Over the past several years there has been an increased interest in micro machining technology that has captured the imagination of every manufacturing and industry segment; from aerospace, medical appliance and the automotive world, the potential for product miniaturization continues to grow and while...
FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND – June 2010 – Makino will be highlighting their latest machining and processing advancements for the aerospace industry at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England. These new technologies will forever change the business of titanium,...
"Everybody knows Canon products," said Brian Strangways, director of business development for Canon Virginia Inc., a subsidiary of Canon. "People want molds that exemplify Canon’s quality. We provide that." Whether it is a digital camera or an enterprise-class...
It’s a story that has been repeated thousands of times across North America – a small shop in a small town finds itself struggling to compete against overseas competition. But one shop, New Bremen Machine and Tool, is fighting back. "I don’t know of a manufacturer, especially...
Provides high precision and superior surface finish and tool life AUBURN HILLS, MI—September 2006—Makino’s newest vertical machining center is ideal for operations wanting high precision, high-speed milling of both graphite and steel. The E33 offers a rapid traverse and cutting...
Makino showcases advanced machines, multiple new technologies in booth S-8700 MASON, OHIO – July 2010 – Makino demonstrates its new products and machining technologies at the 2010 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, September...
The J4M horizontal machining center (HMC) from Makino is an ideal machine for high-volume part manufacturers seeking high-speed productivity, superb accuracy and outstanding reliability. MAKINO INTRODUCES J4M HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER The J4M horizontal machining...
Matrix Tooling, Inc. and Matrix Plastic Products specialize in building difficult-to-produce precision molds for the most demanding plastics applications. Located in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale, Illinois, the company prides itself on blending old- world craftsmanship with the industry's leading-edge...
SITUATION While scrap is typically considered an issue by all manufacturers, it is of particular concern to Covert Manufacturing (Galion, Ohio) and its large production parts. As a manufacturer for the agriculture and heavy-duty truck industries, Covert knows that one scrapped component...
THE CHALLENGE Omega Tool, located in Windsor, Ontario, is known for its high-quality mold making capabilities in the automotive market, including tooling for consoles, door panels and fascias. When the automotive market began to shrink, Omega Tool wanted to find a way to increase...