At EMO in Hannover, HAIMER presents numerous innovations and practical system solutions for modern manufacturing – from an expanded program of high-quality tool holders, intelligent digitalization in the 'Tool Room of the Future' to fully automated tool preparation with the Automation Cube One. For the first time, there will be an automation cell for loading and unloading a fully automatic Microset presetting device.
The future of metal cutting is digital and automated. Andreas Haimer, Managing Director of Haimer GmbH and President of the HAIMER Group, is convinced of this: 'As a system and solution provider for the cutting process, we know from our own experience how important digitalization and automation are. After all, we are a manufacturing company with over 200 machine tools and an annual cutting volume of 5,000 tons. At EMO 2025, we will showcase corresponding solutions in tool management that we live out daily in our own production.'
Digitalization pays off
The best example is a tool presetting room that HAIMER has set up at the trade fair booth (Hall 4, C08) exactly like those at the production sites in Igenhausen and Motzenhofen. This 'Tool Room of the Future' contains current HAIMER shrinking, balancing, and presetting devices in i4.0 version, equipped with RFID chip and scanner.
They are connected to the new HAIMER Tool Room Manager (TRM), which monitors and documents the processes in the tool presetting room and tracks compliance with the specified tolerances. 'The user receives daily evaluations of their tools and all shrinking, balancing, and measuring processes. They can analyze this and thus gain immediate benefits from digitalization.'
As a highlight for all customers, HAIMER is raffling off a Tool Room of the Future worth more than EUR 70,000 (including shrinking device, presetting device, WinTool license, and Toolbase tool dispensing system) exclusively at the trade fair booth among all visitors.
To ensure that the digital processes in tool management function reliably, tools or their clamping chucks should be as uniquely marked as possible. Therefore, HAIMER supplies all tool holders with a Unique ID – in the form of a laser-engraved, unique data matrix code that excludes any confusion. Additionally, various (setup) information can be stored in the database of the HAIMER Tool Room Manager (TRM) for each tool and retrieved as needed.
A central role in HAIMER's tool management is played by the software WinTool, which manages data from tools, operating resources, machine programs, processes, and master data. HAIMER holds a 25 percent stake in WinTool AG and is a strategic partner of the TCM Group. 'Their product lines WinTool and Toolbase, intelligent tool dispensing systems, have since become part of our product range,' explains Andreas Haimer. 'At the trade fair booth, we will demonstrate how easily a digital twin of a complete tool can be created in seconds when the master data is available in WinTool.' In this regard, HAIMER has already taken the initiative and prepared all parameters, step, and DXF data for its tool holders according to DIN 4000 or ISO 13399. The data is available on the HAIMER website and the data platform Tooltracer for everyone to access and download.
Automation relieves skilled workers
In addition to digitalization, automation is also a dominant theme at the trade fair booth. As at the last EMO and AMB, HAIMER showcases its fully automated Automation Cube One. It automatically performs the shrinking and expanding as well as measuring of complete tools and can manage up to three different tool interfaces simultaneously. Up to twelve axes are available for part handling. Thus, the Automation Cube One can shrink and expand a tool, measure it, and transfer the data to the machine and databases within minutes.
The now presented final version has undergone significant optimizations. This includes, for example, a modified process for inserting the tool into the chuck, which excludes operator errors. This is supported, among other things, by an enhanced Keyence camera system that checks various features on the tool and triggers the ejection of the tool in case of errors. Additionally, a built-in ultrasonic cleaning bath is new.
The Automation Cube One is particularly worthwhile for companies with a high number of tool changes per day. However, automation in tool management is sensible for many users. Therefore, HAIMER presents a simpler automation cell at EMO, which uses a Fanuc Cobot to handle the loading and unloading of a Microset VIO presetting device. It helps to compensate for the shortage of qualified personnel in the field of tool technology and to measure tools that need to be prepared for a complete order automatically.
Tool clamping in the highest quality and variety
In addition to forward-looking digital and automation developments, HAIMER also presents numerous innovations and improvements in basic components. The HAIMER Hybrid Chuck, first presented two years ago, is now available in numerous lengths and sizes. This revolutionary clamping technology combines vibration-damping properties with those of a high-precision high-performance shrinking chuck. Numerous tests and long-term studies have shown that this results in shorter processing times, longer tool life, and significantly higher productivity.
The micro collet chuck Micro Collet Chuck has also reached series production maturity. It is suitable for shank diameters starting from 1 mm and meets customer requirements for achieving the highest roundness with the simplest handling.
In addition, HAIMER has expanded its range of PSC tool holders with polygon shank ISO 26623. In addition to the previously available sizes PSC32/40/50/63, HAIMER PSC80 holders are now also part of the range – self-explanatory with coolant transfer tubes according to the latest standard.
Milled solid carbide end mill
Recently, the new solid carbide end mill HAIMER Panther MILL has been attracting significant attention. It rightly carries the name, as it has adapted essential characteristics of the predator: Whether trimming, grooving, rolling, or ramping – it always presents itself as a fierce and voracious all-rounder, perfectly suited for all steel and stainless materials. Four cutting edges with uneven pitch, an optimized cutting geometry, the adapted helix angle of 36°/38°, and a stable end geometry ensure optimum performance and productivity.
HAIMER at EMO 2025 in Hall 4, C08.
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