Manufacturer of precision tools with indexable inserts for parting, turning, drilling, milling and sawing.
ZINNER GmbH Präzisionswerkzeuge
Karl-Martell-Str. 35, 90431 Nuremberg · Diebacher Str. 11d, 90449 NurembergNew on Amplifa
About ZINNER GmbH Präzisionswerkzeuge
ZINNER GmbH Präzisionswerkzeuge is a medium-sized manufacturer and distributor of precision tools based in Nuremberg. The product range includes parting, turning, drilling, milling and sawing tools with indexable inserts as well as diamond tools (CBN/PKD), tool holders and drawing-based special tools made to customer requirements. Since the machine park renewal in 2021, production is carried out on new 3- and 5-axis machining centers with automated loading and unloading in accordance with lean production principles. At the Diebacher Straße site, the company operates a tool grinding service (Erste Nürnberger Sägenfabrik Kießler) with CNC tool grinding machines from Michael Deckel and Walter as well as Zoller measuring technology. Key customers are found in metalworking/machining, tool and mold making, and the wood and paper industries. Zinner GmbH has been part of the LÜBERG technology holding since 2020 and supplies tools via a network of sales partners, among others to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Europe, North America and Asia.
- Site
- Nuremberg
- Processes
- Manufacture of precision tools (parting, turning, milling, drilling and sawing tools) with, Tool grinding service (sharpening service for saw blades, milling cutters, drills, knives), Coating service (via cooperation partner), CNC tool grinding of standard and drawing-based special tools, Manufacture of sawing and precision tools for tool and mold making, Tool grinding service/sharpening service, Special tools made to drawing, Tool configuration in the B2B shop
- Materials
- HSS (high-speed steel), CV, Carbide (HM), VHM, CBN, PKD (polycrystalline diamond), Steel up to 65 HRC (machinable), Graphite (machinable)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1977 (GmbH
- Industries
- Metalworking/machining, Tool and mold making, Wood industry, Paper industry
- 01
Development and design of precision tools
- 02
CNC production on 3- and 5-axis machining centers
- 03
CNC tool grinding (standard and special tools)
- 04
Coating via cooperation partner
- 05
Tool measurement (Zoller) before/after machining
- 06
Sales via B2B shop and sales partners
Materials & Processes
High-speed steel (HSS)
Tool material for saw blades, milling cutters and drills in the tool grinding service.
CV steel
Material for saw blades and cutting tools in the sharpening service.
Carbide
Material for high-load cutting tools and special tools.
Ultra-fine grain carbide (VHM)
Material for precision milling cutters, drills and special tools.
CBN
Cutting material for machining hard materials in diamond tools.
PKD (polycrystalline diamond)
Cutting material for machining graphite and Al-Si alloys.
Steel up to 65 HRC
Machinable materials in the sawing and precision tools segment for tool and mold making.
Locations
Nuremberg (Karl-Martell-Str. 35)
DEHeadquarters, production, sales
- Materials
- Steel, carbide, CBN, PKD
- 3-axis machining centers with automated loading and unloading
- 5-axis machining centers with automated loading and unloading
Nuremberg (Diebacher Str. 11d)
DETool grinding service (Erste Nürnberger Sägenfabrik Kießler)
- Materials
- HSS, CV, carbide, VHM
- CNC tool grinding machines Michael Deckel
- CNC tool grinding machines Walter
- Zoller measuring technology
Components & Product Groups
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of precision tools (parting, turning, milling, drilling and sawing tools) withEngineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Carbide, HSS, VHM, CBN, PKD/diamond |
| Tool grinding service (sharpening service for saw blades, milling cutters, drills, knives)Machining | – | – | – | – | HSS, CV, HM, Carbide, VHM |
| Coating service (via cooperation partner)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC tool grinding of standard and drawing-based special toolsMachining | – | – | – | – | HSS, VHM, Carbide |
| Manufacture of sawing and precision tools for tool and mold makingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Steel up to 65 HRC, Graphite, Al-Si alloys |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-axis machining center with automated loading and unloading | – | – | – | 2021 | Nuremberg |
| 5-axis machining center with automated loading and unloading | – | – | – | 2021 | Nuremberg |
| CNC tool grinding machine | Michael Deckel | – | – | – | Nuremberg (Diebacher Str. 11d) |
| CNC tool grinding machine | Walter | – | – | – | Nuremberg (Diebacher Str. 11d) |
| Measuring technology (tool measurement before/after machining) | Zoller | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (LGA InterCert, certificate 01 100 1401871, valid until 03.04.2027). In the tool grinding service, tools are measured before and after machining using Zoller measuring technology.
| Evidence | Nuremberg (Karl-Martell-Str. 35) | Nuremberg (Diebacher Str. 11d) |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1973
Founding of a sole proprietorship by Karl Zinner
- 1977
Founding of ZINNER GmbH Präzisionswerkzeuge by Karl Zinner
- 1985
Relocation from Nuremberg-Johannis to Nuremberg-Leyh
- 1987
Market launch of drill crowns with self-clamping, indexable cutting inserts
- 1988
Development and market launch of the TURN-CUT parting/grooving system
- 1989
Further development of the patented self-clamping system as System-RC
- 1999
Introduction of a quality management system to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2000
Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2008
Integration of tool holders into the product range
- 2018
Re-certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
- 2020
Acquisition by the LÜBERG technology holding; Dr. Ulrich Rothfischer becomes managing director
- 2021
Lean production optimization and renewal of the machine park (3- and 5-axis machining centers)
- 2023
Acquisition of Emil Vincek Diamantwerkzeuge from Heroldsberg (01.04.2023)
- 2024
Acquisition of TOM Cutting Tools and the Erste Nürnberger Sägenfabrik (Kießler)
- 2025
Acquisition of S. v. Bassewitz GmbH & Co. KG (01.06.2025)