What POFI does

POFI EDM Tooling System Co., Ltd is a Chinese precision workholding manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong, with a registered Hong Kong office in Mongkok. The company specializes in EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) clamping and zero-point positioning systems designed to be drop-in compatible with the EROWA and System 3R workholding ecosystems, which dominate the global market for precision CNC, EDM and WEDM fixturing. After nine years building precision metal components, POFI pivoted in 2004 to EDM clamping tooling, and now offers a portfolio spanning ProductionChuck and QuickChuck chucks, Macro and Magum chucks, stainless steel pallets, wire EDM vises, spring-loaded centering sensors, flexible tooling fixtures, EROWA-compatible palletizing systems, and automatic loading systems for unmanned production cells. Technical specifications cited include ±0.002mm static tolerance repeatability and under 0.005mm zero-point positioning repeatability.

The company operates from a 3,000 square meter factory in Changan town — a recognized cluster for molds and metalworking — with self-reported production headcount of approximately 200 staff and 50 pieces of production equipment. POFI sells exclusively through an inquiry-based direct-sales model: there is no e-commerce or published price list, and customer engagements route through two named sales managers (Iris Wen and Gavin Lu) who handle standard quotations, OEM custom-manufacturing applications, and feasibility evaluation. Revenue streams are hardware-only, comprising standard fixture sales, OEM custom manufacturing, and consumable accessories/spare parts.

Go-to-market relies on a multilingual website (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese), SEO-driven content marketing on EDM tooling topics, and selective trade-show participation (e.g., EeIE Shenzhen 2023). Target customer segments are precision mold factories, automated CNC/EDM production lines, high-volume electrode processing shops, and aerospace/medical precision component manufacturers — all of which face pressure to reduce changeover time, accumulate-error from repeated clamping, and machine utilization. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, certifications, patents, or named customer logos in the available data, and the international footprint beyond China is unverified.

Name

POFI

Legal name

POFI EDM TOOLING SYSTEM CO.,LTD

Website

https://pofi-workholding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

POFI is a Chinese precision tooling manufacturer (founded 1995, Dongguan) producing EDM clamping fixtures, zero-point positioning systems, and automated loading equipment compatible with EROWA and System 3R workholding ecosystems, serving mold shops and precision CNC/EDM manufacturers worldwide via direct inquiry-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Workholding and EDM Tooling Systems

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)

Keywords

• EDM tooling
• CNC machining fixtures
• Workholding systems
• Zero-point positioning
• Precision machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Dongguang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Fixture Systems: Sale of EDM clamping systems, workholding fixtures, chuck systems, pallets, and accessories compatible with EROWA and System 3R standards. Products include ProductionChuck, QuickChuck, and various holder systems.
2. Custom OEM Manufacturing: Custom design and manufacturing services for OEM clients. Process includes application submission, feasibility evaluation, technical drawing confirmation, mass production with QC control, and shipping.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of replacement parts, electrodes, clamping heads, and consumable accessories for existing EDM and CNC equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

POFI EDM Tooling System Co., Ltd manufactures precision workholding fixtures and EDM clamping systems for CNC, EDM, and WEDM machining operations. Its product lines include EROWA-compatible ITS systems and palletizing systems, System 3R-compatible holders, pallets, drawbars, and Macro/Magum chucks, Wire EDM tooling, flexible tooling fixtures, and automated loading systems. The company also offers custom OEM manufacturing services, including application submission, feasibility evaluation, technical drawing confirmation, mass production with QC, and shipping.

Product overview

POFI (POFI EDM Tooling System Co., Ltd) is a precision workholding and positioning fixture manufacturer established in 1995, specializing in EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) clamping systems. The company produces compatible alternatives to EROWA and System 3R products, including the Compatible EROWA ITS System, Compatible System 3R Holder & Pallet & Drawbar & Accessories, Compatible System 3R Macro & Magum Chuck, Wire EDM Tooling System, Flexible Tooling Fixture, Automatic Loading System, and Compatible EROWA Palletizing System. The core product portfolio centers on precision fixture systems featuring Zero Point Positioning Technology with static tolerance repeatability of ±0.002mm, enabling 10-second workpiece changeover during EDM, CNC, and WEDM processing. Specific products include ProductionChuck 210 ER chucks, QuickChuck 100 Combi units, stainless steel pallets (such as the Ø116mm MacroHP 3R-601.52), adjustable wire EDM vises, spring-loaded sensors, and tool maker vises. POFI's systems are designed for high-precision模具 manufacturing, automated production lines, and multi-machine coordinated machining operations, offering compatibility with major industrial brands including FANUC, SODICK, GF AgieCharmilles, MITSUBISHI, and SPINNER CNC/EDM equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compatible EROWA ITS System Precision workpiece holding system compatible with EROWA ITS (Intelligent Tooling System), enabling standardized quick-change fixtures for EDM, CNC, and WEDM machines. Targeted at manufacturers using EROWA-standard tooling.
• Compatible System 3R Holder, Pallet, Drawbar and Accessories Full range of System 3R compatible clamping components including holders, pallets, drawbars, and accessories for electrode and workpiece positioning in EDM and CNC machining. Targeted at manufacturers using System 3R-standard tooling.
• Compatible System 3R Macro and Magum Chuck Pneumatic and manual chucks compatible with System 3R Macro and Magum chuck systems for EDM electrode holding. Targeted at EDM electrode manufacturing and high-precision machining operations.
• Wire EDM Tooling System Comprehensive tooling solutions for wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) including adjustable vises, ruler kits, and wire guides. Targeted at WEDM operations requiring precise rectangular workpiece mounting.
• Flexible Tooling Fixture Versatile fixture modules and clamping solutions for various workpiece shapes and sizes in machining operations. Targeted at manufacturers needing flexible, reconfigurable workholding for diverse production.
• Automatic Loading System Automated workpiece and electrode loading/unloading solutions for unmanned production lines and automated manufacturing cells. Targeted at manufacturers building Industry 4.0 / lights-out production environments.
• Compatible EROWA Palletizing System Pallet management and palletizing solutions compatible with EROWA systems for automated material handling. Targeted at manufacturers using EROWA-standard pallet automation.
• ProductionChuck 210 ER Production chuck system with ER interface, model ER-032964/ER-030479, for precision workpiece clamping in EDM operations. Targeted at high-volume production machining cells with ER spindle interfaces.
• QuickChuck 100 Combi with Base Plate Manual combination chuck with 125x125mm base plate, model ER-022514, for versatile precision workpiece clamping. Targeted at general precision machining users needing EROWA-compatible manual clamping.
• Stainless Steel Pallet Ø116mm MacroHP 3R-601.52 Hardened stainless steel pallet, 116mm diameter, with 3Refix holes and passages for ten fixing screws, parallel ground top and bottom faces, 4x90° index positions, weight 1.9kg. Compatible with System 3R MacroHP standard. Targeted at EDM and CNC users needing corrosion-resistant pallets.
• EROWA Interface WEDM Adjustable Vise 150mm Wire EDM adjustable vise with EROWA interface, 150mm clamping range for rectangular workpiece mounting. Targeted at wire EDM shops needing EROWA-compatible workpiece clamping.
• System 3R EDM Spring-loaded Sensor with Ball Spring-loaded EDM sensor with ball contact points available in multiple diameters (Ø2mm, Ø3mm, Ø4mm, Ø5mm, Ø6mm, Ø8mm, Ø10mm) for workpiece centering and positioning in EDM. Targeted at EDM operations requiring precise reference positioning.
• Horizontal Adjustment Type Universal Base Plate 236 Universal base plate with horizontal adjustment capability for flexible workpiece positioning in machining cells. Targeted at manufacturers needing alignment adjustability across machines.
• Tool Maker Vise 125mm High-quality stainless steel tool maker vise, 125mm, for precision machining and inspection applications. Targeted at tool rooms, inspection labs, and precision machining cells.
• Wire EDM Econo Ruler Kit Compatible to 3R-209-350.3 Economic wire EDM ruler kit for rectangular workpiece mounting on machine tables with 160-330mm hole spacing. Includes 350x60x30mm Ramax ruler, supports, Allen keys, and clamps. Compatible with System 3R 3R-209-350.3. Targeted at WEDM operators needing scalable rectangular fixturing.
• Custom OEM Manufacturing Service Custom design and manufacturing service for OEM clients requiring non-standard or specialized precision workholding fixtures. Process includes application submission, feasibility evaluation, technical drawing confirmation, mass production with QC control, and shipping. Targeted at manufacturers needing bespoke tooling solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Workpiece changing time reduced to approximately 10 seconds during EDM, CNC, WEDM processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EROWAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEROWA is a leading Swiss manufacturer of precision workpiece clamping systems for EDM, CNC, and WEDM machining. POFI designs products compatible with EROWA systems including ITS (Intelligent Tooling System), palletizing systems, and various chuck types. This compatibility allows POFI customers to integrate with existing EROWA equipment.
• System 3RcoreTechnology or IntegrationSystem 3R (a GF Machining Solutions brand) produces quick-clamping fixtures and zero-point positioning systems. POFI manufactures compatible holders, pallets, drawbars, Macro and Magum Chuck systems. Products enable interchangeability with System 3R equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schunk: German family-owned leader in clamping technology and gripping systems with a broad portfolio spanning workholding, toolholding, and automation. Comparable to POFI on workholding/chuck overlap but operates as a broad incumbent serving many industries and applications beyond POFI's EDM-tooling focus.

Direct peers

• Big Kaiser: Swiss-based manufacturer of precision tooling and workholding systems including zero-point clamping (EPP) and macro systems. Comparable to POFI on precision workholding product category and customer base (precision machining, mold-making), with a stronger Western brand presence.
• Vischer & Bolli: Swiss manufacturer of zero-point clamping and workholding systems (Speedlocker, Quadrax) for CNC machining. Direct comparable to POFI on zero-point positioning product category, with comparable precision specifications and a similar customer base in mold-making and precision machining.
• Kitagawa: Japanese manufacturer of workholding chucks, power chucks, and precision clamping solutions widely used in CNC machining. Comparable to POFI in chuck and workholding product overlap (POFI makes pneumatic/manual chucks in the Macro/Magum system), though Kitagawa's portfolio is broader and includes larger turning chucks.
• Allmatic-Jakob: German-based manufacturer of zero-point clamping systems and palletizing automation for CNC machining centers. Comparable to POFI on zero-point positioning product category and palletizing system overlap (POFI's EROWA-compatible palletizing line), serving similar precision machining customers.
• EROWA: Swiss inventor and incumbent leader of the precision EDM/CNC workholding and zero-point positioning system category. POFI designs its EROWA ITS, palletizing, and chuck products to be directly compatible with EROWA's installed base, making EROWA the primary competitive benchmark POFI must beat on price while matching on specifications.
• GF Machining Solutions (System 3R): Swiss-based manufacturer (parent: Georg Fischer) that owns the System 3R brand of quick-clamping fixtures and zero-point positioning systems. POFI's Macro/Magum chuck, holder, pallet and drawbar lines are designed for full interchangeability with System 3R equipment, positioning GF as POFI's second major incumbent competitor.
• Gressel: Swiss manufacturer of precision clamping and zero-point workholding systems (grippex, centrotex) used in milling, EDM and measuring applications. Highly comparable niche focus to POFI on precision workholding for machining and EDM operations, with similar target customers in tool/mold-making.
• Lang Technik: German manufacturer of macro workholding and zero-point clamping systems (Makro·Grip, Vero·N) for CNC machining centers. Direct comparable to POFI in product category (modular quick-change workholding for precision machining), competing for the same mold and precision component manufacturers that POFI serves.
• Hainbuch: German manufacturer of precision workholding and clamping systems for turning, milling, and grinding. Comparable to POFI as a specialized workholding producer targeting precision machining customers, though Hainbuch plays in the premium Western segment rather than the cost-arbitrage position POFI occupies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pofiworkholding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dongguan-pofi-edm-tooling-system-co-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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