
With 5-axis simultaneous control
The Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center with 5-axis simultaneous control from Mazak can precisely machine workpieces with a diameter of 730 mm, a height of 450 mm and a weight of 500 kg.
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The Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center with 5-axis simultaneous control from Mazak can precisely machine workpieces with a diameter of 730 mm, a height of 450 mm and a weight of 500 kg.

For flexible workpiece handling, Hommel Unverzagt has the UX 500 5-axis machining center from Quaser in its portfolio. It has two operating sides and can be used for applications with handling robots.

Kasto has expanded its portfolio to include a manipulator for the unmanned handling of sheet metal. It seamlessly connects the fully automated storage systems with laser cutting machines.
Fischer GmbH, a tool manufacturer from Geringswalde in Saxony, has recognized the advantages of the Mikron HPM 1850U milling machining center from GF Machining Solutions: The company even produces the base plates for its largest tools automatically.
Four-point bearings in tool changers
Machining centers must be able to access up to 60 different tools and change them within a few seconds. Schmid Maschinen installs special four-point bearings from Rodriguez in its tool changers.
Hermle is one of the world market leaders for metalworking centers. The company relies on Murrelektronik's modular Cube67 fieldbus IO system for its electrical installation.
Swen Emde, Managing Director of Recyclinghof-Diemelsee Emde, shows how a lack of career prospects and confidence in the next generation can lead to a successful mold and tool making company. After founding the company in 2016, he invested directly in a 5-axis machining center with the confidence that he would be able to machine tools and machine parts precisely and efficiently without risking downtime.
Machining centers with top axes

At AlphaFluid in Pliezhausen, Baden-Württemberg, hydraulic adjustment units are manufactured as ready-to-install assemblies for a stepless, hydrostatic drive. To increase productivity, two machining centers were each expanded with two top axes from Hofmann and individually adapted to customer requirements.

The Samag Group is undergoing a strategic realignment. According to the company, the main reasons for this are the changed market environment and a stronger focus on the individual business areas.

Hedelius is equipping its Tiltenta T7-2600 with a new rotary table. At EMO Hannover, the machining center will be on show for the first time with a torque drive with a speed of up to 50 rpm.