnes per month A297 HP - - 25/35
our customers patterns in the best conditions for prime Casting process using a metal die which machined components offer our customers an important
MATERIAL
A297 HU - - 18/38
conservation, usage and handling. This store is computer- spins at high speed. Once the molten metal added value, i.e. a reduction in total cost and delivery lead
5% 26%
controlled by a system syncronized directly with production. times, in addition to improving quality control. Our goal is
Nowadays we have more than 9000 patterns stored.
is in the die, centrifugal force pushes the
solidifying steel to the surface of the mould. HIGH ALLOYS & NICKEL BASED ALLOYS 10%
BREAKDOWN to give our customer a complete service of finished products,
We have facilities for both horizontal and 15% a superior machining capabitity and better service with our
PATTERNLESS SERVICESS Super Austenitic Stainless Steels new 12500m2 Machining shop. To achieve this, AMPO has
vertical spinning. Horizontal spinning covers
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS invested strategically in new cutting Edge machining centers 3) WELD OVERLAY CLADDING TECHNOLOGY:
AMPO FOUNDRY offers Patternless processes, such as 3D 100-700 mm external diameter and vertical
A351 CN7M 1.4527 - - 44% and Weld overlay technologies: Cladding operations can be handled on fixed workpieces
printing, reverse engineering and polystyrene machining spinning 430-1320 mm.
A351 CK3MCuN 1.4593 J93254 254 SMO with a high level of automation with our welding robot and
technologies for the production of large sand casting parts - 1.4469 S32654 654 SMO
1) FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) LATHES: These our two new cladding cells.
as well as for the manufacture of Ceramic Moulding castings.
SHAPED CENTRIFUGAL Nickel-Based Alloys 2 separate vertical automatically managed lathes are used to Different high quality Surface coatings (Stellite, Ultimet,
It is a very cost effective way of producing one-off or small *200 tonnes per month
CASTING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS CARBON & LOW ALLOY STEELS manufacture complex parts, where high precision machining Nickel, Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Colmoloy, Cupronickel
production run castings, with the following benefits: lead
A process developed from Centrifugally A494 CU5MCuC - - INCOLOY 825 is always 100% guaranteed. (1 with “C” axis) and other hardfacing alloys) and hardenings are applied for
time reduction, manufacturing costs reduction, high integrity
Spun, where by using different tools and
A494 M-35-1 - N24135 MONEL 400 Low Temperature Carbon Steels Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 2500mm or 98”, special processes and applications in sealing and contact
and dimensional accuracy castings, appropriate surface A494 M-30H - N24030 -
­techniques, complex external geometries are ASTM EN UNS OTHERS with a height of 2000mm or 80”. areas to provide anticorrosive qualities ane wear resistance,
finishes, etc. With this technology is no need to invest on A494 CW-6MC - N26625 INCONEL 625
obtained. A494 CW-12MW - N30002 HASTELLOY C276
A352 LCA - J02504 -
It is equipped with several machining heads and robotized high temperature resistance, anti-coking, metal dusting
patterns and core boxes. A352 LCB - J03003 -
tool magazine, with a capacity of 520 tools. resistance, etc
A352 LCC - J02505 -
MOULDING PROCESS CONTROLLED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Medium And Low Alloy Steels These investments, along with our current machine park that
BY OUR SAND LABORATORY ASTM EN UNS OTHERS consists of machining centres, lathes, grinding machines,
Austenitic Stainless Steel WC6 1.7357 - - saws, etc., have put AMPO at the forefront of machining te-
We have an exhaustive control of the moulding process.
The measurements that can be performed among others *120 tonnes per month CERAMIC MOULDING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
WC9 1.7365 - - chnology enabling us to provide high added value solutions
A217C5 1.7365 - -
are strength development, bench life, LOI (lost of ignition), REPLICAST® A351 CF8 1.4308 J92600 AISI 304
A217C12 - - -
for the most severe applications and industries.
A351 CF8M 1.4408 J92900 AISI 316
granulometry, dust content,... High precision ceramic-moulding process Carbon Steels
A351 CF8C 1.4552 J92910 AISI 347
capable of producing complex shapes. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
OTHER HIGH ADDED VALUE SERVICES:
A351 CF3 1.4306 J92500 AISI 304L
Rapid prototyping for unitary parts. A351 CF3M 1.4404 J92800 AISI 316L A216 WCA - J02502 - Pre-assembly
Aluminium patterns for serial parts. Surface A351CF10MC 1.4581 - AISI 316Nb A216 WCB - J03002 - Pressure testing
A351 CG8M - J93000 AISI 317 A216 WCC - J02503 - Painting
quality finish (RT8) Weight range for
castings: 50-1200 kg. Maximum moulding Balancing
box size: 1´5 m 3 After market solutions
*Production capacities
 “Our controls in casting,
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION LINES In order to offer our customers the widest possible range of
STEELS AND GRADES machining and coating CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS It also has a Flexible Manufacturing Logistic System with a
10 pallet capacity, 2 centering stations and double carriage
castings and best solutions, AMPO has 4 production lines,
From the start of the process
each of which uses the most advanced technologies so that AMPO can assist customers in the selection of optimum technologies allow transfer.
we can satisfy all of our customer requirements: steel grades for castings based on conditions, flow,
us to guarantee the Upon the completion of machining operations, the part can
be measured by “Renishaw” prove and tool geometry can
etc. Moreover, we can also propose improvements in
Furnaces:
5 tonne Arc Furnace
5 tonne AOD Converter mechanical properties for different materials. products final quality be automatically corrected.

7 Induction Furnaces AMPO is an expert in stainless steel and high alloy castings. to the highest levels
2) A 5 AXIS CNC MACHINING CENTRE: This machining
demanded” center is used to manufacture very complex and high value
METHODING & DESIGN *340 tonnes per month SAND MOULDING We have all the facilities needed to manufacture finished added parts and high geometric accuracy is achieved.
1. Technological Resources to design any type of casting in Collaboration with the World´s Castings produced in sand chemically components, which is the basis for the high added value Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 1400mm or 55”
a short period of time. Leading R&D Centres, bonded with Phenolic Alkaline binders using MARTENSITIC & HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS supplied by AMPO to its customers. Additionally, we can with a height of 1200mm. The machine is fully equipped
wooden patterns. Manual moulding for adapt to specific needs as required. with a tool magazine with 650 tools capacity.
- MAGMA Soft programme which simulates feeding and
solidification of steel.
laboratories and University large castings and semi-automatic moulding
Martensitic Stainless Steels
The 24 pallet Flexible Manufacturing System offers greater
DUPPLEX & SUPERDUPLEX
- Solidworks. Engineering Departments. for medium-sized castings. Weight range for
ASTM
A217 CA-15
EN
1.4008
UNS
J91150
OTHERS
AISI 410
IN-HOUSE HEAT TREATMENT:
operational autonomy, and possibility to combine different
castings: 50-5500 kg. Maximum moulding Austenitic -Ferritic Stainless Steel(duplex) We have three heat treatment surfaces, all of which are
2. Prototype Production to guarantee the quality of our pro- A352 CA-6NM - J91540 -
parts machining randomly.
box size: 3000 mm x 3000 mm. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS NORSOK approved. Two with a capacity of 10 tonnes and
ducts, by strict controls at our plant, such as dimensional A747 CB7Cu-1 - J92180 17-4PH
A890Gr4A 1.4470 J92205 DUPLEX S31803 one with a capacity of 6 tonnes.
and NDT. Heat-Resistant Steels
A890Gr5A - J93404 SUPERDUPLEX
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS A890Gr6A 1.4469 J93380 SUPERDUPLEX S32760 FINISH MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES:
PATTERN CD4MCu 1.4517 J93370 - AMPO FOUNDRY offers a wide variety of solutions,
A297 HH - - 25/12

30,000 m of automated storage space enable us to store

3
CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING A297 HK - - 25/20 supplying both rough cast and fully machined parts. Our
*450 tonnes per month A297 HP - - 25/35
our customers patterns in the best conditions for prime Casting process using a metal die which machined components offer our customers an important
MATERIAL
A297 HU - - 18/38
conservation, usage and handling. This store is computer- spins at high speed. Once the molten metal added value, i.e. a reduction in total cost and delivery lead
5% 26%
controlled by a system syncronized directly with production. times, in addition to improving quality control. Our goal is
Nowadays we have more than 9000 patterns stored.
is in the die, centrifugal force pushes the
solidifying steel to the surface of the mould. HIGH ALLOYS & NICKEL BASED ALLOYS 10%
BREAKDOWN to give our customer a complete service of finished products,
We have facilities for both horizontal and 15% a superior machining capabitity and better service with our
PATTERNLESS SERVICESS Super Austenitic Stainless Steels new 12500m2 Machining shop. To achieve this, AMPO has
vertical spinning. Horizontal spinning covers
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS invested strategically in new cutting Edge machining centers 3) WELD OVERLAY CLADDING TECHNOLOGY:
AMPO FOUNDRY offers Patternless processes, such as 3D 100-700 mm external diameter and vertical
A351 CN7M 1.4527 - - 44% and Weld overlay technologies: Cladding operations can be handled on fixed workpieces
printing, reverse engineering and polystyrene machining spinning 430-1320 mm.
A351 CK3MCuN 1.4593 J93254 254 SMO with a high level of automation with our welding robot and
technologies for the production of large sand casting parts - 1.4469 S32654 654 SMO
1) FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) LATHES: These our two new cladding cells.
as well as for the manufacture of Ceramic Moulding castings.
SHAPED CENTRIFUGAL Nickel-Based Alloys 2 separate vertical automatically managed lathes are used to Different high quality Surface coatings (Stellite, Ultimet,
It is a very cost effective way of producing one-off or small *200 tonnes per month
CASTING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS CARBON & LOW ALLOY STEELS manufacture complex parts, where high precision machining Nickel, Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Colmoloy, Cupronickel
production run castings, with the following benefits: lead
A process developed from Centrifugally A494 CU5MCuC - - INCOLOY 825 is always 100% guaranteed. (1 with “C” axis) and other hardfacing alloys) and hardenings are applied for
time reduction, manufacturing costs reduction, high integrity
Spun, where by using different tools and
A494 M-35-1 - N24135 MONEL 400 Low Temperature Carbon Steels Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 2500mm or 98”, special processes and applications in sealing and contact
and dimensional accuracy castings, appropriate surface A494 M-30H - N24030 -
­techniques, complex external geometries are ASTM EN UNS OTHERS with a height of 2000mm or 80”. areas to provide anticorrosive qualities ane wear resistance,
finishes, etc. With this technology is no need to invest on A494 CW-6MC - N26625 INCONEL 625
obtained. A494 CW-12MW - N30002 HASTELLOY C276
A352 LCA - J02504 -
It is equipped with several machining heads and robotized high temperature resistance, anti-coking, metal dusting
patterns and core boxes. A352 LCB - J03003 -
tool magazine, with a capacity of 520 tools. resistance, etc
A352 LCC - J02505 -
MOULDING PROCESS CONTROLLED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Medium And Low Alloy Steels These investments, along with our current machine park that
BY OUR SAND LABORATORY ASTM EN UNS OTHERS consists of machining centres, lathes, grinding machines,
Austenitic Stainless Steel WC6 1.7357 - - saws, etc., have put AMPO at the forefront of machining te-
We have an exhaustive control of the moulding process.
The measurements that can be performed among others *120 tonnes per month CERAMIC MOULDING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
WC9 1.7365 - - chnology enabling us to provide high added value solutions
A217C5 1.7365 - -
are strength development, bench life, LOI (lost of ignition), REPLICAST® A351 CF8 1.4308 J92600 AISI 304
A217C12 - - -
for the most severe applications and industries.
A351 CF8M 1.4408 J92900 AISI 316
granulometry, dust content,... High precision ceramic-moulding process Carbon Steels
A351 CF8C 1.4552 J92910 AISI 347
capable of producing complex shapes. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
OTHER HIGH ADDED VALUE SERVICES:
A351 CF3 1.4306 J92500 AISI 304L
Rapid prototyping for unitary parts. A351 CF3M 1.4404 J92800 AISI 316L A216 WCA - J02502 - Pre-assembly
Aluminium patterns for serial parts. Surface A351CF10MC 1.4581 - AISI 316Nb A216 WCB - J03002 - Pressure testing
A351 CG8M - J93000 AISI 317 A216 WCC - J02503 - Painting
quality finish (RT8) Weight range for
castings: 50-1200 kg. Maximum moulding Balancing
box size: 1´5 m 3 After market solutions
*Production capacities
 “Our controls in casting,
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION LINES In order to offer our customers the widest possible range of
STEELS AND GRADES machining and coating CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS It also has a Flexible Manufacturing Logistic System with a
10 pallet capacity, 2 centering stations and double carriage
castings and best solutions, AMPO has 4 production lines,
From the start of the process
each of which uses the most advanced technologies so that AMPO can assist customers in the selection of optimum technologies allow transfer.
we can satisfy all of our customer requirements: steel grades for castings based on conditions, flow,
us to guarantee the Upon the completion of machining operations, the part can
be measured by “Renishaw” prove and tool geometry can
etc. Moreover, we can also propose improvements in
Furnaces:
5 tonne Arc Furnace
5 tonne AOD Converter mechanical properties for different materials. products final quality be automatically corrected.

7 Induction Furnaces AMPO is an expert in stainless steel and high alloy castings. to the highest levels
2) A 5 AXIS CNC MACHINING CENTRE: This machining
demanded” center is used to manufacture very complex and high value
METHODING & DESIGN *340 tonnes per month SAND MOULDING We have all the facilities needed to manufacture finished added parts and high geometric accuracy is achieved.
1. Technological Resources to design any type of casting in Collaboration with the World´s Castings produced in sand chemically components, which is the basis for the high added value Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 1400mm or 55”
a short period of time. Leading R&D Centres, bonded with Phenolic Alkaline binders using MARTENSITIC & HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS supplied by AMPO to its customers. Additionally, we can with a height of 1200mm. The machine is fully equipped
wooden patterns. Manual moulding for adapt to specific needs as required. with a tool magazine with 650 tools capacity.
- MAGMA Soft programme which simulates feeding and
solidification of steel.
laboratories and University large castings and semi-automatic moulding
Martensitic Stainless Steels
The 24 pallet Flexible Manufacturing System offers greater
DUPPLEX & SUPERDUPLEX
- Solidworks. Engineering Departments. for medium-sized castings. Weight range for
ASTM
A217 CA-15
EN
1.4008
UNS
J91150
OTHERS
AISI 410
IN-HOUSE HEAT TREATMENT:
operational autonomy, and possibility to combine different
castings: 50-5500 kg. Maximum moulding Austenitic -Ferritic Stainless Steel(duplex) We have three heat treatment surfaces, all of which are
2. Prototype Production to guarantee the quality of our pro- A352 CA-6NM - J91540 -
parts machining randomly.
box size: 3000 mm x 3000 mm. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS NORSOK approved. Two with a capacity of 10 tonnes and
ducts, by strict controls at our plant, such as dimensional A747 CB7Cu-1 - J92180 17-4PH
A890Gr4A 1.4470 J92205 DUPLEX S31803 one with a capacity of 6 tonnes.
and NDT. Heat-Resistant Steels
A890Gr5A - J93404 SUPERDUPLEX
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS A890Gr6A 1.4469 J93380 SUPERDUPLEX S32760 FINISH MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES:
PATTERN CD4MCu 1.4517 J93370 - AMPO FOUNDRY offers a wide variety of solutions,
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30,000 m of automated storage space enable us to store

3
CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING A297 HK - - 25/20 supplying both rough cast and fully machined parts. Our
*450 tonnes per month A297 HP - - 25/35
our customers patterns in the best conditions for prime Casting process using a metal die which machined components offer our customers an important
MATERIAL
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conservation, usage and handling. This store is computer- spins at high speed. Once the molten metal added value, i.e. a reduction in total cost and delivery lead
5% 26%
controlled by a system syncronized directly with production. times, in addition to improving quality control. Our goal is
Nowadays we have more than 9000 patterns stored.
is in the die, centrifugal force pushes the
solidifying steel to the surface of the mould. HIGH ALLOYS & NICKEL BASED ALLOYS 10%
BREAKDOWN to give our customer a complete service of finished products,
We have facilities for both horizontal and 15% a superior machining capabitity and better service with our
PATTERNLESS SERVICESS Super Austenitic Stainless Steels new 12500m2 Machining shop. To achieve this, AMPO has
vertical spinning. Horizontal spinning covers
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS invested strategically in new cutting Edge machining centers 3) WELD OVERLAY CLADDING TECHNOLOGY:
AMPO FOUNDRY offers Patternless processes, such as 3D 100-700 mm external diameter and vertical
A351 CN7M 1.4527 - - 44% and Weld overlay technologies: Cladding operations can be handled on fixed workpieces
printing, reverse engineering and polystyrene machining spinning 430-1320 mm.
A351 CK3MCuN 1.4593 J93254 254 SMO with a high level of automation with our welding robot and
technologies for the production of large sand casting parts - 1.4469 S32654 654 SMO
1) FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) LATHES: These our two new cladding cells.
as well as for the manufacture of Ceramic Moulding castings.
SHAPED CENTRIFUGAL Nickel-Based Alloys 2 separate vertical automatically managed lathes are used to Different high quality Surface coatings (Stellite, Ultimet,
It is a very cost effective way of producing one-off or small *200 tonnes per month
CASTING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS CARBON & LOW ALLOY STEELS manufacture complex parts, where high precision machining Nickel, Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Colmoloy, Cupronickel
production run castings, with the following benefits: lead
A process developed from Centrifugally A494 CU5MCuC - - INCOLOY 825 is always 100% guaranteed. (1 with “C” axis) and other hardfacing alloys) and hardenings are applied for
time reduction, manufacturing costs reduction, high integrity
Spun, where by using different tools and
A494 M-35-1 - N24135 MONEL 400 Low Temperature Carbon Steels Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 2500mm or 98”, special processes and applications in sealing and contact
and dimensional accuracy castings, appropriate surface A494 M-30H - N24030 -
­techniques, complex external geometries are ASTM EN UNS OTHERS with a height of 2000mm or 80”. areas to provide anticorrosive qualities ane wear resistance,
finishes, etc. With this technology is no need to invest on A494 CW-6MC - N26625 INCONEL 625
obtained. A494 CW-12MW - N30002 HASTELLOY C276
A352 LCA - J02504 -
It is equipped with several machining heads and robotized high temperature resistance, anti-coking, metal dusting
patterns and core boxes. A352 LCB - J03003 -
tool magazine, with a capacity of 520 tools. resistance, etc
A352 LCC - J02505 -
MOULDING PROCESS CONTROLLED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Medium And Low Alloy Steels These investments, along with our current machine park that
BY OUR SAND LABORATORY ASTM EN UNS OTHERS consists of machining centres, lathes, grinding machines,
Austenitic Stainless Steel WC6 1.7357 - - saws, etc., have put AMPO at the forefront of machining te-
We have an exhaustive control of the moulding process.
The measurements that can be performed among others *120 tonnes per month CERAMIC MOULDING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
WC9 1.7365 - - chnology enabling us to provide high added value solutions
A217C5 1.7365 - -
are strength development, bench life, LOI (lost of ignition), REPLICAST® A351 CF8 1.4308 J92600 AISI 304
A217C12 - - -
for the most severe applications and industries.
A351 CF8M 1.4408 J92900 AISI 316
granulometry, dust content,... High precision ceramic-moulding process Carbon Steels
A351 CF8C 1.4552 J92910 AISI 347
capable of producing complex shapes. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
OTHER HIGH ADDED VALUE SERVICES:
A351 CF3 1.4306 J92500 AISI 304L
Rapid prototyping for unitary parts. A351 CF3M 1.4404 J92800 AISI 316L A216 WCA - J02502 - Pre-assembly
Aluminium patterns for serial parts. Surface A351CF10MC 1.4581 - AISI 316Nb A216 WCB - J03002 - Pressure testing
A351 CG8M - J93000 AISI 317 A216 WCC - J02503 - Painting
quality finish (RT8) Weight range for
castings: 50-1200 kg. Maximum moulding Balancing
box size: 1´5 m 3 After market solutions
*Production capacities
 “Our controls in casting,
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION LINES In order to offer our customers the widest possible range of
STEELS AND GRADES machining and coating CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS It also has a Flexible Manufacturing Logistic System with a
10 pallet capacity, 2 centering stations and double carriage
castings and best solutions, AMPO has 4 production lines,
From the start of the process
each of which uses the most advanced technologies so that AMPO can assist customers in the selection of optimum technologies allow transfer.
we can satisfy all of our customer requirements: steel grades for castings based on conditions, flow,
us to guarantee the Upon the completion of machining operations, the part can
be measured by “Renishaw” prove and tool geometry can
etc. Moreover, we can also propose improvements in
Furnaces:
5 tonne Arc Furnace
5 tonne AOD Converter mechanical properties for different materials. products final quality be automatically corrected.

7 Induction Furnaces AMPO is an expert in stainless steel and high alloy castings. to the highest levels
2) A 5 AXIS CNC MACHINING CENTRE: This machining
demanded” center is used to manufacture very complex and high value
METHODING & DESIGN *340 tonnes per month SAND MOULDING We have all the facilities needed to manufacture finished added parts and high geometric accuracy is achieved.
1. Technological Resources to design any type of casting in Collaboration with the World´s Castings produced in sand chemically components, which is the basis for the high added value Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 1400mm or 55”
a short period of time. Leading R&D Centres, bonded with Phenolic Alkaline binders using MARTENSITIC & HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS supplied by AMPO to its customers. Additionally, we can with a height of 1200mm. The machine is fully equipped
wooden patterns. Manual moulding for adapt to specific needs as required. with a tool magazine with 650 tools capacity.
- MAGMA Soft programme which simulates feeding and
solidification of steel.
laboratories and University large castings and semi-automatic moulding
Martensitic Stainless Steels
The 24 pallet Flexible Manufacturing System offers greater
DUPPLEX & SUPERDUPLEX
- Solidworks. Engineering Departments. for medium-sized castings. Weight range for
ASTM
A217 CA-15
EN
1.4008
UNS
J91150
OTHERS
AISI 410
IN-HOUSE HEAT TREATMENT:
operational autonomy, and possibility to combine different
castings: 50-5500 kg. Maximum moulding Austenitic -Ferritic Stainless Steel(duplex) We have three heat treatment surfaces, all of which are
2. Prototype Production to guarantee the quality of our pro- A352 CA-6NM - J91540 -
parts machining randomly.
box size: 3000 mm x 3000 mm. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS NORSOK approved. Two with a capacity of 10 tonnes and
ducts, by strict controls at our plant, such as dimensional A747 CB7Cu-1 - J92180 17-4PH
A890Gr4A 1.4470 J92205 DUPLEX S31803 one with a capacity of 6 tonnes.
and NDT. Heat-Resistant Steels
A890Gr5A - J93404 SUPERDUPLEX
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS A890Gr6A 1.4469 J93380 SUPERDUPLEX S32760 FINISH MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES:
PATTERN CD4MCu 1.4517 J93370 - AMPO FOUNDRY offers a wide variety of solutions,
A297 HH - - 25/12

30,000 m of automated storage space enable us to store

3
CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING A297 HK - - 25/20 supplying both rough cast and fully machined parts. Our
*450 tonnes per month A297 HP - - 25/35
our customers patterns in the best conditions for prime Casting process using a metal die which machined components offer our customers an important
MATERIAL
A297 HU - - 18/38
conservation, usage and handling. This store is computer- spins at high speed. Once the molten metal added value, i.e. a reduction in total cost and delivery lead
5% 26%
controlled by a system syncronized directly with production. times, in addition to improving quality control. Our goal is
Nowadays we have more than 9000 patterns stored.
is in the die, centrifugal force pushes the
solidifying steel to the surface of the mould. HIGH ALLOYS & NICKEL BASED ALLOYS 10%
BREAKDOWN to give our customer a complete service of finished products,
We have facilities for both horizontal and 15% a superior machining capabitity and better service with our
PATTERNLESS SERVICESS Super Austenitic Stainless Steels new 12500m2 Machining shop. To achieve this, AMPO has
vertical spinning. Horizontal spinning covers
ASTM EN UNS OTHERS invested strategically in new cutting Edge machining centers 3) WELD OVERLAY CLADDING TECHNOLOGY:
AMPO FOUNDRY offers Patternless processes, such as 3D 100-700 mm external diameter and vertical
A351 CN7M 1.4527 - - 44% and Weld overlay technologies: Cladding operations can be handled on fixed workpieces
printing, reverse engineering and polystyrene machining spinning 430-1320 mm.
A351 CK3MCuN 1.4593 J93254 254 SMO with a high level of automation with our welding robot and
technologies for the production of large sand casting parts - 1.4469 S32654 654 SMO
1) FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) LATHES: These our two new cladding cells.
as well as for the manufacture of Ceramic Moulding castings.
SHAPED CENTRIFUGAL Nickel-Based Alloys 2 separate vertical automatically managed lathes are used to Different high quality Surface coatings (Stellite, Ultimet,
It is a very cost effective way of producing one-off or small *200 tonnes per month
CASTING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS CARBON & LOW ALLOY STEELS manufacture complex parts, where high precision machining Nickel, Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Colmoloy, Cupronickel
production run castings, with the following benefits: lead
A process developed from Centrifugally A494 CU5MCuC - - INCOLOY 825 is always 100% guaranteed. (1 with “C” axis) and other hardfacing alloys) and hardenings are applied for
time reduction, manufacturing costs reduction, high integrity
Spun, where by using different tools and
A494 M-35-1 - N24135 MONEL 400 Low Temperature Carbon Steels Maximum outside diameter of the parts: 2500mm or 98”, special processes and applications in sealing and contact
and dimensional accuracy castings, appropriate surface A494 M-30H - N24030 -
­techniques, complex external geometries are ASTM EN UNS OTHERS with a height of 2000mm or 80”. areas to provide anticorrosive qualities ane wear resistance,
finishes, etc. With this technology is no need to invest on A494 CW-6MC - N26625 INCONEL 625
obtained. A494 CW-12MW - N30002 HASTELLOY C276
A352 LCA - J02504 -
It is equipped with several machining heads and robotized high temperature resistance, anti-coking, metal dusting
patterns and core boxes. A352 LCB - J03003 -
tool magazine, with a capacity of 520 tools. resistance, etc
A352 LCC - J02505 -
MOULDING PROCESS CONTROLLED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Medium And Low Alloy Steels These investments, along with our current machine park that
BY OUR SAND LABORATORY ASTM EN UNS OTHERS consists of machining centres, lathes, grinding machines,
Austenitic Stainless Steel WC6 1.7357 - - saws, etc., have put AMPO at the forefront of machining te-
We have an exhaustive control of the moulding process.
The measurements that can be performed among others *120 tonnes per month CERAMIC MOULDING ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
WC9 1.7365 - - chnology enabling us to provide high added value solutions
A217C5 1.7365 - -
are strength development, bench life, LOI (lost of ignition), REPLICAST® A351 CF8 1.4308 J92600 AISI 304
A217C12 - - -
for the most severe applications and industries.
A351 CF8M 1.4408 J92900 AISI 316
granulometry, dust content,... High precision ceramic-moulding process Carbon Steels
A351 CF8C 1.4552 J92910 AISI 347
capable of producing complex shapes. ASTM EN UNS OTHERS
OTHER HIGH ADDED VALUE SERVICES:
A351 CF3 1.4306 J92500 AISI 304L
Rapid prototyping for unitary parts. A351 CF3M 1.4404 J92800 AISI 316L A216 WCA - J02502 - Pre-assembly
Aluminium patterns for serial parts. Surface A351CF10MC 1.4581 - AISI 316Nb A216 WCB - J03002 - Pressure testing
A351 CG8M - J93000 AISI 317 A216 WCC - J02503 - Painting
quality finish (RT8) Weight range for
castings: 50-1200 kg. Maximum moulding Balancing
box size: 1´5 m 3 After market solutions
*Production capacities
 QUALITY
INNOVATION Commitment made of steel
Our engineering team is dedicated to the development
of new products, technologies and systems. The projects
developed by our team are carefully tailored to each
COMPANY AMPO, located in Idiazabal, Spain, was founded in 1964, and has become an
international leader in stainless steel & high alloy castings for the most severe
customer’s requirements enhanced by our knowledge from PROFILE applications and industries; supplying not only the product but also expertise in
working together with the customer’s own engineering team. Internal Quality Control Personnel are highly qualified to All production areas undergo intermediate and final project management, finance of high value projects and logistical expertise to
We also have an ongoing collaboration with international carry out Non-Destructive Examinations, including: inspections. These are documented with the corresponding ensure trouble-free and on-time delivery of quality products.
research centers and renowned universities. We work on certification and reports, directly coordinated by an efficient,
the development of new processes and technologies, being 1. Radiographic Examination highly-qualified team and always in accordance with the AMPO has a clear ability for innovation and developing processes, products
involved in diverse research projects in order to improve our 2. Dye Penetrant Test internal and external Quality Assurance standards and and technologies, being involved in diverse research projects in order to impro-
competitiveness and quality: 3. Magnetic Particles procedures. ve competitiveness and quality.
4. Ultrasonic Test
-
Continuous improvement looking for the most efficient 5. PAMI (Positive Alloy Material Identification) Certificates are issued if required by third parties. We also
solutions. 6. Pickling work with laboratories accredited by ISO 17025.
- Development and Implementation of new casting materials. 7. 3D Dimensional Control High added value valve, Safety and guarantee Reliability and profitability
pump, marine & power for users for customers
generation components

WORLDWIDE SALES NETWORK

SECTORS & INDUSTRIES Spain & Julen Telleria

Northern Iban Mateos

France
julen@ampo.com
Europe
imateos@ampo.com
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These are some of the main sectors and industries in which
AMPO offers a wide range of castings:
Italy Germano Zani
gzani@ampo.com
North Neil Hoare
nhoare@ampo.com
America
Iker Azpiazu C utting edge technologies: SCC, Ceramic Moulding (Replicast) for large parts, patternless,...
iazpiazu@ampo.com O ptimum performance, best cast quality & best production capacities
Central Guillermo Sánchez
M achined components delivered from our new machining plant
WHY CHOOSE
gsanchez@ampo.com
Europe Sales Mikel Pujana M aximum care of our customers, suppliers and environment
VALVES PUMPS mpujana@ampo.com I n-House manufacturing process & quality control
Thomas Bock
tbock@ampo.com
Director
T rouble free and on-time delivery of quality products
AMPO FOUNDRY
M aterial expertise and new materials development AS YOUR GLOBAL
UK Gillian Grant E xperts in Stainless Steel & High alloy castings PARTNER?
gevans@ampo.com
N orsok approvals
T eamwork and service in order to be your best partner for after market

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AMPO HEADQUARTERS
DECANTERS ROTARY VALVES Katea Auzoa s/n. 20213 Idiazábal, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Tel. +34 943 188 000 Fax +34 943 188 130

OTHERS www.ampo.com ampo@ampo.com