Helix Tool is making its debut at MACH 2026 (NEC Birmingham, 20-24 April), the UK’s premier manufacturing event. The company is sharing stand 20-440 with Floyd Automatic Tooling.

For Helix, the move represents a significant step in bringing the company’s product lines, vending solutions and technical application expertise to a wider audience. Helix says it is regarded as an expert in problem-solving and delivering measurable results for manufacturers across all industry sectors and applications.

Paul Lynch, managing director of both Floyd Automatic and Helix Tools, says: “MACH has always been an important event for Floyd, and it’s fantastic to bring the two businesses together on a joint stand this year. For me, it’s an opportunity to meet customers from both companies, share our combined expertise and offer practical advice that helps manufacturers get the most out of their operations. Sharing a stand with Floyd allows us to bring genuinely complementary strengths together.”

Visitors can explore the full breadth of what Helix has to offer. Central to this is the company’s expanding tool management and vending solutions, which provide manufacturers with secure access, real-time usage tracking and automated stock control. Designed to turn tooling into a managed, measurable asset, these systems help manufacturers to gain greater visibility over consumption, reduce waste, costs and improve accountability across the shop floor.

At MACH, Helix Tools has experts on hand to guide manufacturers to the optimal solution for their processes. Regardless of whether exhibitors are machining steel, stainless, aluminium or aerospace-grade materials like titanium and high-performance super alloys, such as Inconel, Helix says it has solutions on its stand.

More information www.helixtools.co.uk

Rainford Precision is showcasing an extensive portfolio of cutting tool solutions at MACH 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 20-24 April. Visitors to stand 6-112 can explore advanced tooling from brands including Union Tool, Louis Bélet, IWATA, Hufschmied and others at the forefront of micro-machining technology.

Highlights from Union Tool include the new HGLB, HWLB, HWLB-S and CWLB two-flute ball-nose end mills. Designed for hard material machining above 60 HRc, the HGLB range features optimised geometry and HMGCOAT technology for extended tool life, alongside tight tolerances and high radius accuracy. The versatile HWLB and HWLB-S series target materials from 40-70 HRc, while the CWLB variant is optimised for softer materials, delivering smooth surface finishes across a range of alloys.

Also featured is the CLRS long-radius end mill series for extended-reach machining, enabling deep-cavity work with reduced deflection and vibration. For aluminium applications, the DLC-ALES three-flute end mills provide efficient chip evacuation and high material removal rates, while the DLCES 2000/4000 series offers sharp-edge performance for the burr-free machining of copper electrodes.

From Louis Bélet, the new Excalibur PCD range will make its MACH debut. Designed for non-ferrous materials, these tools combine laser-machined helical geometries with brazed PCD cutting edges to deliver extended tool life compared with carbide, reports Rainford. The Cyclon X micro-tool range will also be on show, offering high performance across stainless steel and other demanding materials.

Additional highlights include IWATA’s Toglon deep-hole drills for precision holes in hard materials, and Hufschmied’s Graftor tools for graphite machining. Rainford will also present its tool analysis and consultancy services, supported by advanced digital microscopy, alongside a range of high-precision machine tool technologies.

More information www.rainfordprecision.com