Engineering by PFINDER – Customized Solutions for Your Processes
Development Process – Step by Step to a Production Solution
1. Analyze requirements
2. Develop a solution
3. Optimize the solution
4. Product integration
5. Mass Production & Support
Simulation – Verify the coating result even before the first component is produced
Based on 3D CAD data for individual components or entire vehicle body series, PFINDER analyzes and predicts the coating result early in the planning phase to optimize the solution. Since we develop and design both the corrosion protection media and the application nozzles ourselves, we can calculate very precisely where the material lands on the component and how coating thicknesses, cavity wetting, and flow patterns develop. The combination of in-depth material knowledge and our own nozzle design forms the basis for simulating the subsequent production process.
This allows us to virtually simulate and optimize various variants of nozzle layouts and application parameters with minimal effort. For our customers, this means: When the application system is commissioned, the nozzles, process parameters, and material are already optimally matched—only a few fine adjustments are needed to achieve the desired coating result. This reduces trial-and-error cycles, saves time, and lowers startup costs.
Furthermore, digital feasibility studies help minimize the risk of missed opportunities and improve upstream or downstream process steps. For example, a switch to a different material technology can be virtually evaluated without investing in prototypes or equipment.
Your benefits
Simulation of spray application and flow in vehicle components or individual parts based on CAD data
Virtual optimization of nozzle layout and application parameters
Fewer test cycles and faster commissioning
Nozzles, process parameters, and materials are already optimally matched prior to SOP
One-stop material and nozzle development
A stable and cost-effective application is achieved when the material, nozzle, and process parameters are perfectly matched. PFINDER develops and designs the application nozzles in-house—tailored to your part geometry, cavities, and cycle times.
Typical engineering services:
- Design and procurement of nozzles for cavity sealing
- Definition of spray angles, spray patterns, and flow rates
- Close collaboration with equipment manufacturers
- Optimization of cycle times, material consumption, and process reliability
- Documentation of process windows for your production line
This means you’re not just getting a corrosion protection product, but a comprehensive application solution tailored to your facility.
Laboratory & Testing – Corrosion Protection According to OEM Standards
Our laboratory supports the entire development and industrialization process. This ensures that corrosion protection and functionality reliably meet the required standards.
Scope of services:
- Corrosion and environmental testing in accordance with OEM specifications and standards
- Functional tests (e.g., operational logic, reworkability, cleanability)
- Evaluation of coating structure, wetting, and edge coverage
- Support with approvals and audit documentation
These services are expanded through the engagement of dedicated testing laboratories. Through close collaboration between the laboratory, digital engineering, and application engineering, you receive validated solutions with clearly defined quality metrics.
The PFINDER Engineering Team – an interdisciplinary approach to your process
At PFINDER Engineering, application engineers, engineers, and simulation experts work hand in hand with our laboratory specialists. For you, this means having a dedicated point of contact—while also having access to our company’s full range of expertise.
We support you from the initial request through simulation and testing all the way to production support. Throughout this process, we always keep corrosion protection, process stability, and cost-effectiveness in mind.