the machine tools industry has developed in an amazing trend that had not been anticipated. The last 10 years has seen a huge jump from low production and sales to very high levels of development globally. Technological advancements coupled with government’s policy have been major contributors to this advanced technology and the trend is bound to grow more as innovation also develops.

Development of numerical control systems and integration of computers into this sector has been a major driver in manufacturing and sales of machine tools. Manufacturers upgrading their production systems have created a heavy demand-pull for computerized machine tools, which are far more efficient than analogue machines and can deliver products faster while maintaining high quality.

• The chip making types produce items like bearings and lead ways requiring very high stability and accuracy.
• The very high demands on the stability of the frames and extremely accurate measurements have been a major breakthrough in the machine tools industry. This is very crucial especially in the components making such as bearings and gears used in various machines.
• The positioning of the work piece on the machine is an important indicator of the final quality of the product. It is important to note that maintaining the piece stable in the presence of cutting forces, drive torques, and machine vibrations has also been a major factor in advancement of machine tools industry.
• Other machine components and their movement apart from the work piece during operation is another secret that has promoted these equipments.
• Motor technology has also changed with increasing innovation. Development of servomotors able to deliver both high speed and torque, as well as advanced gearing systems have made major contribution to the sky rocketing growth in the machine tools industry.
• The control system runs the machine. It directs the tool as well as positioning of the work piece. Recent technology has incorporated pneumatic and hydraulic systems in CNC machines enabling greater power to be achieved as well as efficiency.