When it comes to your wire EDM workzone, size does matter. Learn techniques and tricks how to take advantage of your usable work area which can boost your productivity and bottom line. See how plate stacking, fixturing, multiple part set-ups and multiple job set-ups can result in a substantial increase...
This webinar will introduce the mold shop to a new steel, PX5, from International Mold Steel, a modified P20. Makino will demonstrate and discuss the machine ability, material characteristics, physical properties of this new steel using various cutting demonstrations.
Aside from the traditional advantages of five-axis machining, learn how new levels of sustained dynamic accuracy are being achieved through technologies which improve thermal stabilization and maximize volumetric accuracy. Understand key elements that contribute to high performance, high output five-axis...
Learn about new methods to machine carbide blanks in the 80+HRc range. Carbide materials can now be efficiently machined utilizing new hardmilling processes on Makino vertical machining centers. Standard off the shelf CBN cutters are being used to rough, semi-finish and finish the hardest of carbide...
Discover newfound efficiencies in applications involving difficult-to-machine materials and extraordinary finish requirements. Real case studies will illustrate how this new 5-axis, multi-tasking machine overcomes traditional limitations to remove non-value-added time in the manufacturing process.
The keys to efficiently machining titanium are increasing metal removing rates while increasing tool life. New machine tool and tooling technologies allow manufacturers to achieve dramatically improved titanium milling, lowering the cost per part. Makino reviews examples of test cuts showing the advantages...
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.
Learn how Makino's new U3 and U6 Wire EDM platform can reduce cycle time and wire consumption while producing higher accuracy and finer surface finishes. The new HyperCut machining technologies are at the core of performance improvements, and can achieve a surface finish down to 3µmRz (15µinRa)...
Industry leaders attend three-day event Auburn Hills, Michigan—September 2007—Makino’s fifth bi-annual Die Mold Expo, held at Makino’s Die Mold Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan was a resounding success September 25 – 27, 2007. Leaders of the die/mold industry...
As the largest producer of commercial jetliners, it’s estimated that a Boeing-made airplane takes off every three-and-a-half seconds. This marketshare is a testament to Boeing’s exacting focus on aircraft which began in 1916. However, Boeing cannot rest on this impressive statistic. WORLD...