BFI
Fields of Activity / Plating and Surface Finishing
VDEh-  
Betriebsforschungsinstitut  
Fields of Activity  
Process Automation  
Steelmaking  
Process Chemistry and  
Metallurgy  
Process and Plant  
Automation  
Plant and  
System Technology  
Plating and  
Surface Finishing  
Surface and  
Wear Technology  
Water Technology and  
Water Management  
Fluid Mechanics  
Gas Management and  
Industrial Furnace Technology  
Thermal Process Technology  
and Automation  
Measuring Techniques  
Metallurgical Processes  
Measuring and  
Testing Technology  
Quality and  
Information Technologies  
Services & Products  
Patents and Licensees   
Vacancies  
Diploma Thesis Opportunities  
Publications  
Links  
Plating and Surface Finishing


Dipl.-Ing. Tilo Reichardt • Tel: 0211 / 6707 - 308 • E-Mail: tilo.reichardt@bfi.de

Processes and technologies for high-value surfaces
• Surface refinement (coatings, plating)
• Surface treatment (pickling, cleaning)
• Minimisation of abrasion through innovative applications of lubricants
  and coolants

Process optimisation and sustainability
• Improvement of quality and efficiency (products, processes, tools)
• Savings of resources and energy (process baths, lubricants, metals)

Service and research range
• Development of innovative processes for surface finishing/technology
• Optimisation of processes in the fields of tribilogy and pickling technology
• On-site analysis with mobile laboratory and service vehicles
• Extensive testing facilities (customer technical center for water, chemical
  and membrane testing)
• Mobile demonstration apparatus (long-term testing, remote monitoring)
• Laboratories for surface analysis and operating fluids