In a follow-up to the March 20, 2008 webinar, Hardmilling and Wire EDM Complimentary Processes, Tom Prebelich of Dynamic Plastics in Chesterfield, MI, explains how his shop has made major changes in order to stay competitive. From redesigning work flow through the shop, to making changes to the machining...
New machine interface connects, collects and analyzes machine data within the Intelligent Factory network for ultimate productivity and efficiency The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has arrived on factory floors, and Makino’s new ProNetConneX provides the data and connectivity necessary...
Makino’s precision EDM technology is leveling the playing field, enabling even smaller job shops to compete—and win—EDM work. Our EDM machines deliver faster processing times, lower costs and superior surface finishes, making even the most complex part geometries achievable with ease.
The D500 provides high accuracy and speed with excellent automation capabilities MASON, Ohio – June 2008 – Makino is proud to announce the newest addition to its family of 5-axis machining centers, the D500. This new 5-axis vertical machining center is designed for complex part production...
Machine design incorporates extreme speeds and precision for tighter tolerances and flawless blends and matches in complex 3-D contoured workpieces MASON, Ohio – June 13, 2017 – The increasing complexity of modern tool, die, mold and medical part designs call for a new level of...
"We’ve never seen a part come out so perfect," said Mark Moore, EDM manager at Norman Noble of Cleveland, Ohio, as he walked through a row of EDMs made by three different manufacturers. "We have 187 machine tools, 26 of them EDMs. But that first part out of the Makino floored me."...
Online seminars focus on improving efficiencies and productivity Mason, Ohio – December 2011 – Makino announces its current roster of online seminars for 2012. The schedule offers insight into a variety of new milling, EDM and control technologies for improving part cycle times,...
Implementing an integrated tooling system proved to be this mold shop's first step toward automated operation of its electrical discharge machines and graphite mills. Today, the shop's robotic cells can run around the clock in an unattended mode. ON THE PATH...