Dies and molds

Cutting tools for the mold industry

Silmax 360°

Silmax, has recently developed the services Silmax 360° and 24h Service for end mills for ribs. Silmax 360° represents a consulting service to help users choose the most appropriate machining strategies and the best-performing Silmax tools, with the new end-mill programme for machining “HRC” dies and molds, in cooperation with TopSolid. Silmax intends to be a partner of reference for enterprises that manufacture dies and molds for all sectors. The technical experts of Silmax are able to assist customers in all machining stages from feasibility studies to CAD-CAM programming, to support them with innovative solutions, in reducing production costs and improving the quality standards of their finished products.

Silmax

360°

Consulting service

Silmax 360° represents a consulting service to help users choose the most appropriate machining strategies and the best-performing Silmax tools, with the new end-mill programme for machining “HRC” dies and moulds, in cooperation with TopSolid.

Silmax intends to be a partner of reference for enterprises that manufacture dies and moulds for all sectors. The technical experts of Silmax are able to assist customers in all machining stages from feasibility studies to CAD-CAM programming, to support them with innovative solutions, in reducing production costs and improving the quality standards of their finished products.

Support

Specialist technical support in the selection of the appropriate strategy for the machining and manufacturing of dies and molds.

Technical proposal

Study and optimisation of tool paths. Design of the best performing tool. Use of the most advanced CAD/CAM systems.

Database

Creation of a database regarding direct experiences with end users, at the disposal of all customers for information on the various types of machining, with new strategies and optimizations.

Programming

Study and creation of ISO programmes for use on the main machine tools, for specific applications according to the required, different types of machining.

Optimization

Analysis, testing and optimisation of current strategies and proposal of the best performing tool with the most adequate CAM path.

24h Service

The 24h Service makes all the end mills for ribs in the catalogue available in any adjusted size within 24 hours from the order date.

Tools for the Dies and molds sector

Special Tools

Our Research & Development Department continuously innovates and upgrades this range. If you cannot find the tool you need, ask for a custom-made design for a special tool according to your requirements.

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HRC / 0043

4 flute end mill 3xD for trochoidal milling of hardened steel

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HRC / 0044

4 flute end mill 4xD for trochoidal milling of hardened steel

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HRC / 007w

4 flute high feed end mill for roughing and copy milling at high feed

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PVD Coatings

Silmax, a partner of Oerlikon Balzers, has an in-house facility dedicated to PVD coating, featuring an INGENIA system that utilizes a robotic ultrasonic cleaning system and a state-of-the-art INNOVENTA Kila PVD system.

PVD Coatings

4S Treatment

The OTEC 4S (Silmax Super Shiny Surface) treatment for a super surface finish of the cutting edge, applied pre- and/or post-coating, is designed to guarantee increased tool life, higher cutting parameters, and the maximization of cutting geometries.

4S Treatment

Business Cases

Silmax conducts tests on products and machining processes that are documented in case studies. For more information, please consult the section dedicated to case studies in the Aerospace industry.

Business Cases