A sinker EDM's mass and dampening qualities improve the accuracy of electrode positioning in the spark gap, which, in turn, improves machining speed and finish. SHOPPING FOR RELIABILITY An automatic wire threader fails, halting overnight production on an...
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 However, they are using outdated equipment and...
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 However, they are using outdated equipment and...
Provides an educational resource to further North American manufacturing competitiveness Mason, Ohio – May 2008 – Makino’s popular online seminar program has led to the creation of a huge library of multimedia events. The Makino Online Seminar Library is available at www.makino.com/library,...
Implementing an integrated tooling system proved to be this mold shop's first step toward automated operation of its electrical discharge machines and graphite mills. Today, the shop's robotic cells can run around the clock in an unattended mode. ON THE PATH...
Many North American manufacturers have struggled in the face of global competition and uncertain economic times. In this webinar, we will explore the technological advantages and financial payback associated with automated systems - even for high mix, low volume parts. Understand how to virtually eliminate...
In today's fast paced, competitive die/mold and precision tooling market, often different projects require different approaches and techniques. Some can be completed on a milling machine using hard-milling techniques. Some components and materials may require using coolant. Then there are other jobs...
In this webinar Corey Greenwald, owner of Hard Milling Solutions, discusses how his shop effectively uses Makino technology along with Cam systems and tooling to mill 50+ HRc molds that require little or no benching. He details how this technology allows for unattended production approximately 95% of...
Contour Metrological & Manufacturing, Inc. (CMM) is a shop unlike most others. Specializing in very high-end optics, tools for optics and ultra-precision tooling primarily for military and aerospace customers, optimum finishes and accuracies are not only desired but required as well. MICHIGAN...
With market competition increasing, it is important to stay up to date with industry trends. Innovative Mold of Washington, Mich., stays ahead by cutting and shooting molds in their shop, allowing them to understand the entire molding process. With market competition increasing,...