Five-Axis, Multitasking Machine For Hefty Stock Removal

Weingärtner Maschinenbau GmbH of Kirchham, Austria, (www.weingartner.com) has introduced a five-axis turning and milling machine that is designed for high stock removal. Weingärtner says its MPMC machine can provide turning, milling, drilling, whirling, hobbing, and measuring capabilities in one unit, and it provides economical multitasking in a rigidly built machine tool. The company is targeting a variety of industries for the machine, including the automotive, aerospace and mining industries, and the production of molds for the plastics industry and components for the power-generation industry.