So the interesting question is probably, are there general trends where these machines are replacing some other manufacturing method such as how EDM replaced a lot of jig boring and grinding Id be interested to know the answer to that question.

Thanks to this acquisition, Taiyo Koki could make use of the distribution network of DMG Mori.

Which is why they have been expanding production significantly over the years.

Which makes it very very cheap ( PE 3) 2020 will be a bad year due to COVID19, which undercut investment capital goods significantly.

I am just trying to learn more about the CNC Vertical Grinding machines that Taiyo Koki DMG Mori is selling.

Do any of you make use of the product Are there any competitors you prefer Why How is the CNC Vertical Machine space evolving Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My personal experience is limited to Studer and Haas Multigrind as far as CNC grinders is concerned.

One of those with the stepless head would be awful interesting.

If i am not mistaken DANOBAT is one of the larger providers of vertical machine grinders.

How useful is a vertical machine grinder Why would you buy a vertical machine grinder Do you think vertical machine grinders will be more in demand why.

Danobats are good machines, if there is support, like anything.

Makino also makes a version of the a51nx setup as a grinding centre.

I certainly like talking to them in our industry because you end up learning things you didnt know.

I would say that vertical grinding must be so specialized that evidently the job shop, RD and small manufacturing operation people here on Practicalmachinist are not familiar with them.

But unfortunatly i dont know the grinding machine space very well.

Thats why i am trying to figure out if vertical machines are a highly differentiated niche or is the production of these machines easy to copy.

I have only been able to find a small number of participants in this specific area.

But as Taiyo Koki only does 100M in revenue it seems to me that the barriers to entry are non-existant.

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