Our technology

Chipless thread technology for stronger, more durable connections.

XR-60 thread restoration technology on an industrial component
Controlled cold forming

Thread geometry restored without cutting away the remaining profile.

The process uses controlled material displacement to recover thread geometry on real industrial components.

Core principles

Chipless forming

Traditional thread production relies on cutting and removing material, which interrupts the material's natural fiber flow. Silbertool's cold-forming process creates new threads by precisely displacing material into the intended thread geometry, preserving the continuous fiber flow and producing a stronger, smoother, and work-hardened thread without removing material.

Geometry restoration

In restoration, displaced thread material is guided back toward the intended profile. The goal is to recover usability before cutting, tapping, welding, or replacement become necessary.

Performance optimization

In production, controlled cold forming improves surface finish, increases fatigue resistance, and strengthens the thread root - the area most vulnerable to stress concentration caused by the notch effect.

Comparison with conventional methods

Before you cut, insert, weld, or replace.

Alternative
Typical limitation
Silbertool approach
Thread chasing / cutting
Accessible and familiar, but removes material from an already compromised thread.
Material displacement instead of material removal: restore the profile by controlled cold forming.
Inserts / bushings
Useful when the thread is beyond recovery, but changes the original interface and may require drilling or wall thickness.
A first-line non-destructive option before replacing the thread interface.
Welding + machining
Can be robust, but adds heat input, skilled labor, distortion risk, and workshop dependency. Its heat-affected zone alters the microstructure, which only costly post-weld annealing can restore.
A faster mechanical cold-forming route with less process complexity where the application is suitable.
Full replacement
Often the safest default, but usually the highest downtime and parts-cost, plus a larger carbon footprint from manufacturing, shipping, and replacing the component.
Preserve expensive components when thread deformation is recoverable.
Generic repair tools
Often familiar and inexpensive, but usually limited in process control, repeatability, and industrial proof.
A controlled, technology-led restoration route for critical threaded interfaces.
Application routes

Three routes. One forming logic.

01

Thread Restoration

For service teams facing damaged internal or external threads on high-value components. Silbertool helps reduce downtime by restoring recoverable geometry before more invasive repair routes are required.

Typical fit: fleets, MRO, workshops, hydraulic service, rail, heavy industry, commercial vehicles, and field repair.

02

Hybrid Thread Production

For manufacturers that need stronger or more durable thread performance without relying only on heavy rolling equipment or outsourced operations.

Typical fit: OEMs, machine shops, production engineering, safety-critical components, large or difficult materials, and flexible small-series manufacturing.

03

Post-Printing Threading

For additive manufacturing teams that need printed thread features to become reliable, functional connection points after printing.

Typical fit: AM service bureaus, aerospace, medical, R&D, high-tech production, complex geometries, and difficult-to-machine alloys.

Where Silbertool is used

Designed for demanding industries, not generic repairs.

Automotive & commercial vehicles Hydraulics, pumps & valve blocks Railway & public transport Firearms Agricultural machinery Defense technology Maritime, shipbuilding & dockyards Oil, gas & energy Medical and precision components Aerospace & high-tech AM Infrastructure Custom industrial applications

Not every application belongs in a standard category.

Silbertool can support customers with standard products, application-specific guidance, or tailored solutions depending on thread size, material, damage pattern, operating environment, and performance objective.

For special equipment, non-standard materials, complex AM geometry, safety-critical components, or high downtime cost, the right next step is a focused review with Silbertool.

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