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The complete machining magazine SUCCESS STORY | HORA sets new standards in the machining of valve parts ALL EYES ON | The internal machining expertise of WFL TRADE FAIR | AMB 2024 – A fixture for WFL The efficient MILLTURN The machine geometry can be checked in just a few minutes with the myWFL Health Check.

Our history focus “Linz in eras“ is moving into the next era – Linz and industrialization from 1850 onwards. What comes to mind when you think of industrialization in Linz? Do you immediately think of the textile industry? Because this is where industrialization began in the Linz area. One district in particular developed into the heart of the country's cotton industry thanks to its factories. But companies that concentrated on the processing of iron also settled in the provincial capital, settled in the provincial capital. Read more from page 26.

Dear customers and readers, This autumn the focus is on the numerous trade fairs which WFL will be attending. Trade fairs are incredibly important to us as we see them as the perfect place to meet our customers. It all kicks off with AMB in Stuttgart and IMTS in Chicago, followed by MAKTEK in Istanbul, MSV in Brno, BIMU in Milan, Siane Industries in Toulouse, JIMTOF in Tokyo, and finally we conclude the 2024 trade fair season with Aeromart, which is also held in Toulouse. Thirty years of WFL and 40 years of MILLTURN: Two anniversaries which warrant some special attention. Just last year,...

Expansion of the Management Board An interview with Stefan Hackl and Franz Schon 18 | SUCCESS STORY: HORA The company's investment in a WFL turning-boring-mitling centre is the biggest single investment in a machine since the company was founded. myWFL Health Check 26 | LINZ OVER THE YEARS Linz and industrialization from 1850 onwards What comes to mind when you think of this? The internal machining expertise of WFL 32 | SUCCESS STORY: ARIANEGROUP The production of key components necessitates the use of reliable and precise machinery. Automation M35-G with articulated robot An interview with...

MILLTURN TECHNOLOGIES The world's first complete machining center, a Millturn WNC, was developed back in 1982. At that time, machine tool production was still part of VOEST-ALPINE. In 1993, WFL emerged as an independent company and concentrated on the manufacture of MILLTURN brand turningboring-milling centers. WFL - the abbreviation for Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik Linz - was taken over by the Autania Group at that time. Focusing on complete machining since 1983, WFL is the technology leader in the field of metal-cutting production machines. When different manufacturing technologies such as...

Expansion of the Management Board An interview with Stefan Hackl and Franz Schön WFL Millturn Technologies is sending a strong signal by expanding its Management Board. The two new experienced executives joining the board from WFL's own ranks are the current Chief Financial Officer Stefan Hackl and Head of Order Management Franz Schön. Customers of WFL Millturn Technologies value the company's quick and unbureaucratic quotation and implementation of sophisticated technical solutions as well as their internal cohesion. With these additions to the board, rapid decisions can be made at every...

technology solutions. We have a global footprint and as a company we attract the best employees. Schön: For me, it's important, first of all, that WFL continues to be seen as that which has set WFL apart and made the company successful: a company with a unique product and outstanding technology, reliability and quality. As well as fantastic and highly-qualified personnel, a partnership-based relationship with customers and the tendency towards further development both for the product and the company as a whole. Healthy, coordinated growth is important. How would you describe your leadership...

What do you think are the three most important characteristics a leader must have? Hackl: The world turns ever faster. Complexity and uncertainty are increasing. For us to be successful as a company, we need decisiveness, transparency, reliability, communication and solution-oriented behaviour above all else. Schön: One important characteristic for a leader is to stand by the decisions I have made as a person and take responsibility for them. WFL Software Solutions The right cycle for every machining task »We are faced with constantly changing markets, technology and customer requirements...

WFL Software Solutions by WFL MILLTURN Technologies The benefits of the WFL software solutions • Perfectly attuned to the MILLTURN software of WFL (Millturn PRO, CrashGuard Studio and CrashGuard) • Comfortable programming on the PC and on the machine control • Extensive range of standard and special technologies • Considerable reduction in programming effort with WFL technology cycles • Well-engineered solutions for process optimisation and maximisation of process safety • Considerable reduction in tool costs thanks to advanced tool management • Future-ready due to the best connectivity...

SUCCESS STORY: HORA A machine that impresses on every level With its investment in a M80 MILLTURN / 3000mm, HORA Holter Regelarmaturen GmbH & Co. KG are setting new standards in the machining of valve parts weighing up to six tonnes. WFL was chosen following an intensive selection process. Several machine manufacturers were in the running, but ultimately WFL impressed this German family company in every regard. WFL's service and availability were the crucial factors. Read on to find out what other criteria were important to HORA and how WFL was able to meet every requirement. The machine is...

ting capacity was outstanding even during final acceptance of the machine, as the 160 indexable insert drill effortlessly cut the heat-resistant stainless steel (1.7335) with two tonnes of feed force and no vibration on the machine cover. In such moments, I like to grab the door but there were no vibrations to be felt,“ stresses Michael Beiwinkel, Head of Production and Building Technology. The stability and solid construction were impressive, as is the fact the machine does not need 100% of the drive force. Despite difficult materials and strenuous tools, there are still drive reserves –...