MAG Expands Large Machine Tool Product Line

Machine tool builder MAG IAS, Fond du Lac, Wis., is adding to the product lines produced at this facility.

The company is now producing a new family of vertical turning centers (VTCs) with table sizes from 5 to 8 m and facing capacity up to 9 m in diameter. These dual-column machines can handle workpiece loads up to 250,000 kg and feature fixed or adjustable-rail styles. In addition, a new model of the large, ram-type horizontal boring machine (HBM) family is under construction. The company also recently introduced a new-concept machining system for high-volume production of wind turbine hubs.

“These machines will bring new dimensions in large-part production to MAG customers around the world and will be joined by many additional variations in the coming months,” said MAG Americas President Bill Horwarth. “I’m very pleased that we are able to continue aggressive investments in expanding our product portfolio and range of manufacturing solutions for these important industries.”

This facility is currently ramping up production and will begin shipping these new machine tools during the first half of 2011.

For more information, visit www.mag-ias.com.