Machining Demonstration
Vertical
V33i
The flagship of Makino's VMC lineup has been rebuilt to practically eliminate thermal growth that is evident in the outstanding surface finishes and micron repeatability. This machine is capable of providing jig-bore-like accuracies 24/7 with limited operator interaction. Superior machined optical surfaces, fuel cell die and jig-boring demonstrations.
V99L
With the speed and accuracy of a much smaller machine, the V99L is in a class of its own. Large molds can now be cut to a polish-free surface finish. But that's not all; it's still more than capable of filling a hopper full of blue chips. See demonstrations utilizing the full range of capability: from horsepower and torque to fit and finish, all as it applies to large mold manufacturing.
Horizontal
a61
Raise your spindle uptimes from 35% to 80% while running a mix of parts, tools and unattended with built-in off-line setup. Witness the flexibility and actual part processing demonstrations, including an aluminum aerospace demo part on this 500mm pallet HMC with 20K spindle.
Ram EDM
EDGE2/FH
This machine will demonstrate the capability to automatically manufacture its own small detail electrodes from a solid electrode rod by means of an on-board wire EDM electrode dressing unit. Machine demonstration will present the operation of a complex aerospace application, and will explain and confirm the improvements to part accuracy and lower manufacturing costs.
EDNC65S
Advances in sinker EDM technology will be displayed using the new SuperSpark Graphite generator settings. Deep-rib machining will be demonstrated while achieving BOTH faster cycle times AND reduced electrode wear with this new generator technology.
EDAC1
This high-accuracy micro-machining capable sinker EDM will demonstrate difficult-to-machine surface blending and matching to existing part features, and high accuracy sub-gates. Both applications require extremely high accuracy, which is achieved using the refined power setting generator and precise machine construction.
Wire EDM
DUO43
Presentation of multi-axis machining of medical industry applications with a process developed to achieve the demands of optimal cycle time and cost-efficiency. Highlighted will be Makino's PICO Wire EDM Guide system, small-hole threading capabilities and adaptive power controls applied to production machining.
DUO64
Presentation of the new 0.012" wire DUO machining technologies that deliver even greater reductions in cycle time and savings in wire consumption. The benefits of H.E.A.T. (High-Energy Applied Technology) will also be demonstrated, as this technology applies to all industry types and delivers fast and accurate machining of poor flush/difficult machining applications.
5-Axis
D500
Makino's new 5-axis machining center with capability from high-torque roughing to fine finishing will demonstrate its capability via a tire tread mold and large tool roughing on extended tool steel inserts.
S56-5X
Five-axis machining continues to dominate the chip-cutting industry. Here we will demonstrate machining accuracy for core/cavity machining as well as the production of medical parts using a tilt-rotary on table setup.
V33i-5XB
The ultimate in 5-axis vertical machining centers capable of 5? 5X dynamic accuracy will be displayed. Demonstrations include an actual silicon medical mold and resulting parts along with a titanium knee joint.
Automation
S56 with Erowa Compact Robot
Utilizing an optional graphite package and robot, this cell will show how to manage and produce the variety of parts associated with the job-shop environment. Electrodes, mold components and actual part machining are all programmed and running with minimal setup time and even less downtime in the machine.
U53j with System 3R Workpal
Unattended automation of different die/mold and production components will be demonstrated using a System 3R Workpal robot. Highlights of this process are the compact/space-saving design of the machine tool, and the diverse machining conditions employed over a wide range of materials and applications.
Presentation Description
What's Ahead for the North American Auto Industry
10:00am
Guest speaker Kim Korth will speak on the current state and what's ahead for the North American auto industry, the new position of the major OEMs, and the impact of these changes on the supply base. For companies in the tool, die and mold sector, there are a number of trends related to new programs and sourcing that suggest a positive outlook. Kim will share some indicators of better times ahead.
How Manufactures Can Leap from Declines to Revitalization
1:00pm
Guest speaker Conrad Winkler will discuss this dynamic economy with its ever-changing set of concerns. He'll examine the limitations of popular approaches such as Lean and Six Sigma and reveal the factors that are making manufacturing expertise a strategic advantage. With overviews of the best manufacturing innovations in business sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automobiles and consumer products, Conrad will introduce the forces that are reshaping the industry.
Economic Forecast
1:00pm
Samuel Kahan has presented at our expos previously. In his presentation this year, he will discuss the current recession and provide a forecast into 2010 to help us find the light at the end of the tunnel. He provides a real manufacturing insight in an entertaining and engaging style. Learn when we can all expect this to finally end and look for manufacturing growth again.
Lean Manufacturing for Molds Can NEVER Happen without Lean Design®
12:00pm
Even in times of growth, the challenges from competition keep a tooling supplier searching for opportunities to improve the success rate in winning orders. However, when it comes to periods of difficulty driven by stagnant markets and overseas intrusion, new and sometimes unusual methods must then be utilized to survive.
Manufacturability is directly linked to a product's design and development. All the product's total cost and potential profitability are established at the CAD stage, and no amount of lean manufacturing can ever undo a bad design. For years the "folks on the floor" have been told to be lean and mean when in actuality they have turned into emaciated and disheartened!
By leveraging the power of Lean Design® and taking a strategic and holistic team approach, manufacturers of all kinds can create products that can literally blow away ANY competition.
In a fast-paced, interactive presentation that gets the audience involved whether they are ready or not, Sandy's many project experiences in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical and, of course, mold making allows him the unique ability to talk not only in theory, but also from a down-in-the-trenches perspective.
Real 5-Axis Machining
4:00pm
Five-axis machining of a silicon mold will be discussed, and how tolerances of 5 microns can be achieved. Learn how we built this mold with zero benching.
Makino EDM Leads the Way
3:00pm
In today's manufacturing and business environments, being "just like the other guys" will make you less competitive. This is why Makino continues to develop technologies like Precision Technology for .012" wires, and SuperSpark Graphite on sinkers for increased speed and reduced wear in applications that were impossible a few years ago.
Advanced machine building technologies and techniques have allowed Makino WEDMs to produce superior parts while using up to 55% less wire than other builders. Whether you make aerospace parts or high-accuracy tooling, new technologies for Makino wire and sinker EDM can help you manufacture better parts faster, with substantially lower operating costs.
Automation
2:00pm
Where to begin is always the question, but let us show you where to end with a finished part. Learn about viable commercial offerings in automation solutions for the average shop.
Fine Hole Micromachining Technologies
11:00am
Learn more about the specific fine-hole machining technologies that can be implemented to help you clear your manufacturing hurdles. Makino offers many standard micromachining platforms that can be used to effectively solve these challenges.
