The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern MachineShop has to say about "Graphite Milling Shifts Into High Gear". GRAPHITE MILLING SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern...
High-torque, high-thrust integral drive spindle now available on three HMCs MASON, OH--January 2006--Makino’s unique, high-torque and high-thrust spindle is now available on three different horizontal machining centers to provide unparalleled productivity and reliability that helps customers...
Forging die production has traditionally been a time-consuming, multiprocess operation.TRW, a global supplier of suspension products to the OEM and aftermarket automotive industry, is redefining that tradition with the aid of Makino’s high speed, high definition approach to die machining. THE...
Runoff Requirements 1.67 Cpk on critical features Tooling 21 tools Special tooling: finish bore for crankshaft alignment, finish, bearing bore and flange hub O.D., flange undercut, flange chamfer, rough thrust face, rough, semi...
Cylinder heads Machines 12 - A66s with Gantry Loaders (GSA) 3 - A88Es with Fanuc Pedestal Robots Material Aluminum Parts Automotive cylinder heads Fixtures Hydraulic Operation OP20...
Engine cylinder head (2) Machines 1 A77 5-axis / Stand-alone installation Runoff Requirements 1.67 Cpk on all features Tooling 30 tools Special tooling: High-speed drills (700 sfm), approximately...
Runoff Requirements 1.66 PPK on all features except .013mm perpendicularity, which was held to print tolerance only Tooling 18 tools Special tooling: Multi-flute fixed and adjustable reamers, form tool for snap-ring...
SITUATION Precise Tool & Die, located in Cleveland, Ohio, got its start as a die/mold shop serving the automotive and electrical industries. During its first two decades in business the company saw much success; however, growing international competition forced Precise Tool...
THE CHALLENGE Fallbrook Technologies in Cedar Park, Texas, created the NuVinci® continuously variable planetary (CVP) bike transmission. It replaces the cogs, gears and derailleurs that have typically been standard issue on multi-speed bicycles. The CVP design enables riders...
The objective of the demonstration is to show 3-axis contouring with Super Geometric Intelligence machining. FORGING AHEAD SNC Demo Summary The objective of the demonstration is to show 3-axis contouring with Super Geometric Intelligence machining. Process...