US-based
Baker Industries, a
Lincoln Electric company, has purchased two
EMCO MECOF Powermill HP5 gantry machining centres with Heidenhain TNC 640 HSCI controls, further enhancing its large-scale, high-precision five-axis machining capabilities.
Baker Industries is an industry-leading supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and design and engineering services to OEM and Tier One manufacturers in the world’s most demanding industries.
These huge ‘state of the art’ machines join the company’s existing Powermill, which was purchased in 2017 and is one of the largest
CNC machines in North America, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and shipbuilding industries.
The newly acquired EMCO machines boast significant size and capability, with X, Y and Z-axis travels of 315 x 157.5 x 59in. They also feature two interchangeable heads, a 6,000rev/min universal head and a 12,000rev/min high-speed head, and automatic head-changing capabilities. With these advanced features and controls, the machines deliver precision and efficiency and can handle the most complex large-scale machining tasks.
Brian Baker, general manager at Baker Industries, said: “The addition of these two machines significantly expands our large-format machining capacity and capabilities, enabling us to provide faster turnarounds and meet the growing demands for complex machined parts and tooling. This investment aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to offer comprehensive, high-precision manufacturing solutions to our customers.”
Construction began last month, and the new machines are expected to be installed and operational by the end of 2024.