materials & tools
materials & tools Enhancing productivity in customer processes is the guiding principle MAPAL is a holistic solutions provider. Customers are supported throughout the entire process chain – from turnkey solutions with process and tool design, to technical support during production, not to mention tool management and digital services. The aim is to systematically enhance productivity in customer processes. This is also the premise behind the innova tions 2026 in the areas of reaming, fine boring, boring, milling, clamping and setting. Highlights among the new products include the OptiMill-Uni-HPC and HPR400 technologybased solutions. OptiMill-Uni-HPC: new standards in process reliability for milling With the third-generation OptiMill-Uni-HPC, MAPAL is launching a solid carbide milling cutter specially designed for automated manufacturing processes. A newly developed cutting material, wear-resistant coating and a variant with an integrated chip breaker ensure maximum process reliability, a high removal rate and long machine running times – ideal for unmanned shifts and robot-assisted machining. The new generation is available in three variants and covers a wide range of applications in steel, stainless-steel and cast-iron machining. Productivity gains when machining large diameters with the HPR400 reaming system MAPAL’s HPR400 reaming system offers a variety of advantages in terms of machining speed, ease of handling and flexibility for machining large diameters. MAPAL is showcasing several new solutions at the EMO in order to enhance productivity in series production. The third generation of the solid carbide milling cutter OptiMill-Uni-HPC has been specially developed for modern, automated manufacturing processes; the focus is on maximum process reliability The combination tool with ISO pre-cutting stage and HPR400 system enables finishing of bores with up to 6 mm stock allowance in a single operation. The main material removal is performed by the ISO cutting section, while the HPR400 system handles the finishing process The combination tool with the ISO leading stage and HPR400 system is an innovative one-shot solution for finish machining with high material removal. It enables bores to be made with up to 6 mm of stock removal in a single working step, thus ensuring minimum cycle times. The HPR400 plus series was specifically developed for machining face grooves. The new tool concept significantly improves the cost effectiveness of machining bores with special base contours. Together with a new tool solution for finishing stator bores in electric motors, the newly developed solutions are very good examples of how cost-effectiveness in machining can be increased even when there are complex requirements. “Empower your aluminum machining” Another focus of the 2025 trade fair appearance is aluminum machining. MAPAL has chosen the motto “Empower your aluminum machining” to underline the fact that smart tool solutions make maximum precision, process reliability and cost-effectiveness possible when machining aluminum components. MAPAL has decades of materials expertise in the area of aluminum and offers a wide range of high-performance tools for highly productive processes. 75 years of MAPAL: from a small tool manufacturer to global manufacturing expert The MAPAL Group celebrates its 75 th anniversary this year. Since it was founded in 1950, the company has grown from a small tool manufacturer to a global supplier of precision tools and manufacturing solutions. Today MAPAL employs around 4,850 staff and has production sites, sales offices and representatives in 44 countries. The company supplies leading customers from the automotive and aerospace industry, machine and plant engineering, and the die and mould sector. The focus for the anniversary year as well as the future is on digitalization, enhancing productivity and sustainable manufacturing. EMO 2025, hall 4, booth A20 further information: www.mapal.com 18 no. 3, September 2025
materials & tools Innovative edge processing in the furniture industry When maximum precision meets maximum efficiency, innovation is the result. With the expansion of the patented ProfilCut Q Diamond system, Leitz is taking the furniture industry to the next level – low running meter costs, minimal machine downtime and sustainable production without compromise. The new solution for edge processing is convincing where it is most important: directly in the process. New standards in edge processing With the innovative extension of the ProfilCut Q Diamond system, Leitz offers the furniture industry a new solution that combines maximum efficiency and process reliability in edge finishing. The new ProfilCut Q Diamond impresses as a constant-diameter diamond tool that can be resharpened up to five times – without any time-consuming adjustment work after repair. No adjustment work after the repair ProfilCut Q Diamond sets new standards in terms of userfriendliness – thanks to the innovative Plug&Play principle. After sharpening, the tool can be put straight back into the machine without any additional effort and is immediately ready for use. This leads to significantly reduced down- times, higher productiv ity and maximum process reliability for the user. The tool also offers economic advantages: compared to classic disposable tools, it reduces the costs per tool life by up to 40 %, making it a particularly cost-efficient solution for the highest demands. The ProfilCut Q system: high performance for a wide range of applications The entire ProfilCut Q system series ensures perfect finish quality due to extra-sharp cutting edges. At the same time the system makes a valuable contribution to resource protection thanks to the reusable carrier body and emphasises Leitz’s claim to sustainability. The proven ProfilCut Q Diamond variant with its diamond cutting edges (PCD) is already recognised as a specialist for difficult applications. The expansion opens up new futureoriented options for users in the furniture industry: in addition to the previous use as a disposable tool or resharpening with subsequent necessary machine adjustments, the new ProfilCut Q Diamond combines the advantages of both approaches – with maximum efficiency and minimum effort. further information: www.leitz.org Tool know-how to go The requirements in the woodworking industry are constantly increasing – machines are becoming more complex, materials more diverse and the efficient use of the right tools more demanding. This places high demands on the knowledge of the user. However, modern machines, innovative materials and high-precision tools also open up new possibilities and make processes more efficient and successful. This is exactly where the LeitzXPert app comes in: it makes Leitz’s unique know-how available at any time – simply, quickly and free of charge. Since its launch, the app has enjoyed great popularity worldwide and has long since become an indispensable companion for many users in their day-to-day work. The free LeitzXPert app bundles comprehensive expertise – from detailed product descriptions and operating instructions to practical application recommendations for almost all tools from the Leitz standard range. Whether at work or on the way: users have free access to all important information about their tools worldwide and at any time. The app is extremely easy to use. Tools are identified by entering the product ID, scanning QR or barcodes or using an RFID reader. All available data is then immediately available to the user – from dimensions and material suitability to machine specifications, spare parts and accessories. For recurring searches all previous search queries can be conveniently saved in the personal tool history. You'll find these and many other deburring solutions at our booth. We'd be happy to advise you!
