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28.03.2025
Suitable tools for combined brake housings
Combined brake housings unite the brake master cylinder, brake booster and ABS/ESP in one component and pave the way to autonomous driving. MAPAL offers solutions for machining complex aluminum workpieces.
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04.03.2025
CORMOL relies on milling cutters such as the OptiMill-3D-HF from MAPAL for tool making
CORMOL from Portugal manufactures stamping tools, for which it has been working closely with MAPAL since 2022. With the OptiMill-3D-HF, CORMOL has found a reliable and economical tool solution.
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26.02.2025
Another design award for the UNIQ hydraulic chucks from MAPAL
Following the iF Design Award and the Good Design Award, the UNIQ hydraulic chucks from MAPAL have also been honoured with the Green Design Award, which focuses on sustainability.
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11.02.2025
MAPAL underlines its aluminum competence for pneumatics with focus components
For the machining of a pneumatic valve housing and a pneumatic cylinder, MAPAL can draw on its expertise and product portfolio for aluminum machining.
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05.02.2025
MAPAL at the intec in Leipzig
"Empower Your Aluminium Machining" is the motto of MAPAL's intec presentation in March. Aluminium machining is an important focus, as are the Innovations 2025.
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16.01.2025
Tool management from MAPAL completed for DEUTZ in record time
MAPAL completed the entire engineering including tool design, cycle time study and cost calculation for the engine manufacturer Deutz in the Spanish plant in Zafra within a very short time.
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15.11.2024
Easy handling, rigid connection, optimal cooling: new BFS connection for replaceable head milling systems
MAPAL has introduced a new bayonet-like separation point for interchangeable head milling systems onto the market. Users benefit from very easy handling, rigid connection and optimal cooling
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10.10.2024
Sustainable machining with hydraulic chucks: High efficiency and long service life
Hydraulic chucks contribute to sustainability in machining. The clamping technology conserves resources, improves workpiece quality and reduces energy consumption.
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07.08.2024
Empower Your Aluminium Machining
Aluminium materials are increasingly being used in various industries. MAPAL is the leading technology partner for the machining of aluminium components.
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02.08.2024
MAPAL at the AMB in Stuttgart
"Empower Your Aluminium Machining" is the motto of MAPAL's AMB presentation. Aluminium machining is an important focus, as are the Innovations 2025.
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02.07.2024
Aluminium expertise in focus at the annual press conference
At the annual press conference in Aalen, the focus was on the annual report, innovations for AMB and aluminium machining.
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25.06.2024
Efficient production in die and mould making: Krämer+Grebe and MAPAL
The mouldmaking company Krämer+Grebe optimises production with MAPAL reamers and milling cutters and ensures process reliability in international competition.
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29.05.2024
Machining titanium economically
For economic results in titanium machining, tool technology and process must be optimally designed. A case for MAPAL.
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17.05.2024
NeoMill-Alu-QBig: High-volume milling of aluminium materials
With material removal rates of 18 l/min and more, the NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from MAPAL stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium.
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01.05.2024
New Supplementary Volume
MAPAL’s new supplementary catalogue for bore machining, milling and clamping contains a large number of products in stock.
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25.04.2024
Sealing rings: Lead-free and improved performance
MAPAL is launching new sealing rings for flanges and adapters. They are environmentally friendly and score points with an increased maximum speed.
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08.04.2024
IMPULSE 82 has been published
Developments, solutions and applications for the aerospace industry are the focus of issue 82 of the MAPAL technology magazine IMPULSE.
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31.01.2024
Reamer with nine lives
With the FixReam 700, MAPAL launched a cylindrical shank reamer with brazed cutting edges that is particularly sustainable with nine lives.
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11.01.2024
Major process improvements in the machining of axial piston machines
MAPAL has developed profound process solutions for the economical and precise machining of axial piston machine components.
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04.12.2023
Aluminium machining in new dimensions
Impressive material removal rates - bavius cuts over 20 liters per minute with aluminum high-volume milling cutters from the tool manufacturer MAPAL.
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22.11.2023
Development of customised diamond coatings
MAPAL develops extremely hard and wear-resistant diamond coatings for machining materials such as CFRP, ceramics, graphite and aluminium alloys.
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09.11.2023
Twice as fast to the titanium component with MAPAL
Aircraft supplier SME Aerospace Malaysia optimises its titanium component machining together with MAPAL and saves 3 hours per component.
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19.10.2023
"MAPAL's focus has always been and will always be on the customer."
CTO Jacek Kruszynski on structures, development priorities and plans in the area of digitalisation.
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05.10.2023
Tip for depth
With the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel, MAPAL is presenting the new standard for deep drilling, which has been specially designed for machining steel and cast iron.
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28.09.2023
Structural parts in record time
Wenzler and MAPAL combine their expertise and provide answers to the question: How can aluminium components be manufactured quickly and precisely?
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07.08.2023
MAPAL at the EMO 2023
MAPAL will be presenting itself in Hall 4, Stand A18 with the focus industries, Innovations 2024, the Online Shop and new developments on the subject of sustainability.
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02.08.2023
Well positioned for e-mobility
The die-casting foundry 2A is ready for the transition to electric mobility. MAPAL is at 2A's side as an experienced tool partner.
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17.07.2023
IMPULSE 81 has been published
Solutions and applications in fluid power technology as well as sustainability are the focus of issue 81 of the MAPAL technology magazine IMPULSE.
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12.07.2023
Milling instead of drilling
Why milling instead of drilling can be a sensible alternative? MAPAL shows how higher process reliability and shorter machining times can be achieved.
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27.06.2023
High process reliability when milling CFRP composite materials
The OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus milling cutter from MAPAL stands for high process reliability due to long tool life, high breaking strength and the best cutting quality.
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19.06.2023
The best deep bores with PCD
The automotive supplier Schlote converted the deep drilling of oil channels in clutch housings and reliably achieves five times the service life.
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30.05.2023
Precisely fitting solutions for hydraulic valve housings
The production of valve housings is the supreme discipline in the world of fluid technology. As a technology partner, MAPAL supports the customer with the complete process design.
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11.05.2023
A strategy for battery frames
MAPAL’s electric mobility experts have designed a generic component that encompasses the main machining operations of a battery frame.
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04.05.2023
News from the reaming and fine boring sector
New cutting materials are available for reaming high-alloy and stainless steels, cast steel and hardened steel. MN reamers are available within ten working days.
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19.04.2023
Shop, get information, download: shop.mapal.com
The new MAPAL online shop is now available in Germany and Austria with over 6,000 products in stock from the fields of drilling, milling, countersinking and clamping.
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23.03.2023
The production must go on
Digital tool management with more than 750 tools from MAPAL ensures smooth large-scale production at Schabmüller Automobiltechnik.
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09.03.2023
Four inserts for stator bores
Actuating tool with four facing slides and HSK100 connection for finishing the stator bore combines precision, flexibility and long tool life.
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02.03.2023
The overall process makes the difference
In direct comparison to the previous machining process, the MAPAL solution brings clear advantages. The consideration of the overall process is decisive here.
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01.02.2023
Major progress in external reaming of turning workpieces
The Swiss manufacturer W.E. Schultz finishes turned parts with external reamers from MAPAL and reduces cutting costs to 25 and set-up costs to 10 percent.
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25.01.2023
Gnutti Carlo Group relies on c-Com digital tool management
The Gnutti Carlo Group implements a digital tool management solution from c-Com for its worldwide locations.
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12.01.2023
Basic–Performance–Expert
MAPAL clusters its machining solutions for electromobility components into solution stages, depending on the precision requirements and production volume.
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23.11.2022
Sights set firmly on supply chains and key components
Matthias Winter in an interview about the market development in the automotive sector, MAPAL's focus within the e-mobility sector and challenges in machining.
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16.11.2022
Green tools protect resources
The use of minimum quantity lubrication is a lever for saving resources in production. MAPAL offers almost all tools in variants for MQL.
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10.11.2022
CFRP demo part for trade fairs and events
A generic component developed in collaboration with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland demonstrates MAPAL's expertise in CFRP machining.
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03.11.2022
Efficient deburring with robots
The FlyCutter from MAPAL is ideally suited for deburring battery trays. Robot manufacturer KADIA is enthusiastic about the PCD-tipped milling tool.
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19.10.2022
Why hydraulic chucks are more sustainable
Service life, energy balance, handling: Why hydraulic expansion chucks have clear advantages over shrink chucks in terms of sustainability.
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06.10.2022
New face milling cutters for more sustainability in aluminium machining
How MAPAL increases the cost-effectiveness of aluminium machining with two new milling tools.
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28.09.2022
Adapted hydraulic chuck as a problem solver
Simple, fast, safe and reliable – how the Swiss lathe manufacturer TORNOS is optimising the application performance of its multi-spindle lathe with the help of MAPAL hydraulic chucks.
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12.09.2022
Customer needs as an impetus for innovation
At the AMB in Stuttgart, MAPAL will be presenting new products and innovative machining solutions for the focus industries, thereby increasing the competitiveness of customers.
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22.08.2022
A new turn for e-mobility
Innovative machining process from NILES-SIMMONS and MAPAL with simultaneous internal and external machining and a combination of turning and boring/fine boring.
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11.08.2022
MAPAL at the AMB 2022
At AMB 2022 in Stuttgart, MAPAL will be presenting innovations for the focus industries and options for increasing sustainability in Hall 1, Stand D10.
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28.07.2022
Strategic partnership in mould making
Röders GmbH and MAPAL jointly develop the machining strategy for a generic component. The approach is convincing - both in the CAM simulation and on the machine.
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30.06.2022
Even more cost-effective turbochargers
How the complete machining of turbochargers becomes even more productive with indexable insert milling cutters from the NeoMill range.
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02.06.2022
3D milling of CFRP prototypes from batch sizes of one
MAPAL supports ERIKS Deutschland GmbH with process expertise and an extensive range of tools for turnkey CFRP machining.
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05.05.2022
Problem solver even for tricky cases
MAPAL tools demonstrate their performance potential in several problematic applications at the mould making company HaGeForm Sachsen.
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28.04.2022
Automotive technology for aeroplanes
Machine manufacturer F. Zimmermann GmbH and MAPAL jointly set standards in the project implementation and machining of an aerospace component.
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21.04.2022
Milling stainless steel with six cutting edges
The trochoidal milling cutter OptiMill-Tro-Inox with six cutting edges achieves maximum metal removal rates and 30 percent longer tool life in stainless steel.
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13.04.2022
A multi-stage fine boring tool for the highest precision
Multi-stage fine boring tool from MAPAL machines component made of GGG40 with six bores, each with three merging cylindrical areas.
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22.03.2022
The Digital Twin is Showing its Teeth
Quality assurance and error detection in production through real-time data analysis is promised by the Machining Analytics Solutions module from c-Com.
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17.03.2022
Electronic actuating tool makes milling-turning centre an all-rounder
The integration of the TOOLTRONIC mechatronic tool system into the RX18 milling turning centre from Reiden Technik AG met the customer's high requirements.
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10.03.2022
Titanium Machining Takes Off
MAPAL is making drilling and milling of the ductile, high-strength workpiece material more productive, thereby reducing costs.
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09.02.2022
MAPAL is investing in countersink manufacturing
Countersinks from MAPAL produce high quality countersinks and are fast and durable. MAPAL is investing in production at the Winterlingen site in 2022.
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19.01.2022
When nothing is allowed to go wrong
With MAPAL tools, users can rely on the highest process reliability and precision in the final machining processes of the almost finished component.
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13.01.2022
Performance boost with NeoMill face milling cutter
NeoMill face milling cutters from MAPAL cut machining times of screw compressors at BOGE Kompressoren by fifty percent.
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15.12.2021
Optimisation in mould making
On the way to industrial toolmaking, Schülken Form is optimising its production processes. MAPAL tools play an important role in this.
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11.11.2021
Machining carbide with PCD solid head milling cutters
The new PCD solid head milling cutters from MAPAL with 2-6 millimetres diameter machine carbide and other hard-brittle materials fast and with long tool lives.
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04.11.2021
Wide field of applications for PCD tools
PCD tools from MAPAL demonstrate their performance in a wide range of applications and industries. Respirators or spectacle lenses are examples.
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25.10.2021
IMPULSE — edition 76 is available
News on e-mobility. New tools for machining titanium as well as valve housings and pot-shaped stator housings. A new module from c-Com.
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13.10.2021
MAPAL Focuses on Fluid Technology
The spool bore in valve housings has particularly tight tolerances. The machining process from MAPAL fulfils the specifications reliably and with high economic efficiency.
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04.10.2021
Continuous process for electromobility
Topfförmige Statorgehäuse für Elektromotoren sind aufgrund ihrer Dünnwandigkeit und engen Toleranzen anspruchsvoll zu bearbeiten. MAPAL liefert den kompletten Prozess.
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16.08.2021
IMPULSE — edition 75 is available
Discover smart solutions as well as the potential of MAPAL’s Tooltronic and the radial milling cutters NeoMill.
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04.08.2021
Productivity and cost-effectiveness with indexable insert milling cutters NeoMill
Maximum economic efficiency and productivity in series production: The NeoMill indexable insert milling cutters with a complete portfolio for roughing and semi-finishing.
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14.07.2021
When tool expertise and consulting quality match
For the production of sophisticated clamping devices for machine tools, Bonertz Technik GmbH relies on the performance and process reliability of MAPAL tools.
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01.07.2021
Sophisticated PCD tool concepts for machining aluminium
Carl Hirschmann GmbH processes aluminum forged parts for sports vehicles with multi-stage combination tools from its development partner MAPAL.
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01.06.2021
PCD for machining challenging aviation components
MAPAL solutions for aerospace: 60 percent longer tool life when drilling CFRP materials and long-chipping aluminum alloys with process-reliable dry roughing.
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11.05.2021
High performance in precision machining of aluminium
Aluminum structural components for aircraft are mostly machined from solid. This requires enormous performance and high precision from machines and tools.
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04.05.2021
Three-edged drilling and reaming in one step
Three cutting edges and six guide chamfers for high precision and economic efficiency: The Tritan-Drill-Reamer from MAPAL machines fitting bores in one step.
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28.04.2021
Market segments are defining the clamping technology of the future
In the interview, Dennis Minder and Jochen Schmidt explain the new structures in clamping technology at MAPAL and the great advantages of the new hydraulic expansion technology.
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14.04.2021
CVD coatings for steel and cast iron machining
Tools with innovative CVD coatings machine steel and cast materials much more economically. Examples from the fields of milling and reaming.
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07.04.2021
IMPULSE edition 74 is available
The latest edition of Impulse is available. One of the main topics is the market launch of MAPAL in the die and mould sector.
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01.04.2021
E-Mobility: New Catalogue
Electrified components, their structure, their requirements and MAPAL's machining concepts –useful tips and detailed illustrations.
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25.03.2021
One tool for reaming both through bores and blind bores
Range extension: New series can be used for through and blind bores. Tool and storage costs are reduced.
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08.03.2021
Partner in the mining industry
Tool life and feed more than doubled, with excellent surfaces. The Rockbit-Drills from MAPAL machine the seats for bit inserts in mining tools.
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22.02.2021
Economical reaming in cast iron and steel in high quantities
The new, particularly economical replaceable head reamers from MAPAL, especially for the large-scale machining of cast and steel materials.
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08.02.2021
Economical and reliable machining of steel beams
The flexible use of steel beams in many areas goes hand in hand with closely defined manufacturing tolerances. How MAPAL contributes to high process reliability.
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27.01.2021
Drilling diameters from one millimeter with internal cooling
For steel machining in the micro range, MAPAL has expanded its range of solid carbide drills to include the new MICRO-Drill-Steel series for the diameter range 1.0 to 2.9 mm.
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11.11.2020
New generation of clamping devices - UNIQ Mill Chuck & UNIQ DReaM Chuck, 4.5°
Since November 2020, the first two series of MAPAL chucks have been available in the new design which is already winning awards.
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23.07.2020
Design prize for MAPAL clamping tools
MAPAL’s clamping tools meet all the hallmarks of good industrial and product design. What’s more, they have now been recognised with one of the world’s most respected design prizes: the iF DESIGN AWARD.
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15.05.2020
Lowering costs with sophisticated tool solutions
Tools have an impact on the overall operating costs of machining. It pays off to focus on the overall operating costs when purchasing.
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14.05.2020
Process-safe chip breaking during fine machining
MAPAL has developed a chip guiding stage for reliable chip breaking during steel machining.
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01.05.2020
For Short Machining Times – Try Whirling Instead of Grinding
Why whirling is worthwhile for ball screw threads, what this has to do with ball nose milling cutters and what role additive manufacturing plays in this.
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13.03.2020
High-performance milling in aluminium and steel
MAPAL is expanding its portfolio in the area of high-performance milling cutters in the OptiMill family for aluminium and steel machining.
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09.03.2020
The c-Com wear detection app: a technical advisor in your pocket
Worn cutting edges raise questions about their nature, cause and future prevention. Luckily, c-Com has the answers.
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17.01.2020
With additive manufacturing to more productivity - Bell tool for external machining from MAPAL
Lighter PKD tools usually mean significantly higher cutting data. An example of this is the new bell tool from MAPAL.
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15.01.2020
Milling cast and steel parts more cost-effectively
MAPAL's new milling cutter programme with indexable inserts shows its potential in concrete applications.
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15.01.2020
New chucks for standardized Processes
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation relies on the expertise and service of MAPAL when planning a new engine production line at its Kyoto plant.
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01.01.2020
Partnerships, customer portals and artificial intelligence
c-Com isn’t just developing its own applications. It’s also generating added value for customers by working closely with cooperation partners.
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01.01.2020
Complete Supplier in Tool and Mould Making
Why MAPAL has a unique selling point as a complete supplier in die and mould making and how customers benefit from this.
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01.01.2020
The new FaceMill-Diamond: Process-reliable face milling with a long tool life
The productivity of MAPAL's PCD facemilling system Face-Mill-Diamond increased due to research and development.
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09.12.2019
Highly precise machining of truck engine cylinder bores
High-precision MAPAL actuating tools and a special setting fixture ensure precise and economical production at Mercedes-Benz in Mannheim.
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08.11.2019
Reliable and Cost-effective Manufacture of Turbochargers in Series
Manufacturers of turbochargers face challenges in machining. How MAPAL makes the entire process cost-effective and efficient.
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18.10.2019
Better, faster, more cost-effective: drilling from solid in steel
With many innovations, MAPAL increases the cost-effectiveness of solid drilling of steel. Specialists are available for different applications.
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13.09.2019
High speed in die & mould sector
MAPAL presents performant and precise solid carbide cutting tools for various applications and machining processes for die & mould.
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01.09.2019
High-performance Milling Cutter for the Machining of Structural Parts
Axel Fleischer speaks in an interview about challenges, opportunities and new potential in the aerospace industry with high-performance milling cutters from MAPAL
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01.09.2019
Superlative Fine Boring – Grüner Relies on MAPAL
A tool weighing 207 kilograms performs the internal machining of a transmission housing. MAPAL has developed the appropriate measuring device for the tool.
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01.09.2019
Challenge of setting to the µm - tactile measurement for less machine downtime
How Alupress saves a lot of time, increases process reliability and works with high precision with the UNISET-P from MAPAL.
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01.09.2019
Aircraft Industries depends on milling cutters for high-volume machining from MAPAL
High volume milling cutters, drilling/countersinking combination tools and reamers in use in the parts production and final assembly of aircraft manufacturer Aircraft Industries.
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01.09.2019
Machining time halved, process stabilized - multi-cutting edged MAPAL fine boring tool
What role do axle swings play on crawler tracks for tractors and why maximum accuracy is required when machining them.
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16.08.2019
Handling Made Easy for External Reaming of Small Diameters
Adjustable external reamers offer an economical alternative to the traditional grinding process in series production.
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25.07.2019
Higher Surface Quality through Vibration Dampaning
New Milling Cutter Arbors with Vibration Damper Improve Process Reliability and Surfaces
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01.07.2019
Electric motor housings reliably enter large-scale production
For the complete machining of housings for electric motors, MAPAL is offering tool solutions which are ready for series production, reliable and absolutely precise.
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28.05.2019
MAPAL Expert Day highlights potential in steel and cast machining
Scientists, users and tool specialists show various ways of increasing efficiency. Participants are enthusiastic.
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27.03.2019
c-Connect – digitizing one step at a time
How machining companies manage to digitalise their manufacturing processes without seeing the need to completely modernize their machining park.
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15.01.2019
Reduced time requirement and logistics effort with decentralised tool dispensing system
How companies use UNIBASE-S to store and manage tools, parts and accessories optimally and close to the workplace ...
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01.11.2018
Constant velocity joints for electro mobility
Why Neapco relies on ball nose milling cutters from MAPAL for hard machining the homokinetic outer joint of a drive shaft.
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01.10.2018
More precision in the setting room
With tailor-made services, the MAPAL specialists ensure that the setting fixtures work reliably and accurately during production.
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01.10.2018
Excellent result thanks to close, partnership-based cooperation
MTU Friedrichshafen converts finish machining to minimally invasive face milling. They also achieve evenness improved by a factor of 10 with milling cutters from MAPAL.
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01.09.2018
OptiMill-Uni-Wave Cord Roughing Cutter
Large cutting depth, optimum chip removal and high material removal rate – the new universal milling cutter from MAPAL is impressive for machining steel and stainless steel.
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01.09.2018
Miniaturisation in clamping technology thanks to additive manufacturing
Additively manufactured hydraulic chucks in small format from MAPAL are following the trend towards miniaturisation. They meet the highest standards.
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01.08.2018
External reamer ensures high-precision cylindricity
With the tool for external machining, Völlm machines pins onto planetary carriers economically and with high precision and process reliability
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01.06.2018
Perfect combination for structural parts – faster, better, lower cutting forces
F. Zimmerman GmbH relies on high volume milling cutters from MAPAL in combination with their machining centre FZH, which therefore raises performance to a whole new level.
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01.06.2018
Great potential in drilling from the solid carbide on heat exchangers with the TTD-Tritan
A higher efficiency in production is achieved through the usage of heat exchanger. Even more potential can be reached with the usage of economically made high precision tools. As a TTD-Tritan proves to reduce the cycle time by 57 percent...
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01.06.2018
With MAPAL for a chatterfree process
Various tool concepts reduce vibrations during machining and ensure a smooth, reliable process.
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01.05.2018
Using new solutions for a reliable process - relief bore is introduced in crancshafts
How an automobile manufacturer brings a new process safely into series production with MAPAL by its side as technology partner.
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01.03.2018
Smaller, more heat resistant more and more individual - application focus clamping technology from MAPAL
Interview with product manager Jochen Schmidt about the role of clamping technology in the machining process, the advantages thanks to additive manufacturing and digital services
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01.02.2018
Concentrated flexibility and efficiency – facing heads and mounting tools from MAPAL
Bühring is tasked with machining complex contours on components for straw balers. Why the company has decided to go for a tool solution from MAPAL
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01.01.2018
Precise, efficient and easy to handle – Tools for fine machining bores from MAPAL
Interview with product manager Michael Neumann about accuracy, efficiency and handling when reaming and fine boring
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01.01.2018
Dry Machining of Multilayer Composites in Aircraft Construction
The final assembly of aircraft presents special challenges for tool manufacturers. MAPAL has developed special tools just for this.
