Part Cycle Time/Volumes 13.94 minutes / 32,900 parts per year Operation 2, Op 10= 31 features, Op20 = 81 features Machines 3 A55E’s in a Gantry Cell Tooling All fine bores are processed using...
FOCUS ON MODERN LEAN MANUFACTURING METHODS DELIVERS RAPID RESPONSE SUCCESS Product lead-times in today’s automotive parts production supply chain are an ever-shrinking commodity. The OEMs continue to reduce the time it takes to launch new products into...
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...
THE CHALLENGE Mathews, Inc. is a well-respected brand in the bowhunting world. In fact, it is the largest grossing bow manufacturer, producing 750 bows per day. The company’s owner has a lifelong passion for the sport, and the Sparta, Wis., company is continually innovating...
Company illustrates the advantages of adaptive automation through a variety of unique automation systems featuring Makino’s latest machining and engineering solutions in booth S-8700 Mason, Ohio – June 20, 2016 – With abundant opportunities for growth in the North American...
Grind, drill, bore and mill all on the same machine MASON, OH -- January 2007 -- Today’s capital equipment must be more flexible and capable than ever. With this in mind, Makino has introduced the G5 Grinder horizontal machining center, capable of grinding, drilling, boring and milling all...
Over 30 online seminars planned for 2008 MASON, OHIO – December 2007 – Makino has released its 2008 first quarter webinar schedule, kicking off the new year with topics such as EDM for Aerospace and Automated 5-Axis Machining. “Machinists today need an arsenal of knowledge to...
Makino showcases advanced machines, technologies and applications expertise in booths A-8301 and D-4101 MASON, Ohio – March 2008 – Makino demonstrates its new products and machining technologies at the 2008 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place...
Auburn Hills, Michigan – May 2010 – Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 Ultra-high Precision WEDM designed with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities. “The oil-based...
Makino's GF12/20 vertical machining center brings high performance machining to medium and large dies and molds. A large x, y and z axis 800" (2030mm) by 47.2" (1200 mm) by 27.5" (700 mm) makes it ideal for machining applications commonly found in the automotive industry. Mason,...