CNC machine is the most commonly used metal processing equipment, but there are many kinds of CNC machines. It can be understood that all machines equipped with CNC controllers can be called CNC machines. Today we only discuss the most important CNC mill. It is also called machining center. It is One of the most used CNC machines.
What is the best CNC machine brand? I believe this is a problem that most of the friends who need to buy CNC machines are concerned. Whether you need CNC milling machines or CNC lathes, you should know the best CNC machine brands in the world. Let’s take a look at them
The world's best CNC machine Brand
The world's first machining center was first developed in 1958 by the American Carney-Trek company. It adds an automatic tool changer to the CNC horizontal boring and milling machine. Let's take a look at some of the best machining center brands.
The world's number one CNC machine brand is as follows, not sorted by brand awareness:
- Switzerland Mikron
- Switzerland Bumotec&Starrag
- Switzerland Liechti
- Switzerland Willemin-Macodel
- Germany Hermle
- Germany Alzmetall
- Germany Chiron
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These are the best CNC machine brands in the world. It should be noted that they are all Swiss and German brands. What about American and Japanese brands? Let us introduce.
The highest-selling brands in the world of CNC machine
American and Japanese brands are selling very well, ranking first in the world, but why are they not the best CNC machine brands in the world? Because the machine tools are very precise, mass production can achieve the maximum supply, mass production can not guarantee the top precision pursuit, this is not to say that they are not good, on the contrary they are also very good, otherwise, how can there be so many customers believe them?
The world's best-selling CNC machine brands are as follows, not sorted by sales volume:
- Germany DMG
- Germany Spinner
- Germany STAMA
- Japanese MoriSeiki
- Japanese Okuma
- Japanese Yamazaki Mazak
- Japanese Makino
- Japanese Toyoda
- Germany MAG
- American Hardinge
- Italian FIDIA
- Spain Danobat
- American Haas
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So have you heard of these brands? You may be familiar with the best-selling brands, but you should not know the best CNC machine brands in the world. Let's introduce them one by one.
Mikron
The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets highly precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, writing instruments and watchmaking industries.
The Mikron Group enables its customers to increase quality and industrial productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, and global service. The two divisions, Mikron Automation, and Mikron Machining employ a total workforce of around 1,275. They are based in Switzerland (Boudry and Agno). Additional production sites are located in Germany, Singapore, China, and the US. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN).
Bumotec&Starrag
Starrag Group is a global technology leader in manufacturing high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces of metallic, composite and ceramic materials. Principles customers are internationally active companies in the Aerospace and Turbines, Industrial and Transportation as well as Luxury Goods and Med Tech sectors. In addition to its portfolio of machine tools, Starrag Group provides integrated technology and maintenance services that significantly enhance customer quality and productivity.
The umbrella brand Starrag unites the product ranges Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag, TTL and WMW. Headquartered in Rorschach/Switzerland, the Starrag Group operates manufacturing plants in Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK and India and has established a network of sales and services subsidiaries in the most important customer countries.
The shares of Starrag Group Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Liechti
With a history going back to 1865, Liechti for the past three decades has specialized in single- and multi-spindle Milling machines for high-speed airfoil machining. Liechti is focusing on solutions for turbine components in the aerospace and power generation industry.
In these markets Liechti in known as the expert for full turnkey solutions including dedicated machines, software, process engineering, tooling for airfoils. 120 high skilled, project-oriented employees based in Langnau, Switzerland helping to fulfill the market requirements and be always on the top level of technology. After four generation of family-owned company Liechti join the Georg Fischer AG in 2014 and is part of the division GF Machining Solutions.
Willemin-Macodel
Willemin-Macodel is a supplier of cutting edge, made-to-measure machining solutions for complex, very high precision workpieces offering high added value. With this in mind, they objective is simple: satisfying your most exacting requirements.
It is with this sole aim that, for the past 40 years, they have been developing the most innovative machines, solutions and services. We are creating increasingly flexible, dynamic, stable and productive solutions, based on a perfect understanding of your requirements.
Founded in 1974, Willemin-Macodel released its first milling machine, a complex shape copier aimed at the watchmaking industry. Since then, many other world firsts have confirmed its status as a leader in technology. And Willemin-Macodel has continued to develop new solutions.
Hermle
Hermle is all about milling and achieving outstanding results. And they are committed to ensuring just this with they architecture, our structure, our work, our approach, our development, our engineering, our assembly and our service. Everything they achieve, change or optimize makes our results better, more precise, available more rapidly– nothing more and nothing less.
"milling at its best" – as the slogan of Hermle AG – sums this up aptly. It stands for a high-performance, highly innovative machining centres that have risen to a leading position nationally and internationally. It stands for a sprawling and closely meshed sales and service network and the presence worldwide of more than 26,000 successfully installed machines.
But what makes "milling at its best" possible? A constant supply of new ideas and the proverbial Hermle precision in manufacturing, process consulting and sound project management. With they approx. 1.200 highly motivated employees, who are responsible for all this, they create the foundation. And we do this in a place which has traditionally been the home of precision mechanics and machine tools. All in all, these are the best possible prerequisites. They are the reasons why they enjoy a leading position today as a partner to numerous key industries. From large complex components to the smallest components in the high-tech area. From medicine to auto racing. We lead the way!
Alzmetall
Alzmetall develops and manufactures CNC machining centers for 3-and 5-axis applications with torque-drive technology enabling 5-axis simultaneous machining.
For vertical and horizontal machining, rotary or linear transfer lines with multi-spindle drilling and milling features, up to 12 stations, for shortest cycle times in larges series production.
Alzmetall is a service-oriented system supplier; starting with Grey-Cast Iron and Spheroidal castings, over to large parts machining services and final lacquerings, and ending with a strong Just-In-Time logistics performance.
Chiron
he CHIRON Group, headquartered in Tuttlingen, is a global company specializing in CNC-controlled vertical machining and turning centers. It has production and development facilities on four continents, along with sales and service offices and trade missions. The Group, which specializes in the high-tech segment, achieved sales of about € 498 million with around 2,100 employees in 2018. The rate of employees in training is over 10%.
The CHIRON Group specializes in the development and manufacture of automated vertical machining centers for the machining of complex workpieces at minimal costs and also provides comprehensive services and digital support for optimal machine operation. The optimization of the life cycle cost is the main focus. With the world's fastest tool change systems and holistic, productive manufacturing solutions including automation technology, the CHIRON Group sets the standards for dynamics and accuracy.
The three brands – CHIRON, STAMA and SCHERER – ensure high productivity with their multiple spindles, low space requirements and efficient use of resources. In addition, the brands are characterized by a high turnkey competence, innovation and top technologies. Among the brands, CHIRON primarily stands for speed and precision, while STAMA emphasizes robust milling and heavy cutting and SCHERER builds on multifunctional and flexible vertical pickup lathes and shaft turning centers.t
Conclusion
What are the best CNC machine brand? We have already introduced it. I believe that after reading the above, you can clearly understand which is the best CNC machine brand. In the next article, we will introduce the best-selling CNC machine brand.
In fact, in my opinion, the best CNC machine brand is not necessarily the most expensive. On the contrary, the best CNC machine brand should be able to meet their own needs. What is the demand? Demand is your purchase budget, purchase area, machine specifications, machine performance, machine tool accuracy, etc. The machine tool that can meet the above requirements is your best CNC machine brand.
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