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Makino Online Seminars to Focus on Cutting Edge Machining
Subjects such as CGI and titanium for the remainder of 2006

Mason, Ohio – September 2006 – Makino has announced its online seminar series schedule for the remainder of 2006. The free, easy to view seminars will focus on cutting edge machining techniques and processes such as machining Compacted Graphite Iron, titanium, large molds and lean cellular automation.

“Competing today means embracing technologies and processes that can set your shop apart from others,” says Mark Rentschler, marketing manager at Makino. “That’s why we decided to round out the 2006 seminar schedule discussing especially difficult to machine materials and forward-thinking manufacturing techniques.”

Makino’s online seminar series employs Makino’s extensive experience to help shops of all types and sizes to compete in the global marketplace.

Previously aired seminars on topics ranging from automation to hard milling are available as archives at makino.com/events .

“Thousands have attended our online seminars, and we’re finding that people want more information on specific, cutting edge topics such as the ones we’ll be discussing for the rest of 2006,” continues Rentschler. “We’re proud to share the abilities of our engineers, process know-how and machines with the manufacturing community.”

Seminar Concept
Makino’s online seminars concentrate on areas such as machine tool integration and automation, machine tool technologies and metalcutting processes. Shop efficiency, getting the most out of your machine tools, asset utilization and many other processes are also of focus.

Presentations are given by Makino’s application engineers, product managers, and guest speakers invited by Makino to discuss business and shop efficiencies. The events are held free of charge to registered attendees.

Seminar schedule, remainder of 2006

CGI Machining – Sept. 28, 2006

Lean Cellular Automation – Oct. 5, 2006

New Advances in Titanium Milling – Oct. 26, 2006

Large Mold Manufacturing Part I – Oct. 26, 2006

Large Mold Manufacturing Part II – Nov. 2, 2006

Micro Milling – Nov. 9, 2006

New Techniques for High Mix, Low Volume Production – Nov. 16, 2006

H.E.A.T. Wire EDM Technology Part II – Dec. 7, 2006

Hardmilling Part II – Dec. 14, 2006

All seminars are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EST, 10 a.m. CST.

Easy Registration
Anyone is eligible to register for Makino’s online seminars. Upcoming seminars are listed on the Makino website at www.makino.com/events . The site lists both online and in-person seminars.

All that is needed to participate is a computer with an internet connection, and which has audio capabilities such as a sound card and speakers.

To sign up, visit www.makino.com/events and click “REGISTER” next to the event for which you would like to participate. Once you’ve submitted your information, Makino will contact you via email with detailed instructions.

Makino is a global provider of advanced machining technology and application support, where new thinking takes shape for the metalcutting and die/mold industries. Makino manufacturing and service centers are located in the United States, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Italy, France, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, China, Mexico, Brazil and India, and are supported by a worldwide distributor network. For more information call 1.800.552.3288, or visit www.makino.com.

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