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Our "New One"
May we introduce?
Our new model, the VSR, expands our portfolio with an entirely new machine series. The gantry machining centre features a 2-axis swivel rotary table instead of a fixed machine table.
Special offer!
Looking for a machine tool at short notice?
Take a look at our available machines. We currently have a range of models ready for immediate purchase – from small to large, including both travelling column and gantry machines.
Closure of the AXA Branch in Leipheim
A chapter comes to an end – but the service continues
After 36 successful years, we closed our branch in Leipheim on 30 September 2025. This decision marks the end of an important chapter in our company’s history – and at the same time the beginning of a new phase in which we will continue to optimise our structures to offer you the best possible service in the future.
Obituary
On 30 September, our former Managing Director, Ralf Schiller, passed away far too soon.
During his 26 years with the company, he made a lasting contribution to its success.
AXA at EMO 2025
Many thanks for your visits and the inspiring conversations. Our impressions are captured in a photo gallery.
AXA machines in 360° view
Discover our machines. Zoom in, activate the tool change, make the rotary tables rotate etc. Just give it a try:
travelling column machining centre VHC
gantry machining centre VPC 2800 U
More models to follow!
It started 60 years ago...
60 years ago, the brothers Antonius and Heinrich Kappelhoff laid the foundations for a successful company history - AXA was founded on 11 June 1965.
Today we can look back on six eventful decades.
Valuable 50 tonnes
At one million euros, the new AXA CNC machining centre is the most expensive single investment made by Hückeswagen-based company Recknagel Präzisionsstahl.
On Tuesday, the huge machine was delivered in two parts and manoeuvred into the hall in a complex process.
The largest machine tool in Prague is an AXA
We are proud of it! Our travelling column machining centre VHC 50-9000 XTS is currently the largest machine in the city of Prague, weighing 77 tonnes and measuring almost 16 metres in length. The customer, Prager Maschinenwerke, uses it to manufacture railway track elements for international customers.
AXA stands for precision
From the very first work step, everything revolves around a perfect result and manual work plays a major role in this.
We are AXA!
AXA uniqueness! More than 300 employees form the charismatic face of AXA. We present our company and take you on a tour of our main plant in Schöppingen.
AXA in 1 minute
For those who have not yet had the opportunity to visit AXA in person, there is a quick tour of our operations.
Customised work from start to finish
What began with precision and fine work is completed - our travelling column machining centre VHC finds its final home at our customer FMB.
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Available machines
Are you looking for a machining center? And that as soon as possible? Here you find current machines that you can acquire relatively quickly.
A VHC 50 is being created
Watch the complete assembly of the VHC 50 travelling column centre in fast motion - 66 days in just 4 minutes!