HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH in Meppen was founded in 1967 and today employs 247 people. HEDELIUS specialises in the development and production of vertical CNC travelling column machining centres. The extensive machine programme includes three-, four- and five-axis machines as well as automation solutions for single parts and small series production. Customers include machine manufacturers and their suppliers from the special machine construction, agricultural machinery technology, textile industry, aviation industry, vehicle construction, packaging technology and many more.
For 55 years, HEDELIUS has had only one goal: to increase efficiency in single parts and small series production in machine, tool and vehicle construction. Over 247 engineers, software developers, mechatronics engineers and mechanics work every day to make CNC machining centres even more productive and reliable. True to the HEDELIUS claim "Technology that pays off", the success factors of ergonomics, productivity and precision are paramount in the development and manufacturing process. With over 3,000 machining centres delivered, HEDELIUS can proudly count itself among the leading manufacturers in Europe.
28,000 m²
Production area
€79.8 M
Turnover (2023)
67 %
Equity ratio
8.5 %
Sales growth (Ø last 10 years)
247
Employees
8 %
Apprentices
For generations, the name HEDELIUS has stood for forward-looking, responsible and future-orientated action. Since December 2016, the family-owned company has been awarded the CrefoZert credit rating certificate by Creditreform Leer. An equity ratio of 70 per cent is evidence of first-class financial stability.
With a high level of vertical integration, HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik is fully committed to the quality of its products: All essential assemblies and machine elements, from the machine bed to the rotating/swivelling table, are machined in the 1,800 m² machining plant. The latest 5-axis machining centres are available, on which workpieces with a weight of up to 30 tonnes and a length of up to twelve metres can be machined. In recent years, the proportion of in-house production at the Meppen site has been successively increased.
Whenever large or heavy workpieces are machined, the measurements to be moved impair the dynamics of a machine tool. For this reason, attempts have always been made to close as many machining axes as possible in the tool. More than three decades ago - and thus earlier than others - HEDELIUS recognised the numerous advantages that the Operator's platform design for CNC machining centres offers in this context. Since then, HEDELIUS has dedicated itself to the continuous further development of this technology.
The variety of machining options offered by HEDELIUS is a decisive criterion for medium-sized manufacturing companies in machine, tool and vehicle construction, who usually do not know exactly what parts and orders need to be closed, when and in what batch size. On the one hand, bulky workpieces can be picked up on HEDELIUS machining centres and finished without reclamping. On the other hand, the long contact surfaces also allow multiple clamping of workpieces. If several identical parts are clamped, considerable tool change times can be saved and the machine running time is also extended. The longer travelling column machining centres can also be used in oscillation mode. By expanding the machines with a swivelling spindle and an integrated rotary table, the range of applications can be extended to include 5-axis machining of cubic workpieces.
Set-up plays a decisive role in the production of batch sizes between 1 and 500 units. HEDELIUS offers unique solutions that enable customers to drastically reduce their set-up and lead times and significantly increase spindle hours per year. With different machine concepts, well thought-out ergonomics, large tool magazines and easy-to-close automation solutions, HEDELIUS can configure the optimum solution for practically any application from a wide range of technology.
With a fast on-site service and a guaranteed machine availability of 95 per cent, HEDELIUS also sets the standard for service in the German machine tool industry. The free HEDELIUS service hotline is staffed by qualified and experienced advisors who are on hand to help users with any questions they may have. Service, inspection or spare parts requests can be made quickly and easily directly at the machine using the HEDELIUS service app. In the event of a malfunction, a comprehensive network of service technicians guarantees rapid assistance. Over 3,000 Spare parts are always in stock in our central warehouse.
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X: 2000/2600/3600 mm
Y: 700 mm | Z: 695/735 mm
Ø 1050 mm Sturgeon circuit | max. 3000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600 mm
Y: 900 mm | Z: 900/1005 mm
Ø 1250 mm Sturgeon circuit | max. 5000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600/6200 mm
Y: 1000 mm | Z: 1000/1165 mm
Ø 1450 mm Sturgeon circuit | max. 8000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600 mm
Y: 1100 mm | Z: 900/1005 mm
Ø 1450 mm Sturgeon circuit | max. 6000 kg
X: 1320 mm | Y: 650 mm | Z: 600 mm
Contact surface 1500 x 650 mm | 2000 kg
X: 1620 mm | Y: 850 mm | Z: 700 mm
Contact surface 1800 x 900 mm | 2000 kg
X: 2000/2600/3600 mm
Y: 700 mm | Z: 800 mm
Contact surface 4080 x 700 mm
max. 3000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600 mm
Y: 900 mm | Z: 1005 mm
Contact surface 5080 x 900 mm
max. 5000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600/6200 mm
Y: 1100 mm | Z: 1165 mm
Contact surface 6680 x 1000 mm
max. 8000 kg
X: 2600/3600/4600 mm
Y: 1100 mm | Z: 1005 mm
Contact surface 5080 x 1100 mm
max. 6000 kg
Increase the accuracy of your production with the help of advanced touch probes and lasers.
By using a partition in your machining centre, two closed, independent work areas for chipping in oscillation mode can be created from one work area.
The machine table is equipped with a standardised interface that reduces the centring and alignment of devices to just a few seconds.
To extend the range of applications of your TILTENTA from 5-sided machining to 5-axis simultaneous processing.
Attachment rotary tables to extend the axes and increase the performance spectrum of your CNC machining centre.
Enable multi-sided machining with multiple clamping and thus rationalise series production.
State-of-the-art control technology from SIEMENS or HEIDENHAIN guarantees maximum operating convenience and unrestricted functionality.
The implementation of high-pressure coolant systems is a decisive step towards significantly increasing the performance of your CNC machining centre.
Increase the efficiency of your production with our advanced cleaning technology for HEDELIUS machining centres.
Ensuring a technological edge: High-output and high-torque CELOX integral motor spindles with hybrid bearing technology.
Increased operating comfort and relief for machine operators.
HEDELIUS offers a paint finish for the work area doors of all machines according to your colour requirements.
A chip press separates chips from cooling lubricants and compresses them into clean, manageable briquettes.
Automation solutions and open interfaces for third-party providers to increase efficiency.
Automation solutions for single parts as repeat parts or small to medium series with pallets.
Robot cells manage workpieces from grid drawers fully automatically for small and medium batch production.
Automation solutions that combine workpiece and pallet handling in one system
Mirror-image version of the ACURA 50 and ACURA 65 enables interlinking with pallet or workpiece systems.
Separate tool stores for up to 264 additional tools clean, maintain and reduce changeover times enormously.
Preconfigured standard interfaces, e.g. for EROWA, INDUNORM, ROBOJOB, BMO or LANG, are available for the electrical connection to an automation system.
+ Automation of machining centres with rotating/swivelling table
+ Lateral loading by the automation system
+ Work area remains fully intact
+ Solutions with low space requirements
+ Automation of long-bed milling machines with swivelling spindle
+ Front loading through the automation system
+ Work area remains intact
+ Solution for 5-axis and long part machining
+ Automation of 3-axis milling machines
+ Lateral loading through the automation system
+ Work area remains fully intact
+ Solutions with low space requirements
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For 55 years, HEDELIUS has had only one goal: to increase economic efficiency in single parts and small series production in machine, tool and vehicle construction.
Take the opportunity to experience our machining centres and automation solutions live and see their performance and safety for yourself.
Comprehensive and practical training for CNC programmers and operators from 3-axis to 5-axis machining.
Over 3000 well-known customers from all over Europe trust in the quality and reliability of HEDELIUS machines.
Experience the latest developments in machining technology - either conveniently online or directly with us in Meppen.
HEDELIUS brand machining centres are used in a wide range of industries.
Conserving resources, energy efficiency and safeguarding the future: our efforts to make a positive contribution to shaping a sustainable future.
As a supplier, do you share our values of quality and reliability? Then please feel free to open a dialogue with us.
Over the years, we have built up a strong network of 17 trading partners throughout Europe.
With over 3,000 HEDELIUS machining centres installed today, we ensure precise and powerful chipping in a wide range of industries.
The factors that have a significant influence on the accuracy of our precision machines.
Various design highlights ensure that our customers can achieve maximum precision and efficiency in every production step in the long term.
By using set-up time-optimised technology, such as fast tool provision and innovative clamping devices, companies can maximise their spindle running time in the long term.
Optimise your HEDELIUS machining centre with a wide range of optional features that are precisely tailored to your specific requirements and production tasks.
Increase the accuracy of your production with the help of highly developed touch probes and lasers.
By using a partition in your machining centre, two closed, independent work areas for chipping in oscillation mode can be created from one work area.
The machine table is equipped with a standardised interface that reduces the centring and alignment of devices to just a few seconds.
To extend the range of applications of your TILTENTA from 5-sided machining to 5-axis simultaneous processing.
Attachment rotary tables to extend the axes and increase the performance spectrum of your CNC machining centre.
Enable multi-sided machining with multiple clamping and thus rationalise series production.
State-of-the-art control technology from SIEMENS or HEIDENHAIN guarantees maximum operating convenience and unrestricted functionality.
The implementation of high-pressure coolant systems is a decisive step towards significantly increasing the performance of your CNC machining centre.
Increase the efficiency of your production with our advanced cleaning technology for HEDELIUS machining centres.
Technologischen Vorsprung sichern: Leistungs- und drehmomentstarke CELOX-Integral Motorspindeln mit Hybrid-Lagertechnik.
Increased operating comfort and relief for machine operators.
HEDELIUS offers a paint finish for the work area doors of all machines according to your colour requirements.
A chip press separates chips from cooling lubricants and compresses them into clean, manageable briquettes.
The TNC7 combines high-quality hardware components with an advanced, customisable user interface and a generous package of functions.
With SINUMERIK ONE, you can set new standards in your production thanks to digital twins, extended diagnostic functions and a high degree of flexibility.
