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Hartmetallwerkzeugfabrik
Andreas Maier GmbH
Stegwiesen 2
D-88477 Schwendi-Hörenhausen
Germany
Phone: +49 7347 - 61-0
Fax: +49 7347 - 7307
e-mail: info@ham-tools.com
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Andreas Maier GmbH
Stegwiesen 2
D-88477 Schwendi-Hörenhausen
Germany
Phone: +49 7347 - 61-0
Fax: +49 7347 - 7307
e-mail: info@ham-tools.com
Contact form
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Best Practice, Process chain, Smart Factory, TitanSustainable machining of titanium places high demands on process stability, tool technology and cooling and lubrication strategies. In industrial practice, titanium machining using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) is often viewed critically. As part of a joint project with KNOLL, HAM investigated at the HAM Performance Center how the AerosolMaster™ 4000 ATS system performs under real-world conditions in titanium machining. The results clearly show that manufacturers can machine even challenging materials reliably and resource-efficiently when they consistently optimize the entire process.
Read moreAMB – International Exhibition for Metal Working 2026
Trade FairsAMB 2026 in Stuttgart – International Exhibition for Metal Working
Sept 15 – 19, 2026 Messe Stuttgart, Germany
The AMB – the International Exhibition for Metalworking – will take place from September 15 to 19, 2026, at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center and is one of the most important trade shows for the metalworking industry in Europe. Held every two years, the exhibition brings together experts, decision-makers, and professionals from the machining industry and provides a platform for discussing the latest technologies and developments.
Read moreHERMLE Open House 2026
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