Sinker EDM machines, automation, software and laser technology for tool and mold making
Zimmer & Kreim GmbH & Co. KG
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About ZK – simply genius
Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) is a system provider for tool and mold making. The company develops and manufactures sinker EDM machines of the genius and NOVA series, including gantry machines for large workpieces. The portfolio is complemented by automation solutions (Chameleon robot handling, pallet changers, shuttle stations, rotary magazines), transfer and cleaning stations (Transclean), the alphaModuli software and laser technology for ablation, cutting and welding. The offering is rounded out by retrofit, pay-per-use models, consulting, training at the ZK Akademie and smart services. Customer industries include automotive, aerospace, turbine manufacturing, medical and the communications industry. The company operates its own demonstration hall and offers services including hotline, express service and spare parts sales.
- Processes
- Sinker EDM, Laser ablation, cutting, welding (also simultaneous multi-axis operation), Cleaning of workpieces, Automation/handling of machines (robot and pallet systems), Manufacturing of sinker EDM machines and automation (mechanical engineering), Sinker EDM machines (EDM), Automation solutions (ZK Automation), Cleaning systems (Transclean, transfer/cleaning stations)
- Materials
- Sinker EDM, Laser technology, Cleaning, Automation
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Turbine manufacturing, Medical, Communications industry
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Engineering and machine development
- 02
Manufacturing of sinker EDM machines
- 03
Automation and handling systems
- 04
Software (alphaModuli)
- 05
Laser technology
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Cleaning
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Service, retrofit and pay-per-use
Processes and Materials
Sinker EDM
Electrical discharge machining of tools and molds with the genius and NOVA series.
Laser technology
Laser ablation, cutting and welding, also in simultaneous multi-axis operation.
Cleaning
Cleaning of workpieces with Transclean and manual transfer and cleaning stations.
Automation
Robot and pallet systems for the automation of machines and systems.
Components and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinker EDMMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser ablation, cutting, welding (also simultaneous multi-axis operation)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cleaning of workpiecesSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation/handling of machines (robot and pallet systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of sinker EDM machines and automation (mechanical engineering)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
19 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 602 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 700 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) ZK NOVA 400 / 650 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 750 NOVA | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 850 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 900 NOVA | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 1000 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius 1200 | – | – | – | – |
| Sinker EDM gantry machine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) genius NOVA gantry machines | – | – | – | – |
| Automation unit (robot handling) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) Chameleon | – | – | – | – |
| Automation unit (robot handling, heavy-duty) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) Chameleon Heavy | – | – | – | – |
| Automation unit (robot handling, 4-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) Chameleon Quad | – | – | – | – |
| Automation unit (robot handling, mono) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) Chameleon Mono | – | – | – | – |
| Cleaning/transfer station | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) Transclean | – | – | – | – |
| Manual transfer and cleaning station | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet changer (24-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet changer (16-fold) | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) | – | – | – | – |
| Rotary magazine | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) | – | – | – | – |
| Shuttle station | Zimmer & Kreim (ZK) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services