Global Metal Cutting Machine Market 2024–2033

Reports Description

The Global Metal Cutting Machine Market was valued at USD 6.10 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10.86 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.24% during the forecast period 2024 – 2033.

Metal cutting machine tools are vital in the industrial sector. These machining tools are used to shear, cut, drill, punch, grind, and press. Machine tools, in general, are power-driven metal cutting or shaping machines that change the size and shape of a work item by removing unwanted pieces, controlling electrical machinery operations, and pressing, sealing, drawing, or shearing.

Machine tools can be operated both manually and automatically. They include metal-cutting and shaping machines as well as other types of machines. Metal-cutting machines include lathes, drilling machines, milling machines, boring machines, grinding machines, and machining canters.

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Growth Factors

Emergence of Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is impacting every sector and boosting technological innovations and the implementation of advanced technologies across the various sectors. Metal-cutting machines are in great demand due to the rising use of sector 4.0 systems, the growing need for automatic metal-cutting technologies, and the rapidly developing worldwide building and construction sector.

The market has developed gradually as the demand for metal goods has increased across various sectors. Advances in metal-cutting technology have resulted in the development of more imaginative cutting tools, which have boosted production, reduced waste, and improved the overall quality of metal items. A rise in demand for metal-cutting equipment from various sectors drives the market’s growth.

Key players in the market are integrating various smart technologies, such as remote-control systems, data-gathering features, smart contact with machines, and automated and advanced tools, into metal-cutting machines to optimize their efficiency and productivity. Thus, the emergence of Industry 4.0 is mainly driving the demand for metal-cutting machines.

Growing Usage of Metal Cutting Machines in Various End Use Industries

Metal cutting machines are finding widespread applications across various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Their versatility and precision make them ideal choices for intricate designs and complex shapes. In the construction industry, metal cutting machines are used for various applications, such as cutting and shaping metal components used in building structures.

The rapidly expanding building and construction industry worldwide, due to increasing investment and supportive government policies, is expected to drive the demand for metal cutting machines during the forecast period.

The construction industry is increasingly using metal cutting machines to cut steel reinforcement bars, or rebars, into various lengths. A laser metal cutting machine mainly cuts metal bars, rods, and reinforced steel TMT rebar.

Metal cutting finds applications in the cutting of interior and exterior automotive parts. Due to its precision and accuracy, these machines are increasingly used in the automotive industry. They are also used to produce components ranging from weather stripping and carpets to door panels and chassis.

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Restraints

High Cost of Metal Cutting Machines

The metal cutting machine is composed of various components and equipment, such as frames, blades, fibre laser source, laser cutting head, motors, water chiller, air cutting system, blade, pulleys, table, dust ports, etc.

The prices of these raw materials fluctuate periodically due to growing inflation and demand-supply gaps. Thus, such fluctuations increase the overall production cost of the metal cutting machines, which in turn increases the selling prices.

The increasing price of metal-cutting machines is reducing its adoption in many developing and underdeveloped countries. Furthermore, increasing supply chain distances due to economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability are expected to restrain the overall market growth during the forecast period.

The lack of universal directives pertaining to the usage and production of metal cutting machines is also restraining the market’s growth. The frequent maintenance of metal cutting machines and the need for skilled labour to operate them are some of the factors restraining their adaptation in many end-use industries.

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Opportunities

The Technological Advancements

The rising use of industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and automation boosts laser-cutting equipment efficiency by allowing for real-time data sharing, resulting in optimal output. Manufacturers aspire to raise output, reduce downtime, and operate more cost-effectively, all of which are expected to boost growth in the metal-cutting machine business.

Metal-cutting machines are also utilized to produce aircraft, military components, and equipment. It provides cost-effective solutions for various aerospace industry applications, including engine components, turbines, ignitors, ammunition, and weapons. Thus, the expanding aircraft sector will likely drive the usage of metal-cutting machines over the forecast period.

The growing demand for fiber laser cutting machines is expected to make the market lucrative during the forecast period. Fiber laser cutting machines have various advantages, including improved micro cutting techniques, high-quality cuts, and precise structural steel molding.

Furthermore, several significant benefits, such as high-power safety, rapid operation, and machine ergonomics, are pushing the market for fibre laser cutting equipment. Many fibre laser cutting machines include pre-focused optical systems with proper deflection lenses and laser light transmission, increasing precision and performance. Thus, the introduction of new cutting-edge technologies is driving market growth.

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Metal Cutting Machine Market is segmented by product type, application, and region. Based on Product, the Market is segmented into Laser Cutting Machines and Waterjet Cutting Machines.

Among all of these, Laser cutting machines led the metal cutting machines industry in 2023 and are expected to keep their dominance during the forecast period owing to their higher power economy and precision compared to mechanical cutting. Laser metal cutting machines work well with hard metals like steel and mild steel but not with highly reflective metals like aluminium and copper.

The waterjet cutting machine product segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Waterjet cutting machines use water, pure water, and abrasive material as a cutting medium for metal sheets or plates thicker than 10 inches.

For example, the Flow International Corporation Mach 500 machine can quickly and accurately cut up to 24 inches of thickness. Furthermore, the machine has cutting-edge technology, including a dynamic waterjet system, a 94,000-psi pump for precise forms, and rapid drilling.

Plasma cutters are widely used in salvage and scrapping operations, industrial building sites, vehicle repair shops, and restoration and fabrication firms. They are also extensively used in a range of industries because of their low cost, high precision, and fast speed.

By application, Automotive applications dominated the metal cutting machine market in 2023 and are expected to continue doing so during the forecast period owing to rapidly expanding automotive production and sales worldwide.

The growing disposable income, coupled with increasing demand for passenger vehicles, is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period. The automotive industry uses metal cutting machines to cut interior and exterior components for SUVs and passenger vehicles. These machines also generate a variety of components, including weather stripping, carpeting, door panels, and chassis. The demand for smart consumer appliances over the forecast period.

The construction industry is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Metal cutting machines are commonly employed in this industry due to their precision and accuracy.

They also cut holding tanks, corrugated steel, gates, elevators, staircases, bridges, and other metal components often seen in residential and commercial constructions. Increased infrastructure investment in major markets like China and India will fuel demand for metal-cutting equipment in the coming years.

The Electronics application segment is expected to grow substantially during the forecast period. Metal cutting machines, particularly laser cutting machines, are widely used in electronics to make components with exceptional edge quality, large dimensions, and high accuracy.

They precisely cut springs, capacitors, motherboards, circuitry, and other microscopic parts. This segment’s growth may be ascribed to expanding consumer awareness of novel technology and the increasing spending power of the middle-class population, which is expected to boost the demand for smart consumer appliances over the forecast period.

Report Scope

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Regional Analysis

The Global Metal Cutting Machine Market is segmented by region into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, MEA & Africa, and South America. Asia Pacific led the market in 2023 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.

The region provides numerous opportunities for aircraft makers, including maintenance, repair, overhaul, general aviation, and military equipment production. Various factors, such as the rapidly expanding automotive industry and the flourishing building and construction industry, propel the demand for metal cutting machines in this region.

Substantial economic developments in nations such as China and India will likely drive future product demand. Metal cutting machines are widely used in the construction, automotive, aerospace, and defence industries due to their superior optical properties, such as coherence, diffraction, monochromaticity, and radiance. This is expected to be a major factor influencing market growth in this region.

Key countries such as China, India, South Korea, Japan, ASEAN, and Australia are mainly driving the market growth of this region.

North America is expected to hold the second-largest market share during the forecast period owing to the growing usage of metal cutting machines in the automotive industry. Key countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are mainly driving the market growth of this region. Furthermore, the rapid growth of the aerospace and defence industry in the region is predicted to boost the demand for metal-cutting machines over the forecast period.

The United States serves as a primary industrial base for many industries. Favourable conditions, such as the availability of highly skilled labor at a low cost, affordable modern infrastructure, and proximity to high-demand markets that ensure smooth exports, are expected to increase the number of manufacturing facilities in the US. This, in turn, is expected to increase the demand for metal-cutting machines during the forecast period.

The Middle East and Africa regional growth is expected to be driven by the escalating construction industry coupled with the increasing private and public investment in infrastructural development in this region. Israel is one of the major players in the region. The country’s robust aviation, electronics, and telecommunication industries are predicted to drive product demand throughout the projection period.

Metal Cutting Machine Market: Recent Development

• In February 2023, AMADA Co. Ltd. announced the release of its NC equipment, ‘AMNC 4ie,’ for fiber laser cutting and press brakes. Equipping the machines with AMNC 4ie transforms them into more environmentally friendly machinery.

• In January 2024, Bystronic launched a new fiber laser cutting machine, ByCut Eco high-power. This machine can provide customers with high-stability, high-quality 2D laser cutting solutions. Through this new product launch, Bystronic is expanding its product portfolio.

List of the prominent players in the Metal Cutting Machine Market:

• TRUMPF
• AMADA Co. Ltd.
• ESAB Corporation
• Bystronic Laser AG
• WARDJet
• Koike Aronson Inc.
• Nissan Tanaka Corporation
• Lincoln Electric Company
• Water Jet Sweden AB
• Flow International Corporation
• Coherent Corp.
• Messer Cutting Systems GmbH
• Omax Corporation
• Boye Laser Applied Technology Co. Ltd.
• Han’s Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd.
• Others

The Metal Cutting Machine Market is segmented as follows:

By Product Type

• Laser Cutting Machine
• Waterjet Cutting Machine

By Application

• Automotive
• Defense & Aerospace
• Building & Construction
• Electronics and Electrical
• Manufacturing
• Medical
• Others

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America