Makino introduces its latest CNC horizontal machining centers, the N2 and N2-5XA, for medical and small aluminum parts manufacturing. The new N2 platform is a high-productivity solution contained in a small package that consumes less than 26 square feet of floor space (includes coolant tank and standard...
THE CHALLENGE It’s no secret that the right tools make all the difference, and Superior Machining and Fabrication Inc. in Muenster, Texas, knows that better than most. A company that built its own facility from the ground up in a town founded on a do-it-yourself (DIY) German...
Company supports Harbour IQ to enhance data and trends for the mold, tool and die industry Mason, Ohio – June 17, 2015 – Makino announces its partnership with Harbour Results Inc. (HRI), a leading business and operational consultant firm for the manufacturing industry. The partnership...
Program designed to expand knowledge of manufacturing, improve public perception of manufacturing career opportunities Mason, Ohio – September 16, 2015 – In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2015, Makino is opening its facility on Friday, Oct. 2, to more than 500 students and community...
New machine interface connects, collects and analyzes machine data within the Intelligent Factory network for ultimate productivity and efficiency The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has arrived on factory floors, and Makino’s new ProNetConneX provides the data and connectivity necessary...
Industry leaders attend three-day event Auburn Hills, Michigan—September 2007—Makino’s fifth bi-annual Die Mold Expo, held at Makino’s Die Mold Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan was a resounding success September 25 – 27, 2007. Leaders of the die/mold industry...
Producing fine finishes on EDMed surfaces has long been a goal, especially for mold and die shops that operate ram-type electrical discharge machines. Lately, there has been renewed interest in using additives in the dielectric oil to achieve ultra fine finishes with graphite electrodes without excessive...
In today's fast paced, ever changing global manufacturing environment, the Management of the worlds production engineering and manufacturing resources are driven by several key forces. This article will touch on three (3) areas: 1.0 Driving forces...
A Fineblank manufacturer selects the Makino a51 HMC to reduce cycle times and improve profits. SWITCH TO HMC CUTS COST Precision Resource California Division (PR-CA) believes...
The accelerated pace of product introductions and the short life cycle of those products, no longer allows the traditional techniques of prototype moldmaking to succeed. New methods must be used for the prototype mold shop to survive in today's economy. HIGH-PERFORMANCE...