Products and Cutting Solutions

for Slitting and Cut-to-Length Systems.

 Products and Cutting Solutions for Slitting and Cut-to-Length Systems 2 | 3

Precision and Perfection:

For Optimal Cutting Performance, Surface
Consistency and Longevity.

The foundation of our products and cutting The focus of our service lies on intensive
solutions for slitting and cut-to-length dialogs at the cutting systems, so that we
systems is the knowledge of cutting as can meet the demands of our customers and
well as an in-depth understanding of the develop the best tools and systems that will
requirements of various industries. be optimally integrated into the cutting and
manufacturing processes.
Whether the parts are made of tool steel, hard
metal, special materials or stainless steel, we Thanks to uncompromising quality
produce highly efficient products with management from the procurement of raw
state-of-the-art technology that prove their materials to delivery we can guarantee that
merit in precision and cutting edge retention absolutely no tolerance deviations will impair
with long-term use. the performance of the tool.

As a consequence, we offer customized

solutions with measurable added value.
TKM, The Knife Manufacturers.

Customer Groups Contents

Integrated Steel Mills Applications of Circular and Straight Products 4 Cut-to-Length Lines TKM-Service 22
Non-Ferrous Metal Processors Cut-to-Length Knives 14 Regrinding Service and Tool Maintenance 24
Cold Rolling Mills Slitting Lines Guillotine Shear Blades 14 Training, Seminars, Cutting Symposiums 26.
Steel Service Centers Rotary Slitter Knives 6
Pipe and Tube Mills Stripper Rings 8 Additional Products and Accessories 16 TKM worldwide 28
Transformer Band Manufacturers Spacers 10 Headquarters and Locations 30
Surface Profiling Companies Separator Tools 12 Tool Design Software and
Packaging Tape Manufacturers Scrap Chopper Knives 12 CASKA Arbor Set up Software 18 TKM. Made in Germany 34
Metal Packaging Companies Cutting Quills 13
Steel Grating Manufacturers Quality 20
2 Mechanical Engineering Companies 3
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Applications of Circular and Straight Products

Rotary Slitter Rubber Bonded Steel Stripper Loose Rubber Spacers Lightweight Special Design Plastic Shims Cutting Quills Knife/Blade
Knives Stripper Rings Rings Rings Spacers Spacers Holders

Slitting Line

Scrap Chopper Knives

Separating Tools

Guillotine Shears
Guillotine Shear Blades

Cut-to-Length Line Cut-to-Length Knives

Circular Products Straight Products

Circular products such as rotary slitter knives, strippers, spacers, etc., are used in slitting lines for cutting Scrap chopper knives, used for the shredding of the waste strips caused by trimming, are subjected to very
and slitting the greatest variety of materials. Dimensions, materials, hardness and rubber coating all depend high mechanical stress. As a rule, the strips or bands are cut to length by the cut-to-length system with cut-
on the material to be cut. to-length knives as an operation following slitting.

The precision of the tool with regard to the thickness tolerance, the flatness, parallelism, surface finish on the Guillotine shear blades are used on systems of all reputable manufacturers either in the standard versions or
one hand, and the properties of the material processed, the arbor set up, the configuration parameters of in customized form.
the slitting line on the other hand, as well as, of course, the machine operators, are all crucial factors in the
quality of the cutting results.
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Rotary Slitter Knives

We are constantly working on the development processes. As a result we produce the right
of new knife materials in order to perfect the recipe for your cutting application.
wear resistance and toughness for specific
tasks. We produce rotary slitter knives in four
different tolerance classes to meet the
This pride in discovery ensures an optimal requirements of our customers.
balance between the determination of the
knife material and the tuned heat treatment

Surface Finishes Cutting Edge Quality

We manufacture rotary slitter knives with four Our aim is the continual optimization of the
surface finishes, depending on the cutting cutting edges with respect to their execution
application. and quality (break-out- and burr-free).
1 m

1 m
Ideal knife edge

Mirror pol- KSF Micro- Ground Lapped Ideal knife edge

ished plan

1,000 600 200 50 5 0

Gloss Level Burr Break-out- and burr-free Break-out
Attainable Production Tolerances

Advantages / Characteristics
Outer Diameter Thickness Parallelism Flatness per Thickness (mm)
(mm) Tolerance(mm) (mm) <1 <2 <3 <5 >5 Adherence to the smallest possible Suitable for sheet metal thicknesses from
250 0.0005 0.001 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001 thickness tolerance down to 0.0005 mm 0.006 to approximately 16 mm and in
420 0.0005 0.001 0.020 0.010 0.005 0.002 0.002 Subdivision of thickness tolerance in exceptional cases also to 40 mm
600 0.001 0.002 0.010 0.010 0.005 3 areas (, 0, +) Rotary slitter knives ground with a
800 0.003 0.005 0.010 4 highly precise surface finishes single-sided facet and an exact edge

Material Knife Performance* Surface Finishes

* The balance of wear resistance and toughness Wear resistance Toughness Surface Gloss Level Surface finish
Material to be Cut Material Thickness [GU(20)] roughness Ra [m]
< 0.6 mm < 1.5 mm < 3.0 mm < 6.0 mm > 6.0 mm Ground 50200 0.40
Cold Rolled Strip KL40, KL42 KL31, KL32, KL55 KL31, KL53, KL55 KL13, KL56, KL61 KL10, KL13, KL61 Lapped 0-5 0.20
Hot Rolled Strip KL56 KL10, KL13, KL61 KL02, KL03, KL13 KSF Microplan 50-200 0.10
Electrical Steel KO KL73 KL42, KL55, KL73 Mirror polished 600-1,100 0.03
NO KL31, KL53, KL55 KL31, KL53, KL55 KL13
Stainless Steel KL40, KL55 KL40, KL55 KL56 KL13, KL56 KL02, KL13, KL61
Non-Ferrous Metals KL32 KL31, KL32 KL31, KL32 KL53, KL56 KL13
Hardened Strip KL40, KL42 KL40, KL42 KL55, KL56 KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL KL
40 42 31 32 53 55 56 02 03 10 11 13 61 73
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Stripper Rings

Stripper rings assist cutting applications for For the bonding, we use vulcanized plastic Steel Stripper Rings
various tasks: made of nitrile-butadiene rubber (e.g. Perbu-
nan) and castable polyurethane materials (e.g. Steel stripper rings made of hardened alloyed
Ejecting Dynaprene). tool steel are used for thin materials and the
Conveying narrowest strips, provided the design of the
Lifting (protecting the material surface) For the most stringent requirements we use slitting line permits such use.
Supporting (stabilizing the material) premium materials. All the aforementioned
types of plastic are available in various col- Polyurethane-bonded steel stripper rings can
TKM produces steel cores made out of ors and Shore hardnesses well be glad to be delivered as a special version for cutting
hardened alloyed tool steel, also with stainless advise you. sensitive material.
steel characteristics.

Rubber Bonded Stripper Rings

For easy differentiation, the different female Advantages / Characteristics

and male sets and their various outer diam- Graduated in thickness from 3 to 100 mm
eters are color coded. TKM rubber bonded (in exceptional cases up to 250 mm)
spacers have excellent physical properties Hardness 60 to 95 Shore A Loose Rubber Rings
such as tensile strength, breaking elongation Different colors
and tear strength. Special dimensions of steel cores for Loose rubber rings, e.g. made of Perbunan
trimming systems or Dynaprene, for example, are available in
Divided spacers various colors and one or two hardness zones
Special weight saving models (Duo Rings).
Excellent oil and abrasion resistance
Highly resistant to cleaning alcohol The possible shore hardness can lie between
High precision with thickness tolerances up 60 and 90 shore A.
to 0.0005 mm

Attainable Production Tolerances (Rubber Bonded and Steel Stripper Rings) Recommendations for Applications of Rubber Bonded Stripper Rings

Type of Bonding
Outer Diameter Thickness Parallelism Flatness per Thickness (mm) Material to be Cut e.g. Dynaprene Premium e.g. Dynaprene e.g. Perbunan
(mm) Tolerance (mm) (mm) <1 <2 <3 <5 >5 x x xx
Cold Rolled Strip xx Recommended
250 0.0005 0.001 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001 Hot Rolled Strip x x xx x Possible
420 0.0005 0.001 0.020 0.010 0.005 0.002 0.002 Electrical Steel xx xx x Not recommended
600 0.001 0.002 0.010 0.010 0.005 Stainless Steel xx xx x
800 0.003 0.005 0.010 Non-Ferrous Metals xx xx

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Spacers

TKM offers spacers made of hardened slitter arbor and for precisely adjusting the Special Design
alloyed tool steel or with stainless steel knife clearance. For use with automatic
characteristics. The spacers are used assembly systems, we provide tools with TKM has a large range of special design
together with the stripper rings for the exact special edge dimensions. spacers either divided or as hinged rings.
positioning of rotary slitter knives on the
Advantages / Characteristics
Divided spacers for subsequent knife
Standard Models clearance corrections
Quick changing of special gauge spacers
Advantages / Characteristics
Graduated in thickness from 0.1 to 100 mm
(in exceptional cases up to 250 mm)
Lateral surfaces are lapped, ground and polished
Burnished
Special edge dimensions
High precision with thickness tolerances
up to 0.0005 mm
Special feed and ejector rings

Lightweight Spacers Plastic Shims

Apart from the standard versions, TKM offers, Plastic foils in various colors and in pre-
among other items, lightweight spacers with defined material thicknesses as plastic shims
a weight saving of up to 70% as specially facilitate adjustment of the knife clearance.
designed lightweight spacers or with a deeper
milling recess.

Advantages / Characteristics
High precision with thickness tolerances
up to 0.0005 mm
Tool steel or stainless steel quality
Utilization of ergonomic advantages

Attainable Production Tolerances (Standard Models, Lightweight Spacers and Special Design Spacers)

Outer Diameter Thickness Parallelism Flatness per Thickness (mm)

(mm) Tolerance (mm) (mm) <1 <2 <3 <5 >5

250 0.0005 0.001 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001

420 0.0005 0.001 0.020 0.010 0.005 0.002 0.002
600 0.001 0.002 0.010 0.010 0.005
800 0.003 0.005 0.010

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Separator Tools Cutting Quills

The following parts ensure clean separation Cutting quills are complete cutting units for
and guidance of the cut material strips and defined strip widths, for which the tools are
smooth winding of the strips onto the recoiler pre-mounted on sleeves. Minimal set-up
of the slitting line: times increase efficiency for repeated cutting
applications.
Separator discs made of chrome
alloy tool steel Advantages / Characteristics
Separator spacer rings made of polyamide The TKM guide system maintains the
Special versions in steel/aluminum with narrowest knife clearance
polyurethane coating Repeat accuracy of the strip widths
Minimized set-up times
Our clamping system guarantees the smallest
possible axial run-out

Scrap Chopper Knives

Trimming of the material coils allows discharge The most efficient and reliable solution is
of the resulting waste strips by various meth- shredding or chopping of the waste strips with
ods. scrap chopper knives made of high quality
alloy tool steel.

A number of different dimensions also with

spiral sharpening are available.

Attainable Production Tolerances (Cutting Quills)

Outer Diameter Thickness Parallelism Flatness per Thickness (mm)

(mm) Tolerance (mm) (mm) <1 <2 <3 <5 >5

250 0.0005 0.001 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001

420 0.0005 0.001 0.020 0.010 0.005 0.002 0.002
600 0.001 0.002 0.010 0.010 0.005
800 0.003 0.005 0.010

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Cut-to-Length Knives / Guillotine Shear Blades

For cut-to-length lines and for guillotine Advantages / Characteristics

shears, we produce highly precise knives and Knife material and heat treatment are keyed
shear blades with a length of up to 6000 mm. to the material to be cut Single Blade
Cross, radial and peripheral grinding
Production, including heat treatment, is com- possible
pletely in-house. We accordingly guarantee Highest accuracies maintained
consistently high quality of the knives and Ground radii for V-shape blades
shears with the best microstructure and the Blades for all guillotine shear types
best mechanical properties.
Blade Set
Depending on the requirements, either spe-
cial tool steel or a special nickel-based alloy
is used. In particular, we can handle, as a
single source, system-related requirements
as well as specific manufacturing processes
at the customers end, thanks to our in-house
production depth. Single Blade

Single Blade

Design
r
Blade Set

Incremental Pitch Tolerance 0.6 mm/1000 mm

Hardness Dependent on material, 1 HRC, 2 HRC
Parallelism Up to 0.005 mm on request
Surface Standard Ra up to 0.4 m, Ra 0.03 m on request

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Additional Products Accessories

Storage Systems Hydraulic Lock Nuts

TKM offers professional space-saving Mandrel storage (movable carts, fixed wall Old-fashioned mechanical lock nuts can the smallest axial runout. These hydraulic
storage systems for protecting and securely installations) be replaced by efficient hydraulic lock nuts/ locking nuts have the following essential func-
storing tools. This can increase the life of Storage in extractable storage cabinets clamping systems for tightly locking the tions and substantial advantages:
your tools and aid in the production process. (pharmacists cabinet) installed cutting tools locked onto the slitter
Paternoster cabinet system storage arbor. Optimal pressure distribution
We analyze your processes, advise you on Storage on shelves and in cabinets Guaranteed reproducible settings
the optimal storage of tools and offer a wide Storage and transportation in crates and Advantages are variable clamping pressures Shortened set-up times
variety of storage solutions. steel containers from 80 to 300 bar, which can be monitored Easy to operate
Felt and wood intermediate layers, at a pressure gauge or indicator. The contact Better dimensional accuracy
to prevent the tools from touching pressure is adapted to the material to be cut
and its thickness. Together with highly precise
cutting tools, these hydraulic lock nuts achieve

Microplan Polishing Machine Knife / Blade Holders

The polishing machine Microplan with the The following products can be polished with a Knife/blade holders in various versions facilitate
CE label removes deposits such as galling diameter of up to 500 mm, efficiently and with the fast setup of variable strip widths.
and rust spots as well as polishes and cleans no loss in tool thickness:
plane-parallel surfaces. Microplan significantly
extends the service life of tools through con- Rotary Slitter Knives
tinual polishing. Stripper Rings
Spacers

Maintenance for Longevity and Cutting Edge Retention Comparison of Before and After Polishing
Example of a comparison
Cutting in particular of soft materials, such as surfaces of the tool cause variations in the of two rotary slitter knives
after the cutting process
non-ferrous metals and zinc-plated materi- knife clearance and thereby negatively affect and after polishing.
als, can lead to deposits accumulating on the the cutting process.
lateral surfaces of the cutting tools. These
adhesions, as well as rust spots, on the lateral

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Tool Design Software and

CASKA Arbor Set Up Software

We use the TKM Tool Design Software to cal- To minimize the checksum errors in the arbor considerably speeds up arbor set up, since Open setup mode
culate on a mathematical basis the necessary set up, CASKA takes into account the classi- multiple (residual) coils can be cut from with stripper, lifting
and support spacers
tools for your peripheral equipment. Given your fication of the tools according to the thickness different materials and in different widths,
machine-specific information and cutting tasks, tolerance range (, 0, +) and uses the fewest with diverse cutting parameters with no
youll receive a tool set optimized in terms of possible components for the assembly, for modifications required. Thanks to the wide Closed setup mode for
Special setup mode
especially thin material to
quantity and dimensions for guaranteeing all significantly better quality of the cutting results. variety of the predefined set up modes that be cut with steel stripper rings

defined thicknesses and strip widths. Fewer tools reduce the setup time and thus have been proven their merit in many cut-
reduce the risk of set up errors. ting companies around the world, special
CASKA (Computer Aided Slitter Knife cutting tasks can be performed with CASKA
Assembly) completes efficient tool utilization. CASKA can determine the assembly of up (with the use of steel strippers, for example).
Developed ourselves, this software provides a to six cutting frameworks and up to eight CASKA
CASKA - -Messerwellen-Bauplan
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solution for the simple and fast determination separator arbors simultaneously. Per cutting Prior to delivery, CASKA is configured with
of optimal arbor set up for various cutting framework, up to nine independent slitting the key data on the particular slitting line 258,1500 mm
Untere Messerwelle
50,0000
Obere Messerwelle
50,0000 258,0000 mm

applications on slitting lines. jobs (multiple setups) can be performed. This and the corresponding tool stock. Any 1,0100
1,0400
28,0000
40,0000
1,0400 40,0000
necessary customer-specific adjustments 1,0600 40,0000
14,0000 50,0000

are made pertaining to individual tool sets, 40,0000

50,0000
{248,0000 mm}
specific material data and processing
50,0000
{258,1500 mm} 50,0000 10,0000
M1 97,0000 mm 10,0000 10,0000 F1 97,3000 mm

parameters for the material to be cut, for 40,0000

3,0000
40,0000
1,1000

example.
6,0000 1,1000
28,0000 1,1000
6,0000
{77,0000 mm} 28,0000 {77,3000 mm}
10,0000 10,0000

CASKA affords convenient management

F2 97,3000 mm 10,0000 10,0000 M2 97,0000 mm
40,0000 40,0000
1,1000 3,0000

of slitting jobs and includes an interface for 1,1000

1,1000
6,0000
28,0000

the automated import of data from other IT {77,3000 mm}

6,0000
28,0000 {77,0000 mm}
10,0000 10,0000

systems. M3 97,0000 mm 10,0000

40,0000
10,0000
40,0000
F3 97,3000 mm

3,0000 1,1000
6,0000 1,1000
28,0000 1,1000
Operation of CASKA is very easy and can {77,0000 mm}
6,0000
28,0000 {77,3000 mm}

be learned in no time at all. F4 214,3000 mm

10,0000
10,0000
10,0000
10,0000 M4 214,0000 mm
1,0000 1,0000
{51,0000 mm} 50,0000 50,0000 {51,0000 mm}
20,0000 20,0000
1,0000 1,0000
{51,0000 mm} 50,0000 50,0000 {51,0000 mm}
20,0000 20,0000
1,1000 2,0000
1,2000 50,0000
{52,3000 mm} 50,0000 {52,0000 mm}
10,0000 10,0000

Example of arbor setup printout

Advantages / Characteristics System Requirements

Optimal arbor set up for the highest cutting quality MS Windows XP (SP3) or higher
Reduction of setup time Usual hardware for Office applications
Improvement of service life of knives Printer (color printer) recommended
Prevention of set up errors
Easy operation
Interface with customer systems
Efficient (residual) coil processing
Several languages are available (expandable)
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Quality

Constantly increasing quality requirements Fully automatic production steps as well

for cutting edges and the tolerances of the as complete machining processes ensure
slitting dimensions necessitate the smallest ultimate precision and short delivery times
possible production tolerances for the tools for our tools. The finish machining and final
used in the cutting process. TKM addressed inspection are carried out at a temperature of
this problem very early on. 20 C, under standardized conditions.

Production Tolerances

With the most modern production for rota- To minimize checksum errors in arbor set up,
tional symmetrical cutting tools worldwide, we divide the thickness tolerance into three
we achieve process-ensured guaranteed areas (-, 0, +) upon request, and we label
thickness tolerances of 0.0005 mm and a each tool accordingly.
drilling accuracy up to H3.

Surface Finishes

Depending on the requirements, TKM offers we verify average roughness values (Ra)
tool surfaces that are ground up to the level 0.03 m and gloss levels > 1000 GU (20)
of mirror polishing. With proven measurement of tool surfaces.
technology from the automobile industry,

Tolerance Classes

The division of tools according to tolerance

classes offers you a high degree of flexibility. profitable tool solutions for the operation of
Depending on the cutting task, we are the slitting line.
capable of offering, through four tolerance
classes,

Surface Finishes Certificates Attainable Production Tolerances

Surface Gloss Finishes Surface finish DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 Outer Diameter Thickness Parallelism Flatness per Thickness (mm)
[GU(20)] roughness Ra [m] DIN EN ISO 14001:2009 (mm) Tolerance (mm) (mm) <1 <2 <3 <5 >5

Ground 50 - 200 0.40 DIN EN ISO 50001:2012 250 0.0005 0.001 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001
Lapped 0-5 0.20 420 0.0005 0.001 0.020 0.010 0.005 0.002 0.002
KSF Microplan 50 - 200 0.10 600 0.001 0.002 0.010 0.010 0.005
Mirror polished 600 - 1,100 0.03 800 0.003 0.005 0.010

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Collaborative thinking and support:

For the efficient use of our tools,

we always stand at the side of

our customers not only as a

Perfect consulting and accompaniment
supplier and consultant, but as

a reliable partner, through all

are obvious for us.
phases of their daily business.

Application Consulting Services

Through extensive consultation with our Well point out alternative solutions and Regrinding Service
specialists, youll receive the support you approaches, in order to identify the optimal Tool Maintenance
need in determining the necessary tools for tool requirements for your slitting line on Training
your cutting applications. the basis of a mathematical model. Seminars and Cutting Symposiums

Youll determine the right cutting tools

and cutting parameters through our close
cooperation.
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Regrinding Service and Tool Maintenance

Regrinding Service

Rotary slitter knives and straight knives lose their

sharpness with time and the length of use. Dull knives
have a negative effect on the cutting result and the
quality of the cutting edge of the material strips. In
extreme cases rounded knife edges could lead to non-
compliance with the required knife clearance.

We advise you to have our specialists regrind your

cutting tools at regular intervals.

Tool Maintenance

In order to maintain a constantly high cutting edge

quality, cutting tools must be routinely overhauled.

Likewise, tools must be modified when the cutting

requirements and parameters have changed.

In both of the above cases, TKM will support you with

the most modern technology and experienced experts.

Regrinding Services Maintenance Tool Services Comparison of Before and After Rubber Replacement

Regrinding/Polishing of Rotary Slitter Knives Rebonding of Bonded Stripper Rings

Regrinding of Rubber Bonded Stripper Rings Reworking of tools according to Customer
Regrinding of Edge Trimmer Knives Requirements
Regrinding of Straight Knives Reconditioning of Cutting Tools (Removal of
OEM Quality Level Galling)
OEM Quality Level

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Training, Seminars and Cutting Symposiums

Training and Seminars

On request we can also carry out application-specific

training and technical cutting seminars at your place
of business. In addition to the basics of cutting tech-
nology, material science technology and the product
applications, we take into account your special ap-
plication cases. Allow us to actively support you in
improving the quality, efficiency and profitability of your
cutting processes.

Cutting Symposiums

We conduct external cutting symposiums at regular

intervals, bringing together users from diverse metal
processing industries. Practically oriented technical
presentations discuss new trends and future-directed
topics.

We use these events for reciprocal exchanges of ex-

periences, and they serve as the basis for discussions
of customer-specific cutting topics. The interactions of
different application groups from diverse industries af-
ford synergies and developmental perspectives.

Training and Seminar Topics

Theoretical Basics of Cutting Technology

Knife Materials
Tool Tolerances and set up modes
Types of Rubber Bonding
Storage and Care of Tools
Application of the CASKA Arbor Set Up Software

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Close By Worldwide
The TKM group forms a system of cutting expertise. We create
additional value far beyond cutting.

Throughout the world, we share together the

consistently pursued aim of innovation and new
technologies, as is reflected by the abilities of our
workers.

As a network, we utilize the potential of our local

companies, which lay the foundations for our first-
class service, high flexibility and personal consulting
on site.

As developers and manufacturers of products and

systems, we will passionately look for the optimal
solution for you.

TKM TKM Austria TKM France TKM China TKM US

Phone: +49 (0) 2191 - 969 - 0 Phone: +43 (0) 7442 - 601 - 0 Phone: +33 (0) 328 - 35 - 08 - 00 Phone: +86 (21) 6415 - 677 - 1 Phone: +1 (859) 689 - 70 - 94
Remscheid, Germany Bhlerwerk/Traismauer, Bondues, France Shanghai, China Erlanger, United States of America
Austria
TKM Geringswalde TKM TTT Finland TKM Blades Malaysia TKM Canada
Phone: +49 (0) 37382 - 846 - 0 TKM Diacarb Phone: +358 (0) 201 - 240 - 288 Phone: +60 (3) 7875 - 7669 Phone: +1 (450) 378 - 196 -5
Geringswalde, Germany Phone: +31 (0) 10 - 45 - 999 - 45 Akaa/Toijala, Finland Selangor, Malaysia Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby,
Capelle a/d IJssel, Netherlands Canada
TKM Meyer TKM Singapore
Phone: +49 (0) 4532 - 400 - 0 Phone: +60 (3) 7875 - 7669 [email protected]
28 Bargteheide, Germany Singapore www.tkmgroup.com 29
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TKM Headquarters, Remscheid

TKM, the internationally leading corporate setting the standards in quality and innovation, Innovative: Precise: Close by:
group, manufactures and sells high-quality technical expertise and close cooperation for
industrial knives, saws, doctor blades and over 100 years. We strive for new technology and Our Products, Services and Our Philosophies are sustainable and
precision consumable parts for industrial continuously develop products and Technical ability all help benefit our stand for a balance between environmental
applications. Reliability, integrity and commitment are the processes, in order to produce the customers processes, productivity measures, economic development and
hallmarks of our collaboration. We define highest performing Industrial machine and finally finished product to assist social engagement.
Our technologies, products and industrial our claims to excellence in terms of these knives and cutting tools. in their operational development.
services are applied and appreciated fundamental values by being: No Matter where you are in the world
worldwide across many industries. As an a TKM subsidiary or partner is never far
independent family company, we have been Innovative, precise and close by. away.
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TKM Geringswalde TKM Austria

The Metal Expertise for Circular Products The Metal Expertise for Straight Products

In Geringswalde we concentrate on the de- for innovative development together with our At two Austrian production sites, in Bhlerwerk and Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, we design
velopment and production of tools for cutting customers down to the last detail. Traismauer, we develop and produce products for and deliver all industrial knives and machine ele-
applications in the metal and paper industries. cutting applications for the metal, paper, wood, ments required for current applications. In this way,
We create customized tools and solutions for The high number of trainees provides an stone, rubber and plastic industries. we can ensure the efficiency of your systems.
systems, machines and services over produc- important foundation for our corporate devel-
tion and storage areas totaling around 6,500 opment. By opening perspectives to young In the last couple of years, we have developed the With our know-how and substantial in-house pro-
m2. people and promoting their talents, we afford Bhlerwerk site into a competent partner for the duction depth, well find the right solutions for your
professional and international development production of complex components for mechanical manufacturing processes.
On the basis of innovative ideas and consis- opportunities for their future and for TKM. engineering.
tent standards around the world, we strive

TKM Geringswalde TKM Austria Bhlerwerk TKM Austria Traismauer

135 workers 10% trainees 180 workers 10% trainees 48 workers 10% trainees
74 machine tools (70% CNC machines) 75 machine tools , including: 5-axis milling, 45 machine tools , including machines and systems
6,500 m2 total production and storage area precision grinding, chamber, inductive and for laser cutting, milling, grinding as well as heat
Main areas of production: 90% metal, 10% paper vacuum heat treatment ovens, straightening shop treatment and hard soldering
Production batch sizes: 1 to 2,500 11,000 m2 total production and storage area 3,000 m2 total production and storage area
Production volume: 250,000 to 300,000 precision parts per year Main areas of production: metal, wood, paper, Main areas of production: wood, metal and stone
machine elements, plastics/recycling .Production batch sizes: 1 to 1.000
.Production batch sizes: 1 to 500
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TKM. Made in Germany

Optimal Processes for High-End Tools

11. Quality Control

4. Heat Treatment 7. Inner Diameter Circular Grinding

10. Outer Diameter Circular Grinding

5. Surface Pre-Grinding

3. Soft Machining

12. Packaging

1. Raw Materials
8. Surface Grinding

6. Straightening

2. Sawing

9. Rubber Bonding

Twelve.

Each step is a clever combination of consistent quality management process. We Our technological roots go back to the begin- Thanks to continual further development,
automated production, handcraft and thereby lay the foundation for the flawless and nings of industrial tool development. we can guarantee what our customers want
precision. profitable operation of our customers sys- today: efficient cutting solutions, standardized
tems. or customized for specific applications.
In twelve basic production steps, we ensure
high quality industrial knives by means of a
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TKM GmbH
In der Fleute 18
42897 Remscheid
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Phone: +49 (0) 2191 - 969 - 0

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