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  Mason, Ohio – May 2010 – Makino will be hosting the Global Titanium Day on Thursday, May 20th at its Mason, Ohio Global Titanium R&D Center. During the event, Makino will unveil their latest titanium machining technology, ADVANTiGETM capable of four times the productivity and...

Makino's Variable Geometry (VG) equipment revolutionizes the machining of large dies and molds. The MCC-VG Series of horizontal machining centers provide a totally new concept of simultaneous three-axis machining and slanted hole machining, accomplished by tilting the spindle at an optimum angle...

Innovative wire EDM technologies improve machine speed, accuracy and usability   Auburn Hills, Michigan—November 11, 2015—Makino introduces its latest innovation in wire EDM technology, the U1310 wire EDM machine. Designed to substantially improve ease of operation, machining speed...

Largest nx-series machining platform to date delivers speed and accuracy to massive part sizes   MASON, Ohio – January 5, 2016 – Makino announces its newest addition to the nx-series, the a120nx horizontal machining center. As the largest machining platform within the nx-series to...

THE CHALLENGE Abipa Canada Inc. of Laval, Quebec, is a Tier 2 supplier of small to mid-sized aircraft engine and structural components. The company wanted to be more competitive with low-labor-cost countries and realized that having stand-alone machining centers with an operator...

SITUATION Located in Newberg, Ore., Wolcott Design Services is a small job shop that specializes in design and prototyping for the sport racing, electronics and outdoor equipment industries. Bob Wolcott owns and operates the company and oversees daily management and operation of...

THE CHALLENGE DV Systems of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, produces 500 different models of air compressors. With plans to build upon a growing customer base in the United States, it sought to improve its competitiveness. The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...