THE CHALLENGE MacKay Manufacturing is a high-mix, low-volume job shop in Spokane, Wash. The majority of the products it manufactures are medical and aerospace components made of steel. Years ago, as the economy slowed and competition ramped up, MacKay was determined to...
THE CHALLENGE DV Systems of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, produces 500 different models of air compressors. With plans to build upon a growing customer base in the United States, it sought to improve its competitiveness. The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...
THE CHALLENGE Quality, customer service and innovation are critical to AFAB Precision Machining. In order to drive success in each of these areas, AFAB goes to great lengths to ensure customer success. The Lake Forest, Calif., company specializes in precision parts for the medical...
THE CHALLENGE Axxis Corporation produces parts used in the energy, aerospace, automotive aftermarket and medical device markets. The Perris, Calif., shop wanted to improve flexibility and labor efficiencies to drive down part costs for its customers. The company was looking...
Makino experts respond to the following machine tool industry questions posed by American Machinist magazine Makino experts respond to the following machine tool industry questions posed by American Machinist magazine: Readers have identified...
A 50 Taper spindle and a 500mm square pallet highlight the A77E from Makino, the newest of the Makino A series machines and the first to offer these key features. The A77's combination of flexibility, accuracy and speed will take our customers to new levels of productivity. MAKINO...
The EDGE2S, Makino’s approach to automated, high precision EDMing, comes equipped with a 10-pallet magazine (PM10). Makino’s EDGE2S utilizes Makino’s new High-Quality Surface Finish (HQSF TM) technology to achieve superior speeds and finishes. EDGE2S: HIGH QUALITY...
Makino is demonstrating the latest in productivity and flexibility at IMTS 2000. Its A55E high-speed horizontal machining center is equipped with a Modular Machining Complex (MMC). CELL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY MAKES PART CHANGEOVERS FAST AND SIMPLE Mason, OH - September...
The objective of the demonstration is to show how a mold_x0012_s complexity and the prescription of its optics make it impossible to maintain geometry if you hand polish the finish. The EDGE2 will demonstrate finishing without polishing. COMPLEX MOLDS, SUPERIOR SURFACES Head...
To stay competitive, today's manufacturers must balance significant investments in current technology with the overall return on those investments. THE RIGHT MACHINING INVESTMENT PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS To stay competitive, today’s manufacturers must balance significant...