SCHNEEBERGER Highlights the Advantages of Mineral Casting at IMTS 2026
Machine tool performance starts from the ground up. At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, SCHNEEBERGER will demonstrate how advanced mineral casting technology can help machine tool builders achieve greater stability, precision, and productivity.
Mineral casting has become an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional materials used in machine structures. Thanks to its exceptional vibration damping properties, mineral casting can absorb vibrations up to ten times more effectively than steel or cast iron. This enhanced damping behavior helps improve machining accuracy, surface quality, tool life, and overall machine dynamics.
To explore these benefits in greater detail, SCHNEEBERGER experts will host an educational session during IMTS 2026:
Material Selection for Machine Tool Bases: When Mineral Casting Delivers Measurable Advantages
- Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time: 2:15 PM – 3:10 PM
- Location: Room W192-C, McCormick Place, Chicago
The presentation will examine the key criteria for selecting machine base materials and highlight applications where mineral casting delivers measurable performance improvements. Attendees will gain practical insights into vibration control, structural stability, and machine design considerations for modern manufacturing environments.
Visitors are also invited to stop by SCHNEEBERGER Booth #236417, where a mineral cast machine base will be on display. The exhibit provides an opportunity to experience the material firsthand and discuss specific application requirements with SCHNEEBERGER specialists.
Whether designing next-generation machine tools or evaluating new approaches to machine structures, IMTS attendees can learn how mineral casting contributes to improved performance and long-term operational benefits.
For additional information about SCHNEEBERGER Mineral Casting solutions, visit the mineral casting website or speak directly with a SCHNEEBERGER expert during IMTS 2026.