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Measured to perfection Reitz Natursteintechnik KG, specialises in the production of
Why Granite? Natural hard stone may seem an unlikely choice in high-tech engineering, but it offers unique advantages over traditional materials such as steel or mineral casting. “Granite has remarkable qualities – thermal stability, vibration damping, dimensional accuracy – that make it ideal for machine beds, test stands and measuring systems,” explains Reitz. Reitz typically supplies surface plates, structural frames and tables. Granite is sourced from quarries in South Africa, Spain, France and Austria. It arrives as raw blocks or slabs and is machined in-house. Sizes vary from 250 x 250 mm to 13 metres in length, with the largest piece weighing 65 tonnes. The company operates four gantry-type milling machines and two 5-axis gantry systems, all fitted with Siemens 840D controls. Simulation ensures safety Granite’s natural surface irregularities and hardness (Mohs 6–8) make it challenging to machine. To address this, Reitz uses VERICUT
Founded by Herrmann Reitz, the company started with stone quarrying. Today, under the leadership of Christopher Reitz, it focuses on advanced granite processing for precision applications. “Today’s components combine million- year-old stone with cutting-edge technology,” says Reitz. “For more than 35 years, we’ve been producing precision granite parts – offering everything from system assembly to bespoke solutions, all from a single source.” highly precise machine components made from natural granite. With a heritage dating back to 1946, the company expertly combines age-old material with modern machining technology. To ensure quality and process reliability, it relies on the VERICUT simulation system.
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