DOCERAM, DOTHERM, and ISOCOS develop and manufacture components, semi-finished products, and engineering solutions made of high-performance ceramics, engineering plastics, fiber-reinforced composites, and high-temperature materials—ranging from custom parts based on drawings to repeatable, precise mass production.
High-Performance Ceramics for Industrial Precision
DOCERAM develops and manufactures components made of high-performance ceramics for industrial applications where conventional materials reach their limits. Whether high mechanical stress, extreme temperatures, wear, abrasion, or sensitive production conditions: Ceramic components ensure reliable and precise processes.
The focus is on wear-resistant material solutions, technical cleanliness, high dimensional accuracy, and long service life. DOCERAM supports projects from technical consulting and material selection through design to the manufacturing of custom components.
What sets us apart:
- Production in quantities ranging from 1 to 1,000,000—from individual parts to prototypes to series production
- Custom-designed parts and finished components made of engineering ceramics
- Application consulting for industrial applications—material-specific, practical, and solution-oriented
- Extensive standard product line for welding technology and other applications
- Global sales network with reliable technical support
- Made in Germany – ceramic products from the Ruhr region
Typical Applications
High-performance ceramics are used wherever wear resistance, temperature resistance, technical purity, electrical insulation, and magnetic neutrality are required. In addition to mechanical and plant engineering, DOCERAM supplies other demanding industries, including medical technology, semiconductor technology, and aerospace engineering.
| Applications | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| Welding technology | Positioning and centering pins, welding centering pins, ceramic components, and fixture parts for precise joining processes |
| Testing Technology | Test probes, connectors, and low-wear components for technically sound and reliable testing processes |
| Machinery and Plant Engineering | Standard parts, custom-designed parts, and customer-specific ceramic components for demanding technical processes |
| Handling Technology | Grippers, holders, supports, transport elements, and low-wear contact surfaces for gripping, holding, guiding, and positioning |
| Forming Technology | Forming rolls, tools, and other components for applications subject to mechanical and abrasive stress |
| Automotive and Supplier Industry | Components and solutions for production lines, body construction, welding technology, testing technology, and other production processes, including ModulMaster welding fixtures |
Why High-Performance Ceramics?
High-performance ceramics, also known as engineering ceramics, are optimized for industrial applications. Their potential is particularly evident in situations where conventional materials are compromised by friction, heat, abrasion, weld spatter, cold welding, material buildup, electrical conductivity, or chemical influences. The choice of material must always be tailored to the specific load conditions and component geometry.
Depending on the material used, ceramics offer, among other things:
- high hardness and wear resistance
- high temperature resistance
- electrical insulation and magnetic neutrality
- chemical resistance
- low abrasion tendency
- Low-adhesion surfaces
- High technical cleanliness
- Long service life in industrial applications
The right ceramic can help reduce component replacement, make processes more reproducible, and increase the availability of machines and equipment. The choice always depends on the specific loads and requirements of the application. DOCERAM supports you in the selection and design process.
Find the Right DOCERAM Solution
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Products & Services
The challenges in production processes across various industries are extremely complex. Our technicians and engineers specialize in identifying the nuances of each challenge and incorporating them into the solutions we offer. With state-of-the-art production facilities, we support our customers every step of the way—from application consulting to mass production.
Materials
Increasingly sophisticated production techniques are leading to higher quality standards for intermediate materials and end products. We have teams of technicians and engineers who are highly knowledgeable about the specific process technologies and applications in each industry.
CAD Portal
Our high-performance ceramic components can also be configured online. All product variants are listed in our CAD portal—you can customize them quickly and easily by entering the parameters for your welding process.
Downloads
High-performance ceramics, also known as technical ceramics, are materials that—unlike decorative ceramics—have been optimized for technical applications. They are characterized by specific properties, particularly with regard to heat resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability.