Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke – Flexible foundry solutions for complex components

KG Fridman is pleased to highlight Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke GmbH & Co. KG, an established German foundry and component manufacturer offering innovative and flexible solutions for customers across several industrial segments. The company is renowned for providing flexible foundry solutions for complex components.

Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke was founded in 1960 as a pure aluminium foundry. Since then, the company has developed into a versatile player with production at two facilities in Alfeld, Germany. With an annual capacity of approximately 350 tonnes, Funke manufactures single components, prototypes, and small series in materials such as aluminium and magnesium.

KG Fridman is pleased to highlight Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke GmbH & Co. KG, an established German foundry and component manufacturer offering innovative and flexible solutions for customers across several industrial segments. Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke was founded in 1960 as a pure aluminium foundry. Since then, the company has developed into a versatile player with production at two facilities in Alfeld, Germany. With an annual capacity of approximately 350 tonnes, Funke manufactures single components, prototypes, and small series in materials such as aluminium and magnesium.

Extensive material and process capabilities

Funke specializes in traditional sand casting, including variants such as chill casting and differential pressure casting. This also means that the company can process a wide range of alloys and component sizes, based on customer drawings and technical requirements.

As a result, Funke offers flexibility through a combination of:

  • Traditional pattern making and CNC-based pattern production
  • CAD design and tooling development
  • CNC machining in climate-controlled environments
  • Quality-controlled processes with optical measurement and inspection

These capabilities enable the production of both technically advanced and cost-efficient components for demanding applications.


From prototype to finished component

Funke provides support throughout the entire manufacturing chain. This includes production modelling and tooling development using traditional methods, as well as 3D-printed sand moulds, followed by high-precision mechanical finishing.

This integrated approach makes it possible to reduce rework, shorten lead times, and optimize component design based on function and cost.

Quality and technical flexibility in focus

For Funke, it is essential to deliver components that meet both technical and economic requirements. Through close integration between pattern making, machining, and quality control, a consistent and customer-specific manufacturing process is ensured.

In summary, Metallgiesserei Wilhelm Funke is a supplier to rely on for companies requiring high precision cast components, short lead times, and flexible production volumes.

Funke works with customers in industries such as automotive and aerospace, where small series and prototypes demand both technical expertise and flexibility. Their strong focus on continuous optimization and technical development makes them an attractive partner in production chains where quality, delivery reliability, and advanced technical solutions are critical.
Funke is also EN 9100 certified for aerospace applications.

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