CNC machining, jig and toolmaking, and 3D scanning from Ruhla in Thuringia
Fetec Engelhardt GmbH
Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße 30a, 99842 RuhlaNew on Amplifa
About Fetec Engelhardt
Fetec Engelhardt GmbH is a family-owned company from Ruhla in Thuringia focusing on CNC machining, jig and mould making, design engineering, and 3D scanning. Founded in 1997 as a GbR, the company initially manufactured turned and milled parts for suppliers to the automotive industry; in 2005 it was converted into a GmbH. Its range of services includes CNC milling (3- and 5-axis), CNC and automatic turning, wire EDM, the construction of jigs, gauges, tools, and special machines, up to the assembly of complete assemblies. Workpieces ranging from simple to complex, made of steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and plastics, are machined, including freeform surfaces with CAD-CAM support (SolidWorks, SolidCam). With 3D scanning, metrology, and reverse engineering based on scan data, Fetec supports projects from the initial task through design and manufacturing to production-ready delivery.
- Site
- Ruhla
- Processes
- CNC milling (3-axis), 5-axis milling (DMU 60T Monoblock), Conventional milling, CNC turning (with sub-spindle, Y-axis, bar feeder), Automatic turning (sliding-headstock automatic lathe with 3m bar feeder, up to 32 mm diameter), Conventional turning, Wire EDM, Jig and fixture building (drilling/milling fixtures, gauges, measuring/testing fixtures,
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics, CNC milling 3- and 5-axis, CNC and automatic turning, Wire EDM, 3D scanning and metrology
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Automotive industry (suppliers), Mechanical engineering, Toolmaking
- 01
Design and development (SolidWorks/SolidCam)
- 02
3D scanning and reverse engineering
- 03
CNC milling (3- and 5-axis)
- 04
CNC and automatic turning
- 05
Wire EDM
- 06
Jig, gauge, and tool making
- 07
Assembly of complete assemblies
- 08
Delivery to the customer
Materials and Processes
Steel
Main material for turned parts, milled parts, jigs, and forming and forging tools.
Stainless steel
For demanding turned and milled components and jigs.
Aluminium
For lightweight-construction-oriented milled, turned, and jig parts.
Plastics
Machining of plastic parts in turning and milling operations.
CNC milling 3- and 5-axis
Complete machining of simple to extremely complex workpieces, including freeform surfaces.
CNC and automatic turning
Sliding-headstock automatic lathe with 3-m bar feeder as well as CNC turning with sub-spindle and Y-axis.
Wire EDM
Wire electrical discharge cutting of workpieces up to 650 × 600 × 320 mm and 800 kg.
3D scanning and metrology
Surface scanning also on site, deviation analyses, and reverse engineering based on scan data.
Locations
Ruhla
DEProduction and administration
- Part weight / size
- up to 800 kg (wire EDM), up to 500 kg (jig and fixture
- Lot size
- Individual parts, prototypes, small to large series (automatic turning up to 1
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, plastics
- DMG MORI DMU 60T Monoblock (5-axis machining center, X 500/Y 400/Z 400 mm)
- Hurco VMX 42t (3-axis machining center, X 1060 mm)
- Sliding-headstock automatic lathe with 3-m bar feeder
- CNC lathe with sub-spindle, Y-axis, and bar feeder
- Wire EDM machine
- 3D scanner
Components and Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC milling (3-axis)Machining | – | 1060 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| 5-axis milling (DMU 60T Monoblock)Machining | – | 500 mm × 400 mm × 400 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| Conventional millingMachining | – | 300 mm × 220 mm × 300 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| CNC turning (with sub-spindle, Y-axis, bar feeder)Machining | – | 500 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| Automatic turning (sliding-headstock automatic lathe with 3m bar feeder, up to 32 mm diameter)Machining | – | – | – | 100 – 1 million | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| Conventional turningMachining | – | 1000 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| Wire EDMMachining | – | 650 mm × 600 mm × 320 mm | 800 kg | 1 – 500 | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| Jig and fixture building (drilling/milling fixtures, gauges, measuring/testing fixtures,Assembly | – | 1500 mm × 600 mm × 500 mm | 500 kg | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| Mechanical engineering / special machinesAssembly | – | 1500 mm × 600 mm × 500 mm | 500 kg | 1 – 1000 | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| 3D scanning and metrology / surface scanning / reverse engineeringInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of complete assemblies/functional unitsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastics |
| Toolmaking (forming tools, forging tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis machining center | DMG MORI DMU 60T Monoblock | – | X 500 mm, Y 400 mm, Z 400 mm | – | Ruhla |
| 3-axis machining center | Hurco VMX 42t | – | X 1060 mm | – | Ruhla |
| Sliding-headstock automatic lathe with bar feeder (3 m) | – | – | up to 32 mm bar diameter; between centers D 220 mm x 1000 mm; in chuck D 300 mm; from the | – | Ruhla |
| CNC lathe with sub-spindle, Y-axis, and bar feeder | – | – | max. diameter D 100 mm (45 mm bar), max. turning length 500 mm | – | Ruhla |
| Wire EDM machine | – | – | 1–650 mm length, 1–600 mm width, 1–320 mm height, up to 800 kg | – | Ruhla |
| 3D scanner | – | – | – | – | Ruhla |
Additional services
Quality
According to the company, manufacturing is carried out with state-of-the-art machines and systems to the highest quality standards; measuring and testing fixtures as well as 3D scanning with deviation analysis are part of the service portfolio. Certifications are not publicly documented.
| Evidence | Ruhla |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1997
Founded as a GbR on 1 May in Ruhla/Thuringia; initially turned and milled parts for suppliers to the automotive industry.
- 2001
Relocation in January to a new building; production of individual parts, prototypes, small series, assemblies, and jigs.
- 2005
Conversion into a GmbH as of 1 July; registered under AG Jena HRB 406210.
- 2006
Relocation on 1 July to a larger, own building complex as a result of the expansion of contract manufacturing.
- 2022
Marc Engelhardt becomes managing director as of 6 January.
- 2026
Management: Gerald Engelhardt and Jan Römhild (as of 30.04.2026); Marc Engelhardt leaves the company on 30.06.2026.