While that older, paid-for machine tool on your shop floor may look like a cash-cow – what are the true costs associated with continuing to operate outdated technology? Advancements in machine technologies have significantly increased productivity and efficiency. Learn how new machines with new...
MPmax is a new suite of software utilities for monitoring Makino machines, both milling and EDM. MPmax can help you achieve maximum productivity from your Makino machines through real time display of their operating status including images, remote diagnostics, machine utilization information, and alarm...
In a follow-up to the March 20, 2008 webinar, Hardmilling and Wire EDM Complimentary Processes, Tom Prebelich of Dynamic Plastics in Chesterfield, MI, explains how his shop has made major changes in order to stay competitive. From redesigning work flow through the shop, to making changes to the machining...
Planning to increase manufacturing capacity by adding another low cost VMC? Maybe it is time to evaluate how to achieve lower costs, increased profits, lean operation and reduced lead-times by switching to a horizontal machining center. This webinar will compare the use - and associated costs - of utilizing...
In this webinar, Makino shares their industry-leading hardmilling machining techniques in S7 and H13. This is the second of a four part series that will discuss every aspect of machining 50+ HRc materials, including tooling, cutting conditions and tool path generation. In the first installment (May 17),...
Join us for this brief webinar to learn how Makino’s unique Inertia Active Control (IAC) can help you to improve productivity of new or existing NC programs. IAC reduces non cut cycle times by optimizing the acceleration and deceleration of Makino’s Direct Drive B axis tables. 90 degree index...
Developing an effective capital equipment investment justification and illustration of ROI can be a challenge for many shops. In this webinar, Makino will provide new information to help you prepare a capital equipment purchase justification and show a substantial increased return on investment by considering...
Large part, five axis machining presents numerous challenges due to the size, weight and range of features found on large components. Investigate how the new Makino D800Z five-axis machining center provides new levels of sustained dynamic accuracy achieved through technologies which minimize external...
With a variety of materials (i.e.: steel, cast iron, aluminum, non-metallic, mixed, etc.), associated chip configurations (i.e.: long & curly, stringy, “bird-nests”, broken, etc.) and coolants in today’s manufacturing environment, selecting the “right” lift-up chip conveyor...
Many factors influence the ability to win new contracts, but none more important than cost. Recorded at IMTS 2016, Jim Gibbs, president of Dynamic NC, breaks down the cost of manufacturing with a detailed review of all elements that influence per-piece cost. Learn how to improve cost-control methods...