Development and manufacturing of carbide grooving/turning tools for machining technology
KEMMER Hartmetallwerkzeuge GmbH
Zella-Mehlis (DE)New on Amplifa
About KEMMER Hartmetallwerkzeuge
KEMMER Hartmetallwerkzeuge GmbH is a grooving/turning specialist located in Zella-Mehlis in Thuringia. The company develops and manufactures carbide tools for grooving/turning, including the GripLock system with indexable inserts, grooving holders with internal cooling, and the MULTICUT system with axial radius grooving inserts. In addition to the standard range, KEMMER offers custom special solutions (GripLock Tailormade), including special inserts fitted with PKD and CBN for processing non-ferrous metals and demanding iron alloys. The tools are used for stainless steel, high-alloy steel, titanium, and non-ferrous metals. Additionally, the company provides CAD data, test reports, and technical consultation (TechTalk). KEMMER supplies customers in machining technology, mechanical engineering, and metal processing, and trains its own apprentices.
- Site
- Zella-Mehlis
- Processes
- Grooving/Turning (Grooving/Turning Tools - Grooving/Turning Specialist), Special solutions/Custom tools (GripLock Tailormade), CAD Data, Test reports/Test data database, Technical Consultation (TechTalk), Training
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, High-Alloy Steel, Titanium, Non-Ferrous Metals (for PKD machining), Iron Alloys (for CBN machining), Carbide, HiPIMS Coating (INOXA SX1, CARBO SX2), PKD (Polycrystalline Diamond)
- Certificates
- QM Certificate, QM Certificate (Download available)
- Industries
- Machining Technology, Machine Tool / Mechanical Engineering, Metal Processing
- 01
Design/CAD Data
- 02
Tool Development
- 03
Carbide Manufacturing
- 04
Coating (HiPIMS)
- 05
Quality Control
- 06
Shipping
Materials and Coatings
Carbide
Material for grooving/turning indexable inserts and tools.
HiPIMS Coating (INOXA SX1, CARBO SX2)
High-performance coating for increased service life in stainless and high-alloy steel as well as titanium.
PKD (Polycrystalline Diamond)
For maximum service life in non-ferrous metals, as fitted special inserts.
CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride)
For processing the most demanding iron alloys, as fitted special inserts.
Zella-Mehlis Site
Zella-Mehlis
DEProduction and Sales
- Materials
- Carbide
Components and Tools
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grooving/Turning (Grooving/Turning Tools - Grooving/Turning Specialist)Machining | – | – | – | – | stainless steel, high-alloy steel, titanium, non-ferrous metals, iron alloys |
Additional services
Quality
KEMMER's QM certificates are available in the website's download section; details on the scope of the certificate are not further described publicly.
| Evidence | Zella-Mehlis |
|---|---|
| QM Certificate (Download available) |
History
- 2021
Funding by EFRE Thuringia (EFRE poster).
- 2024
Publication of the new GripLock Catalog 2024/25.
- 2025
Participation in the Chamber of Commerce Suhl Vietnam Day; Visit to KAG Central Region South Thuringia; Introduction of the TechTalk section.
- 2026
New products at AMB: INOXA SX1 and CARBO SX2 HiPIMS coatings, MULTICUT 4 axial radius grooving inserts and holder with internal cooling.