Mineral Casting
Mineral Casting — Precision Structural Solutions
Superior vibration damping · Ultra-low thermal conductivity · Complete chemical resistance · Cold-casting eco-friendly process
Schneeberger delivers premium structural foundation solutions for precision machine tools
The Optimal Structural Foundation for Precision Machine Tools
Mineral Casting is an advanced structural material from Schneeberger, produced through a cold-casting process using natural quartz mineral aggregates bonded with epoxy resin. The entire process requires no external heating — the energy needed is naturally generated by the exothermic reaction between the chemical components.
Compared to conventional steel or grey cast iron, mineral casting offers significant technical, economic, and ecological advantages in vibration damping, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and environmental friendliness. Originally used for metal grinding machine bases, it now serves a wide range of high-end industries including medical technology, solar equipment, electronics manufacturing, and packaging machinery.
Schneeberger is a world-leading manufacturer of mineral castings, delivering not just individual castings but complete pre-assembled modules — integrating linear guideways, linear motors, electronics, and sensors — for a true one-stop solution.
Proven Core Technical Advantages
Material Properties
- Excellent vibration damping characteristics
- Resistant to oils, coolants, and various chemicals
- Localized cooling design for high-load structural areas
Modern Efficient Machine Design
- Integration of pneumatic, hydraulic, and water piping
- Electrical wiring and grounding cables cast directly in
- Threaded inserts, metal plates, steel bars, and bearing bushings formed in one pour
Our Core Competence
- Design, production, and assembly by specialized engineers
- Static, dynamic, and thermodynamic FEM analysis
- Custom material formulations for demanding technical applications
Exceptional Shape Design Flexibility
- Both large and small casting structures can be produced
- Full local project support from design to finished product
- Pre-assembled fixture modules, ready for line assembly
The Eco-Friendly Choice for Industrial Materials
Mineral casting is a cold-casting process — no external heat source is needed during production; all required energy is naturally generated by the exothermic reaction between chemical components. Compared to steel or cast iron, each ton of mineral casting reduces approximately 1.6 tons of CO₂ emissions, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process. All products are fully recyclable — Schneeberger offers a certified recycling program.
(vs Steel/Cast Iron)
Certified Recycling Program
Cold-Casting Process
A Precision Foundation Material for Diverse Industries
With superior vibration damping and eco-friendly properties, mineral casting serves a wide range of high-precision industries
Machine Tool Manufacturing
Large machining center beds — high damping performance directly improves workpiece surface quality and tool life, with integrated linear guideway mounting surfaces for precision positioning.
High-Precision Machine Base
Frame-type machine base structure with integrated large bearing housings and precision mounting surfaces, cast in a single pour for overall rigidity and dimensional stability.
Optical Industry
Structural components for high-precision lens machining machines — the thermal stability of mineral casting ensures optical surface processing quality.
Packaging Machinery
High-speed packaging equipment with mineral casting bases absorbs dynamic impact loads, improving equipment durability and operational precision.
5-Axis Machining Centers
Demanding 5-axis machining center structures with integrated linear guideway mounting surfaces and large bearing housings — high damping ensures multi-axis simultaneous motion accuracy.
Gantry Machining Side Panels
Side panel structures for gantry-type machining centers — complex geometries cast in a single pour, combining high rigidity with excellent vibration damping performance.
Multiple Formulations for Optimized Performance
Schneeberger mineral casting engineers develop custom formulations based on customer applications, ensuring the best balance of technical performance and cost
Mineral Casting
Standard mineral casting series based on natural quartz aggregates and epoxy resin binder (FS80, SCHQ10–SCHQ100), offering multiple particle size formulations for different wall thicknesses and precision requirements.
Technical Specificationstechcon®
A specially developed cement-based composite material for "specific applications" as a cost-effective alternative to mineral casting. (Currently not available in the Asian market)
Learn MoreDetailed material technical data sheets (FS80, SCHQ10/30/40/50/100, techcon®) are available in the Technical Documentation Center.
Explore Mineral Casting Technology In Depth
Complete technical reference materials for design engineers
Technical Overview
Complete introduction to mineral casting material properties, process overview, and application advantages
Material & Technical Data
Detailed technical specifications and data sheets for each material series (FS80, SCHQ series, techcon®)
Design Guide
Wall thickness design, pouring slopes, ventilation design, load capacity, FEM analysis, and more
Casting Technology
Mold design, pouring process, mechanical component integration, and functional surface machining
Machine Bases
Precision machine base design cases, structural integration methods, and installation specifications
Application Areas
Typical industry application cases and benefit analysis of mineral casting in various scenarios
Build the Best Foundation for Your Precision Machine
Schneeberger mineral casting engineers provide complete technical support from concept design to mass production.