High-speed graphite milling helped bring Howmet Tempcraft’s technology into the 90’s—and its bottom line into the black. After a string of unprofitable years, this investment casting maker had to find a way to move more product out the door faster or risk succumbing — permanently perhaps — to competitive...
The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Tool System Considerations For High Speed Machining". TOOL SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED MACHINING The whole industry seems to be discussing...
Many theories have surfaced on exactly who has machined the world's smallest hole. The topic has been debated around the globe. But Makino has done it in Japan on a communications /fiber optic part -a stunning 0.00044 inch finished hole diameter, and was cut on the Makino EDGE2 Sinker EDM machine...
Engine block and head Runoff Requirements 1.67 Cpk Machines 3 A66 / Stand-alone installation with robot loading Tooling 5 tools (3 tools for the cylinder head and 2 tools for the block) Material Aluminum Parts Automotive...
Innovative design combines the advantages of Makino’s industry leading machine performance with an advanced kinematic layout. Mason, Ohio – July 2019 – Prior to Makino’s introduction of the a500Z, if a customer wanted to combine the inherent processing efficiencies of...
Grind, drill, bore and mill all on the same machine MASON, OH -- January 2007 -- Today’s capital equipment must be more flexible and capable than ever. With this in mind, Makino has introduced the G5 Grinder horizontal machining center, capable of grinding, drilling, boring and milling all...
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Mason, Ohio – October 2008 – A flexible manufacturing system is traditionally comprised of several similar machining centers, each capable of one type of machining. But thanks to interchangeable pallets and a powerful cell controller, Makino has demonstrated that different machine...
Mason, Ohio - April 2010 - Makino announced today that its Mason, Ohio facility has been designated Makino's Global Titanium Research and Development Center, where a specialized group of engineers will further the development of titanium milling technologies. The facility will include state-of-the-art...
To feature the latest titanium machining research and developments and Makino’s new T2 5-axis horizontal machining center Mason, Ohio – April 2011 – Makino will be hosting Ti2 Day on Tuesday, June 7, at its Global Titanium R&D Center in Mason, Ohio. During the event, Makino...