Walter and Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH have begun a technology and development collaboration focusing on integrated customer solutions for the machining industry.
The companies aim to test, optimise and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes.
HELLER CEO, Dr Thorsten Schmidt: “Walter is an excellent technology partner with extensive tooling expertise and a wealth of experience in machining. In addition, Walter provides the necessary tooling technology to give HELLER's customers a direct productivity advantage in metal cutting. Together with the strengths that HELLER brings to the table, we are able to forge a strong partnership in the areas of development and technology.”
Christoph Geigges, President of Walter, believes both companies will clearly benefit from working together: “We see many opportunities in working with HELLER, as they have the knowledge and experience in setting up and machining various workpieces, as required. Together with our large assortment of cutting tools, we can provide the ideal package for customers. To work with HELLER on specific application projects, covering components in the automotive and aerospace industries around the world, is an exciting development which will bring benefits for all parties.”
Walter has held a strong partnership with HELLER for many years, both as a customer and as a supplier. Several HELLER machines are already in use at Walter’s technology centres and production facilities.
HELLER employs more than 2,600 people, develops and produces state-of-the-art CNC machine tools and manufacturing systems for metal-cutting applications. Its product range comprises 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres, mill/turn machining centres, special-purpose and process machines, machines for crankshaft and camshaft machining as well as coating modules. The portfolio is supplemented by a modular range of services and an expanded spectrum of solutions for the digitalisation and automation of production.
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