Like minds

Global tooling company Walter is partnering with machine tool specialist Gildemeister to offer purchasers of DMG machines a one-stop productive machining solution based on the provision of Walter tool boxes tailored to the materials and components to be machined.

The partnership relates to buyers of DMG DMF, DMC V and DMU 60-160 P duoBlock milling and machining centres, and it embraces Walter's application engineering expertise as well as the company's range of innovative tooling solutions.

"We are delighted with our system partnership with DMG,” said Peter Witteczek, CEO of Walter AG. “It unites two technology leaders that pursue the same goal – to serve the global market with user-oriented technologies and forward-looking product strategies.”

Walter offers single source complete tooling solutions for high productivity machining via its brands Walter (carbide and PCD insert tooling systems for turning, drilling and milling), Walter Titex (HSS-E and solid carbide drilling and reaming), Walter Prototyp (HSS-E and solid carbide thread generation and milling) and Walter Valenite (indexable inserts as well as ‘specials').

Gildemeister is a leading global manufacturer of machining tools and, in addition to its core competences in turning and milling, also offers Lasertec laser cutting machines and the Ultrasonic range for machining advanced materials.

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www.walter-tools.com DMG
www.dmguk.com