Carbon footprint of EDM wire from Thermocompact
Thermocompact
Thermocompact is a French industrial company specialising in precious metal surface coatings and precision technical wires. It operates in demanding sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and medical.
Founded in 1913, it draws on a century of expertise and a strong capacity for innovation.
Since 2018, the company has had an environmental charter that affirms its ambition to reduce the environmental impact of its products throughout their life cycle.
Founded in 1913, it draws on a century of expertise and a strong capacity for innovation.
Since 2018, the company has had an environmental charter that affirms its ambition to reduce the environmental impact of its products throughout their life cycle.
Type of mission
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Realization
Yazid Charkani
Sector of activity
Industry
Location
Annecy, France
Year
2024
Our mission
As part of its CSR approach, Thermocompact commissioned Kapstan to compare the impact on climate change of machining two Electrical discharge machining (EDM) wires using the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) method:
- Wire 1: bare brass EDM wire
- Wire 2: zinc-coated brass EDM wire
As well as between two supply chains:
- Spanish origin
- Vietnamese origin
EDM wires are electro-erosion wires (produced by Thermocompact). These wires are used to machine parts for the high-tech, mechanical and precision industries.
We greatly appreciated Kapstan's support during our life cycle analysis. Their team was very responsive and always available to meet our needs. Their professionalism and the quality of their deliverables contributed greatly to the success of the project. We highly recommend their expertise.
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