Manufacturing technology
State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies under optimal production conditions create the basis for uncompromising precision.
Infrastructure designed for precision:
Precise and monitored temerature control of all production areas
Automated coolant filling and monitoring
Intelligently controlled, central machine cooling in real time to stabilize heat profiles.
Central extraction of the machines
High degree of automation via robotics, pallet changing and material feeding systems
Vibration-damped foundations
Systems for the care and treatment of cooling lubricants
CNC milling technology
Maximum component size: 12,000 mm x 4,200 mm x 1,250 mm
5-axis machines with rotary tables
Combination of milling and turning in a single setup up to Ø 2,200 mm
Simultaneous machining, trochoidal milling
>90% of milling machines are automated
Robot cell with linear robot for three Hermle C42
Pallet changer magazines
ZeroClamp Automations
DMG Robo2Go and PH cell
Hermle HS flex
High-precision machining
DMG 340 µ-precision
DMG 210 µ-precision
4µ positioning accuracy on linear axes
Specially reinforced foundations for maximum precision


CNC turning technology
Turning and milling centers with 5-axis simultaneous machining
Dual-channel machining: two independent tool carriers
Counter spindle technology: 6-sided complete machining
DMG CTX TC beta & gamma, NTX 3000 with robot
Turret with driven tools
Separate milling spindle for combined machining
Long turning with Traub TNL
Machining up to Ø40 mm
Additional turret with integrated B-swivel axis
Powered tools for complex geometries
Grinding technology
Surface grinding
Rotary table grinding: up to Ø 900 mm
cylindrical grinding
Maximum component size: 2000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm
Vertical grinding machine with plate changer
Grinding of cones, camshafts, etc.


Additive manufacturing processes
Additive manufacturing through selective laser melting (SLM) in a powder bed with LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd generation
Construction volume: 325 x 325 x 400 mm
Minimum layer thickness: 30 µm
Minimum focus diameter: 80 µm
Surface roughness up to Ra ~5 µm
Quad lasers, each with 600 W power
Automated powder handling using rePLUG: Integrated powder reprocessing for maximum efficiency and workplace safety
Active temperature compensation for z-axis positioning
Material-independent protective gas filter system
Powder bed monitoring for defect detection
Protective glass monitoring for the detection of smoke residue and damage
Ultrasonic/HSC processing
5-axis machining of hard and brittle materials, e.g., glass, ceramics, hard metals
Two Sauer Ultrasonic Machines
Ultrasonic machining for precise material removal on brittle materials
High-speed cutting (HSC) for the finest components through high rotational speeds


CNC-EDM
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Wire EDM: Max. 600 x 400 x 500 mm
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EDM sinking: Max. 900 x 750 x 450 mm
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Controlled positioning axis for precise movements (e.g., spirals)
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Rotation axis for rotary EDM
Further processes
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Friction stir welding
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TIG, MAG and laser welding
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Solder
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Sandblasting, glass bead blasting and Aerolap polishing
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Passivation and electropolishing
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Laser marking and laser engraving
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Painting
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Lapping and honing
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Embossing and die-cutting
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Sawing
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Waterjet cutting
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Vibratory finishing
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Glowing and aging








