Visit FASTCUT at IMTS 2026 to explore machining and automation solutions for shaft and tube production.
Meet our team at Booth 339430, South Building, at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 14–19, 2026.
Repeated workpiece handling, long-part support, and coordination between machining and inspection can all complicate a production line. FastCut® brings machining, workholding, automation, and measurement into a coordinated production solution. At IMTS, discuss how these capabilities could address the specific constraints in your process.
When both ends of a shaft require machining, turning the workpiece around adds handling and another setup to the process. Each reclamping step also requires attention to positioning and reference consistency.
Double-end machining allows both ends to be processed in one clamping. Depending on the application and equipment configuration, operations can include end facing, center drilling, drilling, boring, chamfering, and tapping. Independent machining units allow the operation at each end to be planned around the features required there.
The solution starts with the workpiece: how it is located, where it can be gripped, and which surfaces must remain accessible. FASTCUT develops clamping and positioning arrangements around those requirements, including hydraulic clamping and automatic centering where appropriate. This approach helps reduce repositioning and maintain a consistent reference for subsequent precision operations.
Long workpieces bring additional questions about support, cutting stability, and tool access. A production solution needs to account for the part's length, diameter, geometry, and machining requirements together.
FASTCUT uses a modular approach to configure machining and workpiece support for the application. Tailstocks and steady rests provide support for demanding shaft operations, while tooling arrangements can accommodate turning, drilling, milling, and combined processes according to the selected configuration.
For manufacturers handling several part families, the discussion also includes how the setup will change between jobs. Workholding, support positions, and the machining sequence should be considered alongside the production volume and changeover requirements. Learn more about our approach on the FASTCUT machining technology page.
A machining operation is one part of the production flow. Loading, transfer, cleaning, and measurement also affect how parts move through the line and where operators need to intervene.
FASTCUT turnkey automation solutions bring these steps into a coordinated production cell. Depending on project requirements, the process can connect sawing and buffering with machining, robotic handling, cleaning, automatic gauging, compensation, and finished-part handling.
Integration includes the engineering behind that flow: machine configuration, dedicated fixtures, tool selection, CNC programming, loading and unloading, and quality control. Planning these elements together supports the development of a production sequence with less manual handling and fewer separate coordination tasks.
One responsible engineering team coordinates the machine, fixture, and automation requirements. This gives customers a single point of contact for the overall production solution, including how the individual operations work together.
The scope can be developed around your production needs, from an individual machining operation to an integrated cell. Part requirements, floor layout, measurement needs, and the desired level of operator involvement guide the project discussion.
Plan your visit through the official IMTS website. Visitor hours are available on the IMTS onsite information page.
Bring a part drawing, your current process sequence, and the issue you want to resolve. Whether the concern is repeated clamping, long-part support, manual transfer, or inspection, those details will help our team discuss a solution with you.
What solutions can I discuss with FASTCUT at IMTS 2026?
Discuss double-end machining, shaft and tube production, application-specific workholding, and turnkey automation connecting machining with handling and measurement.
Can the solution be configured around my workpiece?
Yes. FASTCUT develops configurations around the workpiece and production requirements. Material, dimensions, tolerances, machining features, and batch requirements provide the basis for evaluation.
Does turnkey integration include measurement?
Automatic gauging and process control can be included in the project scope, alongside machining, handling, and cleaning. The required inspection and compensation steps are defined for the application.
How can I arrange a discussion?
Contact FASTCUT to arrange your booth visit. Include your preferred date and the production issue you want to discuss. If you cannot attend, you can use the same page to send your application requirements.