Contract manufacturing for the metalworking industry: laser, plasma, flame and waterjet cutting, forming and machining
Groupe TMA
Molsheim · Senones · Le Thillot · Chelles · ToussieuNew on Amplifa
About Groupe TMA
Groupe TMA is a pure contract manufacturer for industrial metal cutting and metalworking, founded in France in 1984. The company operates exclusively as a subcontracting partner, supplying the most demanding heavy industry and industrial supply sectors with more than 400 customers. At five production sites in Molsheim (Alsace), Senones and Le Thillot (Vosges), Chelles (Île-de-France) and Toussieu (Rhône-Alpes), 150 employees transform around 12,000 tonnes of metal per year. The range of processes includes laser cutting (0.5–25 mm), waterjet cutting (0.5–280 mm), flame cutting of carbon steel up to 300 mm thickness, plasma cutting (0.5–45 mm), punching, press punching, deep drawing, bending, sheet metal working and machining by turning, milling and drilling; complemented by welding, deburring, finishing and engraving. Materials processed include steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and plastics. The service offering is rounded out by a planning and methods office, a raw material inventory and logistics services; an online quotation tool is available.
- Site
- Molsheim
- Processes
- Laser cutting, Waterjet cutting, Flame cutting (oxy-fuel cutting), Plasma cutting, Punching (poinçonnage), Press punching, Emboutissage (deep drawing), Bending (pliage)
- Materials
- Steel, Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Plastic, Laser cutting
- Certificates
- ISO 9013 (cutting tolerances), Internal tolerance standard INS 033.005
- Founded
- 1984
- Employees
- 150
- Industries
- Heavy industry, Industrial supplier (B2B subcontract manufacturing), Industrial supplier (most demanding sectors, B2B subcontract manufacturing)
- 01
Planning and methods office / engineering
- 02
Raw material warehouse (stock of sheet materials)
- 03
Thermal cutting (laser cutting, plasma cutting, flame cutting)
- 04
Punching / press punching
- 05
Deep drawing (emboutissage)
- 06
Bending / sheet metal working
- 07
Machining (turning, milling, drilling)
- 08
Welding
- 09
Finishing (deburring, surfaces)
- 10
Engraving
- 11
Logistics
Materials and Processes
Laser cutting
Fiber laser cutting machines for sheet thicknesses from 0.5 to 25 mm with tolerances according to ISO 9013 Class 1.
Waterjet cutting
Cold cutting process for sheet thicknesses from 0.5 to 280 mm without thermal influence on the workpiece.
Flame cutting
Multi-torch systems for carbon steel up to 300 mm thickness, particularly for heavy industry.
Plasma cutting
Versatile cutting of conductive metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass in the range of 0.5 to 45 mm.
Steel
Frequently processed material with high mechanical properties for forming and machining processes.
Carbon steel
Main material for flame cutting up to 300 mm thickness and plasma cutting.
Stainless steel
Used for laser cutting and plasma cutting as well as sheet metal working.
Aluminium
Light, easily machinable material for plasma cutting and machining.
Copper
Conductive metal that can be processed in the plasma cutting process.
Brass
Non-ferrous metal for plasma cutting of demanding components.
Plastic
Machinable with adapted cutting parameters, including milling, turning and drilling.
Production Sites
Molsheim
FRProduction site (Alsace, Dép. 67)
Senones
FRProduction site (Vosges, Dép. 88)
Le Thillot
FRProduction site (Vosges, Dép. 88)
Chelles
FRProduction site (Île-de-France, Dép. 77)
Toussieu
FRProduction site (Rhône-Alpes, Dép. 69)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser cuttingMachining | ISO 9013 Class 1 | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Waterjet cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flame cutting (oxy-fuel cutting)Machining | ISO 9013 | – | – | – | Carbon steel |
| Plasma cuttingMachining | ISO 9013 | – | – | – | Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass |
| Punching (poinçonnage)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Press punchingForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emboutissage (deep drawing)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bending (pliage)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tôlerie fine (sheet metal working)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining (usinage)Machining | – | 3000 x 800 mm (part) | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastic |
| TurningMachining | – | 450 × 450 | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastic |
| MillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastic |
| DrillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastic |
| GrindingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| WeldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| EngravingSurface | – | – | – | – | Metal |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber laser cutting machine | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated and robot-controlled machines (cutting, bending, deep drawing) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flame cutting machine (multi-torch) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plasma cutting machine | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Groupe TMA guarantees cutting accuracies according to ISO 9013, with Class 1 for laser cutting. A documented company-wide tolerance standard (INS 033.005) defines dimensional and form tolerances for cutting, bending and welding as well as inspection measurements on cut and bent parts.
| Evidence | Molsheim | Senones | Le Thillot | Chelles | Toussieu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9013 (cutting tolerances) | |||||
| Internal tolerance standard INS 033.005 |
History
- 1984
Foundation of Groupe TMA; development into a leading provider of cutting and industrial metalworking.
- 2019
Within five years (2019–2024), more than 10 million euros are invested in plant modernization and production capacity, including fiber laser cutting machines, automated and robot-controlled machines, and CAD/CAM software.