You can't ignore lean anymore - pricing is too tight and the lead-times too short. In this seminar, Tim Jones, Makino's HMC Product Line Manager, discusses simple steps to get your mold shop lean.
Volumetric Performance control provides enhanced volumetric machining precision and performance for large parts while improving accuracy of 5 axis applications in both linear and rotary axes. Learn how this new control feature could improve your part accuracy.
Unattended machining is essential to be competitive in the manufacturing molds and dies. This webinar will focus on the enabling technologies and operational techniques to run with confidence unattended. Automatic tool length measurement, tool life monitoring, spindle load monitoring and the systems...
Recorded live at IMTS 2014, this TechCast provides detailed insights into the processing of a fracking block on the T1 5-axis horizontal machining. Learn about several key features of the machine, and see how its unique features and kinematic structure enable highly flexible, highly productive performance...
This webinar highlights the new developments in Makino’s exceptional and complete line of Sinker EDM’s. New technologies covered include HS-Rib, HyperCut and our new user friendly Hyper-i control. Special attention will be focused on the accuracy and capability of the EDNC series including...
Learn about the latest developments and applications for coated EDM Wires. Discover the benefits that these specialty wires can provide in specific applications. Multiple types of coated wires will be covered along with their performance differences to standard brass wire. Special attention will be paid...
What do you get when you mix the best design characteristics from both 5-axis vertical and horizontal machine platforms? A powerhouse of 5-axis productivity—the DA300. This uniquely designed vertical machining center provides the ideal blend of speed, precision, technology, flexibility and expandability...
The biggest unknown in machine limits is by far the bending moment. By knowing the limits of what your machine is designed to handle you can ensure that you are balancing productivity and process stability for long term profitability. This webinar talks about how to identify your machine’s limits...
CHALLENGE Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Inc. produces injection molds for the automotive, heavy-duty vehicle and consumer product industries. During the economic crisis, this Rochester Hills, Mich., company decided to bring large mold-making work that had previously been outsourced...