Aerospace parts come in all shapes and sizes. While manufacturing efficiency of large to mid size structural aerospace parts has been a focal point for Makino, smaller parts like leading edges also require process optimization. These smaller parts are often produced on general purpose machines or in...
<strong> - Don Lane, CEO of Makino</strong><br />Today, the outlook for North American manufacturing is mixed. Regulatory pressures, reluctance to make capital investments, changes in the energy and currency markets, the current political climate and other global pressures can create...
5XContinuous represents the “next-generation” of simultaneous 5-Axis machining. 5XContinuous blends the latest innovations in machine tool components with design and CAD/CAM software. These new technologies reduce programming as well as cycle and lead times...
Larger and more dynamic version of popular EDGE2 MASON, OH—September 2008—The Makino EDGE3S sinker EDM machine is ideal for the plastic injection mold and impact tooling markets, dedicated to helping manufacturers drive costs out of their operations. The EDGE3S is well suited...
Ideal for tall part production applications Auburn Hills, MI--September 2006--The extremely fast part-processing speed of the Makino SP64 wire EDM machine provides the advantages of production wire-cutting machines capable of holding extremely tight tolerances.Targeted for the general wire...
September 25-27, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan Auburn Hills, Michigan – May 2007 – Makino’s 2007 Die Mold Expo will be held September 25 through 27, 2007 at the Auburn Hills, Michigan Tech Center. It will feature machine demonstrations, presentations on cutting-edge machining...
A technology leader in high-performance machining, Makino has introduced SGI.3, the next generation of its patented super geometric intelligence technology. SGI.3 enables processing of long, complex mold programs, at extremely fast speeds, while achieving levels of accuracy and finish previously unobtainable....
As head milling applications engineer for Makino, Ron Field spends most of his time helping die and mold manufacturers implement high-speed machining applications. From this hands-on experience, Field has developed a list of commonly held misconceptions about high-speed machining.
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Auburn Hills, Mich. – November 20, 2014 – Makino announces its new HS-Rib high-speed Z-axis technology for improved speed, lower electrode wear and more uniform finishes in large sinker EDM processes. When it comes to reducing sinker EDM cycle times, it is not the maximum jump speed that is important,...
Think you have to use a 50 taper machine to effectively cut your iron applications? Think again. Reduce your cycle time and capital expenditure by utilizing the new technologies and spindle power within Makino’s 40 taper horizontal machining centers, the a51nx and a61nx. This webinar will discuss...