Precision clamping systems, EDM tooling and accessories for tool, mold and precision engineering
F-Tool International AG
CH-6233 Büron LU · 5040 Schöftland (directory entry)New on Amplifa
About F-Tool International
F-Tool International AG is a manufacturer based in Büron in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, specializing in electrical discharge machining (EDM) and clamping systems. The company develops and distributes an extensive range of clamping devices for wire and die-sinking EDM machines as well as five-axis machining centers, including precision vises, the CentroClamp center clamp, zero-point clamping systems (ZPS), tool holders and electrode holders. The product range also includes electrode material, angle tables, index adapters and accessories for production optimization. F-Tool additionally offers process consulting, service and maintenance as well as solutions for presetting, automatic loading and metrology. Customers come from tool and mold making, metalworking, precision engineering such as watchmaking, and mechanical engineering. Product documentation and consulting are available in German and English.
- Site
- Büron LU
- Processes
- Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) – Wire and Die-Sinking EDM (product solutions/tooling), Zero-Point Clamping Systems, Workpiece Clamping Solutions, Automatic Loading (Handling of Workpieces, Electrodes & Pallets), Digitalization / Process Control System, Presetting (Workpiece Presetting Outside the Machine), Erosion solutions (integrated clamping technology, automation & process solutions for die-sinking, Service and Maintenance
- Materials
- Titanium, Inconel, Aluminium (ALU-Holder), Stainless Steel
- Industries
- Tool Making, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Metalworking, Precision Engineering/Watchmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Discharge Machining/EDM
- 01
Design and development of clamping systems
- 02
Production of clamping devices and tool holders
- 03
Presetting and metrology
- 04
Automatic loading of workpieces, electrodes and pallets
- 05
Process consulting, service and maintenance
Materials & Processes
Titanium
Material for EDM applications according to manufacturer information
Inconel
High-performance alloy for demanding EDM applications
Aluminium (ALU-Holder)
Lightweight electrode holder for manual or automatic use
Stainless Steel
Material for precision vise, hardened and ground
Locations
Büron
CHHeadquarters
- Materials
- Stainless steel, aluminium
Schöftland
CHLocation (according to industry directory, differs from main address)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) – Wire and Die-Sinking EDM (product solutions/tooling)Joining | – | – | – | – | Titanium, Inconel |
| Zero-Point Clamping SystemsEngineering | Micron range (positioning within microns) | – | – | – | – |
| Workpiece Clamping SolutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic Loading (Handling of Workpieces, Electrodes & Pallets)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digitalization / Process Control SystemEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Presetting (Workpiece Presetting Outside the Machine)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Erosion solutions (integrated clamping technology, automation & process solutions for die-sinkingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service and MaintenanceEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process ConsultingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring (automated in-process measurements or measurements in the measuring laboratory)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| F-Tool Universal Precision Vise – Clamping of WorkpiecesEngineering | – | 75 mm (workpiece height) | 0 | – | stainless steel (vise material) |
| F-Tool ALU-Holder – Clamping of Electrode Blanks (Manually or Automatically)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| F-Tool Watchmaker Clamping Set – Clamping of Flat Plates and Fine Punches in the Wire EDM MachineEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| F-Tool CentroClamp – Universal Center Clamp for 5-Axis Machining CentersEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| F-Tool Zero Point Clamping System (ZPS) – Zero-Point Clamping SystemEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| F-Tool WEDM Basic Tool Set – Clamping of Parts in the Wire EDM MachineEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| F-Tool WEDM square block-index-table 80 – Angular Adjustment (stainless, for occasionalEngineering | – | – | – | – | stainless material |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machining Center (5-Axis, Target Application for CentroClamp) | – | – | – | – | F-Tool International AG / customer machines |
| Wire EDM Machine (WEDM) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Die-Sinking EDM Machine | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2012
Company document from 2012 confirms long-standing market presence in the EDM sector