International cutting industry experts met at Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH in Baienfurt to learn more about the latest developments and trends in 5-axis machining centres in December 2013. As well as the “Handtmann Aerospace Days” for customers, the company also hosted for the first time the “International Handtmann Sales Conference” with 50 sales partners from around the world.

Under the theme of “Horizontal machining and automation”, guests enjoyed the first chance to see all three series of the HBZ product line of 5-axis horizontal machining centres – the HBZ AeroCell, HBZ CompactCell and HBZ Trunnion – together with automation solutions in both live demonstrations and under construction, Handtmann says.

The number of attendees was not the only record set at the event, the number of machines in the assembly hall was a record too – the assembly halls have never been so full before as at this event, the company notes. As said, it has even rented some additional external space in order to set up all the machines that are on order.

The second day of the customer event took place in cooperation with HAIMER GmbH from Igenhausen, a long term partner of Handtmann and a specialist in tool holding, tooling, balancing technology, shrinking technology and measuring instruments.

The varied programme made the “9th Handtmann Aerospace Days” held in cooperation with HAIMER a valuable experience for the participants, the company remarks.

On the day before the “Handtmann Aerospace Days”, 50 participants from around the world took part in an international conference of sales representatives to share the latest news and technological advances from Handtmann. The strategic development process behind the HBZ Trunnion was a key focus as with this machine concept Handtmann A-Punkt Automation aims to establish a new standard series machine business alongside its existing project machine business.

This year Handtmann A-Punkt, a leading manufacturer of powerful and economical HSC machining centres, celebrates its 25-years jubilee as part of the Handtmann group so the “10th Handtmann Aerospace Days” will celebrate this at the October 2014.