CNC milling and turning of precision parts from metal and plastic – since 1947 in third and fourth generations.
AE-METALL GmbH
Föritztal · Sonneberg (Sign production)New on Amplifa
Family-run business with modern CNC manufacturing
AE-METALL GmbH is a traditional family business in Föritztal (Thuringia), founded in 1947 by Adolf Ehnes and currently operated in the third and fourth generation. The focus is on CNC manufacturing using CNC milling and CNC turning processes, supplemented by serial production of precision parts, tooling and special machine engineering, as well as welding and steel constructions. The company processes a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel (V2A/V4A), aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, and technical plastics. Manufacturing is done based on 2D drawings or 3D models using a modern CAD/CAM system. Customers include sectors such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, electrical engineering, and the automotive sector. Additionally, AE-Metall operates its own production facility in Sonneberg for the manufacturing of vehicle license plates as well as plastic and metal signs.
- Site
- Föritztal
- Processes
- CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Serial production of precise parts, Tooling and special machine engineering, Coating, treating, or finishing as specified, Vehicle tool manufacturing, Welding and steel constructions, Vehicle signs / License plates (plastic and metal signs)
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Technical plastics, Aluminum and aluminum alloy, Magnesium and magnesium alloy, Titanium and titanium alloy, Steel cast
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015 (DIN EN ISO 9001), ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1947
- Employees
- 5-10
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Special machine engineering, Plant construction, Medical technology, Electrical engineering, Chemical industry
- 01
Construction and development (CAD/CAM)
- 02
CNC Milling
- 03
CNC Turning
- 04
Welding and steel constructions
- 05
Coating/Treat/Finish as specified
- 06
Assembly/Delivery
Materials and processes
Steel (Construction steel, case-hardened/tempered steel, machine tool steel,
Diverse steel groups for CNC-manufactured precision parts and steel constructions.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel that is rust-proof and acid-resistant for corrosion-stressed components, e.g., in medical technology and chemical industry.
Aluminum and aluminum alloys
Lightweight for milled and turned parts in mechanical engineering and fine mechanics.
Titanium and titanium alloys
For highly durable and corrosion-resistant precision parts.
Brass (Copper-zinc alloy)
Processing for applications in electrical and fine mechanics.
Copper and copper alloys
Processing of copper materials, e.g., for the electrical industry.
Steel cast and cast iron
Processing of iron cast materials.
Technical plastics
Thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, high-performance plastics, and composites (GFK/CFK) for customized manufacturing.
Locations
Föritztal
DEMain site / Production (CNC Manufacturing)
- Lot size
- 100–1.000
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, plastics
- CNC Milling machines
- CNC Turning machines
- CAD/CAM system (2022)
- Welding technology
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC MillingMachining | – | 500 mm × 250 mm × 500 mm | – | 100 – 1000 | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Plastics |
| CNC TurningMachining | – | 1000 mm | – | 100 – 1000 | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Plastics |
| Serial production of precise partsMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tooling and special machine engineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Coating, treating, or finishing as specifiedSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle tool manufacturingMachining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Welding and steel constructionsJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Vehicle signs / License plates (plastic and metal signs)Plastic | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal |
| Manufacturing according to 2D drawing or 3D model (CAD/CAM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction and development (manufacturable solution)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD/CAM System | – | – | – | 2022 | Föritztal |
Additional services
Quality
The Föritztal site is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 (ISO 9001:2015); certification was first achieved in 2002.
| Evidence | Föritztal |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
Company history since 1947
- 1947
Foundations on March 20 by engineer and toolmaker Adolf Ehnes; manufacturing of everyday goods and locksmithing
- 1972
Expropriation by the GDR regime, conversion into VEB Metallgestelle Weidhausen; Adolf Ehnes remained operational manager
- 1976
Renaming to VEB Ultramöbel
- 1979
Dismissal of Adolf Ehnes and restart of self-employment in Sonneberg; manufacturing of bakery machinery and locksmithing
- 1989
Investment in the first CNC milling machine
- 1990
Privatization of the operation in Weidhausen as a partnership; portfolio: vehicle tools, steel structures, tripods, license plate production
- 2002
First certification of the Föritztal site according to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2013
Death of Adolf Ehnes; son Dieter Ehnes takes over management
- 2022
Acquisition of a modern CAD/CAM system
- 2025
Renaming to AE-METALL GmbH