Develops and manufactures die-sinking EDM machines, automation systems, software and laser technology for tool and mold making.
Zimmer & Kreim GmbH
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About Zimmer & Kreim
Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) is a German company that offers system solutions for tool and mold making. The product portfolio includes die-sinking EDM machines of the genius and NOVA series including gantry machines, automation systems of the Chameleon series, transfer and cleaning stations as well as the company's own software AlphaModuli. In addition, the company offers laser technology (ZK Lasertec), retrofit of existing systems, a pay-per-use model as well as service and training. The systems are used, among others, in the automotive industry, aerospace, turbine manufacturing, medicine and the communications industry. The offering also includes training, consulting and smart services such as hotline and spare parts ordering.
- Processes
- Die sinking (EDM), Wire EDM, Start-hole EDM drilling (EDM Drilling), Spark erosion for tools and mold making, Die-sinking EDM machines (EDM), Automation (Chameleon systems), Cleaning stations, ZK Software (AlphaModuli)
- Materials
- Tool steel, Carbide (hard metal), Copper, Aluminum, Brass (wire electrode), Molybdenum (wire electrode), Die Sinking (EDM), Wire EDM
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Turbine manufacturing, Medical, Communications industry, Tool and mold making
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Manufacturing of EDM machines
- 03
Assembly of automation and cleaning systems
- 04
Software and laser technology
- 05
Retrofit, service, training and consulting
Processes and Materials
Die Sinking (EDM)
Die-sinking EDM of conductive materials, especially for tools, press tools and mold making.
Wire EDM
Electrical discharge cutting with brass or molybdenum wire for complex contours in conductive metals.
Tool Steel
Principal material for stamping, pressing and injection molding tools in mold making.
Carbide (Hard Metal)
EDM-machinable material for wear-resistant tool components.
Copper
Used as an electrode material and as a machinable conductive material.
Aluminum
Machinable lightweight metal for components in aerospace and electronics.
Brass
Standard electrode wire for wire EDM.
Molybdenum
Alternative wire electrode material for wire EDM.
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die sinking (EDM)Erosion/Spark erosion | – | – | – | – | Metal (conductive materials) |
| Wire EDMErosion/Spark erosion | ±0.002 mm (reference from industry description) · Ra 0.4 μm (reference from industry | – | – | – | Steel (tool steel), Copper, Aluminum, Copper alloys (brass), Carbide (hard metal), Aerospace alloys, Conductive materials for electronics/medical parts, Conductive materials for non-ferrous metals (electronics) |
| Start-hole EDM drilling (EDM Drilling)Erosion/Spark erosion | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spark erosion for tools and mold makingErosion/Spark erosion | – | – | – | – | Metal (conductive materials) |
20 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die-sinking EDM machine (Cavity Sinking EDM) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 602 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 700 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) ZK NOVA 400 / 650 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 750 NOVA | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 850 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 900 NOVA | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 1000 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius 1200 | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking gantry EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK EDM) genius NOVA gantry machines | – | – | – | – |
| EDM automation system (robot/pallet handling) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) Chameleon | – | – | – | – |
| Heavy-duty automation system | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) Chameleon Heavy | – | – | – | – |
| Automation system (4-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) Chameleon Quad | – | – | – | – |
| Automation unit (single track) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) Chameleon Mono | – | – | – | – |
| Cleaning/transfer station | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) Transclean | – | – | – | – |
| Manual transfer and cleaning station | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet changer (24-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) 24-fold pallet changer | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet changer (16-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK Automation) 16-fold pallet changer | – | – | – | – |
| Wire EDM machine (CNC wire EDM, 5-axis) | Jiangsu Dongqing CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. | – | – | – | China |
| Wire EDM machine (high-/medium-/low-speed wire cut) | NC/CNC wire-cut EDM | – | – | – | – |
| Die-sinking/eroding machine (vertical) | Vertical Eroding Machine | – | – | – | – |
Additional services