Application Stories
When theory becomes practice.
We use selected machining examples to demonstrate the use of
HORN tool solutions with our customers.
One tool, one set-up
Together with tool partner HORN USA, Emco Gears developed a modern manufacturing approach for a demanding bevel gear set with an unusual geometry.
Hohes Zeitspanvolumen für eine hohe Manövrierfähigkeit
Zum Schruppen von Verzahnungen setzt Voith auf Hochvorschub-Frässysteme der Paul Horn GmbH und Boehlerit.
Präzise Verzahnung für die zielgerichtete Kühlung
Das Unternehmen Asch & Sebert hat einen Kühlmittelring entwickelt, bei dem sich die Kühlmitteldüsen automatisch der Werkzeuglänge anpassen. Dabei kommen Werkzeuge von HORN zum Einsatz.
Absolute precision in the battle for first place
For the 2025 race season, the Formula Student Team “DHBW Engineering” at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences asked HORN for help in manufacturing components for the "eSleek25".
A new era of European space travel
Extremely tight tolerances, exotic materials and high component costs - nothing can go wrong in rocket science. The company ArianeGroup in Ottobrunn therefore relies on precision tools and HORN's technical expertise.
Threadcutting in seconds
For machining an external thread on a cylinder, the company Vremac from Apeldoorn switched to a special milling system from Paul Horn GmbH.
The perfect fitting with diamonds
To ensure the high quality of its products, the Belgian company RVB relies on HORN diamond tools for high-gloss surfaces for over 15 years.
Precision is a passion
Corcym has been relying on HORN tool solutions for over 15 years. “So far, no others have delivered anywhere near as convincing a performance as the HORN products,” says process engineer Davide Ricchiari.
Chipping problems solved
The metrology company was one of the users that was able to test the new Supermini in field trials. The field tests were the first milestones in HORN’s progress.
14 times faster – and even more potential
For 20 years, Bamann has relied on tools from Paul Horn GmbH in its production. The high-feed milling system DAH brought it success.
Specialities from the world centre
For milling tweezers, HG-Micro-Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG uses tool systems from Paul Horn GmbH. HORN's circular interpolation milling system offers the user a number of advantages.
DOLCE VITA
For the production of its pasta maschines Imperia & Monferrina from Turin relies on Horn tool systems and on technical advice from Febametal, the Italian representative of the German tool specialist.
Micro screws for the watch industry
Aeschlimann relies on the Horn µ-Finish tool system for sliding-head turning of watch screws. Micromachinists are the main target market for this range of tools, which is based on the S274 system.
Chip control and micro-precision
For boring, the company RICH Praezision GmbH relies on the new generation of Horn Superminis with sintered chip breaking geometry. “With the new inserts, all chip problems during boring have virtually disappeared into thin air,” says Gottfried Rich.
A long partnership
"Shortly after I started here at the company, I began my partnership with Horn as a tool supplier," says Knott. Since then, numerous systems from the Tübingen-based tool specialist have been used in his production.
Down to the smallest detail
"Why don't we actually build motorbikes in France?" That's what Olivier Midy thought when he started the development of his own motorbike 30 years ago. Since the start, around 300,000 hours have gone into the development of his Midual Type 1.The inventor has built numerous technical specialities into the bike, paying attention to perfection down to the smallest detail.
Emotions and craftmanship
With his company EBG-Instruments, hMarc Locher is breaking new ground, but also holding on to old traditions. For a current project, a Telecaster, 3D printed parts made of titanium and CVD diamond cutters are being used. Locher received support from Paul Horn GmbH for this project.
Seals for the global market
The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation is a leader in the development and production of sealing solutions. The site in Boom, Belgium, specialises in seals made from machinable materials such as PTFE. The specialists rely on tool solutions from Paul Horn GmbH for machining.
Brake pioneer
With over 33,000 employees worldwide, today Knorr-Bremse is the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other systems for rail and commercial vehicles.
The inventor who pulls the strings
"We pull all the strings," jokes André Gall. The founder of WireStyle creates works of art with his team from thousands of nails and a kilometre-long thread using machines developed in-house.
High-polish milling instead of polishing
An application from Germering in Bavaria shows that special machines are not required for milling high-polish plastic surfaces. The Enggruber company, in collaboration with Paul Horn GmbH, is crystal clear that this even works with conventional machines.
High-end connections for extreme requirements
The economical production of gas-tight threads requires a great deal of expertise and precise interaction between machine and tool. SMS group offers this combination using stable RMG coupling threading machines and tool systems from Paul Horn GmbH.
High speed production of a precise bone screw
The company hg medical from Raisting in Upper Bavaria is considered one of the leading subcontract manufacturers of these special screws. To produce them, hg medical relies on Swiss-type lathes from Traub and whirling tools from HORN. In addition to conventional whirling, hg medical uses the high-speed whirling process.
Process reliability and economy
"By switching to gear skiving and investing in a turning/milling centre from INDEX, we have achieved maximum process reliability," says Erwin Wagner. Wagner is responsible for tool scheduling at SAM GmbH in Bad Tölz. The company is considered a specialist in the development and production of high-quality components for aircraft construction.
Swabian Precision Trilogy
Precision tools, accurate lathes and a deep understanding of how to use the two to achieve micron precision. This describes the cooperation between Paul Horn GmbH, the machine manufacturer INDEX and the contract manufacturer of precision turned parts, RICH Praezision.
Precision from Allgäu
In Leutkirch in the Allgäu, the company zmtec produces everything from microcomponents to complex assemblies. The specialities include micro-turned parts from a diameter of 0.5 mm (0.020").
Whirling for excellent sound quality
Music makes people happy one moment and can bring them to tears the next. It can help drive people to peak performance in sports, or make them anxious. But one thing that music never does is leave you cold.
High quality diamonds for a brilliant result
“We branched out into the sectors that others had avoided”, says company founder Walter Schumacher. Together with his son, Stefan, he runs the company Walter Schumacher Impuls Technik GmbH, (SIT). The company specialises in the development and production of special valves and stand-alone valve solutions, which are used in numerous industries.
Large dimensions with small teeth
High concentration is required. Rejects when setting and running in components is a normal process in almost every production: call up the programme, manufacture the part, measure, correct, manufacture a new part - until it fits. This is different in the machining of large parts. Here, the machine operators carefully feel their way to the final dimension to be produced.