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Unparalleled Craftsmanship - 
Where Innovation Meets Precision

(847) 364-0855

Proven Excellence Since 1977

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Capabilities

Helm Tool is strategically located in Schaumburg, IL, in a cutting-edge, climate-controlled facility spanning 94,000 square feet. Here, we develop your ideas and visions into market-ready products, handling all key manufacturing steps in-house to create precision tools. Our integrated services include co-location with Intermolding Technology. From in-house mold tryout, prototypes, and early sampling to high-volume production, our integrated capabilities ensure a seamless process from start to finish. Our 30 highly skilled mold manufacturing professionals continuously hone their skills with the latest technology in the industry

DMG Mori 5-axis CNC machine

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CNC Work Centers:

  • 1x Hermle Model C50 5-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x DMG Model DMU210P 5-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x DMG Model DMU200P 5-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x DMG Model DMU125P 5-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x DMG Model DMU65 5-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x DMG Model DMU60 evo 5-axis vertical machining center with Erowa robot

  • 1x DMG/Mori DV5100 3-axis vertical machining center

  • 1x Hamai 6VA CNC 3-axis vertical mill

  • 1x Hamai 3VS CNC 3-axis vertical mill

CNC Lathes & Turning:

  • 1x Mori Seiki NLX2500SY/700 CNC 6-axis lathe

  • 1x Mori Seiki NLX4000 CNC lathe

EDM (Sinker & Wire):

  • 1x Agie / Charmilles FORM P 900 EDM sinker

  • 1x Charmilles ROBOFORM 41 EDM sinker

  • 1x Agie / Charmilles CUT P 800 Wire EDM

  • 1x Charmilles ROBOFIL 510 wire EDM

  • 1x Charmilles ROBOFIL 310 wire EDM

  • 1x Current CNC EDM Hole Drilling Machine (Hole Popper)

Grinding Equipment:

  • 1x Okamoto OGM820UDX ID/OD cylindrical grinder

  • 1x Chevelier FSG-5080DC surface grinder

  • 1x Okamoto ACC24.40CA surface grinder

  • 1x Okamoto ACC20.24DX surface grinder

  • 1x Elb Smart BL10 surface grinder

  • 8x Okamoto, Mitsui 6 x 12 surface grinders

  • 1x Rotary grinding table (OD and ID grinding capability)

  • 1x Deadtru grinder

Welding Equipment (including Laser Welding):

  • 1x O.R. Laser HTS-300 laser welding system

  • 1x Miller Tig welding system

  • 1x Oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment

High Speed Machining Centers:

  • 1x Röders Model RXP801 high speed machining center

  • 1x Röders Model RXP800 high speed machining center

  • 1x Röders Model RP800 high speed machining center

  • 3x Röders Model RFM600 high speed machining centers

  • 1x Röders Model RFM1000S high speed machining center

  • 1x Makino V33i high-speed mill high speed machining center

  • 1x Makino V55 high-speed mill high speed machining center

Water Jet Cutting:

  • 1x Flow I-4800 4-axis CNC water jet machining center

Inspection Equipment:

  • 1x Mitutoyo BH-706 CMM

  • 1x Mitutoyo PH-3500 profile projector

  • 1x Mitutoyo Microscope Model TM-505

  • 1x Millutensil BV32EG spotting press

  • Misc. inspection gages & equipment

Computer Software

  • Solidworks Solid Modeling

  • Delcam’s Powermill 3D tool path CAM systems

  • Delcam’s Powershape 3D modeling software

  • Mastercam Cam system

  • Anvil 5000 programming & design systems

  • Teksoft Cad/Cam system

Auxiliary Equipment:

  • 1x Eldorado-Miroku MEG-800 gundrilling machine (.150-1.0” holes, max. depth 32” & weight capacity of 2200 lbs)

  • 4x tool room mills (power feed and readouts)

  • 1x 13 inch engine lathe

  • 1x radial drill press

  • 1x Marvel Series 8 Mark II cutoff saw

  • 1x Clausing drill press

  • 4x Fork Lifts (up to 10,000 lbs capacity)

  • 1x Hydraulic scissor lift 

  • 1x 5 and 3 ton hoist with trolley and gantry system

  • Formlabs Form2 3D printer

  • Overhead cranes and lifting capabilities throughout up to 30-ton capacity

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