Milling machines and heads

In a manufacturing world increasingly characterised by complexity, individual requirements and spatial challenges, it is no longer enough to offer standard solutions.

When components exceed the limits of what is feasible, innovative solutions are required. This was the case for mixing and blending technology specialist EKATO in Schopfheim when the production of agitator blades with a diameter of over 10 metres and shafts up to 20 metres long reached its limits. In the following article, we reveal how we solved the problem.

At MTE, we consistently focus on a high level of vertical integration: at our factory in Itziar, Spain, we mill our assemblies ourselves – on our own machines and with over 30 years of experience. This strategy not only ensures maximum precision, but also continuous innovation and quality.

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In the context of the energy transition, hydropower plants, especially pumped storage power plants, are becoming increasingly important as they offer a reliable and flexible storage solution to effectively balance fluctuating energy demand from renewable sources. The maintenance of hydropower plants plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient energy production in the long term.

Sommer in Döhlau manufactures high-tech façades in aesthetically sophisticated architecture, certified building physics elements for building safety and highly developed building components for hazard prevention. For parts weighing up to 10 tonnes and tolerances of just one hundredth of a millimetre, an MTE BF 3200 bed type milling machine has been ensuring efficiency and accuracy in large-part machining since 2019.

NEUMAN & ESSER has been using an MTE BT 3200 bed type milling machine in its mechanical production since 2017. During this time, the machine has developed into a true all-rounder. From connecting rods to crossheads, cylinder covers and pistons, almost everything runs on the BT 3200.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a leading plastics processing company asked us a question: Can your milling machines also perform deep drilling? Ø 80 mm to approx. 1500 mm in 1.2343 stainless steel? Some projects present even seasoned machine tool manufacturers with new challenges! Here is a field report.

MTE milling machines are particularly in demand for track superstructures. This is due in part – but not exclusively – to their cutting performance and precision when working with components that are sometimes very heavy.

MTE Milling head workshop: Everything included. Everything on hand. Everything from a single source. Our milling head service supports your MTE throughout its entire service life.

Fast and competent assistance – spare parts supply with intelligence

Fixed maintenance intervals ensure the operation of milling machines

BBG Mindelheim solves complex requirements with two MTE bed type milling machines

Solutions suitable for heavy-duty clamping process work extremely hard workpieces

Top usability: made simple for everyday use

Nothing less than a German-Spanish success story