Pokolm

What is Pokolm?

Pokolm is a German machine tool industry company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and technical consulting of milling tools and tool systems. The company's official name is Pokolm Frästechnik GmbH & Co. KG, and it primarily serves machine shops and machining facilities requiring high process reliability, efficient material removal, and precise surface quality in CNC machining. Pokolm was founded in 1994, but its roots go back to the 1980s with the development of tooling and mold machining.

Pokolm and the Company Background

Pokolm was founded by Franz-Josef Pokolm together with his business partners in response to the machine tool industry’s need for more advanced milling solutions. The company operates as a family business and has steadily grown into an international player. Pokolm's headquarters are located in Harsewinkel, East Westphalia, Germany, where its production, product development, administration, and technology center are also based. Additionally, Pokolm has a subsidiary in the United States and a sales network in over 30 countries.

Pokolm as a Manufacturer of Milling Tools

Pokolm manufactures a wide range of milling tools for various applications in the machine tool industry. Their product range includes indexable insert mills, solid carbide mills, tool holders, and shrink fit chucks. The tools are designed for both roughing and finishing, and they are suitable for a variety of machinable materials such as construction steels, stainless steels, cast irons, and special alloys.

Pokolm as a Technical Partner for Machine Shops

Beyond manufacturing tools, Pokolm offers technical consulting, application expertise, and training for machine shops and machining facilities. The company's technology center and the Pokolm Academy support customers in selecting the right tools, determining machining parameters, and developing production processes. This approach makes Pokolm not just a tool supplier, but a comprehensive partner for the machine tool industry.

Summary

Pokolm is a German company specializing in milling tools and tool systems, serving demanding machine shops and machining facilities engaged in CNC machining. The company’s strengths include extensive experience, technical expertise, and solutions tailored to machine tool industry processes. Pokolm has established itself as a reliable operator, with products and services that support efficient, precise, and predictable machining.