Some shop owners focus only on the initial purchase price of a Vertical Machining Center and overlook critical performance issues that can increase operational costs. These performance issues - and their associated expense - are reflected in every project produced on the machine. This webinar utilizes...
In the competitive North American die and mold industry, where focus is placed on precision, efficiency, and productivity, people often forget about the importance of completing the die/mold process with accurate and reliable verification. If a mold-builder invests in high-precision machining, yet tests...
The buy to fly ratio on most structural aluminum aerospace parts is typically around 80 to 90%. If 85% of the starting raw material gets turned to chips, it is easy to understand how improving metal removal rate contributes directly to your bottom line. The Next-Gen MAG3.EX can produce some parts 25%...
As a QS9000-certified supplier, Stahl Specialty Company has taken the term full-service to heart. From initial design to delivery on the customer_x0012_s line, Stahl_x0012_s permanent mold aluminum castings, equipment and services are comprehensive. One reason Stahl can provide these products and services...
The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here's what Modern Machine Shop has to say about additives solving EDM surface finish problems. ADDITIVE SOLVES EDM SURFACE FINISH PROBLEM DDM and HQSFTM Makino’s...
Three years ago, JK Molds, Inc. decided that if they were going to stay in the die/mold business, they had better automate in order to achieve the benefits of unattended machining time with fast, high quality overnight cutting and burning. The Upland, California, company spent a few million dollars...
When machining titanium became all the rage back in the early 2000s, every shop wanted to claim they were doing it because it was a “big deal” at the time. Fast-forward to today, and many of those same shops are still cutting titanium. However, they are using outdated equipment and...
New a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers offer larger work envelope and next-generation productivity, accuracy and reliability. Makino’s new a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers extend the capabilities of the highly successful a-series with a host of technologies for next-generation...
Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. CUTTING LEAD TIMES AT CAMBRIDGE Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. "The prime strategic imperative in the die/mold business today is to shorten leadtimes,"...
Through the extensive use of horizontal machining centers and unique tooling techniques, Makino is developing new, more efficient methods of manufacturing engine blocks. Squirt reaming is one of the many creative tooling techniques recently developed by Makino. UNIQUE...