Lowering costs and reducing part cycle time has never mattered more.

Staying ahead of the competition matters. And nothing is more critical to your company’s success than keeping on top of the latest processes that help lower parts production costs and reduce cycle times.

Makino production processes are essential, highly scalable components in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing plants worldwide. Makino systems have helped transform parts production with new processes and approaches that have significantly increased flexibility, lowered costs and improved accuracy in parts manufacturing.

Today’s companies face intense pressures to manufacture parts at the lowest possible cost while still having the agility to adapt production for changing volumes and new parts, sometimes virtually overnight.

Makino production processes help you respond with highly effective machining centers, automation solutions and turnkey engineering/integration services, all combining to cut costs and reduce cycle times.

With our high metal-removal rates, fast feedrates, greater accuracy and stability, and increased overall productivity, Makino machining centers provide demonstrably higher quality, shorter time to market and the flexibility to meet changing production volumes, shorter part life cycles and reduced machining costs.

Every job matters. Bring Makino Engineering Services to the table early and often to make the most of every opportunity. >>

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Makino Engineering Services

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a51nx

a51nx

The a51nx horizontal machining center. Faster cycle times. Greater reliabil...

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Case Studies

Transmission Case

Transmission Case

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Steering Knuckles

Steering Knuckles

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Transmission Case 2

Transmission Case 2

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Water Pump

Water Pump

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Valve Bodies

Valve Bodies

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Steering Housing

Steering Housing

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Gear Housing

Gear Housing

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Engine Block

Engine Block

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Cylinder heads

Cylinder heads

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Engine Block 3

Engine Block 3

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Engine Block 2

Engine Block 2

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Engine Block and Head

Engine Block and Head

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Rear Axle Tube

Rear Axle Tube

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Steering Knuckle

Steering Knuckle

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nu-tech makes part for boeing 767 percent faster

nu-tech makes part for boeing 767 percent faster

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Webinars

Key Characteristics of a Production Oriented Vertical Machining Center

Key Characteristics of a Production Oriented Vertical Machining Center

With over 220 - or more - manufacturers of Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs...

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Economic Overview of Automated Pallet Handling Systems (Part 2)

Economic Overview of Automated Pallet Handling Systems (Part 2)

In the second part of this webinar on pallet handling systems, we will demo...

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Manufacturing Expansion Program, the next generation of HMC

Manufacturing Expansion Program, the next generation of HMC's

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Productivity improvements for Vertical Machining Centers in Job shops

Productivity improvements for Vertical Machining Centers in Job shops

Versatility and productivity are keys to successful job shop operations. I...

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Large Part Machining

Large Part Machining

Large production parts and large dies and molds present numerous challenges...

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New Control Technologies: Preparation for High Accuracy

New Control Technologies: Preparation for High Accuracy

What if a machine tool could quickly evaluate its accuracy and make adjustm...

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New 5-Axis Large Aerospace Aluminum Structural Machining Centers

New 5-Axis Large Aerospace Aluminum Structural Machining Centers

Learn about the new “purpose-built” family of large 5 axis horizontal machi...

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New Control Technologies (Part 2): VP Control - Improving Large Part Accuracy

New Control Technologies (Part 2): VP Control - Improving Large Part Accuracy

Volumetric Performance control provides enhanced volumetric machining preci...

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New Control Technologies (Part 1): Inertia Active Control – Optimize B Axis Index Times

New Control Technologies (Part 1): Inertia Active Control – Optimize B Axis Index Times

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Investing In Your Future

Investing In Your Future

Makino’s Capital Services group will discuss access to competitive financin...

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Developing Statistically Capable Machining Processes

Developing Statistically Capable Machining Processes

An exploration into how SPC requirements affect processing decisions in mod...

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Integrating Probing into Your Machine Tool

Integrating Probing into Your Machine Tool

In this webinar, Makino will demonstrate part probing and how to send resul...

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Machined Surface Finishes to 10nm Ra

Machined Surface Finishes to 10nm Ra

This unique webinar will highlight the machining techniques and machine too...

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How much is your outdated machinery costing you?

How much is your outdated machinery costing you?

While that older, paid-for machine tool on your shop floor may look like a ...

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Cutting Iron? Do you need 50 taper?

Cutting Iron? Do you need 50 taper?

Think you have to use a 50 taper machine to effectively cut your iron appl...

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Real Time Machine, Process Control and Data Management

Real Time Machine, Process Control and Data Management

MPmax is a new suite of software utilities for monitoring Makino machines, ...

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Videos

Automated Horizontal Machining Centers with Vision Systems - Makino Horizontal Machining

Automated Horizontal Machining Centers with Vision Systems - Makino Horizontal Machining

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Lean Manufacturing: Automated Robot Loading and Unloading of Automotive Engine Blocks

Lean Manufacturing: Automated Robot Loading and Unloading of Automotive Engine Blocks

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Cast Iron Machining, a51nx Horizontal Machining Center, a51nx - Makino Horizontal Machining Center

Cast Iron Machining, a51nx Horizontal Machining Center, a51nx - Makino Horizontal Machinin...

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Automated Manufacturing System with Robotic Deburring and Vision System

Automated Manufacturing System with Robotic Deburring and Vision System

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Machining a Large Aerospace Part on a Makino MAG 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center

Machining a Large Aerospace Part on a Makino MAG 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center

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Automotive Part Production on a Fully Integrated Lean Machining Cell with Gantry Robot

Automotive Part Production on a Fully Integrated Lean Machining Cell with Gantry Robot

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Horizontal CNC Machining of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) Automotive Diesel Engine Block

Horizontal CNC Machining of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) Automotive Diesel Engine Block

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MAG-3 5-Axis Horizontal Machining of a Deep Pocket at 300 cu/in in an Aluminum Aerospace Part

MAG-3 5-Axis Horizontal Machining of a Deep Pocket at 300 cu/in in an Aluminum Aerospace P...

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Horizontal Machining Center, Titanium Machining, Aerospace Machining Makino Horizontal Machining

Horizontal Machining Center, Titanium Machining, Aerospace Machining Makino Horizontal Mac...

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Automated 4- and 5-axis lean manufacturing cell

Automated 4- and 5-axis lean manufacturing cell

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Orthopedic Implant Machining on a Makino Horizontal Machining Center with 5-Axis Table

Orthopedic Implant Machining on a Makino Horizontal Machining Center with 5-Axis Table

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Aerospace Engine Manufacturing on a Makino G5 Grinder

Aerospace Engine Manufacturing on a Makino G5 Grinder

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Lean Manufacturing: Makino MMC2 Automation System Provides Unattended Machining

Lean Manufacturing: Makino MMC2 Automation System Provides Unattended Machining

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Makino S56-5XR 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center Machining a Medical Reamer

Makino S56-5XR 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center Machining a Medical Reamer

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Face Milling Stainless Steel on a Makino a71 Horizontal Machining Center

Face Milling Stainless Steel on a Makino a71 Horizontal Machining Center

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Press Releases and Articles

Exacta Aerospace Expands Capacity and Capabilities

Exacta Aerospace Expands Capacity and Capabilities

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Metal Technologies Inc. Embraces Automation

Metal Technologies Inc. Embraces Automation

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Automation Improves Capacity Productivity and Consistency at Cincinnati Mine Machinery

Automation Improves Capacity Productivity and Consistency at Cincinnati Mine Machinery

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Makino to Detail Latest Technologies for Efficient Aerospace Part Production at 2013 Paris Air Show

Makino to Detail Latest Technologies for Efficient Aerospace Part Production at 2013 Paris...

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Makino Offers 24/7 Phone Support to Help Meet Customer Production Demands

Makino Offers 24/7 Phone Support to Help Meet Customer Production Demands

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Makino Automotive and Part Production Technology Event Offers Engineering and Technology Solutions for Improved Profitability

Makino Automotive and Part Production Technology Event Offers Engineering and Technology S...

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Makino Demonstrates New Process Insights and Technology Solutions at Aerospace Structural Component Technology Event

Makino Demonstrates New Process Insights and Technology Solutions at Aerospace Structural ...

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Makino Introduces N2 and N2-5XA CNC Horizontal Machining Centers for High Productivity in Medical Manufacturing

Makino Introduces N2 and N2-5XA CNC Horizontal Machining Centers for High Productivity in ...

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Makino Introduces F8 and F9 Vertical Machining Centers for Large Workpiece Manufacturing

Makino Introduces F8 and F9 Vertical Machining Centers for Large Workpiece Manufacturing

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Tough Times Call for Added Capabilities at Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing

Tough Times Call for Added Capabilities at Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing

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Enabling Engineering Services

Enabling Engineering Services

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Precise Tool & Die Breaks The Mold With Automated Cellular Production

Precise Tool & Die Breaks The Mold With Automated Cellular Production

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Townsend Machine Evolves Family-Grown Company To Stay Competitive

Townsend Machine Evolves Family-Grown Company To Stay Competitive

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Creative Fixtures and High Technology

Creative Fixtures and High Technology

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Get the Most Out of Your Horizontal

Get the Most Out of Your Horizontal's Workzone

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Large Part Production

Large Part Production

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Error-Proofing the Machining Process

Error-Proofing the Machining Process

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Fast and Accurate Large Parts, a Family Recipe for Growth

Fast and Accurate Large Parts, a Family Recipe for Growth

“Shops that machine small parts may have the luxury of scrap, but we don’t,...

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