KRC Machine Tool Solutions

09/01/2026

You know they say, the bigger the part, the less room there is for compromise.

KRC’s HBM-16TE Horizontal Boring Mill is engineered for manufacturers tackling large, heavy and demanding components where rigidity, accuracy and reliable performance matter from the first cut to the last.
Built around a heavy-duty table design, the HBM-16TE combines the capacity and flexibility needed for challenging applications across aerospace, defense, energy, heavy industrial equipment, fabricated steel, tool & die and mining.

A few highlights:
🔹 150 mm (5.9") spindle diameter
🔹 60 HP spindle power
🔹 Up to 4,619 Nm of torque
🔹 157.5" X-axis travel
🔹 78.7" Y-axis travel
🔹 59" Z-axis travel
🔹 35.4" W-axis travel
🔹 118" x 142" rotary table
🔹 Table capacity up to 44,000 lbs.
🔹 Fanuc controls
🔹 Custom configurations available

But machine specifications are only part of the equation.

KRC also supports customers with application engineering, project planning, installation coordination, training and ongoing service support — because putting the right machine on the floor is only valuable if it performs for the application it was purchased to handle.

Are you evaluating new large-part machining capacity, replacing aging equipment, or planning production needs for 2027?
Let’s talk about the application first — then the machine.
Meet with the KRC team during IMTS 2026 in Chicago, or contact us directly to discuss your production requirements and request a quote.

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📞 1-888-4KRC-MTS

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08/26/2026

Complete maintenance / contract maintenance crews

Maintenance is not just a department.

It is a production strategy.

KRC’s Complete Maintenance Solutions group helps manufacturers go beyond one-time repair calls by supporting full-time maintenance needs, plant maintenance programs, preventive and predictive maintenance, customer communication, and uptime-focused support.

For manufacturers considering contract maintenance or additional maintenance resources, KRC brings machine tool experience, field service knowledge, rebuild and retrofit expertise, and an operational mindset focused on keeping production moving.

Our leadership and sales managers will be in Chicago during IMTS 2026 and available for meetings throughout the show days.

KRC will not have a booth, but we will be there and ready to talk.

Message us to schedule time during IMTS. www.krcmts.com

Explore automated CNC machines & custom machining centers at KRC Machine Tool Solutions. Advanced technology for modern manufacturers. Request a quote today!

08/25/2026

Your Operators Often Know First

Machine operators frequently notice developing equipment problems before anyone else.

They hear the new sound.

They feel the additional vibration.

They notice the axis moving differently.

They recognize when a machine requires more adjustments than usual.

Those observations are valuable maintenance intelligence.

A strong machine-service process includes input from:

• Operators

• Maintenance technicians

• Quality personnel

• Production supervisors

• Engineering teams

When KRC evaluates a machine problem, understanding what changed—and when it changed—can help narrow the diagnosis and reduce troubleshooting time.

Encourage operators to report changes early.

“Something feels different” may not sound technical, but it can be the first warning that prevents a much larger failure.

What process does your facility use to capture operator concerns?

08/20/2026

Service and field support

When a machine goes down, the real cost is not just the repair.

It is lost production, missed schedules, frustrated teams, and the scramble to find someone who understands the equipment.

KRC’s field service engineers support manufacturers with machine tool repair, troubleshooting, alignment, installation, relocation, preventive maintenance, and service needs across a wide range of equipment types and control platforms.

If your plant is dealing with recurring downtime, machine accuracy concerns, control issues, or large-machine service challenges, let’s talk during IMTS.

KRC will not have a booth at IMTS 2026, but our leaders and sales managers will be in Chicago during the show days and available for scheduled meetings.

Message us to reserve time with the KRC team. www.krcmts.com

Explore automated CNC machines & custom machining centers at KRC Machine Tool Solutions. Advanced technology for modern manufacturers. Request a quote today!

08/18/2026

When Accuracy Begins to Drift

Accuracy problems do not always begin with a dramatic machine failure.
Sometimes the first signs are much quieter:

• Parts gradually moving out of tolerance
• Operators making frequent offsets
• Inconsistent hole locations
• Poor surface finishes
• Repeatability problems
• Longer setup and inspection times
• Increased scrap or rework

These issues may be connected to machine geometry, worn components, thermal conditions, feedback systems, spindle performance, or other mechanical and control-related factors.
KRC helps manufacturers investigate the source of accuracy problems instead of relying on repeated production adjustments.
Offsets may temporarily compensate for a problem.
They do not repair the machine.
When accuracy starts drifting, early diagnosis can protect both the equipment and the parts being produced.
Contact KRC to discuss a machine accuracy or performance evaluation.

08/13/2026

Custom large machine capabilities

Not every manufacturing challenge fits into a standard machine catalog.
That is where KRC does some of its best work.

KRC Machine Tool Solutions develops tailor-made CNC machine tools and custom machining systems for manufacturers facing unique production challenges, outdated systems, difficult part requirements, or the need to consolidate manual processes.

If your team is trying to machine larger parts, increase throughput, improve accuracy, reduce handling, or bring multiple operations into a smarter process, a custom KRC solution may be worth discussing.

KRC will not have a booth at IMTS 2026, but our leadership and sales managers will be in Chicago during the show and available for scheduled meetings.

Bring the challenge. We’ll bring the machine tool experience.
Message us to reserve meeting time during IMTS. www.krcmts.com

Explore automated CNC machines & custom machining centers at KRC Machine Tool Solutions. Advanced technology for modern manufacturers. Request a quote today!

08/11/2026

What One Hour of Downtime Really Costs

The cost of CNC downtime is not limited to the service invoice.

It can also include:
• Lost production
• Overtime labor
• Missed delivery dates
• Idle operators
• Expedited freight
• Scrapped parts
• Customer penalties
• Disrupted production schedules
For high-value aerospace, defense, energy, and large-part manufacturing operations, one unavailable machine can affect several departments at once.

That is why proactive machine maintenance should be treated as a production strategy—not simply a maintenance expense.
KRC helps manufacturers identify developing machine issues, prioritize repairs, and create service plans around production requirements.

When downtime costs thousands of dollars per hour, waiting for a complete failure is an expensive gamble.
Which machine in your facility would create the biggest disruption if it went down tomorrow?

08/06/2026

Before you replace the machine, it may be worth asking one important question:
Is there still good iron underneath the wear?
For many manufacturers, a machine tool rebuild can be a practical, economical way to restore performance without buying new. KRC rebuilds machines by addressing the mechanical systems, alignments, worn components, ways, ball screws, l**e systems, hydraulics, and other areas that impact performance and reliability.
If increased downtime, rising repair costs, or deteriorating mechanical condition are starting to limit production, KRC can help determine whether a rebuild makes sense.
Our leaders and sales managers will be in Chicago during IMTS 2026 and available for meetings during the show days.

KRC will not have a booth, so schedule time with us in advance. Contact us at www.krcmts.com

Explore automated CNC machines & custom machining centers at KRC Machine Tool Solutions. Advanced technology for modern manufacturers. Request a quote today!

08/06/2026

Remanufacturing

Sometimes a rebuild is not enough.
Sometimes the right move is to rethink the machine entirely.
KRC’s machine tool remanufacturing capabilities combine the characteristics of a rebuild, a CNC retrofit, and engineering improvements that can enhance machine capability and productivity.

For large machines with significant replacement cost, remanufacturing can be a smart path when the frame still has value but the machine needs more than mechanical restoration. That may include updated controls, increased feed rates, extended travels, higher spindle speeds, added tool changers, pallet shuttles, or conversion from manual operation to CNC.

KRC will be in Chicago during IMTS 2026, and our leadership and sales managers are setting meetings during the show.

No booth this year. Just focused conversations.

Message us to schedule time. www.krcmts.com

Explore automated CNC machines & custom machining centers at KRC Machine Tool Solutions. Advanced technology for modern manufacturers. Request a quote today!

08/04/2026

Preventive Maintenance That Fits Production
Preventive maintenance should protect production—not unnecessarily interrupt it.

A useful maintenance program considers:

• Machine age and condition
• Production schedules
• Critical equipment
• Available maintenance windows
• Failure history
• Replacement-part availability
• Operator feedback
• Accuracy and tolerance requirements

KRC works with manufacturers to evaluate their equipment and develop practical service priorities.

That may include scheduled inspections, geometry checks, lubrication-system reviews, mechanical evaluations, control diagnostics, or repairs planned around existing shutdown periods.
The goal is not to service every machine the same way.
The goal is to focus resources where downtime, accuracy loss, or component failure would create the greatest business risk.

Does your preventive maintenance program reflect the actual condition of your equipment?
Let’s review it.