MAPAL has developed a complex four-bladed actuating tool to round off its solution portfolio for stator drilling.

The international Gnutti Carlo Group, headquartered in Italy, is a global supplier in the automotive, e-mobility and heavy industry sectors with around 4,000 employees and 14 locations worldwide. For the digitalisation of tool management, the Gnutti Carlo Group relies on the collaborative c-Com software solutions.

MAPAL expects huge growth in machining solutions for electric vehicles. The tool manufacturer has focused on ambitious components that will be produced in large quantities in future. The new Basic, Performance and Expert classification describes customer-specific solutions for their machining.

An interview with Matthias Winter, Global Head of Segment Management Automotive, in his view, success requires an in-depth understanding of how parts function and the knowledge of where the components are made.

The majority of machines built by NILES-SIMMONS in Chemnitz are used for the machining of rotationally symmetrical workpieces. While turning plays a key role here, MAPAL as a tool manufacturer focuses primarily on cubic parts which are drilled, reamed and milled.

The transformation of mobility is in full swing. However, it’s clear that motors with turbocharger will continue to be built for some time. Therefore, the machining business continues to strive for tool solutions with higher cutting values, longer tool life and thus lower costs per part. MAPAL has expanded its portfolio for turbocharger housing in order to make the entire machining process even more productive.

With increasing numbers of electric vehicles, not only very precisely manufactured parts are required, but also the most efficient production possible. One part that is particularly demanding in terms of machining is the motor housing for the electric motor. MAPAL has already established a three-stage solution for machining the stator bore. The precision tool manufacturer now presents a large tool for external machining.

MAPAL has always had strong links with the automotive industry. Correspondingly, this sector has a significant influence on the company.

Highest precision and economical production – these aspects are the focus when Carl Hirschmann GmbH machines forged parts made of aluminium for sports vehicle chassis. Well thought-out, multi-stage combination tools from MAPAL have proven their worth here. The shape-adapted PCD cutting edges are particularly impressive. Those responsible at Carl Hirschmann are also impressed by the all-round support provided by their development partner MAPAL.

MAPAL takes over tool management at Hitachi Automotive Systems Group in Poland, Mexico and Turkey