Automotive Dental equipment Research and development High frequency Ceramics Medical technology Micromechanics and watch industry Jewelry Mould making More industries Automotive To meet the extremly high expectations and requirements of the automotive industry Kern Microtechnik provides the KERN Micro and the KERN Evo CNC machining centers when it comes to serial production. KERN machines distinguish themselves by exceeding the highest quality standards and delivering extreme process stability and reliability — while being specifically optimized for 24/7 production. ‍ KERN machines are very well suited to meeting the following requirements of the automotive industry: ‍ Short set-up times with modular programming for flexible production of entire families of parts Integrated measuring technology for best part reliability Ongoing process optimization in close cooperation with the customer-specific Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Service is available when you need us Dental equipment For dental products such as dental prostheses, precision machines are needed to mill a wide variety of workpieces in a short time from very hard materials such as titanium and ceramics. The dental prosthesis is often placed in the patient's mouth on the same day. Therefore, the demands on the reliability and flexibility of the required CNC machining centers are particularly high. ‍ KERN Microtechnik has been a reliable partner for the dental industry for many years and is very familiar with the special needs of this industry. With the KERN Micro, a universal machine was developed that not only machines a wide variety of very hard materials, but also mills complicated geometric shapes quickly and precisely. Fully automized and with short machining times, the KERN Micro offers highest precision in 24 / 7 use for the dental industry. ‍ All advantages for the dental industry at a glance: ‍ Best vibration damping allows long tool life Small compensating movements and reduced machining times with optimized kinematics 5-axis machining with easy access Reduced maintenance with smart chip management Best options for automation Research and development In a large number of internationally renowned research institutions, e.g. in Europe, Asia, USA, Brazil, Cuba, Russia or South Africa, our machines make a valuable contribution to cutting-edge scientific research. Whether on KERN machines on site or in our KERN shop in Murnau - KERN Microtechnik is a well established development partner for high-precision workpieces in a wide range of technologies and high-tech research fields: ‍ All KERN machines have many advantages for research and development: ‍ Highest precision with absolute positioning accuracy and perfect tempering High reliability and compliance of all industry standards guarantees low maintenance and service Research in satellite technology Nuclear fusion research (e.g. UK and USA) Neurosurgery Machining of difficult-to-machine materials (high-alloy steel, titanium, sandwich materials) CERN particle accelerator (CH) High frequency Cell phones and the digital revolution have developed into one of the most dynamic technologies in a rapidly growing market. The key parts in this high-frequency technology are subject to extreme precision requirements. Nevertheless, they need to be manufactured in serial production. ‍ The KERN Pyramid Nano machines challenging parts like hollow waveguides, which are already the final product, in a reliable, repeatable process. ‍ The advantages of a KERN Pyramid Nano in high-frequency technology: ‍ Hydrostatic guides and drives on all axes Best reproducibility Highest running smoothness and surface quality High Z-stability in different speed ranges Ceramics Hardly any material is more suitable to work with than ceramics. Ceramics are extremely hard, have an extremely high consistency when it comes temperature and are resistant to most chemical impacts. Ceramics is the perfect material for many industries, aerospace and defense, high precision manufacturing and medical – just to name a few. So far, ceramics was not used because machining was challenging and cost intensive. We changed this game for you. With our machines and corresponding tools, you can now work with ceramics as if it was a material like carbide, aluminum, or synthetic. As a result, you are now able to work with the best suited material, create forms which have not been possible before and cut your cost. Interested? Please let us know! Medical technology Medical technology products such as precision components in surgical devices are made of high-quality and difficult-to-machine materials such as titanium, chrome-cobalt, stainless steel, ceramics or particularly resistant plastics (e.g. PEEK or polyacetol). Their easy hygienic cleaning is also particularly important. The quality requirements for the CNC machining centers used in automated production are very high. ‍ The Micro CNC machining center from KERN Microtechnik meets all the criteria required by the medical industry. ‍ All advantages for medical technology at a glance: ‍ Best vibration damping allows long tool life Low compensating movements and reduced machining times due to optimised kinematics 5-axis machining with easy access Reduced maintenance with smart chip management Micromechanics and watch industry In micromechanics, i.e. in the production of microscopically tiny parts, high-precision milled parts are required in large quantities. Our machines KERN Evo and KERN Micro are optimized for the automated high-speed production of watch plates and inner watch parts as well as fiber optic connecting elements, medical endoscope heads or turbine wheels in the sub-millimeter range. ‍ The performance of the KERN high-precision machining centers was perfected from the very beginning in cooperation with a wide variety of watch manufacturers. KERN machining centers have met the high demands of this industry in terms of complexity of (free-form) geometries, precision and surface quality for many years, setting a standard for many other machining options in microtechnology. ‍ The advantages of KERN machines in microtechnology: ‍ Smart chip management can be used for the complete cleaning and recycling of valuable materials. μ-accurate probing enables greatest repeatability in processes with multiple clampings Highest process reliability ensures that quality is maintained and guarantees minimal rejects Jewelry The requirements for the automated production of high-quality jewellery are just as high as in the field of micromechanics/watches. Precision, surface quality and the possibility of manufacturing complex free-form geometries if possible in one single processs are decisive for the choice of the most suitable CNC machining system. Since extremely valuable precious metals such as gold or platinum are usually machined, smart chip management with 100 % recovery of the material is particularly important. ‍ The KERN Micro and Evo fulfil these requirements in an outstanding manner. They are always optimized in close cooperation with renowned international watch and jewellery manufacturers. With the quick-change pallets patented by KERN Microtechnik, tool changes and the machining of different parts with different applications are possible - 24 / 7 over longer periods of time, which significantly increases efficiency. ‍ The advantages of KERN machines in the Jewelry industry: ‍ Smart chip management can be used for the complete cleaning and recycling of valuable materials. Zero point clamping systems allow for the highest repeat accuracy Mould making In microtechnology, the focus for manufacturers of forming tools, cutting tools and moulds is on the precise machining of very hard materials. All CNC machining centres from KERN Microtechnik are excellently suited for direct milling of e.g. hardened steels or even hard metal as well as for electrode milling of copper, tungsten copper and graphite. ‍ Direct hard milling with KERN - Your advantages ‍ High surface qualities with HSC spindles with highest running smoothness, hydrostatic axes and perfect contouring control by iTNC530 or TNC 640 Milling of free-form surfaces with highest precision with μ-accurate axis movements and 5-axis simultaneous milling Very high absolute accuracy with the perfect calibration between tool and workpiece on all KERN machines Short set-up times for small batch sizes Electrode milling with KERN - Your advantages ‍ Very high absolute accuracy as the basis for reliable EDM processes High surface qualities with HSC spindles with highest running smoothness, hydrostatic axes and perfect contouring control by iTNC530 or TNC 640 Very high repeatability, with the perfect temperature management of each KERN machine, provides absolutely process-stable serial production (in-house development) 24 / 7 ‍ More industries The great advantage KERN machines bring to precision manufacturing is their vast range of applications. For this reason, KERN machines are also being used with great success in industries not mentioned here. ‍ Whether processing different materials and geometries in rapid succession or achieving highest precision in high volume production over a long time, our product and process development teams tune every KERN machine to your specific requirements — down to the last detail. Right from the beginning, we will help to prepare for todays and tomorrows requirements and technological developments for your specific industry. This makes KERN Microtechnik your perfect partner for optimizing your manufacturing processes. ‍ Talk to our experienced development and sales engineers! 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