In 1980, ZF (Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen), a German manufacturer of gearboxes for trucks, came to an agreement with Picañol for the casting and finishing of cast iron carters. The contract was part of a compensation contract for the purchase of Leopard tanks by the Belgian army. It meant that the foundry could significantly increase its tonnage, and for Picañol this project represented a breakthrough in technical and quality areas. The gearboxes were a commercial success and created a huge demand. Eventually, over 600,000 kits were supplied. Between 1979 and 1983, the first robots for deburring gearboxes were put into service. The machines enable the grindstone to smoothly slide through the burrs of the carters.
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