IMTEX: WIDMA Presents MacHX800 Horizontal Machining Center

WIDMA® Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal-cutting CNC machines, showcased a range of innovative machining solutions at IMTEX 2025, including the recently launched horizontal machining center, MacHX800, and the blank profile grinding solution, BPG 15.
Dr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated the WIDMA booth at IMTEX.
"A key highlight of the event is our latest innovation, the MacHX800, which reflects our expertise in providing advanced solutions that guarantee exceptional quality and reliable performance. Additionally, customers witnessed our extended range of next-generation solutions in action, designed to meet their most challenging machining objectives," said Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, Kennametal India Limited.
The recently launched MacHX800 Horizontal Machining Center (HMC) is designed for large-parts machining across industries such as commercial vehicles, construction and farming equipment, aerospace, and general engineering. With IoT 4.0 integration, it provides the rigidity, efficiency, precision, and flexibility required to work with diverse materials under challenging conditions. Also showcased was the BPG-15 Blank Profile Grinding Machine, which augments the Tool & Cutter Grinding machines portfolio, enabling customers to choose from a comprehensive range of solutions. The VT850 Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) is designed for machining large components that require heavy metal removal.
The VU1250 Multi-Tasking 5-axis Turn-Mill Center integrates turning and milling functions in a single, rugged machine that readily lends itself to complex part geometries. The EcoGrind VX5 and SX5 LiMo are five-axis CNC tool and cutter-grinding machines designed with premium features to deliver best-in-class productivity and versatility. The UGC Series Deep Hole Drilling Machines combine the benefits of deep hole drilling with milling, drilling, and tapping operations in a single setup.