SITUATION Micro-Mechanics is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision tools, assemblies and consumable parts for the semiconductor market. The 30-year-old company is based in Singapore, with a U.S. facility located in Morgan Hill, Calif., serving as a Tier 1 supplier to...
THE CHALLENGE STRATTEC Security Corporation has been supplying locks and keys for the automotive market since vehicles were invented. This Milwaukee, Wis., company is a worldwide leader that has driven the innovations in its field, including the move from mechanical to electromechanical...
THE CHALLENGE Master Cut of Schaumburg, Ill., enjoys a diversified customer base in the medical, aerospace, tool and die, mold and automotive industries. When the company got its start as a two-man operation, it used a non-auto-threading machine for its die and mold operations which...
THE CHALLENGE Quality Vision International (QVI) of Rochester, N.Y., is a global leader of metrology solutions. Its brands include OGP, VIEW Micro-Metrology, Quality Vision Services, RAM Optical Instrumentation and Certified Comparator Products. The company’s diverse product...
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 The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...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 Dynamic NC is a manufacturer of complex structural aircraft and engine-mount components. The Wichita-area supplier is highly focused on taking steps to reduce its unit price, because it knows its costs affect everything moving up the aviation supply chain. This is...
New agreement enables Makino to support aircraft engine OEMs with greater proficiency and accuracy in process engineering MASON, Ohio – June 16, 2015 – Makino uses Siemens PLM Software technology to enhance its process and turnkey engineering services to the aircraft engine market....
Heat generation is the largest contributor to short tool life in titanium machining. Here Makino will present scientific research and a discussion about the formation of heat in titanium milling. See what it means for your tools and how Makino’s Advantige Technologies beat the heat and generate...