Silmax intends to be a partner of reference for enterprises that manufacture dies and moulds for all sectors. The technical experts of Silmax are able to assist customers in all machining stages from feasibility studies to CAD-CAM programming, to support them with innovative solutions, in reducing production costs and improving the quality standards of their finished products.

Woodmold cutting tools

Silmax intends to be a partner of reference for enterprises that manufacture dies and molds for all sectors. The technical experts of Silmax are able to assist customers in all machining stages from feasibility studies to CAD-CAM programming, to support them with innovative solutions, in reducing production costs and improving the quality standards of their finished products.

Mold cutting toolsfor metal

Specialist technical support in the selection of the appropriate strategy for the machining and manufacturing of dies and molds.

Molding Cutter machine

Silmax 360° represents a consulting service to help users choose the most appropriate machining strategies and the best-performing Silmax tools, with the new end-mill programme for machining “HRC” dies and molds, in cooperation with TopSolid.

Today, there is also a new PVD INNOVENTA kila unit, which, thanks to its advanced technology with latest-generation software and its high production capacity, reduces coating times, and to meet all needs for PVD coating of tools and for R&D activities.

Silmax carries out tests on products and types of machining that are documented in the Business Cases. For further information, please visit the dedicated section at Business cases of the Dies & molds sector. View all Business Cases

Silmax 360° represents a consulting service to help users choose the most appropriate machining strategies and the best-performing Silmax tools, with the new end-mill programme for machining “HRC” dies and moulds, in cooperation with TopSolid.

Bestmold cutting tools

Relying on the experience gained during its thirty-year partnership with Oerlikon Balzers, in 2013 Silmax opened a new factory dedicated to PVD coating (physical vapour deposition) in its premises of Lanzo Torinese, with an INGENIA plant using Oerlikon Balzers technology and a robotised,  ultrasound washing system.

Creation of a database regarding direct experiences with end users, at the disposal of all customers for information on the various types of machining, with new strategies and optimizations.

The 24h Service makes all the end mills for ribs in the catalogue available in any adjusted size within 24 hours from the order date.

Professionalmold cutting tools

Analysis, testing and optimisation of current strategies and proposal of the best performing tool with the most adequate CAM path.

Our Research & Development Department continuously innovates and upgrades this range. If you cannot find the tool you need, ask for a custom-made design for a special tool according to your requirements. Special Tools

Study and creation of ISO programmes for use on the main machine tools, for specific applications according to the required, different types of machining.