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Understand how to safely and effectively use H-Geometry and the Tool Data Page on the Makino Pro6 control to improve accuracy in tool management.

  MASON, Ohio – May 2010 – Makino announces the new T-series five-axis horizontal machining centers with ADVANTiGE™ technologies built specifically for titanium aerospace parts such as edge frames, pylons and bulkheads. These technologies can provide manufacturers with four times...

  Mason, Ohio - December 2009 - Makino's new S56-5XR vertical machining center blends high-performance, hardmilling with multi-axis capabilities for the perfect combination of accuracy, speed, flexibility and productivity. Similar to the S56, the S56-5XR is perfectly suited for applications...

For discharge machining of cooling air holes and shaped diffuser holes in blade and vane segments, Makino announces the new EDBV3 Fast Hole Drill EDM. The EDBV3 provides aerospace manufacturers with the speed, flexibility and reliability to effectively produce a wide range of hole shapes and sizes within...

Real-time data retrieval, storage and analysis software optimizes manufacturers’ production efficiency Makino releases its new real-time machine process monitoring and data management software solution, the MPmax (Machine Productivity Maximizer). By connecting multiple machines on a single...

With a larger x axis than the MCD1516-5XA for larger workpieces, the MCD2016-5XA horizontal machining center is specifically designed for 5-axis mold machining. It provides multi-face indexing of large workpieces and simultaneous 5-axis control for high speeds and high accuracy.

  Auburn Hills, Michigan – February 2009 – Makino has created a new 5-axis version of its V33i hardmilling vertical machining center, the V33i-5XB. The V33i platform provides extreme dynamic accuracy for long hours of continuous hardmilling, and the new 5-axis capability provides for...

Makino introduces the new MMC-R automation system for robotic fixture plate distribution in 4- and 5-axis horizontal and vertical machining centers. This new automation system is perfectly suited for high product mix, low volume production runs, enabling manufacturers to increase spindle utilization...

THE CHALLENGE Townsend Machine Inc., of Chesterfield, N.J., performs part production and die/mold machining for a variety of markets, including water treatment, pump and aerospace. Some of its parts resemble standard plumbing pipes; but because they are used in aircraft construction,...