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Zimmermann Supplies Gantry Milling Machine to Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturer

Zimmermann Machining Solutions, a leading global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines, recently sold an FZP27 portal milling machine to Max Eickworth.

Located in Bremen-Arsten, Germany, the company handles test equipment construction, fixture construction, model making, toolmaking, CAD/CAM and metrology. With a manufacturing range both broad and specialized, Max Eickworth designs, manufactures and tests equipment for the automotive, aerospace, wind energy and shipping industries.  

Celebrating 106 years of quality, precision and reliability, the company purchased a CNC 5-axis gantry machine FZP27 to expand their production capabilities.  Equipped with a machining center for large volume components in aluminum or ureol, the machine features a robust construction with a top travelling gantry for precise material processing. Its working range is 118.11 – 787.40 inches in the X-axis, 98.43 – 157.48 inches in the Y-axis and59.06 – 78.74 inches in the Z-axis. The spindle power is 24 kW at 18,000 rpm with a Heidenhain TNC7 control.  Various 2-axis milling heads are available including the S2, C2, C3 and VH10.

Its sophisticated, well-engineered modular system ensures optimum adaptation to every machining case and workpiece size. Applications range from 1:1 models in automotive design to large aircraft parts and boat hulls, all the way to components for railcar manufacturing. The machine can be used for both prototypes and production parts.

Cornelius Kiesel, president of North America for Zimmermann said, “This is the fourth portal milling machine Max Eickworth has purchased from Zimmermann. A clear sign of trust, quality and proven cooperation.”

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About the company

Zimmermann is based in Germany and is a leading global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines. These are characterized by huge workspaces, substantial machining dynamics and cutting performance. The company, founded in 1933 by Friedrich Zimmermann, now has over 200 employees worldwide. With its product range, our innovative company has one goal above all: to offer the right solution for our customers and thus be able to guarantee high economic efficiency. “Quality made in Germany and supported locally” is our motto. The company’s special machines are used worldwide in the automotive, aerospace, moldmaking, transportation, off-highway and mechanical engineering sectors.  The company has its North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan, near Detroit, where it operates a full tech center, offering engineering assistance, commissioning, parts and retrofit services, as well as multiple machines for demonstration purposes.  Zimmermann Inc. is headed by President Cornelius Kiesel. 

For more information, please contact:

ZIMMERMANN INC. 
30587 Century Drive
Wixom, MI 48393
Phone: 248-956-8511
www.zimmermann-inc.com
Ms. Lena Kiesel, Marketing Manager
lena@zimmermann-inc.com