What if a machine tool could quickly evaluate its accuracy and make adjustments to improve roundness and contour machining? Today’s control technology can accomplish this and even more. Makino’s new Geometric Intelligence software (GI.4) includes a new feature, Preparation for High Accuracy...
Versatility and productivity are key components to any successful job shop. Discover seven simple-to-deploy improvements for vertical machining centers that can increase your spindle utilization and dramatically reduce changeover and setup times. These improvements include new tool and chip management...
Learn how to approach rib milling from a different perspective, as we share a machining technique that allows for single pass, full depth machining of deep, thin ribs. In addition, we would like to introduce new tooling technologies and machining techniques that permit direct mechanical drilling of tungsten...
MASON, OH--March 2006--The dynamic 1-Series horizontal machining centers (HMCs) from Makino are now available with a 5-axis rotary table (5XR) designated option. This 5XR option is ideal for manufacturing applications that require maximum throughput and reliability. This 5XR option...
THE CHALLENGE For several decades, Holland Molds of Wadena, Minn., has been producing plastic injection molds primarily for the medical market. The company also supports businesses in the automotive, aerospace and recreational industries. When it reached the limitations...
Is your company one of the many who are machining aluminum or non-ferrous die cast parts? If so, odds are that you are using general purpose horizontal / vertical machining centers or light duty drill tap centers to produce those parts. While these machines are traditional solutions, they are not ideally...
Will provide Makino sales, service and applications engineering support to Canada TORONTO, CANADA – March 2007 – Makino is pleased to announce the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Canada providing sales, service and applications engineering support for the Canadian market. The...
AUBURN HILLS, MI—March 2009—Makino's new sinker EDM Titanium Booster technology enhances productivity and capability in roughing processes of titanium and titanium alloys. This technology addresses previous issues associated with rough machining, or “hogging,” large...
Makino introduces their latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF Series, featuring a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion. The EDAF-series is ideal for manufacturers facing uncontrolled thermal environments and long hours of unattended burning. EDAF-series...