Silma Tools toolroom

Machine capability selected for the task

We combine 5-axis machining, CNC turning, EDM, grinding and coordinate measurement, selecting the process for geometry, material, tolerance and required delivery date.

Production capabilities

Process and working range first. Machine model second.

Customers do not need to select the machine themselves. Our engineering team reviews the documentation and determines a reliable manufacturing route.

up to 65 HRC

Simultaneous 5-axis milling

Hurco VMX 42 SR and HAIMER shrink-fit toolholding for complex geometries, demanding surfaces and hardened materials.

up to 64 HRC

Hard turning

Special shafts and components up to 1,100 mm long, including Y-axis machining.

up to 1,000 kg

Wire EDM

Profiles, dies and punches, including angled and tapered cutting in five controlled axes.

800 × 600 × 400

CMM inspection

Dimensional inspection of our work and standalone measurement services.

Core technologies

Equipment supporting the toolroom’s principal capabilities

5-axis milling of hardened materials

Hurco VMX 42 SR

Simultaneous machining of complex tooling, fixtures and machine components, including materials hardened up to 65 HRC, supported by HAIMER shrink-fit toolholding.

X/Y/Z travel: 1,067 × 610 × 610 mm
Rotary table Ø600 mm, load capacity up to 500 kg
Spindle speed up to 12,000 rpm
40-tool magazine
Machining of materials up to 65 HRC*

CNC turning with Y axis

Okuma GENOS L3000-e

Turning of special shafts, hardened materials and components requiring driven-tool operations.

Turning diameter up to 390 mm
Turning length up to 1,100 mm
Ø275 mm chuck and Ø70 mm bar capacity
Y axis and driven tooling
Materials up to 64 HRC; dimensional accuracy down to 0.01 mm*

Wire-cut EDM

Mitsubishi MV1200S

Precision wire cutting of profiles, dies, punches and tooling components, including angled and tapered profiles.

Workpiece up to 810 × 700 × 215 mm
Workpiece weight up to 500 kg
X/Y/Z travel: 400 × 300 × 220 mm
Wire inclination up to 30° per side
Automatic wire threading

EDM of large workpieces

FANUC ROBOCUT α-1iD

Five controlled axes and a large working envelope for heavy tooling components.

Workpiece up to 1,050 × 820 × 300 mm
Workpiece weight up to 1,000 kg
X/Y/Z travel: 600 × 400 × 310 mm
Wire inclination up to 30° per side
X/Y/Z/U/V axes and automatic wire threading
Surface finish down to Ra 0.32 µm*

Coordinate measurement

AXIOM TOO CNC

Inspection of tooling, fixtures and machine components, together with standalone measurement services and customer-specific reporting.

Measuring volume: 800 × 600 × 400 mm
Linear dimensions down to 0.005 mm*
Arcs and curved features down to 0.01 mm*
Inspection of components and tooling
Standalone measurement services

* Achievable accuracy, surface finish and the feasibility of machining material at the stated hardness depend on factors including component geometry, material, workholding, machining strategy and inspection scope. Parameters are confirmed after documentation review.

Hard-material milling

Hurco 5-axis machining and HAIMER as one production process

Shrink-fit holders provide rigid, repeatable, low-runout toolholding. Combined with the Hurco VMX 42 SR, they support stable milling of complex components, including materials hardened up to 65 HRC.

solid-carbide and HSS tools Ø3–32 mm
induction shrinking and removal of tools
integrated contact cooling

Specialist supporting equipment

Complementary operations within one facility

CNC turning for one-off components and short runs

TBI FT 475 × 1000

Swing over bed 475 mm · swing over carriage and maximum cutting diameter 240 mm · turning length up to 1,000 mm · 200 mm chuck · spindle bore 65 mm · spindle speed up to 4,500 rpm · 11 kW · 8-position turret

Precision CNC milling

Fanuc Robodrill α-T14iFl

Travel 700 × 400 × 330 mm · table 850 × 410 mm · workpiece up to 300 kg · spindle speed 10,000 rpm · Renishaw probe

Deep-hole drilling

Mitsui Seiki Kogyo J6B

Drilling depth up to 500 mm · workpiece approximately 1,200 kg · Ø800 mm indexing table · Ø450 mm rotary table

Surface grinding

PFG-DL3060AH

Grinding area 600 × 300 mm · table load up to 300 kg · hydraulic longitudinal travel · automatic cross-feed

Toolroom flexibility

Additional production equipment

Additional CNC and conventional machines support repair, modification, one-off components, short runs and specialist operations, including surface, cylindrical and internal grinding.

Process	Machine	Confirmed range and application
Heat treatment	Hardening furnaces for in-house production	Through-hardening · furnace working space 800 × 400 × 400 mm · maximum charge weight 18 kg.
Sinker EDM	DIAX DM-250 N	Maximum workpiece dimensions 555 × 330 × 220 mm. The only sinker EDM machine at the facility.
External cylindrical grinding	JOTES E450 NP	Diameter up to Ø300 mm · grinding length up to 540 mm · workpiece length between centres up to 623 mm · workpiece weight between centres up to 200 kg.
Internal grinding	JGM-1D	Bore diameter 4–200 mm · grinding length up to 200 mm · maximum taper angle 60°.
Conventional milling	FYA 41M	Longitudinal travel up to 1,070 mm, cross travel 360 mm and vertical travel 360 mm.
Conventional milling	FN-2VB	Table 1,270 × 250 mm, travel 700 × 405 × 445 mm, swivelling and tilting head.
Conventional turning	TUD-40	Swing over bed 400 mm, distance between centres 2,000 mm, spindle bore 56 mm.
Conventional turning	TOP 360 × 1000	Swing over bed 360 mm, distance between centres 1,000 mm, spindle bore 40 mm.
Small components and rapid repairs	TSB 20 bench lathe	Swing over bed 200 mm, distance between centres 400 mm, spindle speed 100–3,150 rpm.
Tool grinding	NUA-25	Table travel 410 × 205 mm; supporting capability for tool regeneration and preparation.
Surface grinding	TOS BPH 20 NA	Working area up to 630 × 200 mm, workpiece weight up to 180 kg.

Enquiry assessment

Send a drawing, material, quantity and required delivery date

Our engineering team will assess feasibility, select the manufacturing process and identify any further information required for quotation. We accept one-off components, prototypes and short production runs.

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Machine capability data updated: 5 August 2026.