Exhibitors

LNS Chipblaster High Pressure Coolant Systems

The development teams at LNS use the latest CAD tools and specially chosen accessories, to ensure each coolant system works with your machine tool and your application.
Our engineers are able to integrate a wide range of accessories such as pumps for high pressure coolant, frequency converters, coolant suction pumps, or fine filtration systems.
Our technical support team works closely with our customers to evaluate their exact requirements and create detailed specifications for production of the finished product.

LNS Fox HE 1000 Electrostatic Air Filtration System

The LNS Fox HE 1000 is an electrostatic air filtration system with a flow rate of 1000 M3/H.
With a sleek design and compact dimensions, the Fox HE 1000 offers a high level of filtration and is specially designed for small and medium sized cabins working with ctting oil.
The Fox HE 1000 removes mist and fumes from machining operations to make the work environment cleaner, thus protecting the health of employees and investment from premature wear.

LNS Fox WS2 Series Mist Extraction Units

The LNS Fox oil mist collectors operate from 500 to 2000 M3/H for the elimination of oil and emulsion mist, vapour and smoke.
YOUR ADVANTAGES:
• High filtration efficiency (85 % @ 1 μm – ISO 16980)
• Long life-time of the filters
• Integration to the machine-tool
• Control panel for quick and easy monitoring
• Very low cost of ownership
• Wide range of accessories and options, including HEPA filter until H13
(99,95 % @ 0,3 μm efficiency – ISO EN 1822)

LNS Quick Load Servo 105 Bar Feed

The Quick Load Servo (QLS) 105 is the new reference for short bars from 6 - 105mm.
The QLS 105 is a versatile and fully automatic short bar loader that offers maximum flexibility for small and medium series in the 6 to 105mm diameter range.
This bar loader is used on fixed headstock lathes and is used to perform numerous operations in record time. Its compact design guarantees a minimal footprint.

LNS Microfine Swarf Conveyor

The LNS Microfine Conveyor has a self cleaning filter drum located in the lower conveyor and is protected from heavy chips by the upper conveyor. It is designed with a very fine filter matereial which traps particles greater than 50 microns, keeping all fine chips out of the coolant tank.

LNS Tryton 112 Bar Feed

The LNS Tryton 112 bar feed is an automatic barfeeder for fixed and sliding headstock lathes with a diameter range of 1 - 12.7mm.
The Tryton has an advanced haydraulic system regulated by a pressure valve in order to achieve and optimise synchronisation, which prevents the bar from buckling. The rotation of round and profiled bars up to the highest speeds without vibration, is possible thanks the th original HYDROBAR® technology used on the Tryton.

LNS MH500/MH140 Swarf Conveyor

LNS FILTERING SWARF CONVEYORS
- Self Cleaning Filtration
- Mixed Chip Shapes
- Mixed Material
- Available with 140 Micron or 500 Micron Filtration
- Reduces Machine Down Time

LNS One Stop Shop Brochure

Our group has become a world leader in the domain of peripherals for machine tools.
Our worldwide presence with 8 production sites, strategically located across the globe,
gives us proximity to the market and allows us to position ourselves as a local supplier of
reliable products and to offer a quick service. Market coverage is ensured by a network
of subsidiaries and exclusive agents.

Our range of products include:

- Bar Feeders
- High Pressure Coolant Management Systems
- Swarf Conveyors
- Air Filtration Systems

LOOP PRO X+ Series 3D Printers

Pegaso

Darwin

Zefiro

Galileo Extra

Meta-XY XL Batch Marking Laser Engraver

Built for marking automation, precision, and speed: with an impressive 1,000mm x 600mm work area the Meta-XY XL takes component marking to a new level. Every component placed across the work area can be marked with True 3D - and every part can be different, with the specialised scanhead indexing and engraving them all at the push of a single button.

Personalase In-Store Laser Engraver

A sleek, discreet, in-store laser for personalised giftware engraving: the PersonaLase is a machine that turns ordinary products into treasured memories. Designed to integrate with your retail experience, this machine can be under the counter or built into a bespoke environment, blending in with your store whilst enhancing your customer's experience.

µMeta MOPA Fiber Laser Engraver

The Lotus µMeta is an incredibly powerful fiber laser engraver with a small footprint. Perfect for marking steel, aluminium, ABS plastic, titanium, and more: this fiber laser is the ideal solution for any engineering or part making workshop.

Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraver

The Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraver is the best solution for laser marking and engraving stainless steel, plastics, aluminium, and much more. It guarantees you accurate, durable and high-contrast markings on metals and plastics to a standard other machines just cannot do.

Meta-XY Fiber Large Format Laser Engraver

The Meta-XY Fiber part marking machine is the ideal engraving solution for marking metals & plastics on a whole new scale. Fully automated and capable of marking hundreds of parts at the push of one button, this laser engraver guarantees an incredibly precise finish on all of your products.

Meta-C UV Laser Engraver

The Meta-C UV laser engraver is the best laser for marking glass, plastics, and much more. It uses UV technology to create an amazing finish across glass surfaces without cracking or damaging the glass, and can mark plastics & silicone with pristine clarity.

Lotus MultiMark: Custom Software for Batch Engraving

The ability to index and mark across any work area is powerful for automating how you engrave, and Lotus MultiMark makes it easier than ever. Pull information from a database and automatically update your artwork. Specify which product you need marked and the software will automatically adapt the artwork to fit - even curving it across a 3D surface. Fully automated part marking has never been easier.

Lotus Laser Systems: How We Design, Manufacture and Support our Machines in the UK

Every step in building a Lotus Laser happens in our headquarters in the UK, and in this video we show you the expertise and dedication that goes into every build. Our in-house R&D team design a machine that's built for industrial engraving. Our build team make, hone, and calibrate every single system for optimum results. And our support team won't just drop off your machine and walk away, they'll be on hand to offer training and answer any questions. This is what makes a truly unique laser solutions provider.

Lotus True 3D Engraving marks any curved surface – no rotary required

How Lotus True 3D tech surpasses rotary engraving for absolute marking freedom. A rotary is often seen as a must-have tool for a laser engraver. When you’re engraving bottles, glasses, plastic cases – anything where there’s a curve – they keep the laser focused and keep the engraving sharp. But they only work if your product is evenly round – anything slightly curved or not perfectly cylindrical, and you’re back to square one.
Lotus 3D engraving completely removes this obstacle. The dynamic optic inside the scanhead can adjust the focal height while engraving, meaning no matter how irregular the surface, engraving it is fast and easy.

Meta-XY Fiber Large Format Laser Engraver

The Meta-XY UV laser marking machine is perfect for marking hundreds of components in one go. For plastic, glass, PCBs, medical applications and much more, this laser marks with more power, precision, and automation than any other competitive machine on the market. Built for companies looking to take their production to the next level, the Meta-XY UV Laser Marker is the engraving solution that's here to grow your business.

Meta-XY UV Large Format Laser Engraver

The Meta-XY UV laser marking machine is perfect for marking hundreds of components in one go. For plastic, glass, PCBs, medical applications and much more, this laser marks with more power, precision, and automation than any other competitive machine on the market. Built for companies looking to take their production to the next level, the Meta-XY UV Laser Marker is the engraving solution that's here to grow your business.

Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraver

The Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraver is the best solution for laser marking and engraving stainless steel, plastics, aluminium, and much more. It guarantees you accurate, durable and high-contrast markings on metals and plastics to a standard other machines just cannot do.

Meta-C UV Laser Engraver

The Meta-C UV laser engraver is the best laser for marking glass, plastics, and much more. It uses UV technology to create an amazing finish across glass surfaces without cracking or damaging the glass, and can mark plastics & silicone with pristine clarity.

Clarion Ventilation Systems – clear, strong and unmistakable!

Clarion LEV systems are engineered to protect your staff by clearing coolant contaminants generated in everyday normal CNC machine use. Our robustly built LEVs are trusted by a growing number of CNC machine users and are available in four models to suit different machine enclosure sizes, the range also features an intelligent sensor system that monitors LEV performance indicating when maintenance is required.
Designed for efficient source capture, the units remove oil mist, coolant vapour and fine particulates before returning clean air back into the workshop achieving 99.97% filtration efficiency. High efficiency multi-stage filtration options, including HEPA grades, help improve workplace air quality while supporting COSHH compliance. Compact, reliable and easy to maintain, the systems integrate directly with machine tool enclosures to minimise exposure risks and reduce housekeeping requirements. LPC Ltd also provides installation, LEV testing, servicing, maintenance and filtration consumables to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability in demanding production environments.

Rigid Roller Shutter Machine Protection Door

LUCIDDOOR's new high speed rigid roller shutter machine protection door. More durable and safer.

A120-MP-USD

In industrial areas, requirements in automated manufacturing processes are high. The smallest errors in
the process can break down the production flow or may lead to hazardous situations. Luciddoor A120-MP-USD is designed to keep personnel safe from manufacturing process-related hazards in highly automated areas of the most demanding manufacturing processes. Luciddoor A120-MP-USD automated barrier doors offer optimum protection by restricting access and guarding against process driven hazards as well as optional safety devices with PLd specifications (Cat. 2) per EN/ISO 13849-1

M140 Machine Protection Door

Lucid M140 is designed to keep personnel safe from manufacturing process-related hazards in highly automated areas of the most demanding manufacturing processes.

Lucid M140 automated barrier doors offer optimum protection by restricting access and guarding against process driven hazards as well as optional extra safety devices with PLe specifications (Cat. 4) per EN/ISO 13849

Lucid M140 complete door SISTEMA test report Cat2 Pld.

A120-MP-USD

A120-MP for conveyor lines

A120-MP-USD

General Brochure

Lighting as a Service

LumenStream design, install, and maintain high-efficiency lighting systems that cut energy costs, improve work environments, and reduce environmental impact. All with zero upfront investment.
The Ultimate Facility Upgrade. Powered by your Savings.

LumenStream LaaS is a revolutionary "subscription-to-own" infrastructure product designed for modern manufacturing. It allows you to overhaul your entire facility’s lighting environment with the world’s most efficient LED technology—without a single penny of capital expenditure.

The "No-Cost" Value Proposition

Traditional lighting upgrades are a headache of high costs and maintenance risks. LaaS flips the script:

Zero Upfront Capital: We design, supply, and install your new system for £0.

The "Self-Funding" Mechanism: Your monthly subscription is paid for by a portion of the energy savings the new lights generate. If the lights don’t save you money, the model doesn't work.

Immediate Cash-Flow Positive: Because the savings typically exceed the subscription cost, your business sees an immediate boost to the bottom line from Day 1.

Key Performance Features

End-to-End Managed Service: We handle the site audit, bespoke lighting design, and professional installation. You focus on your production; we handle the lumens.

Total Risk Transfer: Maintenance is included. If a light fails, we fix it at no cost to you. We take the technical and financial risk, so you don't have to.

The "Invisible" Upgrade: Our smart LED systems reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, while significantly improving LUX levels for better safety and precision on the shop floor.

Path to Ownership: At the end of your term, you own the system outright, enjoying 100% of the energy savings for the remaining lifespan of the technology.

Why Choose LaaS?

"It’s not just a light bulb; it’s a financial instrument that turns a fixed utility cost into a competitive advantage."

Silcoms | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

Silcoms Ltd wanted to tackle 2 of the biggest problems facing UK manufacturers today.

➡ Rising costs
➡ Reducing carbon emissions

Upgrading the lighting in their beautiful 100+-year-old former Victorian cotton mill, seemed like the best place to start.

Big rewards, relatively low effort.

But, 'excessive' upfront costs to buy and install energy-efficient lighting was extremely offputting and not feasible.

Then Rob Tattersall CQP MCQI found out about LUMENSTREAM's unique 'Lighting as a Service' model:

A full turn-key service offering procurement, installation and project management of energy-efficient lighting for no upfront cost, instead paid for monthly out of the savings generated.

✅ Silcoms Ltd could now lower their electricity bills AND reduce their carbon emissions.

Find out what Rob Tattersall CQP MCQI had to say about the project in this video.

Silcoms is a precision engineering company that makes complex components for the aerospace industry and chain equipment for the food industry.

To get your free no-obligation survey, contact [email protected]

Fedrigoni Self Adhesives | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

🌟 See how @FedrigoniGroup transformed their workplace in Manchester with @LumenStreamSmarterLighting Lighting as a Service LED upgrade.

Mike Wilkins shares how the 20% reduction in lighting electricity usage translates to a 4% annual saving, alongside praise for LumenStream's clear communication and efficient installation.

Experience brighter, clearer spaces with sustainable lighting solutions — join us and illuminate your future today! 🌟 Contact [email protected]

Ivy Technology | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

Well, this one is pretty special for us 💫

It's the video for our first-ever project completed on mainland Europe 💪

David Harrison and David Ball from Ivy Technology explain why giving their lighting infrastructure an upgrade was paramount for their facility in Hungary:

📈 Rising energy costs
🎯 Sustainability goals
⚡ Improvement in efficiency and technology

Sound familiar?

To get your free no-obligation survey of your lighting and find out how much you could be saving, contact [email protected]

Siemens | Electrium Sales | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

LumenStream upgraded Electrium Sales Ltd, a SIEMENS company, to LED lighting via our innovative subscription platform LED Lighting as a Service.

James Dybell, head of EHS, explains how LUMENSTREAM provided a 'one-stop shop' that helped them get their energy efficiency project off the ground.

Invest your capital expenditure into what matters for your business, and leave your lighting to us.

If you would like to know more, then visit lumenstream.com or email us at [email protected].

Ryobi | Aluminium Die-Casting | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

"From the changing over it's been night and day".
Ciarán Maxwell | RYOBI | Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Project Engineer

Ciarán wanted to benefit from the energy savings made from switching their old fluorescent tubing to new LED lighting.

He chose LUMENSTREAM after being referred from another die casting company who were also impressed by our on-time delivery and quality of results.

If you would like to learn more, please contact us at [email protected] to discover how you can get started.

Oxfam | Milton Keynes Distribution Centre | LumenStream Lighting as a Service

Oxfam, the largest NGO in the UK, undertook a lighting upgrade to enhance sustainability and comply with legislation. The communication with LumaStream was excellent, leading to one of the smoothest installations Oxfam has experienced. The upgrade improved ambient lighting, aiding in the identification of clothing and color, while also providing automated energy savings. Oxfam highly recommends LumenStream for their seamless experience from start to finish.

LumenStream | LED Lighting as a Service

LumenStream offers a solution for businesses looking to upgrade their old, inefficient lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lighting without any upfront costs. By providing LED lighting as a service, they enable companies to generate positive cash flow from the very first month. This model not only enhances lighting quality but also ensures ongoing savings, making it a risk-free investment. LumenStream's approach is scalable across various properties, delivering consistent performance and service. Ultimately, they provide smarter lighting that pays for itself.

Laser Cutting Machines

Laser marking machine

Laser marking machine is an advanced marking solution designed for permanent, high-precision identification on a wide range of materials. It uses a focused laser beam to create clear and durable marks such as text, logos, barcodes, QR codes, and serial numbers without direct contact with the material surface.

Laser Welding Machine

The laser welding machine is a high-precision welding solution designed for efficient, stable, and high-quality metal joining. By using a high-energy-density laser beam as the heat source, it achieves deep penetration, narrow weld seams, and minimal heat-affected zones, resulting in superior weld strength and appearance.

Laser Cleaning Machine

The laser cleaning machine is an advanced, non-contact surface treatment solution designed for efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning. It utilizes high-energy laser pulses to precisely remove rust, paint, oil, oxides, coatings, and other surface contaminants without damaging the base material.

SFX Laser Equipment-Laser Cleaner Laser Welder Laser Engraver

Factory Overview, Product Types, Inspection and Testing, and Service Team

Laser Machine Catalog

Detailed introduction of Laser Machine

Laser marking machine

Laser marking machine is an advanced marking solution designed for permanent, high-precision identification on a wide range of materials. It uses a focused laser beam to create clear and durable marks such as text, logos, barcodes, QR codes, and serial numbers without direct contact with the material surface.

Laser Welding Machine

The laser welding machine is a high-precision welding solution designed for efficient, stable, and high-quality metal joining. By using a high-energy-density laser beam as the heat source, it achieves deep penetration, narrow weld seams, and minimal heat-affected zones, resulting in superior weld strength and appearance.

Laser Cleaning Machine

The laser cleaning machine is an advanced, non-contact surface treatment solution designed for efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning. It utilizes high-energy laser pulses to precisely remove rust, paint, oil, oxides, coatings, and other surface contaminants without damaging the base material.

SFX Laser Equipment-Laser Cleaner Laser Welder Laser Engraver

Factory Overview, Product Types, Inspection and Testing, and Service Team

Laser Machine Catalog

Laser Machine Catalog

M.A. Ford – An in depth look at our business, capabilities and applications.

MACH VS-1 Turret Mill

MACH MDM 700 MACHINING CENTRE

CNC Machine Tools

MACH MDT-1 TURRET-TYPE MILL

CNC Machine Tools

MACH MDS 900-4T TOOL ROOM MILL

CNC Machine Tools

MACH MDS 845-8T TOOLROOM MILL

CNC Machine Tools

MACH MDL 1600 CNC LATHE

CNC Machine Tools

MACH MDV VERTICAL MACHINING CENTRES

CNC Machine Tools

MACH Vertical Machining Centres

Driven & Static Tooling

Machinery Magazine

REACHING BRITISH PRODUCTION ENGINEERS – OFFERING REAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS
For over 100 years Machinery has been trusted by senior production engineers across the UK to provide
cutting edge editorial, latest product news, in-depth sector by sector features and vital industry developments.
Machinery engages with up to 12,000 senior industry professionals – weekly by subscription newsletter
and bi-monthly by magazine.
These Machinery readers are the key decision makers to influence when marketing to this industry.

Die Handling

Press Automation

Hydraulic Presses

Comprehensive Training Services

Enhance operational proficiency with our customised comprehensive training services, also available on-site. Whether refreshing existing knowledge or mastering new systems and products, training is provided across various software applications, including Aberlink, CAM2 and Autodesk. This ensures that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills for optimal performance.

Subcontract Inspection Services

We specialise in precise measurements of large-scale objects including jigs, fixtures and machined components. Our ongoing investment in advanced technology ensures exceptional accuracy. Our skilled engineers leverage this technology to complete every project with the utmost precision and attention to detail.

Using laser scanners, portable arms, laser trackers and CMMs, we maintain high levels of accuracy across all inspection tasks.

Scanology 3D Scanner range

We’re excited to announce that we are now an official Scanology UK reseller, part of the Scantech family. This means we can offer products such as TrackScan, NimbleTrack, KSCAN, SIMSCAN and more.

Professional 3D Scanners & 3D Systems
The Scanology range offers professional 3D scanning and tracking solutions designed for precision, speed and versatility. Their advanced technology enables operators to capture accurate measurements, streamline workflows and handle complex projects with confidence across a wide range of applications.

REFLECON 3D Scanning Sprays

It’s no secret that scanning shiny, reflective, glossy, black or transparent objects presents significant challenges for 3D scanners. The solution? A matting agent.

REFLECON offers a range of 3D scanning sprays to meet your needs. The range includes both classic permanent sprays and innovative sublimating sprays. Available in both traditional spray cans and bulk quantities for use with a spray gun.

Robot Calibration and Floor Marking Services

Using a Leica laser tracker and our bespoke floor marking unit, we load the X, Y, Z coordinates of the floor plate edges or holes into the software, automatically positioning them in a predetermined sequence.

We calibrate robots, primarily in the automotive industry, with our laser trackers to meet your accuracy requirements.

Portable CMM Repair and Servicing

If your portable arm requires repair, we can diagnose, fix and replace many faulty components, restoring it to its peak performance. This means there’s no need to send your measurement equipment overseas for servicing or repair, helping you reduce costs and minimise downtime. By managing the entire repair process in-house, we ensure a quicker turnaround and get your portable arm back in use with minimal disruption.

The New PMT GAMMA Portable Arm from £16,500 +VAT

The PMT GAMMA arm marks a new era, tackling the practical challenges faced by businesses across various industries. Designed for usability, efficiency and flexibility, the GAMMA Series builds on the success of the ALPHA Series, delivering enhanced functionality for complex measurement tasks. As the UK’s official supplier of PMT products, we're proud to offer this cutting-edge solution to businesses across the country.

The New PMT CMM range starting from £47,880 +VAT

Joining our range of advanced measurement equipment, PMT high-precision CMMs provide solutions for measurement and inspection, from automotive and aerospace to precision manufacturing, R&D centres, metrology labs and more.

Starting at £47,880 +VAT, the PMT CMM range includes:
- FUTURE
- FUTURE PLUS
- PRIME

All PMT CMMs come supplied with Renishaw UCC controller, PH10 head, probe rack, CMM fixture kit, base plate and PC. Delivery, installation and calibration included.

Optional extras such as software, training and probe head upgrades are available.

Metrology Equipment Calibration

PORTABLE ARM, LASER TRACKER, 3D SCANNER & CMM CALIBRATION

With our newly installed calibration lab, Manchester Metrology are the first company in the UK to provide calibration and compensation adjustments to ISO 10360-12 standards for PMT. We offer precise calibration for portable arms, laser trackers, 3D scanners and CMMs, ensuring your equipment meets your precision and accuracy standards.

Metrology Accessories

We offer a wide range of metrology accessories including calibration artefact, arm and gage accessories, laser tracker accessories, probes and extension kits. Our products are designed to enhance the performance of your measurement equipment.

Laser Tracker Inspection

We provide expert laser tracker inspection services using the latest Leica Absolute Tracker models – AT960, ATS600 and AT500. These systems deliver accurate 3D measurements across a wide range of large-scale engineering applications.

Our experienced engineers use laser tracker technology to carry out precision measurements of components such as jigs, fixtures, machined parts, fabrications and tooling.

Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering Services

We specialise in bespoke solutions for a range of industries, using advanced non-contact HD laser scanners to deliver precise CAD comparison services with custom reports. Our reverse engineering expertise provides accurate 3D data and comprehensive parametric CAD models, enabling cost-effective part replacement by extracting crucial design information.

Hire and Leasing Services

All equipment is available with or without PolyWorks, Aberlink, CAM2, PMT Inspect or Verisurf software. Portable CMMs offer compact, flexible measurement for quality control (1.2m–4.5m range). Laser scanners provide precise, swift measurements for quality management. Laser trackers offer portable, accurate tracking for various applications.

CMM Inspection and Measurement

CMMs offer the ultimate solution for components requiring the highest accuracy. We have a range of bridge CMMs in small, medium and large sizes, all of which can run both PC-DMIS and PolyWorks software, allowing us to utilise each machine’s strengths.

With a maximum part volume of 2.5m x 2m x 1m, we can accommodate a wide variety of parts. All machines can be programmed online or offline and can run one-off or multi-piece inspections.

Alignment and Inspection Services

Using our portable arms – including the PMT GAMMA range – Leica Absolute Trackers such as the AT960, ATS600 and AT500 and the ROTALIGN Touch Alignment Tool, we provide accurate alignment of shafts, bearings, machine centres and motors to gears, with a range of up to 320 metres.

This service is particularly valuable when reference data such as CAD or drawings is unavailable.

3DeVOK 3D scanners from £2,199 +VAT

We’re now an official UK reseller for 3DeVOK, offering some of the most cost-effective professional 3D scanners on the market.

3DeVOK MQ – £2,199 +VAT
Accurate to 0.08mm with 22 infrared laser lines and infrared speckle light plus a double field of view.

3DeVOK MT – £5,900 +VAT
High accuracy up to 0.04mm with 34 blue laser lines, 22 infrared laser lines and large-area infrared speckle.

3D Printing Services

Our services include the use of the award-winning Mark Two, a professional carbon fibre composite printer built around the Continuous Fibre Reinforcement (CFR) process to reliably produce strong, durable objects. With its aluminium unibody frame, the Mark Two ensures high accuracy and repeatability, while the hardened extrusion system allows us to print Onyx – a micro carbon fibre-filled nylon filament – reliably over thousands of print hours.

PMT GAMMA Measuring Arm with PolyWorks Inspector Demonstration

Scanology NimbleTrack Gen2 – Fast, Wireless 3D Scanning

Mach 2024

Manchester Metrology

Manufacturing Machinery World

Machinery World was launched in 1982 to serve the machinery & production engineering market.

Editorially Machinery World is a news and information source that gives direct contact with the provider of innovative services and equipment. Editorial is available both online and in hard copy.

Machinery World carries news, views, projects, invites opinions and is a source of information readily available online and by smartphone.

Carole Titmuss,
Managing Editor and Co-Publisher

Manufacturing Machinery World

Machinery World was launched in 1982 to serve the machinery & production engineering market.

Editorially Machinery World is a news and information source that gives direct contact with the provider of innovative services and equipment. Editorial is available both online and in hard copy.

Machinery World carries news, views, projects, invites opinions and is a source of information readily available online and by smartphone.

Carole Titmuss,
Managing Editor and Co-Publisher

New innovative solutions for the HPR400 system

More productivity and process reliability with four new solutions for the HPR400 system

Complex processes and high quality requirements call for fine machining systems that are effective, precise and easy to use. With HPR400 and HPR400 plus for ultra-productive reaming of large diameters, MAPAL is meeting precisely these requirements. The multi-bladed tool systems offer the advantage that the inserts with one (HPR400) or four (HPR400 plus) cutting edges can be exchanged by the customer directly on site and ensure maximum accuracy thanks to high-precision insert seats.

With the four new solutions, MAPAL offers vehicle construction and fluid power customers future-forward tools for demanding machining applications.

Plug-and-play cutting edge system:
- No setting necessary for insert changes
- Reduced machine downtime

Multi-blade design:
- Higher cutting speeds and feed rates
- Shorter cycle times with the same quality

Adjustable tool configuration:
- Flexible design for specific machining tasks
- Combination with other tool systems

HPR400 system:
- HPR400 for the highest precision
- HPR400 plus for maximum cost-effectiveness

Innovative pre-machining for hydraulic components – MAPAL adds powerful spool bore tool solutions to its range.

With powerful pilot drills and boring tools

The spool bore is a key element in hydraulic components like valve housing or axial piston pumps. Fine machining these with fine boring tools has always been one of MAPAL’s core competencies. With new tool solutions for pre-machining, the tool solution is expanding its position as a comprehensive technology partner. Customers benefit from a full one-stop machining concept – from piloting to fine machining.

The focus is on two new tools: the pilot drill with three or five cutting edges for different casting properties enables efficient and highly economical component piloting, reducing machining steps and saving tool changes. While the threelipped core drill is used for stable raw parts, the option with five cutting edges offers precise results at high feeds in unstable casting conditions.

Like the pilot drill with three cutting edges, the solid carbide boring tool with three cutting edges is based on MAPAL’s patented multi- chamfer technology. This ensures clean chip removal and prevents swirling in chip removal – including at drilling depths up to 10xD. Targeted internal cooling enables long tool lives and also increases process reliability.

Both tools are optimally tailored towards subsequent fine machining. Coordinated processes, reduced scrap rates and maximum cost-effectiveness help create innovative solutions for fluid power – with measurable added value for the customer.

UNIQ® DirectCool

Decentralised cooling for maximum precision

MAPAL is expanding the UNIQ hydraulic chucks to include an innovative cooling technology for higher process reliability and tool life.

Integrated coolant outlets:
- Reduced wear thanks to cooled tool and chucks
- For long tool life and stable processes

Decentralised cooling:
- Use of standard tools without internal cooling
- Saving on expensive shank grooves
- Flushing effect optimises process reliability and surface quality

Same tool restriction:
Easy to integrate into existing processes

With UNIQ DirectCool, MAPAL is bringing a future-forward solution for modern machining processes onto the market. The new option for hydraulic chucks in the UNIQ series enables precise decentralised cooling along the tool shank to the cutting edge via three integrated cooling channels. This ensures even temperature distribution, little thermal distortion and low levels of tool wear.

Particularly in boring processes, DirectCool displays its strengths, enabling reliable cooling and preventing tool breakage with effective chip removal.

The new technology improves surface quality and boosts process reliability – without adjusting existing processes. After all, the UNIQ hydraulic chucks already available feature unlimited DirectCool compatibility. The tool restriction remains unchanged, and no specific shank grooves are necessary.

With its smart cooling channel guidance, UNIQ DirectCool is initially available for UNIQ Mill Chucks HA and UNIQ DReaM Chucks with 4.5° geometry in diameters from 6 to 32 mm.

New solution for machining long-chipping steels

New chip breaker geometry for fine boring

n metal machining, chip formation plays a key role in process reliability, tool life and surface quality. Controlled chip formation is particularly crucial to the fine machining of unalloyed, alloyed and stainless steels.

Standardised chip breaker geometry:
- Controlled chip formation
- Optimum chip removal
- Low heat development

With the new, standardised chip breaker geometry for fine boring blades, MAPAL offers an innovative solution combining technical precision with economical added value.

The precisely defined lead and rake angle geometry is optimally adapted to cutting data and cutting depths. This enables controlled chip formation, even for challenging materials.

The benefits for the user are clear: optimum chip removal, low heat development and very high process reliability.

The technology contributes to the efficiency of manufacturing and ensures the high quality of the machined workpieces. Less machine downtime, less machine wear and high dimensional accuracy translate into tangible cost benefits.

MAPAL has put its many years of experience in developing chip breakers into a solution with series production maturity, available from stock with defined geometries and coatings.

NeoMill®-Alu-Rough

Maximum performance for roughing aluminium

MAPAL has developed a powerful solution for roughing cast aluminium parts in the shape of the indexable-insert milling cutter NeoMill-Alu-Rough.

Large chip flutes:
- Safe chip removal
- Stable machining at high volumes

Maximum cutting depth:
- Shoulder milling cutters to 8 mm
- Shell end face milling cutters to 65 mm

Tangential indexable inserts:
- High process reliability
- Minimal vibrations

Selection of cutting materials (PCD, carbide, CVD diamond) :
- Optimum adjustment to workpiece material
- Long tool life

The milling tools are tailored specifically to the requirements of the automotive and mechanical engineering industry. The NeoMill- Alu-Rough boasts maximum effectiveness, including at high chip volumes.

The standard range includes shoulder milling cutters with a single row of inserts with diameters from 50 to 160 mm. Versions with multiple rows of inserts are available as shell end face milling cutters with diameters of 63, 80 and 100 mm. Customer-specific tool solutions can also be configured – for maximum adjustment to individual manufacturing processes.

The combination of large chip flutes, tangential indexable inserts and a wide selection of cutting materials (PCD, coated or uncoated carbide, CVD diamond) ensure reliable chip removal and high flexibility.

The NeoMill-Alu-Rough highlights MAPAL’s expertise in aluminium machining and adds a future-forward solution for maximum productivity to the existing portfolio.

NeoMill®-16-Finish

New finishing milling cutters for maximum efficiency in series production

With the new NeoMill-16-Finish, MAPAL presents a milling tool specially developed for the toughest requirements for surface finish and dimensional accuracy in the series production of steel and cast materials.

Adjustable finishing inserts:
- High surface quality
- Easy setting

Combination of pre-machining and finishing insert:
- Stable processes
- Long tool life

Indexable insert with 16 cutting edges:
- Low unit costs
- Minimised tool change

Setting the finishing inserts is easy, making surface qualities of up to Rz 4 μm possible – all while being highly economical. The face milling cutters are available in standard sizes from 63 to 200 mm and offer an ideal solution for challenging manufacturing environments. The unique combination of a 16-blade pre-machining insert (ONMU05) and an eight-blade indexable insert for finishing (OFGW07) ensures maximum process reliability and efficiency.

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NeoMill-16-Face for pre-machining

MAPAL is also adding NeoMill-16-Face, an economical tool for pre-machining, to the range. Efficiency is at the forefront here, too: the 16 cutting edges on the indexable insert facilitate low costs per part and stable processes – ideally suited to machining cast and steel parts with stock allowances of up to 2 mm. The tools are available in diameters from 32 to 100 mm.

With the NeoMill-16-Finish and the NeoMill-16-Face, MAPAL is expanding its successful range of indexable-insert milling cutters for series production include economical semi-finishing and finishing solutions for steel and cast materials.

OptiMill®-Uni-HPC

Configurable cutting-edge design:
- Chamfer for high-level wear protection
- Radii for near-net-shape machining
- Sharp cutting edge design

Optimised geometry:
- Stable machining at high infeed depths
- Very good chip formation

Newly developed cutting material:
- Lower risk of tool breakage
- High degree of process reliability during dynamic machining
- High degree of ductility under impact strain

Integrated chip breaker
- Short chips that are easy to remove

The new OptiMill-Uni-HPC for machining steel, stainless steel and castings has been specially developed for automated processes and meets the highest requirements for process reliability, stability and resistance to wear.

The newly developed cutting material has a high ductility, reducing the risk of tool breakage. Combined with wear-resistant coatings and optimised geometry, this results in a tool that’s ultra-reliable, even in dynamic machining.

A version with an integrated chip breaker is a new addition to the OptiMill-Uni-HPC range. It creates short chips that are easy to remove – offering clear benefits for air cooling and high cutting performance and enabling high infeed depths.

The result: Longer machine running times, lower monitoring efforts and higher process reliability – ideal for unmanned shifts and automated workflows.

Short without chip breaker (ø 3–20 mm)
Long without chip breaker (ø 3–25 mm)
Long with chip breaker (ø 6–25 mm)

Spotfacing tool with microstop cage

For spotfacing, countersinking, chamfering and deburring during aircraft assembly...

To protect aircraft from lightning strikes, all parts must be electrically connected to each other. This means removing the paint in the bore area during assembly. MAPAL has developed an innovative spotfacing tool with a patent-pending microstop cage that removes the paint efficiently and is particularly user-friendly in a plug-and-play solution.

The new tool replaces the previously used brushes and offers numerous advantages. It stops the surface from getting scratched and being penetrated too deeply, minimises operator errors and is easy to maintain. The tool rotates within the cage and only protrudes out as far as the material to be removed, ensuring precise machining. The innovative tool is extremely versatile and is also suitable for countersinking, chamfering and deburring.

The spotfacing tools are available in two sizes for standard coating thicknesses. The two sizes come in different colours – another advantage ensuring faultless application.

An extraction system can also be fitted to the tool to comply with environmental regulations and to avoid harmful chromate dust.

Advantages:
- Spotfacing tool with microstop cage For spotfacing, countersinking, chamfering and deburring during aircraft assembly
- Plug-and-play solution
- No scratches on the paint surface
- High level of process stability
- No facets visible
- Additional extraction possible
- Can be reground

FixReam 700

Additions to the range for materials in the M, N, S machining groups

The application scope for the FixReam 700 family presented in 2023 will be upgraded to include additional machining groups. The high-performance reamers are the first choice when high cutting data and short machining times are required. The high level of reusability achieved by regrinding and replacing the cutting edges makes the FixReam 700 a particularly sustainable tool. The high-performance reamer can be reground twice before new cutting edges have to be brazed.
The upgrade includes new cutting materials with PVD coating and leads that have been specially developed for use in stainless steels, non-ferrous metals and difficult-to-ma-chine materials. New designs with coatings for steel and cast iron are also available.

The reamers are commercially available in short or long designs for through bores and blind bores and can be configured in diameters ranging from 9.9 to 32.2 mm.

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Features:
- PVD coating: High level of hardness and resistance to wear
- Optimal chip formation: Thanks to new, innovative leads
- Expansion screw for compensation: Allows up to nine tool inserts
- Patented geometry: 30% better roundness and cylindrical form

LAT “Performance Line“

Standardised facing heads for the highest demands

Facing heads are used for turning operations in machines with facing units, especially rotary transfer machines. This is where recesses, facing heads and internal and external contours are processed, primarily in mass production. Standardised facing heads from MAPAL are equipped with an individual attachment tool and can handle a wide range of turning operations using the NC-controlled facing unit.

The new, standardised facing heads from the “Performance Line” are available from stock in single- and double-slide versions and are offered with or without internal cooling. The available diameters are 100 mm, 125 mm and 160 mm with a trans-verse stroke of up to 30 mm. Special adaptations to customer interfaces are possible on request. The standardised connection can also be used flexibly with existing machines and attachment tools at the customer’s site.

All components have been optimised for maximum service life and the highest level of precision – and can even be used in difficult conditions.

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Features:

Compatibility: Standardised connections for maximum flexibility in all possible applications
Performance: Moving parts designed to reduce weight
Stability: Maximum support of the moving parts in the tool body and stable design of all guides and connections
Availability: Available in a single-slide or double-slide design, with and without internal cooling
Sturdiness: Maximum wear resistance and process reliability thanks to specially coated drawbar

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OptiMill®-Tro-Inox and OptiMill®-Uni-HPC-Pocket

Additions to the solid carbide cutter range

The OptiMill-Tro-Inox trochoidal milling cutter has been specially designed for applications with problematic chip removal. Especially for small pockets, pocket corners or difficult component contours, a central cooling channel ensures reliable chip removal thanks to its high cooling and flushing capacity. The solid carbide milling cutter is available in diameters ranging from 6 to 20 mm.

The OptiMill-Uni-HPC-Pocket in 3xD has been developed to optimise time-consuming ramping processes when machining pockets. With a patented plunge face, the milling cutter can be plunged at angles of up to 45°. The arrangement of the chip breakers ensures straightforward chip removal. The OptiMill-Uni-HPC-Pocket in 3xD is available in diameters ranging from 5 to 20 mm.

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OptiMill®-Tro-Inox

Central internal cooling: Excellent cooling and flushing performance for reliable chip removal
Cutting length 3xD: Suitable for a wide range of trochoidal machining operations

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OptiMill®-Uni-HPC-Pocket

Cutting length 3xD: Suitable for deep pockets or grooves
Three chip breakers per cutting edge: Short chips and improved chip removal
Plunge face with drill tip: Ramps of up to 45° possible and suitable for groove milling

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UNIQ® DReaM Chuck, 4.5°

New lengths added to range

To meet customer requirements and continue to support the switch from shrink chucks to hydraulic expansion technology, the range of UNIQ DReaM Chuck, 4.5° for reaming and drilling applications and for use with finishing cutters has been upgraded to now include new lengths and interfaces.

With the UNIQ DReaM Chucks, MAPAL is the first supplier in the world to offer hydraulic chucks with the original heat shrink contour according to DIN 69882-8 in 160 mm for HSK-A63 and HSK-A100. This means that hydraulic chucks can also be used in deep grooves with critical tool restrictions.

NEW since May 2024:
HSK-A100 and BT40, 120 mm available from stock (ø 6 – 20 mm)

NEW from September 2024:
HSK-A63 and HSK-A100, 160 mm available from stock (ø 6 – 32 mm)

MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel

With the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel, MAPAL showcases the new standard for deep drilling which has been specially designed for machining steel and cast iron.

The solid carbide deep drills are optimally protected with an innovative coating with HiPIMS technology in the cutting edge area. The head coating also ensures frictionless chip removal and is therefore the prerequisite for the reliable production of deep bores. The remaining length of the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel remains uncoated. “In our opinion, there is nothing smoother than a polished solid carbide surface”, Michael Villwock, Product Manager for Solid Carbide Tools, reaffirms the approach.

Spherical cutting edges provide a high level of stability and thus ensure a long tool life and high level of productivity. The point angles were selected so that the deep drills always start the cut with the chisel in the pilot bore. The standard range available from stock includes length ratios of 15xD to 40xD and the diameter range from 3 mm to 16 mm, with the long designs up to 9 mm. Adapted pilot drills are available for difficult drilling conditions.

With the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel, deep drilling is possible without pecking cycles at very high feed rates. The tools are suitable both for use with internal cooling and for minimum quantity lubrication, which has a positive effect on the tool life in steel machining. Field tests have shown that the new deep drills from MAPAL meet the highest requirements for tool life and performance even with demanding materials. Compared to its predecessors, up to 50 percent higher feed rates can be achieved.

Die & Mould

Die and mould makers expect high process and product expertise from their cutting tools manufacturer. This is because the tool life of the moulds to be created and the precision of the moulded parts are extremely important for competitiveness in mass production. Therefore, they require their tools to offer the highest levels of precision, a long tool life, and – above all – process reliability.

It is precisely these aspects that make MAPAL successful in sectors such as the automotive industry, machine engineering and the aerospace industry. Now the precision tool manufacturer is also offering efficient and economical solutions for the complete machining process in the die & mould sector. Versatile and precise high-performance tools and special tool holders with narrow contours and a precise radial run-out minimise polishing effort and reworking thanks to a constant surface finish in the milling process.

Titanium Machining

AEROSPACE
Titanium and titanium alloys are predestined for use in aerospace. High demands are placed on workpiece material strength and corrosion resistance in relation to their specific weight. This results in a wide range of applications extending from small mechanically processed structural parts to load-bearing parts in the fuselage or blades in the engine.

AUTOMOTIVE
Lower weight means lower fuel consumption resulting in fewer emissions. Therefore, many different applications for titanium materials can be found in automotive engineering. Starting with engine components, through to transmission parts and suspension elements as well as exhausts. The automotive manufacturers’ objective is to make vehicles lighter and therefore more environmentally friendly.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Titanium is practically the perfect workpiece material for medical technology as it can be implemented extensively due to its bio-compatibility (i.e. its stability in biological surrounding – anti-allergenic), low thermal conductivity and anti-magnetic behaviour.

Machining solutions for e-mobility

For the vehicle industry, mobility is changing with the goal of a CO2-neutral future. This means developing alternative drive concepts. One approach is to move away from the combustion engine and towards the electric drive. But this change will not happen overnight. The components of the conventional drive are being further developed and the use of vehicles with hybrid systems is increasing. Nevertheless – sooner or later, fully electrified vehicles will be the main users of roads.

As a supplier of cutting tools for the automotive industry, MAPAL incorporated this topic
into the company's strategic orientation at an early stage. And transferred its expertise in
machining the conventional power train to the components to be machined in electrically
powered vehicles.

Fluid Power Technology

For the raw materials often used in Fluid power such as cast iron, steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous metal, MAPAL provides economical process solutions due to great expertise in bore machining as well as milling applications.

UNIQ – New generation of clamping chucks

The newly-developed hydraulic clamping system enables high machining parameters through excellent stability and accuracy. It minimises self-excited vibration so that clamped tools are not exposed to micro-vibration. This in turn leads to a reduced spindle load of up to 15 percent, enables a significantly longer tool life and guarantees optimal surface quality.

In addition, the brilliant surface which MAPAL creates using a specially developed polishing process ensures that the chucks are more resistant to dirt and corrosion. Users can safely clamp the tool in the holder with little force requirement. This is ensured by “foolproof handling”, i.e. simple and self-explanatory handling of the chucks. This saves a considerable amount of time compared to other clamping mechanisms, especially with the UNIQ DReaM Chuck 4.5°.

✔ Maximum stability at optimal use of resources
✔ Low actuation torque
✔ High long-term temperature resistance
✔ Optimum surface quality
✔ Dirt and corrosion-resistant
✔ Self-explanatory, simple handling

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HYDRO CLAMPING CHUCK - UNIQ MILL CHUCK
Reliable. Dynamic. Agile.

💡 High thermal stability of 80 °C even with very long milling cycles (over 240 minutes).
💡 For high-performance milling operations up to max. 33,000 revolutions per minute.
💡 Maximum process reliability and tool life due to award-winning industrial design.

Hydro clamping chuck - UNIQ DReaM Chuck 4,5°
Visionary. Flexible. Economical.

💡 Hydraulic chuck with the original dimensions of a shrink chuck (DIN contour with 4.5°).
💡 Application-oriented system design.
💡 Maximum process reliability and tool life due to award-winning industrial design.

OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus

A new dimension of process reliability!

The OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus features a new diamond coating developed by MAPAL with even distribution and higher coating thickness. The bigger core diameter increases fracture strength by 50 percent. The improved groove profile ensures efficient, reliable removal of dust and process heat even when machining large volumes. The cutting wedge has been specially optimised to meet the requirements of brittle workpiece material. The special cuttingedge serration causes double compression so that fibre fraying on the workpiece edges of the upper and lower sides are reliably separated.

This allows the OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus to attain a new dimension in process reliability. Compared to the OptiMill-Composite-Speed, 20 percent longer tool life is achieved.

OptiMill®-Tro-Titan

Five-edge trochoidal milling cutter for milling titanium.

MAPAL's five-edge trochoidal milling cutter OptiMill-Tro-Titan, which offers maximum material removal rate while providing an excellent surface finish at the same time. Unequal spacing and gradient prevent vibration, which result in quiet cutting behaviour. The modern multilayer coating counteracts adhesive wear and takes the cutter to a new level of performance. It is designed for trochoidal milling in part-contact cutting, trimming and for cutting depth up to 3xD.

🔎 Modern cutting material
🔎 Special geometry
🔎 Unequal spacing and gradient
🔎 Polished chip flute

✔ Tough carbide for highly dynamic loads
✔ Multilayer coating for ideal thermal stability
✔ Micro-prepared cutting edge stabilises the process
✔ Optimum relationship between chip and relief angle to minimise heat
✔ Smooth running
✔ Top surface qualities thanks to fewer vibrations
✔ Effective chip transport
✔ Reduced friction

Tailored Services from MAPAL

Tailored to the customers' manufacturing needs

In the metal-machining industry, the focus is on process costs. Anybody who wants to control them must understand all processes. Here it is good if businesses can rely on a technology partner who offers comprehensive support from planning to the series production process. With its focus on the manufacture of custom tools, MAPAL has always focussed on holistic advice and support for machining tasks and processes.

Specifically tailored services offer fundamental support in all phases and all areas of production whether it be - Setting up a new production facility, Process optimisation, Introduction of new technologies, Re-tooling existing machines for new parts, Optimising tool inventory, Expanding the know-how of the employees.

ENGINEERING
As an engineering partner, MAPAL accompanies its customers from the planning to the optimisation of the production. They can select from service modules as required, or make use of service packages specially tailored to their needs.
In both cases, MAPAL experts with many years of experience place their high level of innovation and their holistic perspective of processes at the customers' disposal. The technology centre with its state-of-the-art equipment is able to exactly simulate every production process, allowing the specialists to find new, and even better solutions for our customers.

LOGISTICS
Too many tools in the store signify unnecessary costs. Not enough will result in production stoppage. There is therefore a significant potential for savings both in the tool inventory and the tool management process. MAPAL logistics experts help to tap all the available financial scope. Transparent and available information on tool inventory is the first milestone in this respect.

MAINTENECNCE
✔ Reconditioning of individual tools
✔ Complete maintenance contracts for specific tools and devices
✔ Repairs of tool bodies that are damaged due to chipping or erosion, or a damaged insert seat

Milling Competence

In the area of milling, MAPAL tool experts have developed numerous machining solutions in recent years. The focus has been on tools adapted to the related customer requirements. Along with these individual tool solutions, however, the usage of high-performance standard tools plays a major role in many applications. Therefore a comprehensive standard programme has evolved from these custom tools.

✔ For all applications
✔ For every material
✔ Custom solutions
✔ High-performance coatings
✔ Latest Manufacturing Equipment
✔ Reconditioning in original quality

NeoMill® Milling Cutters

Combining productivity and cost-effectiveness.

The radial NeoMill® standard milling cutter programme by MAPAL with its face, shoulder, slot, shell end face and high-feed milling cutters stands for maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness, especially in series production. The development was based on many years of experience with custom tools, which the industry uses to produce large quantities very efficiently with consistent quality.

Drilling, Boring and Countersinking

In the area of drilling using solid carbide tools, MAPAL is one of the world's largest providers. The programme of solid carbide drills covers solutions for the reliable and cost-effective machining of almost every workpiece material and is completed by modern replaceable head systems for the highest cost-effectiveness.

Starting from the focus on the manufacture of custom tools for customer-specific machining solutions, MAPAL has developed a comprehensive standard programme for drilling, boring and countersinking.

DRILLING
As a technology partner, MAPAL offers a comprehensive standard programme of solid carbide drills and has a replaceable head system for all machining operations. Irrespective of which workpiece materials, whether non-ferrous metals, steels, modern lightweight materials or difficult to machine materials, MAPAL offers the right drill!

BORING
MAPAL offers tangential tools TSW, ModulBore and customer-specific PCD tools for boring. For tools with ISO indexable inserts, MAPAL offers a completely new, cost-effective programme of indexable inserts available ex-stock for the optimal machining solution.

COUNERSINKING
Every machining process has latent potential for boosting productivity. Also supposedly secondary machining operations such as countersinking offer significant potential for improvement, as is demonstrated by MAPAL with the extremely unequal spaced countersinks. These operate with significantly reduced axial and radial forces, achieve better surfaces, longer tool lives, and ensure optimal screw and rivet joints

MAPAL x Bavius – High-volume Milling of Structural Parts

When high-tech meets precision, true innovation happens.
Together with bavius technologie, we demonstrate how high-volume milling of structural parts can be not only productive and reliable, but also sustainable.

The video highlights:
OptiMill®-Alu-Wave: Solid carbide roughing cutter with spiral geometry, polished flute profile, and central cooling – ensuring optimum chip formation, maximum material removal, and outstanding productivity.
NeoMill®-Alu-QBig: High-volume milling cutter with indexable inserts – delivering fast material removal, low cutting forces, and exceptional stability.

Together, they form a comprehensive cutter program for high-volume machining of aluminium materials.

MAPAL x HELLER – Machining of Aluminium Rib for the Aerospace Industry

Precision in Motion – High-Performance Machining for the Aerospace Industry

High-level aluminum machining: In impressive close-up shots and slow-motion sequences, we showcase our high-performance tools in action – from face mills to end mills in various designs. See for yourself how an aluminum rib for the aerospace industry is machined with the highest precision on the HELLER HF 3500 5-axis machining center – from the raw form to a highly precise component with perfect surfaces and exact dimensional accuracy.

Milling – NeoMill-Alu-QBig

NeoMill-Alu-QBig | High-volume machining of aluminium | Milling

Solutions and Innovations 2026

With holistic solutions along the entire process chain – from turnkey solutions with process and tool design to technical support during production, tool management, and digital services – we support you in systematically increasing your productivity.

INNOVATIONS 2025

A whole range of product innovations and program range additions as well as dedicated solutions for focus topics demonstrate the innovative strength of MAPAL.

MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel

With the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel, MAPAL presents the new standard for deep drilling, especially for machining steel and cast iron. The solid carbide deep drills are optimally protected with an innovative coating with HiPIMS technology in the cutting edge area. The head coating ensures frictionless chip removal and is therefore essential for reliable processes when producing deep bores.

OptiMill-Alu-Wave

The new solid carbide roughing cutter Opti-Mill-Alu-Wave for aluminium materials takes full advantage of the performance of the fastest machines on the market, achieving a material removal rate of up to 21 litres per minute.

The cord roughing cutter has large, flat shafts for optimal chip formation. Polished chip flutes facilitate chip removal. The three-side cutter is fitted with central cooling and a modified face geometry, which enables ramp angles up to 30 degrees.

The OptiMill-Alu-Wave is not only ideal for aerospace structural parts but also for applications in the automotive field and general machine engineering. Diameter ranges from 12 to 25 mm with projection lengths short, medium and long are available. Further variations are configurable, so close-contour roughing is also supported.

HPR 400

High economic efficiency through efficient reconditioning with the highest manufacturing precision at the same time - this is what the HPR400 and HPR400 plus reamers from MAPAL for fine machining of medium and large diameter ranges stand for. The multi-bladed tools impress with their fast usage data and simple on-site blade change by the customer. This eliminates the logistics effort for reconditioning at the manufacturer's and the stock in circulation can be minimised.

INNOVATIONS 2024

A whole range of product innovations and program range additions as well as dedicated solutions for focus topics such as sustainability and high-volume machining demonstrate the innovative strength of MAPAL.

UNIBASE Dispensing System

The crucial factor for efficiency is an appropriate data structure in conjunction with devices that are reliable and intuitive to operate. Holistic solutions are available here with the products and services from MAPAL.

All the essential elements for the setting and logistic area are available for planning the setting room and equipping it with tool management software and hardware components related to setting, measuring and dispensing. These can also form the basis for the implementation of tool management.

Clamping – Hydro Chuck Series

Both hydraulic expansion chuck series - UNIQ Mill Chuck and UNIQ DReaM Chuck - clearly combine the performance promise of quality and function in their new design. This is achieved through an optimal interplay of geometric and functional properties.

Clamping – UNIQ Mill Chuck

Reliable. Dynamic. Agile.

The hydraulic UNIQ Mill Chuck is specially designed for clamping milling tools with an HA shank. Due to the high temperature resistance of 80 °C even with very long milling cycles, it impresses with highly dynamic milling applications such as SPM (Structural Part Machining), HSC (High Speed Cutting) or HPC (High Performance Cutting) of high-quality components with excellent process reliability and a high material removal rate. Universal application for roughing, semi-finished and finishing operations.

Clamping – UNIQ DReaM Chuck

Visionary. Flexible. Economical.

The UNIQ DReaM Chuck 4.5° is ideally suited for reaming and drilling applications as well as for use with finishing milling cutters. Thanks to the clamping initiation in the hollow shank taper flange, it enables maximum rigidity with minimal use of material at minimal tool restriction. The outer contour of the UNIQ DReaM Chuck is based one to one on DIN 69882-8 for heat shrink chucks. This means that the advantages of hydraulic expansion technology can be transferred to these applications.

Clamping – UNIQ Mill Chuck HA

Drilling & Milling – Innovative solid carbide tools

Drilling – TTD-Tritan replaceable head drill

Reaming – Chip breaker geometry

Reaming and fine boring – High performance reamer HPR400

Die & Mould – OptiMill-3D-CS

Die & Mould – OptiMill-3D-HF-Hardened

Die & Mould – OptiMill-3D-CR-Hardened

E-MOBILITY – Machining of battery frames

OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus

The OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus features a new diamond coating developed by MAPAL with even distribution and higher coating thickness. The bigger core diameter increases fracture strength by 50 percent. The improved groove profile ensures efficient, reliable removal of dust and process heat even when machining large volumes. The cutting wedge has been specially optimised to meet the requirements of brittle workpiece material. The special cuttingedge serration causes double compression so that fibre fraying on the workpiece edges of the upper and lower sides are reliably separated.

This allows the OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus to attain a new dimension in process reliability.Compared to the OptiMill-Composite-Speed, 20 percent longer tool life is achieved.

Competence in Titanium Machining

NeoMill-Titan-2-Shell

Titanium Machining

In medical technology, this workpiece material is used for implants because of its strength and compatibility with human tissue. High demands are placed on dimensional accuracy and high-quality surface finishes to ensure a long service life of hip protheses and titanium implants.

Automotive manufacturers use it to create powerful sports cars. Application involves semi-machining and finishing of chassis components. The blades of large gas turbines, made of titanium, absorb enormous forces.

The aircraft industry is producing more and more highly stressed parts made of titanium. MAPAL is making drilling and milling of the ductile, high-strength workpiece material more productive, thereby reducing costs

Tools for modern lightweight materials

Modern lightweight materials offer many different advantages. They make it possible to work in a more energy-efficient manner, save materials and, at the same time, to increase performance and productivity, particularly in mechanical and plant engineering.

Parts can be made significantly lighter by making use of lightweight materials. They are used by the automobile and aircraft industry, among others, to create more efficient designs for their vehicles. In spite of their lightness and the fact that less materials are required in their production, these modern materials make it possible to manufacture parts that are stable and safe. Therefore, lightweight design meets the demand for increased safety as well as that for reduced fuel-consumption.

In close collaboration with our customers, such as those in the aerospace sector, MAPAL has created a comprehensive range of tools for reliably machining modern materials. The range of tools includes both tools for part manufacturing and those for final assembly.

Tools for the Aerospace Industry

Lightweight materials are finding more and more applications.

Modern lightweight materials offer many different advantages. They make it possible to work in a more energy-efficient manner, save materials and, at the same time, to increase performance and productivity, particularly in mechanical and plant engineering.

Parts can be made significantly lighter by making use of lightweight materials. They are used by the automobile and aircraft industry, among others, to create more efficient designs for their vehicles. In spite of their lightness and the fact that less materials are required in their production, these modern materials make it possible to manufacture parts that are stable and safe. Therefore, lightweight design meets the demand for increased safety as well as that for
reduced fuel-consumption.

In close collaboration with our customers, such as those in the aerospace sector, MAPAL has created a comprehensive range of tools for reliably machining modern materials. The range of tools includes both tools for part manufacturing and those for final assembly.

Die & Mould

E-Mobility

As a supplier of cutting tools for the automotive industry, MAPAL incorporated the topic of sustainability into the company’s strategic orientation at an early stage. The company has transferred its expertise in machining the conventional power train to the parts to be machined in electrically powered vehicles. Only through efficient tool solutions for productive series processes can the change be shaped successfully and sustainably. MAPAL plays an important role in overcoming the challenges of e-mobility and contributing to the environmentally friendly mobility of the future.

Chassis and Breaks

Tool Solutions for every vehicle concept

The automotive industry is undergoing a major shift with an irrevocable trajectory towards electrified mobility. In the long term, the aim is to achieve a carbon neutral future with all-electric vehicles. But how does this transformation impact Chassis and brake components?

Due to the battery systems, which result in increased vehicle weight, the aluminium content in Chassis and brake components is rising. This is because aluminium ensures high stability and reduced weight. At the same time, components are constantly being developed on account of innovative technologies, such as steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire and selfdriving.

New production methods such as giga- and mega casting open up new opportunities such as bigger component dimensions, meaning parts of a bodywork can be produced in a single piece.

As a manufacturer of machining tools and solutions, MAPAL conducts intensive market research and maintains close relationships with universities, institutions and key players along the value chain. This way, changes and trends can be detected early and implemented in innovative machining processes accordingly. MAPAL determines the optimum solution for the relevant situation in direct dialogue with its customer.

MAPAL Services

Toolmanagement

Cost pressure, shortage of skilled workers, economic aspects, and other factors are increasing the importance of tool supply concepts in the processing industry. MAPAL’s efficient range of services helps customers exploit their full potential and ensure their tool supply is fit for the future.

Hydraulic Clamping Technology HSK-C | HSK-E

Chucks for MQL Machining

To successfully introduce an MQL process, there are a number of issues that need to be taken into account, from the type of supply via the machine and the sequence of the work steps, to the usage of the correct components such as clamps and tools. A key initial task is to ensure that the air-oil mixture (aerosol) is passed smoothly through the machine spindle to the outlet at the cutting edge. For this purpose in principle two systems, the 1-channel or 2-channel system, are available.

UNIQ Chuck Series

With UNIQ DirectCool, MAPAL is bringing a future-forward solution for modern machining processes onto the market. The new option for hydraulic chucks in the UNIQ series enables precise decentralised cooling along the tool shank to the cutting edge via three integrated cooling channels. This ensures even temperature distribution, little thermal distortion and low levels of tool wear.

Particularly in boring processes, DirectCool displays its strengths, enabling reliable cooling and preventing tool breakage with effective chip removal.

The new technology improves surface quality and boosts process reliability – without adjusting existing processes. After all, the UNIQ hydraulic chucks already available feature unlimited DirectCool compatibility. The tool restriction remains unchanged, and no specific shank grooves are necessary.

Clamping

Application-oriented chucks have evolved to play a crucial role in the overall process. In combination with our tools, this results, for example, in higher process reliability and maximum radial run-out accuracy. Your needs are our priority.

You benefit from our state-of-the-art technology, years of experience and the resulting expertise. The MAPAL clamping technology range offers a perfect solution and connection for every application, which ensures the required performance, radial run-out and changeover accuracy for the tool used.

Starting with manual hollow shank taper clamping technology through hydraulic expansion clamping and shrinking technology to adapters, the MAPAL standard range includes a wide variety of systems and technologies.

FaceMill-Diamond-ES

The versatile PCD face milling cutter for small quantities.
The new FaceMill-Diamond-ES is a versatile entry-level addition to the PCD face milling cutters in MAPAL’s FaceMill-Diamond family. The milling cutters have fewer blades than the established FaceMill-Diamond tools, making them a more cost-effective and "economical solution.

OptiMill-Inox-HPC

Versatile corner milling cutter for precise stainless steel machining

The four-edged OptiMill-Inox-HPC corner milling cutter is a versatile tool. The solid carbide end mill can be used for both roughing and finishing. The special cutting edge preparation produces optimum surfaces with particularly low-vibration running. Thanks to its AlTiN-based multilayer coating, it is ideal for machining stainless steel.

Milling

In addition to an extensive standard range of end milling cutters with fixed cutting edges, MAPAL also offers special end milling cutters that are specially tailored to the machining tasks in question. Complex geometries and contours can be realised for high-precision and flexible manufacturing options. Even unusual tool concepts for combining machining steps or combination machining can be implemented at short
notice – from complex form cutters to solid carbide disc milling cutters.

Micro Drilling

Precise drilling in the micro range requires tools with the highest accuracy. MAPAL offers a precisely coordinated micro portfolio for maximum process reliability. A perfectly coordinated process is crucial for reliable and
cost-effective results – from pilot drilling to deep drilling. MAPAL offers a consistent tool concept made of solid carbide with internal cooling for this purpose. The pilot tools of the MICRO-Drill series, with four guide lands, offer optimal guidance properties and stability.

An optimized geometry and a special flute shape with core taper enable reliable chip evacuation. The geometry of the Micro-Deep-Drill, specially tailored to small diameters, with a newly designed chip flute and special face grinding, is ideally suited for the highest feed rates and cutting speeds. The result: a consistent, precise, and cost-effective drilling system for the most demanding applications in the micro range.

Tritan-Drill-Reamer

A proven way to manufacture as economically as possible is combining several machining steps in one tool. For example, bores can be drilled and reamed simultaneously with the Tritan-Drill-Reamer from MAPAL. MAPAL has developed the Tritan-Drill-Reamer in order to produce fitting bores even more accurately using just one tool. With six guiding chamfers for excellent guiding properties, precision-ground chip flutes with matching groove shape for good chip removal and a self-centring chisel edge, the new Tritan-Drill-Reamer is impressive all around.

The self-centring chisel edge ensures good positioning accuracy and improved spot drilling behaviour. Three cutting edges guarantee optimal roundness of the fit bore and highest performance. The guiding chamfers produce best-quality surfaces.

Tritan-Drill-Alu

The high-feed drilling specialist for applications in aluminium.

MAPAL has developed the Tritan-Drill-Alu especially for high-feed machining of aluminium. The three-edged solid carbide drill has a customised, precision-ground flute profile. Large chip spaces and a special, sharp cutting edge preparation ensure optimum chip formation, reduce heat build-up and ensure reliable chip evacuation.

MEGA-Speed-Drill

The MEGA-Speed-Drill series sets new standards in high-speed machining and ensures maximum efficiency. The optimum interplay of cutting speed, feed rate and innovative drill geometry achieves an outstanding metal removal rate. At the same time, the specially customised cutting geometry significantly reduces the
cutting forces.

The MEGA-Speed-Drill utilises the full potential of machines with high speed and low spindle power. Highly polished flutes and stable guide chamfers enable up to 30 % higher feed rates than conventional drills.
The result: more precise, faster and more efficient drilling processes that take your productivity to a new level.

Innovations 2026

Productivity is not accidental – it’s the result of carefully considered processes, smart tools and working with a strong technology partner. MAPAL helps its customers do more with less: with smart tool solutions tailored and targeted to specific requirements.

Bore Machining – Drilling | Reaming

EXPERTISE IN BORE MACHINING
The optimum tool for every application

Based on experience gathered manufacturing custom tools for customer-specific machining solutions, MAPAL has developed an extensive standard range for bore machining.

MAPAL is one of the largest suppliers worldwide in the field of drilling with solid carbide tools. The range of solid carbide drills includes solutions for reliable and economical machining of almost every workpiece material and is augmented by modern replaceable head systems for maximum economic efficiency.

For fine bore machining, the portfolio includes fixed multi-bladed reamers as well as tools
with guide pads, single-bladed reamers, the
EasyAdjust system (EA system) as well as precision-ground indexable inserts and solutions
for large diameters up to 400 mm.

Tools with indexable inserts take a leading role when it comes to boring. The positive indexable inserts for boring and turning are particularly economical. Tangential indexable inserts are available for the highest boring demands.

OptiMill®-HPC-Pocket

Maximum efficiency in pocket milling...

The OptiMill-Uni-HPC-Pocket and OptiMill-Alu-HPC-Pocket milling tools stand for maximum precision and efficiency in pocket milling. Both tools are equipped with an integrated drill point, which is particularly suitable for versatile applications such as helical milling, grooving and inclined plunging. Large chip spaces on both milling cutters ensure fast and reliable chip evacuation, even with high cutting volumes, while a special cutting edge preparation and wear-resistant coating guarantee a long tool life and maximum process reliability.

The innovative geometry of the milling cutters prevents chip build-up and enables smooth machining, resulting in outstanding surface quality. Thanks to these advanced technical features, the OptiMill-Uni-HPC-Pocket and the OptiMill-Alu-HPC-Pocket are ideal tools for the efficient and precise machining of steel, cast iron and aluminium.

OptiMill®-Tro-Inox

Six-flute trochoidal milling cutter for milling in stainless steel...

The specific kinematics of trochoidal milling makes it possible to positively influence the engagement
conditions due to a superimposition of the feed movement with a circular movement of the tool.
The specific kinematics of trochoidal milling make it possible to positively influence the engagement
conditions due to the superimposition of the feed movement with a circular movement of the tool.
The pressure angle is correspondingly low. This technological approach has the consequence that
a reduced chip width and cutting length lead to significantly reduced process forces.

Solutions for Fluid Power

Solutions for Fluid Power...

Everything depends on the challenging key features. For years, MAPAL's expertise has been in demand for cost-driving machining tasks. For instance, in the spool bore. The accuracy of this bore affects the gap dimension with the spool, so that the hydraulic oil can flow in the desired direction without any leakage. This is very
narrowly defined in modern hydraulic valves. Consequently, a great deal of attention is paid to the roundness, cylindrical form, straightness, and the surface finish of this bore.

FixReam 700

Sustainable high performance reamers...

With the FixReam 700 reamers, MAPAL is launching a sustainable tool onto the market. The cylindrical shank reamers with brazed cutting edges are characterised by their reusability, which is achieved by replacing the cutting edges and regrinding.

A tool can be reground up to twice before new cutting edges have to be brazed in. After this, two regrinds, another change of cutting edge and a further two regrinds are possible. One reamer therefore has a service life of nine times.

Solutions and Innovations 2025

Empower Your Aluminium Machining...

For many years now, aluminium materials have been becoming more and more prevalent in many industries. This trend continues unabated. Thanks to decades of experience in designing, producing and applying tools for aluminium machining, MAPAL is a leading technology partner for machining aluminium components.

Tools for Aerospace

In the aerospace industry, materials that are both high-strength and lightweight is the key. By making use of new combinations of materials, weight can be reduced further, strength and corrosion resistance can be increased and assembly can be simplified by using an integrated design. Whereas structural parts made of aluminium, titanium or high strength steel are machined on machining centres or gantry machines, final assembly machining is carried out by handheld machines, drill feed units or robots.

Machining solutions for Fluid Power

For the raw materials often used in Fluid power such as cast iron, steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous metal, MAPAL provides economical process solutions due to great expertise in bore machining as well as milling applications. When it comes to demanding machining for hydraulic and pneumatic parts in different dimensions, customers have relied on MAPAL’s expertise for many years.

Machining solutions for e-mobility

As a supplier of cutting tools for the automotive industry, MAPAL incorporated this topic into the company's strategic orientation at an early stage. And transferred its expertise in machining the conventional power train to the components to be machined in electrically powered vehicles.

Innovations 2024

A whole range of product innovations and program range additions as well as dedicated solutions for focus topics such as sustainability and high-volume machining demonstrate the innovative strength of MAPAL.

MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel

The solid carbide deep drills are optimally protected with an innovative coating with HiPIMS technology in the cutting edge area. The head coating also ensures frictionless chip removal and is therefore the prerequisite for the reliable production of deep bores. The remaining length of the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel remains uncoated. “In our opinion, there is nothing smoother than a polished solid carbide surface”, Michael Villwock, Product Manager for Solid Carbide Tools, reaffirms the approach.

UNIQ Chuck Series

Both hydraulic expansion chuck series - UNIQ Mill Chuck and UNIQ DReaM Chuck - clearly combine the performance promise of quality and function in their new design. This is achieved through an optimal interplay of geometric and functional properties.

OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus

The OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus features a new diamond coating developed by MAPAL with even distribution and higher coating thickness. The bigger core diameter increases fracture strength by 50 percent. The improved groove profile ensures efficient, reliable removal of dust and process heat even when machining large volumes. The cutting wedge has been specially optimised to meet the requirements of brittle workpiece material. The special cuttingedge serration causes double compression so that fibre fraying on the workpiece edges of the upper and lower sides are reliably separated.

This allows the OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus to attain a new dimension in process reliability.Compared to the OptiMill-Composite-Speed, 20 percent longer tool life is achieved.

OptiMill-Alu-Wave

The new solid carbide roughing cutter Opti-Mill-Alu-Wave for aluminium materials takes full advantage of the performance of the fastest machines on the market, achieving a material removal rate of up to 21 litres per minute.

The cord roughing cutter has large, flat shafts for optimal chip formation. Polished chip flutes facilitate chip removal. The three-side cutter is fitted with central cooling and a modified face geometry, which enables ramp angles up to 30 degrees. The OptiMill-Alu-Wave is not only ideal for aerospace structural parts but also for applications in the automotive field and general machine engineering.

Diameter ranges from 12 to 25 mm with projection lengths short, medium and long are available. Further variations are configurable, so close-contour roughing is also supported.

Artec Studio Pro

Artec Studio is a powerful, all-in-one 3D scanning and data processing software designed to transform raw scan data into accurate, application-ready 3D models. Supporting the entire workflow—from capture and alignment to editing, inspection, and CAD export—it enables fast, automated processing with advanced algorithms and intuitive tools.

With features such as Autopilot workflows, scan-to-CAD functionality, and integrated inspection tools, Artec Studio streamlines reverse engineering, quality control, and design processes. Its automation, real-time feedback, and seamless integration with leading CAD platforms help users reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate digital manufacturing workflows.

Artec Spider II 3D Scanner

The Artec Spider II is an ultra-high-resolution handheld 3D scanner engineered for capturing intricate detail and measurement-grade data in demanding industrial applications. Using advanced blue-light technology and next-generation optics, it delivers up to 0.05 mm accuracy, producing highly detailed, full-colour 3D models of small to medium-sized objects.

Designed for efficiency, Spider II features fully target-free, contactless scanning, reducing setup time while preserving delicate or sensitive surfaces. With fast data acquisition, enhanced field of view, and intuitive operation, it enables users to capture complex geometries quickly and reliably.

Ideal for precision engineering, inspection, and reverse engineering, Spider II combines metrology-grade accuracy with streamlined workflows, helping manufacturers achieve consistent, high-quality digital results.

Artec Leo 3D Scanner

The Artec Leo is a fully wireless, AI-driven handheld 3D scanner designed for fast, accurate data capture in industrial environments. With onboard processing, an integrated touchscreen, and real-time 3D visualisation, it enables intuitive, cable-free scanning without the need for a computer. Delivering up to 0.1 mm accuracy and high-resolution results, Leo captures everything from small components to large objects with speed and precision. Its advanced optics, HD Mode, and cloud connectivity streamline workflows, reduce post-processing, and enable seamless collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and inspection applications

Markforged Print Materials

Mark3D UK Limited is the #1 Markforged Partner in the UK, and keeps print materials in stock at all times to rapidly supply customers in the UK.

We supply Onyx, Onyx ESD, Onyx FR, Onyx FRA, Smooth TPU 95A, Precise PLA, ULTEM 9085, Nylon White, Carbon Fibre, Carbon Fibre FR, Kevlar Fibre, Fibreglass, HSHT Fibreglass, and VEGA, in addition to all metal print materials offered by Markforged.

In Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), the printer heats the thermoplastic fibre until the melting point is almost reached. Through nozzles, the material is then applied layer by layer, creating a plastic matrix. Markforged 3D printers print all thermoplastics using this method.

Continuous Filament Fabrication (CFF) is our unique and proprietary technology that adds fibre reinforcement to printed parts. Within the thermoplastic matrix continuous fibre strands are laid. The user decides which layers are amplified, in which direction the fibre is arranged and makes a choice of strengthening material.

Markforged PX100 Binder Jetting System

Additive manufacturing of metal components with new precision.

The PX100 binder jetting system is a game changer and enables series production of everything from industrial components to medical and consumer goods.
The powerful PX100 offers speed, precision and adaptability and makes additive manufacturing of metal components even more interesting for a growing number of applications.

The PX100 is a game changer in binder jetting technology, enabling mass production of everything from industrial parts to medical and consumer goods. Build complex, production-ready parts right where the components go.

Printing system with a static accuracy better than 1µm!

– Printing capacity of up to 1,000 cm3 per hour
– Printhead with 70,400 nozzles operating with 2pL droplets at 15.5kHz
– Easily exchangeable powder magazine for quick material changes

Markforged FX10 – 5th Generation Industrial 3D Printer

The most versatile tool for your factory floor.
The Markforged FX10 – 5th Generation Industrial 3D Printer
The FX10 is Markforged’s next-generation industrial composite 3D printer – the result of years of engineering innovation and technological advancement. Building on the success of the Markforged X7, its sole purpose is to deliver strong, precise parts every time you print.
The FX10 features a new modular architecture designed for upgradeability and printhead-mounted optical sensors that inspect part dimensional accuracy and device health and performance. It utilizes automatic calibration and material changing, resulting in a simple, easy, low-touch user experience that meets the needs of operators.

Markforged X7

The turnkey industrial 3D printer for functional parts of all types.

Basic Materials: Onyx, Onyx FR, Onyx ESD, Nylon
Composite Materials: Carbon Fibre, Kevlar®, Fibre Glass, HSHT Fibre Glass

Large Prints, High-Resolution. The large build volume of the Industrial Series makes it ideal for robotics, automotive parts, functional prototypes and prosthetics. With 50 micron resolution layer height, your parts will come out of the printer with a beautiful surface finish approaching the look and feel of injection moulding.

Markforged FX20

FX20 is a high-temperature, large format 3D printer that brings The Digital Forge platform and Continuous Fibre Reinforcement (CFR) technology to a new realm of parts, problems, and industries. Designed to thrive in some of the most demanding manufacturing industries — aerospace, automotive, defence — FX20 prints bigger, faster, and hotter than any other Markforged 3D printer. Whether your needs are tooling or production parts, FX20 can deliver quality, high performance solutions.

Markforged Mark Two

The powerful professional 3D printer for aluminium-strength parts.
The Markforged Mark Two 3D Printer combines Markforged’s unique continuous carbon fibre reinforcement with workhorse reliability for the strongest, most versatile parts. It is the only printer that enables you to go from CAD to beautiful, strong, end-use parts in literally minutes.
Supporting the full range of plastics and composite print materials the Mark Two 3D Printer offers the ultimate in flexibility. As engineers try to reduce the effort associated with prototyping parts, 3D printing with stronger materials is the logical next step. Consequently the Mark Two from Markforged is your perfect desktop printer.

Markforged Metal X System

Metal 3D printing easier than ever before – an industrial revolution

The Metal X delivers metal parts overnight. It uses a new technology and parts are a fraction of the cost of regular metal components. Instantly leave 20th century manufacturing behind, creating anything from industrial replacement parts to injection moulds to working prototypes. Built on already proven technology the Metal X comes as a bundle and includes the wash station and sintering oven. The filament based material is very cost effective making metal additive manufacturing attractive to businesses of all sizes.

Can you break a Markforged 3D Printed Part?

Imagine being able to 3D print high-strength components that you previously had to machine but actually do not want to machine.

Most people still think of toys or just-for-fun parts when they hear the term 3D printing. One or the other may still be thinking of building prototypes, but modern 3D printing has long since gone far beyond that.

Production redefined: High-strength components, robot grippers, assembly aids, spare parts, ...

How is that possible? The industrial 3D printers from Mark3D - Markforged can print components with a continuous fibre made of carbon, glass fibre or Kevlar. This creates components that are stronger than aluminium.

Print stable components, tooling, fixtures and short runs overnight that meet industrial requirements quickly and cost-effectively.

Have you already discovered opportunities for additive manufacturing in your company? Write it in the comments.

Markforged 3D Printers

This brochure provides an overview of the Markforged range of industrial 3D printers, designed to help manufacturers produce strong, reliable parts quickly and efficiently. From composite systems to metal printing solutions, the portfolio supports a wide variety of applications, from prototyping to production.

Built for ease of use and consistency, Markforged printers enable teams to bring manufacturing in-house, reduce lead times, and respond faster to changing demands. With a focus on durability and performance, they are widely used across engineering, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.

Together with intuitive software and a connected workflow, the Markforged ecosystem helps businesses streamline production, improve flexibility, and adopt scalable digital manufacturing with confidence.

Artec 3D Scanners

This technical comparison brochure showcases the full range of Artec 3D scanning solutions, from high-speed, wireless capture to ultra-high-resolution detail scanning and large-scale measurement. Each system is engineered for specific applications—whether digitising large objects quickly or capturing fine, complex geometries with sub-millimetre accuracy.

Unified by Artec Studio software, the ecosystem delivers a seamless workflow from data capture through to processing, inspection, and CAD integration. Advanced features such as AI-driven HD Mode, automated processing (Autopilot), and multi-scanner compatibility enable users to combine data from different devices and achieve optimal results.

Together, Artec’s hardware and software provide a scalable, end-to-end solution for reverse engineering, quality control, and digital manufacturing—empowering users to select the right tool for every task while maintaining a consistent, high-performance workflow.

MarTech3D | Engine

Upload your CAD and produce photorealistic product image renders for your entire range, in just a few clicks.
Instantly create and share interactive 3D models with feature hostpots.
Generate multiple SKU variations with a single drag-and-drop.

MarTech3D | Engine

Topwork Tool Grinding Machines

Precision Grinding Wheels

Master Abrasives offer their Master brand of grinding wheels, dressing stones and segments in a full range of sizes and grades, both in vitrified and resin bonds. As an official distributor of 3M precision grinding products, they also offer brands such as Cubitron II for precision grinding and finishing.
Their high precision abrasive grinding wheels are available in conventional, ceramic and Superabrasives (diamond or CBN).Whatever the application, their experienced team can advise on grades for the highest productivity.

Supfina Grinding Machines

Master Abrasives can offer Supfina's solutions for superfinishing, precision grinding, attachments and automation through the use of robotics. To complete the package, machines retrofit, update and servicing can be undertaken.
No matter the tolerance or requirements, Supfina has decades of process know-how and machine tool building experience to meet high-precision needs and improve efficiency and profitability. Together with Master Abrasives’ decades of experience in precision applications, this strong team of experts can offer some outstanding solutions.

Supfina Tape Finishing Attachments

As UK and Ireland agent for Supfina, Master Abrasives offer tape, ball and stone finishers by Germany’s Innovation Leader in superfinishing and grinding machines.
MA will display Supfina’s tape finishing attachment at MACH as just one example of the many high-quality products the German manufacturer offers. There are suitable tape finisher models for integration into small, medium or large grinding machines for superfinishing of ground and finely turned surfaces.

ROSA Grinding Machines

Master Abrasives offer ROSA and FAVRETTO grinding machines by ROSA Ermando, founded in 1964. A ROSA surface grinder will be displayed at MACH 2024 by Master Abrasives as their new agent in the UK and Ireland and a representative from the Italian manufacturer will be visiting the stand.

The main industrial sectors where ROSA surface grinders are to be found are mould and dies manufacturers, tool makers, the machine tool industry, aerospace industry guideways and linear guiding systems and circular knives and straight knives for steel, aluminium and paper industry.

Micromatic Grinding Machines

Master Abrasives offers a full range of external, internal, universal and special purpose cylindrical grinders in CNC, PLC and hydraulic versions by Micromatic Grinding Technologies. The PLUTO-18 will be on display at MACH 2024, a CNC grinder specially designed for compactness, high accuracy on small components and both plunge and traverse grinding operations.

Micromatic ECO 200 Grinding Machine

The ECO 200 machine is available for demonstration in Master Abrasives' showroom. It's compact and ideal for external, internal or face grinding in toolrooms.

Read more about grinding machines online: https://www.master-abrasives.co.uk/machinery-and-equipment/grinding-machines.aspx

Master Product Range Brochure

A brochure showcasing our Master® range of abrasives

Machinery & Equipment brochure

A brochure detailing our Machinery & Equipment offering

Mastercam APlus for Additive Manufacturing

Partnering with CAMfacturing Solutions, Mastercam has an Add-On for Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Mastercam. Using the same interface Mastercam users are familiar with, APlus customers can program, backplot, and simulate their 3D printing scenarios just like they would with traditional toolpaths in Mastercam.

Used with Mastercam Mill, Lathe, or Router licenses except for Entry.
Generate Additive Manufacturing toolpaths.
Visualize the additive and machining outcome.
Great for R&D, repair work on existing parts, and creation of parts.

Mastercam Router

When you invest in a CNC router machine, you want the right router software driving it to maximize productivity and avoid downtime due to costly errors. Mastercam Router delivers the right tool exactly when you need it.

Mastercam Swiss

You no longer need a separate software package for CNC Swiss machines — something programmers and machinists appreciate. Give your shop the convenience and precision of Mastercam Swiss Machining Solutions for gang-style machines and select gang-turret and B-axis machines.

Our Swiss Solutions combine Mastercam Mill and Mastercam Lathe, with an optimized post processor to give you a reliable set of tools to program parts for your Swiss machines—exactly how you need them.

Mastercam Wire

Fast, easy, and productive—the way programming should be. Mastercam Wire is a solution for programming CNC Wire EDM machines.

Mastercam’s suite of 2-axis and 4-axis wirepaths lets you choose the best method for the results you need, with control over the wire motion, angle, entries and exits, and much more. And you get that control in a clear, easy to understand way.

Mastercam Multiaxis

Improve your productivity with simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining capability for Mastercam. Mastercam Multiaxis offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies—both basic and advanced.

Multiaxis toolpaths are also very useful for advanced control on 3-axis machines. With Mastercam, you have complete control over three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: cut pattern, tool axis control, and collision avoidance.

Mastercam Mill-Turn

Mastercam Mill-Turn programming streamlines high-power multistream machine centers for increased performance and safety. These multitasking CNC machines reduce multiple setups, manual part handling, redundant fixturing, and idle time for improved productivity in manufacturing.

Mastercam Lathe

Our lathe cam programming software gives you a set of tools to turn your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam Lathe provides easy roughing, grooving, threading, parting, boring, drilling, and finishing routines for increased productivity.

Mastercam Lathe also delivers a set of C-axis programming tools, with greatly expanded options when combined with Mastercam Mill, such as face contour and drilling and cross contour and drilling.

Mastercam Mill

Give your shop the best possible foundation for fast and efficient milling. From general purpose methods such as optimized pocketing to highly specialized toolpaths like 5-axis turbine cutting, with Mastercam Mill, your parts are produced faster, with greater accuracy, quality, and repeatability.

Mastercam Design

Mastercam Design is a computer-aided design solution that simplifies the creation of even the most complex parts with a robust suite of CAD tools. Design is included with Mastercam’s suite of CAM solutions. It is also available as a standalone product.

Building a Medieval Monastery with Mastercam

High in the mountains of Wyoming, the Carmelite Monks are building a medieval-style monastery that will stand for a thousand years. With limited funds and no formal training, they turned to modern machining and found a partner in Mastercam.

Discover how advanced CAM technology and expert support from ‪DMGMORI‬ helped the monks overcome design limitations, carve intricate Gothic details, and bring their vision to life with precision and creativity.

Masters of CAM – FGP Systems Ltd.

Simon Griffiths-Hughes from FGP Systems Ltd., discusses how their long-lasting collaboration with #Mastercam has transformed and driven FGP Systems to new heights.

Mastercam Product Guide

Mastercam is CAD/CAM software designed for innovation, streamlined precision, and efficiency in manufacturing. It empowers designers, NC programmers, and machinists with state-of-the-art solutions for milling, turning, wire EDM, router programming, Swiss machining, plasma cutting, lasers, and 3D design and drafting.

More people use Mastercam than any other CAM software to make better parts faster. Mastercam users form the world’s strongest CAD/CAM community, pushing product development, machining innovation, and manufacturing advancements on a global scale.

CNC Thread and Gear Grinding Machines

TI – 5060 Internal Thread Grinder

3060 Internal Thread Grinder

TE – 0850 External Thread Grinder

TE – 0550 External Thread Grinder

GV 8040 CNC Vertical Gear Form Grinding Machine

GH 3540 CNC Gear Form Grinding Machine

DyeMansion VX-1

The DyeMansion VX-1 is a compact, industrial-grade vapor smoothing system designed for 3D-printed polymer parts. It provides an entry-level, user-friendly, and sustainable solution for smoothing PA11, PA12, and TPU parts using a non-toxic, PFAS-free solvent. It is designed for plug-and-play operation and fits into standard workflows.

HP IF600HT

The HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer 600 High Temperature (IF 600HT) is a high-temperature filament extrusion (FFF/FDM) 3D printer announced by HP at Formnext 2025. It marks HP's re-entry into the filament-based 3D printing market to complement their existing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, specifically targeting industrial applications that require high-performance, heat-resistant, and engineering-grade polymers.

HP MJF 5420 3D Printer

Discover the full potential of the HP Jet Fusion 5420 Series Mass-Industrial 3D Printing Solution.

Enhance your manufacturing capabilities and optimize applications for flexible production at scale.

NEW MATERIALS PROCESSING;

HP 3D HR PA 12 FR enabled by Evonik​
HP 3D HR PA 12 enabled by Evonik
HP 3D HR PA 12 S enabled by Arkema
HP 3D HR PA 12 W
Forward AM Ultrasint® TPU01

See the HP 5420 Multi-Jet Fusion 3D printer in action at our award winning Matsuura Additive Manufacturing Centre in Leicestershire, England.

Muratec MT200GT2 Lathe

The MT200 series are established multi-tasking, twin spindle turning machines with three turrets and optional gantry loader.

The MT200 is an excellent choice for facilities running complex parts and various part types through one machine.

The optional 3 axis CNC gantry loader provides a multitude of options when it comes to automation, and when combined with a bar feeder, the choice of processing part types is endless.

All configurations of the MT200 can accommodate both bar, billet or chuck loaded operations.

Flexible upper and lower turrets, all tool stations are live and Y axis.

Matsuura have supplied numerous MT series machines to UK customers, where they have earned a "fit and forget" technology status amongst our customers and service engineers owing to their unerring reliability and performance.

Matsuura MX-520T PC7

When it was first introduced, the MX-520 quickly became the benchmark for single-table 5-axis machining. As demand surged, customers called for Matsuura’s renowned multi-pallet automation—prompting the launch of the 4-pallet version.

Following worldwide success, we fast-forward to 2025: the debut of the 7-pallet model, now enhanced with both milling and turning capabilities.

Matsuura MX-330 PC10

Following the phenomenal global response to the MX-520 and MX-850, and reacting swiftly to market demand for a smaller MX Series 5 axis platform, Matsuura introduce the MX-330 PC10 - configured with 10 pallets and 90 tools for assured, affordable and reliable unmanned 5 axis production.

The MX-330 PC10 is the only high quality entry level 5 axis machine on the market with OEM automation integrated within the machine at its inception, and brings legendary 5 Axis Matsuura automation to within reach of all budgets.

Matsuura MAM72-70V PC6

In UK stock now, the MAM72-70V PC6 is the latest addition to the legendary MAM72 range & delivers the unrivalled automated 5 axis CNC machining of large, complex billets, or multi-loaded high mix, low volume parts. Configured with 6 pallets, a 15,000rpm MAXIA spindle and up to 520 on board tools.

Muratec CNC Lathe Automation – from Matsuura

Muratec (Murata Machinery) CNC lathes are high-precision, Japanese-manufactured turning machines renowned for automated, high-volume production, particularly in the automotive industry. They specialize in twin-spindle and multi-tasking technology, often featuring integrated gantry loaders for 24-hour unmanned operation.

HP Multi-Jet Fusion 3D Printing from Matsuura – How It Works

HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a powder-bed 3D printing process developed by HP that uses fusing and detailing agents to create high-quality, functional, and durable nylon parts. It enables fast production of complex geometries with superior strength, fine details, and a high-quality surface finish in a single, efficient step.

MX-520T PC7 – Matsuura legendary 5 axis milling now with added turning!

The Matsuura MX-520T PC7 is a high-performance 5-axis multitasking CNC machine launched in 2025, featuring 7-pallet automation and integrated turning capabilities (the 'T' suffix). Designed for high-volume, unmanned production, it offers a 12,000 RPM spindle, 60-90 tool capacity, and a compact footprint that fits into the same space as its 4-pallet predecessor.

Matta Trace

Trace is our AI agent for route card digitisation with OCR, OCV, and barcode reading. Unlock hands-free serialisation and link every QC event to a UID.

Matta Tally

Tally is our AI agent for automated counting with real-time throughput visibility. Eliminate manual counts, track inputs/outputs, and pinpoint losses and micro-stoppages.

Matta Platform

Matta Platform is our digital factory management platform, giving a birds-eye view of factory performance.

Matta Sentry

Sentry is our AI agent for robust error detection that autonomously learns from watching production, with no human intervention required. Reduce escapes, false rejects, and catch drift earlier.

Matta Gauge

Gauge is our AI agent for instant quantitative dimension measurement. Achieve 100% inspection at line speed and reduce the manual check or CMM bottleneck.

Downdraft Table

Dustomat Hydro 2300 ATEX

Dustomat Dry ATEX

Configurable welding fume filter DUSTOMAT DRY for maximum safety | ESTA Extraction Technology

Configurable dust extractor DUSTOMAT DRY for maximum safety | ESTA Extraction Technology

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Downdraft Table

The ergonomically-adapted sturdy sheet steel construction and rugged material surface always ensures a comfortable, safe working environment. The A-series is height adjustable, extremely rugged and safe. The welding/grinding table can be connected to the fan for extract-only operation (without filtration). The dusty air is filtered in connection with a stationary or mobile extraction system, and can be fed back into the work room again.

Dustomat Dry – Welding Fume Filter

The compact welding fume filters of the DUSTOMAT DRY series are suitable for almost all welding and soldering applications thanks to their versatile configurations, including optional IFA W3 certification, effectively extract the welding and soldering fumes generated during the processing of different metals including stainless steel (with a separation efficiency of up to 99.995%).

Dustomat Dry – Dust Extraction

The compact dust extractors of the DUSTOMAT DRY series are suitable for almost all applications thanks to their versatile configurations, including ATEX certification, HEPA filtration, and activated carbon options, effectively extract dusts that occur when processing a variety of materials including metal, plastic and composites, with a separation efficiency of up to 99.995%.

WaldrichSiegen ProfiMill evo

With the ProfiMill evo, WaldrichSiegen has developed a flexible yet highly productive high-gantry portal milling machine that combines the proven technology of the ProfiMill series with Herkules Monolith™ technology thus ensuring a rigid machine base that enables flexible, foundation-free installation.

The ProfiMill evo impresses with its compact and slim design. During the development process emphasis was placed on short commissioning times and flexible installation.

WaldrichSiegen Vertical Lathe ProfiTurn V

Based on our tradition and the experience gained in the many years of building horizontal lathes and portal milling machines, WaldrichSiegen now sets new benchmarks in the market with a new innovative machine concept. The vertical lathe, ProfiTurn V excels in precision, efficiency and reliability. Characteristics WaldrichSiegen has been renowned for, for decades.

The possibility to integrate a variety of technologies allows for highly flexible machining of complex workpieces. The fully hydrostatic design in all main axes guarantees ultimate cutting performance and accuracy. Furthermore, the ProfiTurn V excels in terms of energy efficiency and ease of maintenance. In conjunction with fact that all machine components are of high quality "Made in Germany", these vertical lathes guarantee high productivity and minimized life-cycle cost.

NILES-SIMMONS Turn-Mill Machining Centers

The NILES-SIMMONS horizontal, multifunctional CNC turn-mill machining centers in inclined bed design enable an economical, flexible and permanently accurate complete machining of shaft- and disk-shaped components of various materials and sizes. Due to the modular design of the machines and different sizes, components with a swing diameter between max. 650mm to max. 1500mm as well as with a turning length between max. 1000mm and 9000mm can be machined accurately and reliably. The machining spectrum of the centers is characterized by extensive, optional process integrations and can thus map processes such as turning, milling, (deep hole) drilling, gear cutting, grinding, rolling, and extensive in-process measuring tasks in one clamping. Thanks to the modular machine design, the machine can be customized to the respective machining task.

NILES-SIMMONS – Turning Lathes/ Turning Centers

The horizontal NILES-SIMMONS CNC lathes and turning centers series in inclined bed design guarantee an economical and accurate machining of shaft- and disk-shaped turned components of various materials and sizes. Due to the different sizes, both more compact components with a maximum swing diameter of 560mm and turning lengths of up to 900mm, as well as very large and heavy components with a maximum swing diameter of 1250mm and turning lengths of up to 7500mm can be machined with precision and process reliability. Thanks to the modular design of the machines, they can implement a wide variety of technologies and machining concepts for specific components. Customer-specific configurations for an optimal production process are always top priority at NILES-SIMMONS products. The lathes machines and turning centers are also characterized by their high cutting performance, minimum non-productive times, and excellent automation capabilities.

WaldrichSiegen Vertical Lathe ProfiTurn V

Based on the tradition and experience gained in the many years of building horizontal lathes and portal milling machines, WaldrichSiegen now sets new benchmarks in the market with an innovative machine concept. The vertical lathe, ProfiTurn V, excels in precision, efficiency and reliability. Characteristics WaldrichSiegen has been renowned for, for decades.

Unsurpassed in terms of precision and performance
Unique characteristics which make the ProfiTurn V lathe clearly stand out from other concepts currently available in the market are a significant increase in precision and performance provided by this innovative vertical lathe concept. The possibility to integrate a variety of technologies allows for highly flexible machining of complex workpieces. The fully hydrostatic design in all main axes guarantees ultimate cutting performance and accuracy.

Furthermore, the ProfiTurn V excels in terms of energy efficiency and ease of maintenance. In conjunction with fact that all machine components are of high quality "Made in Germany", these vertical lathes guarantee high productivity and minimized life-cycle cost.

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WaldrichSiegen Vertical Lathe ProfiTurn V in Table and Gantry Design

WaldrichSiegen ProfiMill evo

NILES-SIMMONS – Turning Lathes/ Turning Centers

The horizontal NILES-SIMMONS CNC lathes and turning centers series in inclined bed design guarantee an economical and accurate machining of shaft- and disk-shaped turned components of various materials and sizes. Due to the different sizes, both more compact components with a maximum swing diameter of 560mm and turning lengths of up to 900mm, as well as very large and heavy components with a maximum swing diameter of 1250mm and turning lengths of up to 7500mm can be machined with precision and process reliability. Thanks to the modular design of the machines, they can implement a wide variety of technologies and machining concepts for specific components. Customer-specific configurations for an optimal production process are always top priority at NILES-SIMMONS products. The lathes machines and turning centers are also characterized by their high cutting performance, minimum non-productive times, and excellent automation capabilities.

NILES-SIMMONS Turn-Mill Machining Centers

The NILES-SIMMONS horizontal, multifunctional CNC turn-mill machining centers in inclined bed design enable an economical, flexible and permanently accurate complete machining of shaft- and disk-shaped components of various materials and sizes. Due to the modular design of the machines and different sizes, components with a swing diameter between max. 650mm to max. 1500mm as well as with a turning length between max. 1000mm and 7500mm can be machined accurately and reliably. The machining spectrum of the centers is characterized by extensive, optional process integrations and can thus map processes such as turning, milling, (deep hole) drilling, gear cutting, grinding, rolling, and extensive in-process measuring tasks in one clamping. Thanks to the modular machine design, the machine can be customized to the respective machining task.

WaldrichSiegen Vertical Lathe ProfiTurn V in Table and Gantry Design

WaldrichSiegen has developed and manufactured vertical lathes for the highest technological demands since the 1930s. The ProfiTurn V series sets a new benchmark in the market in terms of power and precision.
Thanks to its robust design and hydrostatic guideways, the concept allows for pre-machining and finish-machining on a single machine. A clear, modular machine program covers the complete range of standard models for a variety of applications. We offer the perfect solution for any task.