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The metalworking industry is diverse. This is particularly reflected in the range of different metalworking machines. There is a suitable used machine for every process. We offer you a continuously updated range of used machines from the metalworking sector at attractive prices.

What are metalworking machines?

Metalworking machines are machine tools that are used to manufacture, shape, cut and process metal parts. They are used in industry, trade and workshops and are essential for the production of workpieces.
There are different types of metalworking machines, which are designed differently depending on the application. You can purchase the following machines from our range:

Lathes

Lathes are machine tools that use a rotating tool to remove material from metal parts and thus process them. There are different types of lathes, such as universal lathes, grinding lathes, CNC lathes and short lathes.

Universal lathes are machines that can be used for turning workpieces as well as for drilling and milling. Grinding lathes, on the other hand, are lathes that are used to grind tools and workpieces due to their special design and tool holder.
Short lathes, also known as screw lathes or vice lathes, are a special type of lathe used for machining small workpieces.
CNC lathes are computer-controlled machines that make it possible to create complex shapes and contours with high precision and efficiency.

Milling machines

Milling machines are machine tools that process materials such as metal, plastic and wood by removing material with a rotating tool, the milling cutter. Milling machines such as horizontal and vertical milling machines, CNC milling machines and universal milling machines are mainly used.

Horizontal milling machines have a horizontal spindle axis and a vertical table on which the workpiece is fixed. Vertical milling machines, on the other hand, have a vertical spindle axis and a horizontal table to fix the workpiece. CNC milling machines make it possible to create complex shapes and contours, whereas universal milling machines are machines that can be used for processing workpieces in both horizontal and vertical mode.

Drilling machines

Drilling machines are machines that are used to drill holes in metal parts. There are different types of drilling machines, such as hand drills, pillar drills, radial drills and through-feed drills.

Hand drills are manually operated drilling machines that are used to drill smaller holes. Column drilling machines are stationary drilling machines that have a vertical column and a horizontal arm to hold the workpiece. Radial drilling machines have a horizontal arm that swivels around a vertical axis to hold the workpiece. Through-feed drilling machines are automated machines that pass through materials such as metal bars or tubes to drill holes.

Grinders

Grinders are great for smoothing or shaping the surface of metal parts by removing material. There are different types of grinding machines, such as grinding belts, grinding wheels, grinding bars and grinding cones.

Sanding belts are sanding machines that use a movable sanding belt to sand the surface of metal parts. Grinding wheels, on the other hand, use a rotating disk for this purpose. Grinding rods and grinding cones are very similar in their function and use a rotating rod or a rotating cone to process the surface.

Sawing machines

Among other things, sawing machines have been developed to cut metal bars, tubes or profiles into desired lengths. There are different types of sawing machines, such as manual sawing machines, continuous sawing machines and band sawing machines.

Handsaws are manually operated saws that are used to cut smaller metal parts. In comparison, continuous sawing machines are automated machines that work continuously and can cut longer materials such as metal bars or tubes. Band saws work with an endless metal band to cut longer materials.

Punching machines

Punching machines are used to form or separate parts from metal or other materials by applying pressure to a tool. They are commonly used in the manufacture of automotive parts, electronic housings, household appliances and other items. There are different types of punching machines, including mechanical punching machines, hydraulic punching machines and servo-electric punching machines.

Mechanical punching machines work with a crank mechanism, while hydraulic and servo-electric punching machines generate pressure with hydraulic or electric motors. Punching machines are very popular in industrial production due to their speed, precision and efficiency. They can also be combined with other tools and equipment, such as automation and robotics, to achieve higher productivity and quality.

Laser cutting machines

Laser cutting machines are computer-controlled machine tools that have been proven to cut materials such as metal, plastic, wood and paper through the use of powerful laser beams. The laser beam generates very high heat energy that melts or vaporizes the material to produce a clean and precise cut edge.
Laser cutting machines are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, electronics and textiles.
Laser cutting machines can also be combined with CAD software, which allows the cutting patterns to be created on the computer and transferred directly to the machine. This enables greater precision and efficiency in cutting, and facilitates the production of complex parts and components.

Machining centers

Machining centers are computer-controlled machine tools used in the metal industry to perform complex and precise machining operations on metal parts. They usually combine several functions such as turning, milling and drilling in a single machine and make it possible to carry out several machining steps on a workpiece without having to switch it between different machines.
Machining centers usually have several tool spindles that can be controlled independently of each other and can be equipped with a variety of tools. They can be programmed to create complex shapes and contours with high precision and efficiency.

Each of these machines has its own advantages and limitations. For example, lathes are very precise but unsuitable for machining flat workpieces. Milling machines, on the other hand, are excellent for machining flat workpieces, but are less precise compared to lathes.

One of the most important factors in choosing the right metalworking machine is the type of materials to be machined and the specific machining requirements. This can include the type and thickness of the metal, the precision required, the size and shape of the part to be machined, the machining speed required and the type of machining (e.g. milling, turning, drilling, grinding, etc.). It is important to ensure that the selected machine has the required functions and capabilities to perform the tasks successfully.