Highly efficient PCD process solutions for individual customer requirements

Der MAPAL Standort Pforzheim ist ein wichtiger Dreh- und Angelpunkt für die Entwicklung und Produktion von PKD-Werkzeugen (PKD = polykristalliner Diamant). Das 1980 von Werner Stief gegründete Unternehmen vereint Innovationskraft, Prozessexpertise, Kundenorientiertheit, höchste Fertigungspräzision und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften.

In Pforzheim entwickelt und fertigt MAPAL hochpräzise PKD-Werkzeuge für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen, egal ob als Einzelwerkzeug oder als Werkzeugsatz für einen Gesamtprozess – vom Automobilbau bis zur Medizintechnik. Die mehr als 400 Mitarbeiter sorgen dafür, dass Kunden weltweit von technischer Exzellenz, höchster Qualität, kurzen Reaktionszeiten und nachhaltigen Lösungen mit hohem Werkzeug-Wiederaufbereitungspotenzial profitieren. 
 

Employees at the site develop ultra-efficient PCD process solutions for individual client requirements. The PCD tools are designed, manufactured and reconditioned for almost all machining processes. These include drilling, reaming, countersinking/boring, milling and combination tools, as well as complex hybrid tools with 3D-printed components. A wide spectrum of diameters (from 1 to 500 mm) and tool lengths (up to 500 mm) are covered.

The PCD tools are used worldwide in the automotive and supply industries, aviation, engineering and medical technology. “Customers benefit from comprehensive technical advice, carefully thought out process designs, premium quality, high delivery reliability and a wide service offering”, says Christian Molch, Managing Director of MAPAL in Pforzheim.
 

Pforzheim also acts as a pacesetter for global manufacturing processes with corresponding policy expertise in the production of PCD tools within MAPAL Group: From here, PCD production processes and standards are defined, processes are developed and rolled out internationally through trainings. The associated knowledge transfer strengthens the twelve additional PCD production facilities worldwide – from France, Italy and Czechia to China, Brazil and the United States.

In Pforzheim in recent years, production has been consistently developed to the state of the art. New group standards have been set for technology and production logistics. Recently optimised production planning and order management have reduced lead times by 35% and increased delivery reliability almost to an optimum. At the same time, high levels of investment in production technology, lean management, digitisation and modern environmental technology have strengthened the site’s sustainability and future competitiveness. The Pforzheim site is working on becoming carbon neutral in future: through the use of green energy, a newly installed photovoltaic system, heat exchanger and energy-efficiency climate technology.
 

Pforzheim also sets standards in terms of technology: Accordingly, the red-anodised PCD face milling head systems act as a benchmark in aluminium machining. New machining processes developed internally and optimised in the areas of laser, EDM (spark erosion) or high-precision grinding ensure the consistent high quality and reproducibility of products – in all markets worldwide.

A digitally consistent configuration process for PCD tools is currently taking shape with an eye on the future – another step towards digitisation and boosting efficiency in collaboration with customers worldwide. 
 

Founded: 1980

Employees: 400

Pforzheim, Germany