The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here's what Modern Machine Shop has to say about additives solving EDM surface finish problems. ADDITIVE SOLVES EDM SURFACE FINISH PROBLEM DDM and HQSFTM Makino’s...
When machining titanium became all the rage back in the early 2000s, every shop wanted to claim they were doing it because it was a “big deal” at the time. Fast-forward to today, and many of those same shops are still cutting titanium. However, they are using outdated equipment and...
Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. CUTTING LEAD TIMES AT CAMBRIDGE Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. "The prime strategic imperative in the die/mold business today is to shorten leadtimes,"...
While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number of machining variables that influence high-performance wire EDM. HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRE EDM: SPEED ISN'T EVERYTHING While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number of machining...
Designed for high-speed, large mold manufacturing AUBURN HILLS, MI—September 2008—Makino’s V99 and V99L vertical machining centers (VMC) are engineered to provide superb accuracy and high-speed performance previously unobtainable with large die/mold milling machines. These...
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Manufacturers of medical, aerospace, prototype and complex multi-face parts have long understood the positive impact that 5-axis machining can have on productivity and quality, simply by consolidating operations. Makino’s a51nx-5XU 5-axis horizontal machining center raises these capabilities to...
Senior executives available for private meetings to share how Makino advances drive bottom line results Mason, OH – June 23, 2016 – Makino announces its plans to share the latest machining and process solutions for aerospace manufacturing July 11-15 at the 2016 Farnborough International...
Engineers to discuss latest research and process solutions Mason, OH – May 8, 2012 – Makino plans to share its latest machining and process solutions for aerospace manufacturing July 9-15 at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England. Makino will host discussions...
THE SITUATION As a Tier 2 supplier to the automotive production market, Metal Technologies Inc. of Bloomfield, Ind., must continually seek opportunities to win additional contracts and improve profitability. The company knew that in order to compete with low-labor-cost countries, it...