Service provider for technology-oriented, manufacturer-independent tool management, tool trading, tool grinding and automation for machining production.
TCM International Tool Consulting & Management GmbH
Stainz (AT) · Gladbeck (DE) · Zürich (CH) · Luxembourg (LU) · Praha (CZ) · Strasbourg (FR) · Györ (HU) · Polkowice (PL) · Vrbovec (HR)New on Amplifa
About TCM International
TCM International Tool Consulting & Management GmbH, headquartered in Stainz (Styria), is an internationally active service provider for machining production. Its core business is manufacturer-independent tool management: supplying a production operation with all cutting tools, from planning and warehouse management through to reconditioning, tiered across six service levels. This includes tool trading with milling, drilling and special tools, production grinding and reconditioning of cutting tools, the WinTool tool management software, the Toolbase dispensing systems, and the Tooltracer master data management. Through its subsidiary TCM Systems, the company also offers jig and fixture building, special-purpose machine building, metrology and testing technology, and automation solutions for the PCB industry. With 322 employees, 43 active service contracts, 41 operating sites and seven service centers, TCM serves customers from industries including automotive, contract manufacturing, tool and mold making, and mechanical and plant engineering. The headquarters is the technology and development center in Stainz/Georgberg.
- Site
- Stainz
- Processes
- Tool management (Levels 1-6, manufacturer-independent tool supply), Tool trading (cutting tools: milling cutters, drills, special tools), Tool reconditioning (regrinding, repair, coating of cutting tools), Tool grinding (production grinding of cutting tools), Special-purpose machine building and plant development (assembling, weighing, mixing, conveying,, Process automation for the PCB industry (loaders and unloaders, buffer storage systems, AOI), Master data management for tool data (Tooltracer, Golden Record), Tool Management Levels 1-6
- Materials
- Steel/Cast Iron, CrNi (stainless steel), Inconel, Titanium, Aluminium, Steel (for Simply Clever Basic Edition milling tools), Stainless steel (materials for Basic Edition milling tools), Stainless Steel (CrNi)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Industries
- Automotive, Contract manufacturing, Tool and mold making, Construction industry, Mining and steel, Chemical industry
- 01
Tool Management Analysis
- 02
Tool planning and procurement (tool trading)
- 03
Tool dispensing (Toolbase)
- 04
Tool management and master data (WinTool, Tooltracer)
- 05
Tool reconditioning (grinding, repair, coating)
- 06
Process optimization and digitalization
- 07
Automation and testing technology (TCM Systems)
- 08
Training (TCM Tool Academy)
Materials and Processes
Steel/Cast Iron
Target materials of the machining processes for which TCM optimizes tools and machining concepts.
Stainless Steel (CrNi)
Machining material with increased requirements for tool geometry and cutting material.
Inconel
High-alloy special material for demanding machining tasks.
Titanium
Machining material, relevant among others for aerospace and medical technology.
Aluminium
Material for universally applicable milling tools of the Simply Clever Basic Edition.
Steel
Main material of machining production, covered by the milling tool portfolio.
Locations
Stainz
ATHeadquarters and technology and development center
- Tool Management Analysis
- TCM Tool Academy
- AEC Machining Laboratory
Gladbeck
DETCM Deutschland / Achterberg GmbH: Tool management, tool grinding, Toolbase
- Toolbase dispensing systems
Zürich
CHWinTool AG – tool and data management
- WinTool software
Luxembourg
LUTool management, specialized in mold making and regrinding of engraved inserts
Praha
CZBranch Czech Republic: Tool management, Toolbase
Strasbourg
FRTCM France SARL: Tool management in the DACH region plus Alsace
Győr
HUHTCM Ltd.: Tool trading, tool reconditioning, consulting
Polkowice
PLTCM Polska: service center and tool grinding shop (approx. 11,000 regrinds/month for approx. 60 customers)
- Lot size
- approx. 11,000 regrinds/month
Vrbovec
HRTCM REZNI ALATI D.O.O.: tool trading
Components and Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool management (Levels 1-6, manufacturer-independent tool supply)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tool trading (cutting tools: milling cutters, drills, special tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| Tool reconditioning (regrinding, repair, coating of cutting tools)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tool grinding (production grinding of cutting tools)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special-purpose machine building and plant development (assembling, weighing, mixing, conveying,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process automation for the PCB industry (loaders and unloaders, buffer storage systems, AOI)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Master data management for tool data (Tooltracer, Golden Record)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool dispensing system (automated tool cabinet) | Toolbase (Achterberg GmbH) | – | – | – | Austria, Germany (TCM Group) |
| Tool reconditioning system (grinding center) | – | – | – | 1992 | Voitsberg, Austria |
| Testing systems and functional test equipment | TCM Systems | – | – | – | Austria |
Additional services
Quality
In tool dispensing, Toolbase systems with computer-controlled access protection and traceable withdrawals ensure an orderly tool supply. In master data management, TCM specialists verify the geometric parameters of every tool and, within a defined quality gate, award the TCM quality seal.
| Evidence | Stainz |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1986
Manfred and Anna Kainz take over the tool trading business of Hausensteiner GmbH in Graz, including the representation of Plansee TIZIT.
- 1987
Foundation of DI Weber GmbH for the production of special tools.
- 1989
Acquisition of general agencies including HAM, Strasmann and Toshiba Tungaloy; introduction of AS/400 as merchandise management system.
- 1992
Purchase of a water reclamation system in Voitsberg as the basis for a grinding center.
- 1996
Foundation of HTCM in Hungary; first Tool Management Level 5 at Opel in Szentgotthard.
- 1997
Merger of DI Weber GmbH and Hausensteiner GmbH into the TCM GmbH brand.
- 1998
Foundation of TCM International Tool Consulting & Management GmbH headquartered in Graz as well as TCM Polska in Polkowice.
- 2003
New company headquarters in the technology and development center Stainz/Georgsberg; launch of the company's own training program for CNC grinders.
- 2006
Takeover of tool management, tool making and tool grinding at the Opel site in Bochum including 108 transferred employees.
- 2008
Integration of Achterberg GmbH and TCM Systems; expansion to 16 business fields.
- 2012
Introduction of Tool Management Level 6 (productivity).
- 2014
Strategy2018: digitalization with SAP ERP, WinTool, Toolbase and TCM Cockpit.
- 2015
Modernization of management with five executive managers.
- 2018
Focus on Smart Machining.
- 2020
Master data management with the Tooltracer.
- 2022
Change of leadership: Markus Temmel succeeds Manfred Kainz as CEO.