Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG traditionally welcomes visitors to its annual Open House event in Gosheim with the local speciality Swabian ‘Maultaschen’ (Swabian ravioli). From 26 – 29 April 2017, well over 1000 companies and numerous visitors from across the globe are once again expected at Gosheim.

The company will be showcasing eight machine models from the Performance-Line and High-Performance-Line, which illustrate the output spectrum of Hermle AG in a wide range of configurations. Some models are of course equipped with cutting-edge automation tools, including the new HS flex handling system, various pallet changers and robot systems.

A complete production hall will be converted into a small trade fair, accommodating over 50 exhibitors from the sectors clamping technology, CAD/CAM, software and control technology.

With a different program of specialist lectures each day, visitors will also be offered concise information on all aspects of economical machining.

“Phillips Machine Tools India represents Hermle in India. Hermle enjoys a leading position today as a partner to numerous key industries. From large complex components to the smallest components in the high-tech area. From medicine to auto racing. Hermle leads the way” says Swapnil Patil – Product Manager for Hermle.

Highlights of the Open House

• More than 15 machine models of the High-Performance-Line – a benchmark in 5-axis technology
• Several machine models of the Performance-Line, which only rank below the high end machining centres of the High-Performance-Line on dynamics and equipment
• Over 20 machines, some automated, in our Technology and Training Centre
• Special show on clamping device technology, CAD/CAM and software, with over 50 well-known exhibitors
• Hermle expert forum – with a wide range of specialist lectures on state-of-the-art machining
• Hermle user training with tips and tricks for optimum milling and turning
• Hermle Maschinenbau GmbH with the latest generatively manufactured components
• Service expertise live – presentation and demonstration of our services
• The Hermle Apprentice Department with its own stand and presentation of Hermle’s training strategy
• Guided tours of the company

The number of visitors to this year’s Open House in Gosheim was overwhelming. On Friday alone, Hermle AG welcomed more than 1000 visitors to Gosheim. In total, roughly 2800 visitors from 1200 companies came to learn about the latest development trends in milling, turning and generative production.

The event also attracted an increased number of guests from overseas. Hermle AG welcomed more than 800 international visitors during the four-day Open House event. The largest delegations came from the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Denmark and Turkey. Good interest was also shown by attendees from Japan, India, the USA and many other European countries who used the Open House to discover more information about Hermle’s latest innovations.

More than 20 interesting components from various sectors illustrated quite clearly the outstanding performance of the German company’s products. For example, a ship’s propeller, motorcycle rims, engine components and various tool and mould making dies were milled. Visitors were also able to marvel at traditional show highlights such as a sink machined precisely from a 260 kg block of aluminium and weighing just 40 kg once finished, the machining of a titanium blisk from an aeroplane engine measuring 800 mm in diameter and an intricate fan impeller which was re-manufactured for a 1959 Porsche Junior tractor.

“The new C 250 machine model, which has found its place in Hermle’s extensive portfolio, generated a lot of interest among visitors. Hermle will play a major role for Government’s Make in India initiative. The 3 and 5-axis machining centre offers the highest levels of precision, speed and reliability, and will definitely become a firm favourite with Indian customers.” says Mr. Swapnil Patil – Product Manager for Hermle in India.

The largest machining centre in the Hermle portfolio, the C 62 U / C 62 U MT (mill/turn version), which can machine workpieces weighing up to 2500 kg and cuts an imposing figure in the Technology and Training Centre, was showcased as a re-engineered version.

The guided factory tours gave visitors the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the state-of-the-art production and assembly facilities, the Hermle training department and Hermle’s automation subsidiary Hermle-Leibinger Systemtechnik. Numerous lectures dealt with various issues from the world of milling and offered attendees very useful and practical information about the latest trends.

A special show featuring over 60 exhibitors from the fields of tool making, CAD/CAM, measurement engineering, software and control engineering was also well received.

Within the context of Industry 4.0, Hermle setups for machine tuning according to the cutting task, Hermle control functions for increasing precision and productivity through intelligent setting of the machine dynamics and Hermle control tools for operator assistance and transparency were presented live at both the machining centres and in the Hermle User College.

Hermle subsidiary Hermle Maschinenbau GmbH was presented in an exhibit featuring components generatively manufactured using MPA technology (Metal Powder Application process).

Hermle service competence was demonstrated in a separate area at two machining centres. Extensive diagnostic and service tools showed users how quickly and competently Hermle Service can be on the scene to solve the problem at hand. The Hermle training department’s presentation of training concepts was also a very popular exhibit.

The Region of the 10 Thousanders is where the Swabian Alb is at its highest and where Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG is holding its traditional Open House in Gosheim from 20-23 April 2016. More than 2000 visitors are expected to attend this event.

To display the vast range of capabilities provided by Hermle machining centres and milling machines in many industrial sectors, over twenty machine models – from the compact C 12 to the large C 62 – will be on show in various configurations and with interesting equipment at the Technology and Training Centre. The event will also witness the unveiling of the newest machining centre – the C 250.

A special show featuring over 50 exhibitors from the fields of tool technology, CAD/CAM, software and control technology will be staged as part of the event programme.

Factory tours of the production and assembly facilities will give visitors the unique opportunity to experience the whole process of how Hermle machining centres are brought to life. The guided tours commence with an exclusive insight into the fascinating manufacturing workplace, where Hermle invested several million euros last year in new – in-house – machinery, before moving on to the assembly lines; here the guests will see the assembly process for automation components, e.g. pallet changers and robot systems, which are developed and manufactured by Hermle-Leibinger Systemtechnik GmbH at the factory.

In the area of generative manufacturing, an experienced team from our subsidiary Hermle Maschinenbau GmbH will be on hand with some brand new components, allowing attendees to discover further development of Hermle’s MPA technology.

 Highlights of the Open House

• The new 3, 4 or 5-axis C 250 machining centre, which provides easy access to the world of machining centres
• C 60 becomes C 62 – complementing the second generation series from C 12 to C 62
• Over thirty machines, some automated at our Technology and Training Centre
• Special show of tool technology – CAD/CAM software featuring over 50 well-known exhibitors
• Hermle expert forum – with specialist machining lectures
• Hermle user training with tips and tricks for optimum milling and turning
• Hermle Maschinenbau GmbH with generatively manufactured components
• Live service competence – presentation and demonstration of our services
• The Hermle Apprentice Department with its own stand and presentation of Hermle’s training concept
• Tours of the company

Hermle machining centres – many people say they’re the best machines in the world

As a pioneer of 5-axis technology, Hermle machining centres prove their worth on a daily basis in many key industries. The highest levels of precision combined with long-term accuracy and a competent and reliable service, the like of which cannot be found elsewhere, are characteristics which the market has come to expect from Hermle. We display these virtues and qualities every day with a highly motivated team and state-of-the-art facilities where the Swabian Alb is at its highest – in the Region of the 10 Thousanders.