WIDMA introduces premier CNC solutions at IMTEX 2025

By Staff Report January 26, 2025 12:20 am IST

WIDMA showcases its latest innovation, the MacHX800 horizontal machining centre, at IMTEX 2025. The centre is designed for large parts machining across industries like commercial vehicles, construction, and aerospace.

WIDMA® Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, showcased a range of innovative machining solutions at IMTEX 2025, including the launch of the horizontal machining centre, MacHX800, and the blank profile grinding solution, BPG 15. IMTEX is one of the most prominent machine tool and manufacturing technology shows in the world and is organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA). Dr. M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated the WIDMA booth at IMTEX. 

“We are thrilled to utilise the IMTEX platform to present a growing range of general-purpose and standard machining solutions for the Indian market. A key highlight of the event is our latest innovation, the MacHX800, which reflects our expertise in providing advanced solutions that guarantee exceptional quality and reliable performance. Additionally, customers witnessed our extended range of next-generation solutions in action that are designed to meet their most challenging machining objectives, said Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, Kennametal India Limited. 

WIDMA showcased its launched MacHX800 Horizontal Machining Centre (HMC) at IMTEX. This HMC is designed for large parts machining across industries such as commercial vehicles, construction and farming equipment, aerospace, and general engineering. With IoT 4.0 integration, it provides the rigidity, efficiency, precision, and flexibility required to work with diverse materials under challenging conditions.

The Spotlight:

BPG-15 Blank Profile Grinding Machine: This machine augments the Tool & Cutter Grinding machines portfolio, enabling customers to choose from a comprehensive range of solutions.

VT850 Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL): This 2-axis, standard ‘plug-and-play’ VTL is designed for machining large components that require heavy metal removal. 

VU1250 Multi-Tasking Turn-Mill Centre: This 5-axis turn-mill centre integrates turning and milling functions in a single, rugged machine that lends itself readily to complex part geometries.

EcoGrind VX5 and SX5 LiMo: These five-axis CNC tool and cutter-grinding machines are designed with premium features to deliver best-in-class productivity and versatility.

UGC Series Deep Hole Drilling Machine: This series of machines combines the benefit of deep hole drilling with milling, drilling, and tapping operations in a single setup.