How a Part is Made from Scratch at Grupo IAM: The Complete Process
When a client brings us a project, they don’t just bring a blueprint. They bring a challenge: a complex geometry, a difficult material, a demanding tolerance, or
Laser Cutting vs Waterjet Cutting: Differences and When to Choose Each One
Both laser cutting and waterjet cutting are high-precision cutting technologies offered by Grupo IAM from our facilities in Bergara. Although they may seem like similar alternatives for
Great success for the IAM Group at the 2025 Subcontracting Fair in Bilbao
The IAM Group was delighted to have taken part in the 2025 Subcontracting Fair, held from 3 to 5 June at the BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre). Over
Water Jet Micro-cutting for Silicone Gaskets
The food packaging industry demands precision, particularly in delicate components like silicone gaskets, which are essential for food packaging machinery. IAM Micro has already collaborated with Ulma
Wire EDM in Gear Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering at Grupo IAM
One of the challenges in manufacturing is reverse engineering. Instead of designing a product from scratch, reverse engineering involves starting from an existing object to understand how
Inconel: Resistance to Corrosion and High Temperatures
Inconel is a family of nickel-chromium alloys with exceptional properties of resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and high temperatures. First developed by the Special Metals Corporation in the
Micro waterjet cutting for cutting tools
Within the manufacturing of small-sized components, micro waterjet cutting stands out as a technology that surpasses the limitations of conventional waterjet cutting. With the capability to work
Die sink EDM for inconel valve caps
Die sinkEDM allows the creation of components with different surface layers. It is also helpful in machining fragile elements and achieving complex geometries and fine surface finishes.
Hardox wear plate – strength and durability for industrial applications
Hardox wear plate is a wear-resistant steel solution manufactured by the Swedish company SSAB. It is designed to withstand extreme conditions and offers a unique combination of
Micro-cutting by water for automotive engine components
Micro waterjet cutting technology has emerged as an alternative to conventional waterjet cutting. This process offers a high precision and efficiency variation for manufacturing small components while
Micro waterjet cutting for fibreglass insulating components
Micro waterjet cutting represents a qualitative leap compared to traditional cutting, as it provides exceptional tolerances in cuts with minimum dimensions of up to +/- 0.4 mm.
Thread erosion of threads in hardened material
When we talk about EDM machining, we are talking about an exact and innovative manufacturing model, depending on the needs. At Grupo IAM, we work with wire
Wire EDM in electric motors for the renewable energy sector
In electric motor manufacturing, innovation and precision are crucial to ensuring that the resulting parts perform well. One technique that has been involved in this process is
EDM in the creation of food moulds
In Grupo IAM the manufacturing process of container crates using wire EDM erosion is an excellent example of how modern technology is revolutionizing the industry. Using precision
Grupo IAM exhibits its cutting systems at MetalMadrid
Grupo IAM, known for its excellence in high-precision cutting services, is positioning itself as a critical player in this environment and exhibiting at Ifema, Madrid. During the
Repair of dies and moulds through wire and die sinking EDM
When we enter the world of machining, we find techniques that revolutionize the way we understand repair and maintenance. Wire EDM and Die Sink EDM is undoubtedly
Manganese Steel Parts: Water jet cutting at Grupo IAM
In all sectors, including the foundry, the exhaustive analysis of components is crucial to guarantee quality and durability. Our client, a foundry, must analyze one part out
The Revolution in Machining: Discovering Electrical Discharge (EDM)
Among the wide range of techniques available in the machining universe, Electrical Discharge EDM stands out as one of the most revolutionary and versatile. At IAM, this
New Wire-Cut EDM Machine
The new EDM machine is now up and running. With this addition, there are now seven wire EDM cutting machines at our facilities in Bergara, Gipuzkoa. The
The IAM Group visits the EMPACK Bilbao trade fair
At Grupo IAM, we understand that it is essential to keep up to date with all the latest developments that enable us to provide the best possible
We’re off to Metal Madrid and we’d love to see you – are you coming along?
Here at the IAM Group, specialising in cutting services and global parts outsourcing, we’re keen to speak with existing and potential customers and suppliers. To this end,
IAM’s new solar power plant reduces the factory’s energy consumption by 26 per cent
This is a rooftop self-consumption system comprising a total of 432 450W modules. Following a feasibility study of the premises, we decided to install a photovoltaic self-consumption
The IAM group increases its offer by successfully completing its precision microjet cutting process.
The IAM Group is advancing along several of the courses established in its plan for industrial expansion, sector diversification and bolstering of innovation. These three areas have





















