MACOMB, Mich., June 25, 2024 – Baker Industries (the “Company”), a Lincoln Electric company, today announced the purchase of two CNC machining behemoths, both EMCO MECOF Powermill HP5 gantry machining centers with Heidenhain TNC 640 HSCI controls, further enhancing its large-scale, high-precision 5-axis machining capabilities. These state-of-the-art machines join the Company’s existing Powermill, which was purchased in 2017 and is one of the largest CNC machines in North America, solidifying the Company’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and shipbuilding industries.
The monstrous EMCO MECOF Powermill HP5 machines feature large work envelopes in a gantry design, bolstering the Company’s large-scale machining capacity and capabilities.(Courtesy of EMCO GmbH)
The newly acquired machines boast significant size and capability, with axis travels of 315 x 157.5 x 59 inches (X/Y/Z). They also feature two interchangeable heads—a 6,000-rpm universal head and a 12,000-rpm high-speed head—and automatic head-changing capabilities. With these advanced features and controls, the machines deliver precision and efficiency and can handle the most complex large-scale machining tasks.
Brian Baker, General Manager at Baker Industries, commented on the acquisition: “The addition of these two machines significantly expands our large-format machining capacity and capabilities, enabling us to provide faster turnarounds and meet the growing demands for complex machined parts and tooling.” He continued, “This investment aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to offer comprehensive, high-precision manufacturing solutions to our customers.”
Construction began last week, and the new machines are expected to be installed and operational by year-end 2024. To learn more about the Company’s CNC machining capabilities, visit the Company’s CNC Machining Services website page. To speak with a subject matter expert, request a quote, or reserve future capacity on the Powermills, please fill out the form on the Company’s Contact Us website page.
About Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric Company
Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company based in Michigan, is an industry-leading supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and design & engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers in the world’s most demanding industries. For more information, visit www.bakerindustriesinc.com.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 71 manufacturing locations in 21 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at www.lincolnelectric.com.
