The key to efficient and sustainable manufacturing Combination tools can make a decisive contribution to sustainable manufacturing. By combining various machining steps in a single tool, tool changes and unnecessary travel distancecan be reduced considerably. This leads to shorter machine running times and enables significant energy savings. This method also offers the advantage that a lot less material is needed than with separate tools.
Ecological machining by minimising the use of cooling lubricant Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) technology represents an ecologically responsible approach to machining. Because not as much cooling lubricant is used, fewer resources are consumed and less energy-intensive high-pressure pumping is needed. These savings have a positive effect on the carbon footprint. The technology also reduces the amount of waste produced by the contaminated cooling lubricant, which lowers disposal and recycling costs.MAPAL offers a wide range of MQL-compatible tools that are environmentally friendly and provide for a cleaner workplace.
Modularity for resource-efficient manufacturing Replaceable head systems and indexable inserts make a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency in the manufacturing industry. Instead of replacing entire tools, only the heads have to be replaced or the indexable insert turned and/or flipped. This saves materials and energy and reduces waste as well as the environmental impact. Modularity also facilitates flexible adaptation to various machining tasks, which increases operational efficiency. In short, replaceable head systems and indexable inserts provide a sustainable solution that fulfils both ecological and economical requirements.
Sustainable thanks to longevity The reconditioning of cutting tools – such as PCD tools, solid carbide tools, and tools with indexable inserts or ISO elements – unlocks enormous potential for sustainability in the manufacturing industry. Tools can be brought back to their former glory through regrinding, restoring guide pads, exchanging inserts or recoating, etc. Reconditioning not only increases tool life considerably, it also effectively prevents important resources from being wasted. It represents an efficient solution that saves resources and optimally combines ecological and economic considerations.
