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Tools for the fine machining of bores represent the core competence of MAPAL. MAPAL offers a suitable solution depending on the complexity of the machining operation and the requirements on precision and surface finish

The range for drilling from solid includes solutions for the reliable and cost-effective machining of almost every workpiece material and is completed by modern replaceable head systems. Boring tools for the machining step between drilling from solid and fine machining must represent an optimal combination of robustness. 

MAPAL offers the right tool for every milling operation. These include solid carbide end milling cutters, milling cutters with PCD-tipped cutting edges, as well as milling cutters with  replaceable ISO inserts. Along with the common types of machining, MAPAL also covers special methods such as circular milling, trochoidal milling or helix milling.

On the usage of tools, their connection to the machine spindle, and with it the clamping technology, has a central role. For every application, the clamping technology range from MAPAL offers a connection that ensures the tool has the performance, radial run-out accuracy and changeover accuracy it needs in use.

MAPAL's focus in the area of turning is on hard turning using PcBN. Special tool systems and a broad selection of standard indexable inserts are partof the range. The portfolio is supplemented by HSK-T turning holders that make it possible to exploit the advantages of the HSK connection also on lathes.

Actuating tools stand for the highest rationalisation and optimisation potential during the machining of complex contours, non-cylindrical bores, face surfaces or recesses, whether on custom machines or for complete machining on flexible machining centres.

In modern manufacturing facilities, mature storage systems and highly precise setting fixtures and measuring devices are used for the technical and logistical processing of the individual items of production equipment. A holisticmodular system is available for this area with the products andservices from MAPAL.

In the metal-machining industry, the focus is on process costs. Anybody who wants to control them must understand all processes. MAPAL supports production during all phases and areas with custom services from the areas of engineering, logistics, maintenance and training.

Megatrends are important drivers for innovations. Requirements that modern tool technology must address stem from overriding topics such as energy efficiency or the conservation of resources, and also the very latest developments such as the change in the drive train of vehicles or Industry 4.0.

Currently there is a particular focus on the changes in the automotive sector. The change away from the combustion engine to electric mobility is occupying precision tool manufacturers, among others, to a particular degree. Thanks to the intensive collaboration
with automotive manufacturers and suppliers, MAPAL was able to offer holistic solutions for
machining the parts of electric motors at a very early stage and in this way live up to its reputation as an innovative, dependable partner for projects of the future.

Digitalisation is also placing particular demands on the company. Here two basic developments are important: first the digitalisation of MAPAL itself that offers better customer service and is an even more dependable partner due to improved transparency, consistency of data and uniform standards worldwide. In addition, the digital networking of the business along the value chain produces new products or significant changes to products.
MAPAL has invested intensively here in the past few years and, with c-Com, is the first company in the sector to develop an open, digital, cloud-based platform for collaborative data management for tools.

MAPAL is one of the first companies in the sector to address selective laser melting intensively. Based on extensive foundation work, the major potential of 3D printing in relation to the design of tools has been tapped in the research and development area. New possibilities for design, especially for small, delicate as well as geometrically complicated tools can be mentioned here as well as possible weight savings due to integrated internal cavities. Today, selective laser melting represents an excellent addition to production by machining.