dsm

What dsm does

DSM AS is a privately held Norwegian precision machining specialist headquartered in Aalgaard, Rogaland, operating as a single-source manufacturing partner for high-integrity mechanical components used in demanding oil & gas and industrial applications. The company manages projects from raw material procurement through CNC machining, heat treatment, surface engineering, inspection, and documentation, targeting fatigue-critical and downhole components such as shafts, mandrels, pup joints, threaded connections, tool joints, valve bodies, slips, drag blocks, and bearing components. Its primary customers are oil & gas service companies and equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with secondary exposure to industrial organizations.

The company's technical foundation rests on two multi-function CNC platforms (Mazak IG 400 and Mazak IG I450H) equipped with 5-axis capability, angle heads for internal J-slot machining, deep internal boring capability (e.g., Ø49–Ø23 × 380 mm using 12xd carbide reinforced boring bars), and integrated Renishaw probing for in-process verification. Programming is handled via GibbsCAM and MazaCAM. Process specialization includes cold root rolling/cold working of critical thread forms (V0.038, V0.040, V0.050, H90 profiles) for fatigue performance, alongside integrated heat treatment and surface engineering (nitriding, QPQ, HVOF, cladding). Quality is supported by in-house ISO 9712 Level 3 PT and MT inspection capability and an ISO 9001-aligned QHSEG management system. Notable specialty work includes silver-coated copper components produced for CERN's Large Hadron Collider high-current diode assemblies.

Revenue is generated through custom project-based contracts with quote-based pricing determined by component complexity, materials, tolerances, and required integrated processes. GTM is exclusively direct B2B, led by the Managing Director / Technical Sales (Daniel Seldal), with no distributors, resellers, or marketing channels beyond the company website. Pricing and contract terms are not publicly disclosed; shipments are handled domestically and internationally via road, sea, and air freight.

Name

dsm

Legal name

DSM AS

Website

https://dsm-as.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DSM AS is a privately held Norwegian precision CNC machining specialist serving oil & gas service companies, OEMs, and industrial clients with single-source manufacturing of high-integrity, fatigue-critical mechanical components including downhole tools, threaded connections, and valve bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHADAA

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Oil and gas components
• Downhole tool manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing services
• Fatigue-critical machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalgaard

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Services: Custom precision machining of mechanical components for oil & gas and industrial applications. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing contracts where components are machined from raw materials through to finished, inspected, and documented components. Pricing is quote-based, dependent on component complexity, materials, and integrated processes required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DSM AS provides single-source precision CNC machining of high-integrity mechanical components for oil and gas and industrial applications. The company manages projects from raw material procurement through machining, heat treatment, surface engineering, inspection/testing, and delivery of finished, documented components. Core focus areas are drilling and downhole components (shafts, mandrels, pup joints, tool joints, valve bodies) and wear and fatigue-critical components (slips, dogs, drag blocks, bearing components).

Product overview

DSM AS is a precision machining service company offering single-source manufacturing of high-integrity mechanical components for oil & gas and industrial applications. The company integrates materials sourcing, CNC machining, heat treatment, surface engineering, inspection/testing, and packaging/delivery into a unified service. Their core product is precision-machined mechanical components, with specialized capabilities in drilling & downhole components and wear & fatigue-critical parts. Supporting services include Material Engineering & Surface Technologies, Threading & Fatigue Enhancement, Inspection & Documentation, Custom Tooling & Workholding Solutions, and Packaging & Delivery. The company operates modern CNC machines (Mazak IG 400 and Mazak IG I450H) and uses GibbsCAM and MazaCAM for programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision-Machined Mechanical Components High-integrity mechanical components precision-machined for demanding oil & gas and industrial applications, specializing in high-strength and fatigue-critical parts including shafts, mandrels, sleeves, valve bodies, and threaded connections. Manufactured from raw materials through to finished, inspected, and documented components under a single-source manufacturing model.
• Drilling & Downhole Components Load-bearing shafts, mandrels, pup joints, X-overs, subs, threaded connections, tool joints, precision sleeves, housings, sensor bodies, valve bodies, balls, J-slot sleeves and bodies for drilling and downhole tool applications in oil and gas service companies and OEMs.
• Wear & Fatigue-Critical Components High-integrity mechanical components including slips, dogs, drag blocks, bearing components, linkage systems, and other fatigue-critical parts for demanding oil and gas and industrial applications.
• Material Engineering & Surface Technologies Sourcing and processing of high-strength alloy steels, tool steels, corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA), stainless steels, copper-based alloys, and aluminium; integrated heat treatment (quench & temper, vacuum hardening, solution annealing) and surface engineering (nitriding, QPQ, HVOF coatings, hard-facing, cladding).
• Threading & Fatigue Enhancement Services Precision threading including API NC, REG, FH, API Sharp V tubing connections, PAC, ratchet and buttress threads; cold root rolling for improved fatigue resistance; shot peening services for enhanced fatigue performance.
• Inspection & Documentation Services Integrated inspection and testing including dimensional inspection, thread verification, hardness verification, PT (Liquid Penetrant Testing), MT (Magnetic Particle Testing), with coordination of external testing services (UT, Charpy impact testing, tensile testing, PMI).
• Custom Tooling & Workholding Solutions Development of dedicated tooling, modular workholding systems, and custom fixturing solutions including modular fixtures, hard and soft jaws, custom adapters, angular milling heads, and application-specific tooling for complex geometries and deep internal features.
• Packaging & Delivery Services Modular and reusable packaging solutions including pallets, prefabricated cradles, and custom transport arrangements; preparation for domestic and international shipments via road, sea and air freight.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aarbakke AS: Norwegian precision machining specialist serving oil & gas customers with complex CNC components — directly comparable to DSM in customer base, geographic footprint, and component complexity.
• Hydra System AS: Norwegian CNC machining and engineering services company focused on oil & gas and industrial customers — highly comparable in service model, materials expertise, and Norwegian end-market exposure.
• Naxor AS: Norwegian precision component manufacturer supplying oil & gas and industrial sectors with machined parts — directly comparable in vertical specialization and Norwegian operating base.

Broad incumbents

• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): Global oilfield equipment manufacturer with in-house precision machining operations serving drilling and downhole tool OEMs — competes at a much larger scale with DSM's customer base.
• SLB (Schlumberger): World's largest oilfield services company with extensive in-house machining of downhole tools and components — a major end-customer and indirect competitor to DSM in the same component categories.
• Weatherford International: Major oilfield equipment and services provider with internal machining of drilling and completion tools — overlaps directly with DSM's drilling and downhole component offerings.
• Precision Castparts Corp (PCC): Large diversified precision manufacturer serving aerospace and oil & gas with machined and cast components — comparable in precision requirements and downstream customer mix, but far larger and vertically integrated.

Others

• Bodycote: Global provider of heat treatment and surface engineering services — directly overlaps with the heat treatment and surface engineering portion of DSM's integrated offering.
• DMG MORI: Leading global manufacturer of CNC machine tools including 5-axis machining centers — comparable as the equipment ecosystem supplier for high-end CNC machining shops like DSM.
• Sandvik Machining Solutions: Global supplier of metal cutting tools and tooling solutions for CNC machining — adjacent as a key tooling supplier and technology benchmark for precision machining operations like DSM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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