Derbyshire-based
Rubix Cutting & Machining, a cutting tool, work-holding equipment and associated shopfloor products specialist, will hold an Open House and Smart Manufacturing Event at its Sandiacre product proving centre on 18-19 March 2026, from 9am-4pm on both days.
For performing live demonstrations of the innovative production solutions that Rubix provides, the facility in Sandiacre operates three
Hurco machine tools. They are a pair of vertical machining centres, a five-axis VMX42Ui, and a three-axis VMX30Ti, plus a TMX8MYSi multi-axis, driven-tool lathe with a Y-axis turret and sub-spindle.
In addition to cutting tool suppliers within the Rubix Group of companies, Matrix, PCS and WCT, other major brands featured will be
Walter Tools,
Lang Technik UK and
Open Mind Technologies UK Ltd.
The Rubix division in Sandiacre was created to combine the company’s cutting tool portfolio with technical consultancy provided by expert, time-served engineers. Metal-cutting demonstrations conducted throughout the event will include high speed slotting, roughing and finishing in titanium and aluminium.
The Hurco CNC machining centres and lathes are ideal for demonstrating the range of Rubix products and services available, which include the manufacture of special tooling and regrind services. Parking at the site is free and catering will be provided throughout the duration of the event.