Technical model and mould making: CNC machining 3- and 5-axis, 3D CAD/CAM, SLA 3D printing and vacuum thermoforming tools from Bad Waldsee
Modell- und Formenbau Stefan Dreher
88339 Bad Waldsee (Ballenmoos industrial area)New on Amplifa
About us
Modell- und Formenbau Stefan Dreher is a master craft business based in Bad Waldsee, established in 1986, and a partner for technical model and mould making. Its range of services covers foundry model equipment, master models, prototypes, functional samples as well as gauge building, vacuum thermoforming tools, top stamps and pre-formers, milling and machining holders, assembly and inspection gauges, inserts for injection moulding tools, copper electrodes and press moulds. In addition, 3D CAD design, CAM programming (Artcam), CNC machining on 3- and 5-axis milling machines including CNC contract manufacturing and automated production are offered. In the field of rapid prototyping, subtractive processes and SLA 3D printing are used; additionally, vacuum-formed prototypes and small series are produced. Foam, plastics, aluminium, brass, steel and copper are machined. Customers include automotive suppliers, foundries, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electrical engineering, packaging and toolmaking. The company is headquartered in the Ballenmoos industrial area in Bad Waldsee.
- Site
- Bad Waldsee
- Processes
- CNC machining 3+5-axis / CNC contract manufacturing, SLA 3D printing (additive manufacturing), Subtractive rapid prototyping, Vacuum thermoforming (prototypes and small series), Production of vacuum thermoforming tools, Top stamps / pre-formers, Milling holders and machining holders, Assembly gauges, assembly aids, inspection gauges, gauge building
- Materials
- Foam, Plastics, Aluminium, Brass, Steel, Copper, CNC machining 3- and 5-axis, SLA 3D printing
- Founded
- 1986
- Industries
- Automotive suppliers, Foundries, Mechanical engineering, Toys, leisure and consumer goods, Medical technology, Electrical engineering
- 01
3D CAD design
- 02
CAM programming (Artcam)
- 03
CNC machining 3-/5-axis or SLA 3D printing
- 04
Mould and model making
- 05
Vacuum thermoforming of prototypes and small series
Materials & Processes
CNC machining 3- and 5-axis
Milling of foam, plastics, aluminium, brass and steel including CNC contract manufacturing.
SLA 3D printing
Additive manufacturing of prototypes and master models.
Vacuum thermoforming
Production of vacuum-formed prototypes and small series as well as the corresponding tools.
Aluminium
Material for model equipment, moulds and CNC contract manufacturing parts.
Brass
Used in model making and mould production.
Steel
Material for moulds, holders and gauges.
Copper
Production of copper electrodes for spark erosion.
Foam
Base material for foundry model equipment and master models.
Plastics
Material for models, samples and thermoformed prototypes.
Locations
Bad Waldsee
DEHeadquarters / Production
- Lot size
- Prototypes and small series (vacuum thermoforming)
- Materials
- Foam, plastics, aluminium, brass, steel, copper
- 3-axis CNC milling machine
- 5-axis CNC milling machine
- SLA 3D printer
- Vacuum thermoforming system
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining 3+5-axis / CNC contract manufacturingMachining | – | – | – | – | Foam, Plastics, Aluminium, Brass, Steel |
| SLA 3D printing (additive manufacturing)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Subtractive rapid prototypingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum thermoforming (prototypes and small series)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of vacuum thermoforming toolsPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Top stamps / pre-formersPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Milling holders and machining holdersMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly gauges, assembly aids, inspection gauges, gauge buildingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inserts for injection moulding toolsPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrodes / copper electrodesMachining | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Press mouldsPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Foundry model equipment, master models, prototypes, functional samplesCasting | – | – | – | – | Foam, Plastics, Aluminium, Brass, Steel |
| 3D CAD designsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAM programming / Artcam designEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-axis CNC milling machine | – | – | – | – | Bad Waldsee |
| 5-axis CNC milling machine | – | – | – | – | Bad Waldsee |
| SLA 3D printer | – | – | – | – | Bad Waldsee |
| Vacuum thermoforming system | – | – | – | – | Bad Waldsee |
Additional services
History
- 1986
Foundation of the company; partner for technical model and mould making since 1986
- 2022
Expansion of the range of services to include automated production and SLA 3D printing