Here at Ihle Hartmetall, we will find the perfect match: exactly the carbide grade which best suits your project. There are huge differences between the various carbides. Our experts know them all and can provide effective, quick – and brand-neutral advice. Gerhard Ihle Hartmetalle Werkzeuge e.K. is not tied to a specific manufacturer nor restricted by a small warehouse.
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The professional way to your success
Brand-neutral carbide advice
The perfect match
As Europe’s largest carbide dealer, we have a vast, unrivalled selection of high-quality carbide grades which we can deliver to our customers at short notice.
Our advice isn’t limited to the start of a project. We also analyse whether the carbide grades already used by our customers are really the best fit for the requirements in question.
Man and machine power
A unique combination
Here at Ihle Hartmetall we have been cultivating trust-based relationships with numerous discerning companies for years, and in some cases decades. We work in partnership with our customers. A partner who provides reliable quality, who can answer any question and who finds the perfect solution no matter what the challenge. Even for very tricky problems. Which is why so many discerning customers place their trust in our development expertise:
Ihle plans and designs pre-profiled carbide sintered parts – either with grinding allowance or fully machined.
This level of customer benefit can only be achieved by a real carbide specialist. We possess well-founded expert knowledge, while our machinery is state-of-the-art and comprehensive. Why not benefit from this unique combination of man and machine power?
In-house material laboratory
The quality of our carbide blanks is controlled
The quality control of our carbide blanks is our top priority. We rely on state-of-the-art technologies and extensive processes to ensure the highest precision and reliability.
Geometric Control
Our high-quality equipment allows us to precisely measure all geometric features of the carbide blanks. In many areas, we even carry out a fully automated 100% inspection to ensure that all requirements are met exactly. To maintain accuracy, our measuring instruments are regularly inspected and calibrated by an external testing laboratory.
Metallurgical Investigations
In our in-house materials laboratory, we conduct extensive metallurgical investigations on carbide blanks. These tests are an essential part of our internal quality control and are also available to our customers as a service.
Traceability and Certification
All of our rods are marked with a batch number, ensuring complete traceability. Our quality management system is certified according to DIN ISO 9001, which underscores our commitment to the highest quality standards.
Conclusion
Our extensive and thorough testing procedures not only guarantee the excellent quality of our products, but also provide you with the safety and reliability you expect from a leading supplier.
The complete range
Availability and quick response times
Our extensive and modern warehouse ensures you always have access to a wide range of high-quality blanks. Fast delivery and worldwide shipping are a matter of course for us.
Successfully in use for decades
Cutting-off machines for every need
Since 1998, we have been developing and manufacturing cutting-off machines for hard materials. Originally designed for in-house use only, we have now become one of the leading manufacturers in this machine sector. Our product portfolio includes:
Handheld Machines
Models for basic applications that are simple and user-friendly.
Automated Systems
Machines with varying levels of automation, including fully automated machines with large loading magazines.
Special Applications
Custom solutions such as feeding systems for centerless grinding machines.
Our many years of experience as users are continuously incorporated into the further development of the machines, as we also use them daily in our own cutting department. All machines are built in compliance with CE standards and are sold worldwide.
Discover how our powerful cutting-off machines perform in real-world applications. On our YouTube channel, we show you how precise and efficient our tools for hard metals are in practice.
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Professional work steps also in contract manufacturing
Cutting, cylindrical and surface grinding, centerless grinding or EDM – all professional processing steps can also be commissioned as contract manufacturing at Ihle.
As specialists in carbide processing, we offer a variety of machining techniques that can be flexibly and individually tailored to the specific requirements of our customers.
Unmatched short delivery times and comprehensive service complete our wide range of services perfectly.
