Metalworking machines & machine tools

Metalworking and machine tools constitute the core group of machinery used for the machining and forming of metal in industry and the skilled trades. The main categories are lathes (universal, CNC and vertical lathes), milling machines (universal, vertical and horizontal milling machines), machining centres and CNC machines.

Sheet metal working includes guillotine shears, press brakes, laser cutting systems and waterjet cutters. Grinding machines cover external cylindrical, internal cylindrical, surface and tool grinding. Other areas include presses, punching machines, metal saws, EDM machines (sink and wire EDM), as well as welding and cutting with MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma and laser welding systems.

Leading manufacturers include TRUMPF, DMG Mori, Mazak, Okuma, Hermle, Schuler, Amada, Heller, Doosan, Bystronic, Haas Automation and EMCO.

These machines are used in the metal industry, in mechanical and tool engineering, in the automotive and supplier industries, in contract manufacturing facilities, and in research and prototyping workshops.