Full Range on Display at MACH 2026

MACH 2026 will once again provide the perfect platform for Floyd Automatic Tooling to demonstrate why it is regarded as an authority in cutting tools and machining solutions for the sliding head turning and small-part machining sectors.

Exhibiting on Stand 440 in Hall 20 alongside parent company Helix Tool Ltd, the Baldock-based specialist will showcase an extensive portfolio of innovations. This year’s exhibition is particularly significant, as it marks the MACH debut for Helix Tool, bringing a complementary range of products, vending solutions, and ancillary equipment to strengthen the overall offering.

Strong Partnerships, Comprehensive Solutions

A cornerstone of Floyd’s presence at MACH is its longstanding partnerships with leading machine tool and tooling manufacturers. These collaborations ensure that visitors can explore a wide spectrum of cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of sliding head turning and precision small-part machining.

Floyd’s tooling portfolio is built on partnerships with globally recognised names such as MASA Microconics, Mikron Tool, Madaula, Schaublin, Ifanger, Schwanog, Applitec and Alesa—ensuring visitors have access to best-in-class solutions for this highly specialised sector.

Advanced Tooling Highlights

Among the standout products on display will be the CrazyMill Cool Micro series from Mikron Tool. Designed for micromachining applications, these micro end mills deliver exceptional performance across a range of operations, including side milling, slotting, drilling and helical interpolation.

Floyd will also present driven tooling solutions from Madaula, including a high-performance mechanical spindle speeder. Operating at a 1:4 ratio, this unit enables increased torque and spindle speeds of up to 24,000 rpm—ideal for demanding, high-precision applications.

Precision Workholding and Micro-Machining

For manufacturers operating at micron-level tolerances, workholding is critical. At MACH 2026, Floyd will highlight the latest developments from MASA Microconics, including its Microconic system. Designed for small workpieces, the system delivers exceptional concentricity, achieving runout of no more than 5µm in production environments.

Combined with over-grip collet capabilities, it opens up new opportunities for efficiency and process optimisation.
Also on show will be examples of premium collets from Schlenker Spannwerkzeuge.

Complementing this will be the Ifanger MicroTurn internal boring system, engineered to efficiently evacuate swarf and prevent re-cutting. This innovation helps eliminate common machining issues such as poor surface finishes and production downtime, while also enabling reliable unmanned machining.

Thread Rolling and Surface Finishing Solutions

Floyd will also be showcasing several new additions to its portfolio, expanding its capabilities in thread forming and surface finishing applications.

These include items from the Wagner Helix range of new thread rolling heads, alongside roller burnishing tools from Baublies.

In addition, Floyd will present a tangential rolling head, typically used for thread rolling both ends of a component before parting off. This approach enables manufacturers to complete an entire operation within a single cycle, improving efficiency and reducing handling time.

High-Performance Turning and Form Tooling

Visitors will also be able to explore the latest developments from Applitec, including its renowned TOP-Line twin screw insert system. Designed for compact turning centres, this quick-change solution continues to set benchmarks for performance, flexibility and ease of use.

In the area of form tooling, Floyd will present advanced solutions from Schwanog. These tools are designed to simplify the machining of complex geometries across a wide range of materials.

Extending far beyond traditional cut-off applications, Schwanog’s portfolio supports external and internal turning, grooving and more—offering efficient alternatives to conventional single-point machining strategies.

Visit Floyd at MACH 2026

With an unmatched combination of premium tooling brands and technical expertise, Floyd Automatic Tooling’s presence at MACH 2026 will provide valuable insight into the latest innovations in precision machining.

To discover the full range of solutions from Floyd Automatic Tooling and Helix Tool Ltd, visit Stand 440 in Hall 20 at MACH 2026.