
Warehousing and processing of tool steels as well as mechanical machining for toolmaking and mould making

W.S.M. Werkzeugstahl Handelsgesellschaft GmbH & Co. KG
Meinerzhagen, North Rhine-WestphaliaNew on Amplifa
About W.S.M. Werkzeugstahl
W.S.M. Werkzeugstahl was co-founded in 1970 in Meinerzhagen by Werner Sauermann and is a family-owned company in the tool steel trading and processing sector. Based on a stock of around 5,000 tonnes of common tool steels in six halls, the company with 80 employees operates a sawing shop and a mechanical machining department. The range of services includes turning, milling, grinding, rough and finish machining as well as system and deep-hole drilling. The stock programme includes heat-treatable steel, cold-work steel, nitriding steel, hot-work steel, plastic mould steel, case-hardening steel, corrosion-resistant and special tool steels in numerous grades. Target industries are primarily tool engineering and mould making. The company ensures flexibility, delivery reliability and quality through consistent adherence to its quality management system.
- Site
- Meinerzhagen
- Processes
- Turning, Milling, Grinding, System and deep-hole drilling, Rough and finish machining, Flame cutting (steel and stainless steel), Milled semi-finished products (VarioPlan), width, thickness and length freely selectable, Ground precision steel / special parts to customer specification
- Materials
- 1.1730, 1.2083, 1.2085, 1.2099, 1.2162, 1.2311, 1.2312, 1.2316
- Certificates
- Quality management
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 80
- Industries
- Tool engineering, Mould making, Steel trading
- 01
Tool steel warehousing (approx. 5,000 t)
- 02
Sawing shop/cutting to size
- 03
Turning, milling, grinding
- 04
System and deep-hole drilling
- 05
Rough and finish machining
- 06
Quality management and delivery
Location

Meinerzhagen
DEHead office with steel warehouse, sawing shop and mechanical machining
- Materials
- Tool steel, heat-treatable steel, cold-work steel, hot-work steel, plastic mould steel, stainless steel
- Steel warehouse (approx. 5,000 t)
- Sawing shop
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- Grinding machines
- System and deep-hole drilling equipment
Products and Services

Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurningMachining | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, Heat-treatable steel, Cold-work steel, Nitriding steel, Hot-work steel, Plastic mould steel, Case-hardening steel, Corrosion-resistant steels |
| MillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Tool steel, Heat-treatable steel, Cold-work steel, Nitriding steel, Hot-work steel, Plastic mould steel, Case-hardening steel, Corrosion-resistant steels |
| GrindingMachining | – | – | – | – | Tool steel |
| System and deep-hole drillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Tool steel |
| Rough and finish machiningMachining | – | – | – | – | Tool steel |
| Flame cutting (steel and stainless steel)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Milled semi-finished products (VarioPlan), width, thickness and length freely selectableMachining | – | – | – | – | Precision steel, Toolox, 1.1730, 1.2311 |
| Ground precision steel / special parts to customer specificationMachining | – | – | – | – | Precision steel, Tool steel |
Additional services
Quality
The high demands on flexibility, delivery reliability and quality are met through consistent adherence to the quality management system.
| Evidence | Meinerzhagen |
|---|---|
| Quality management |
History
- 1970
Foundation in Meinerzhagen by Werner Sauermann (co-founder); subsequently establishment of steel warehouse, sawing shop and mechanical machining department