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Makino expands its line of F-Series vertical machining centers with the new F8 and F9. Large production parts present challenges due to the size and range of the part. Big die and mold components may test the work-weight capacity of most machines, and they could pose a unique dilemma for high-speed...

THE CHALLENGE Innovative Mold of Washington, Mich., excels in producing complex mold making applications such as two-shot rotational molds. Most of the company’s projects are built for the automotive industry’s tier-one and tier-two original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),...

Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. CUTTING LEAD TIMES AT CAMBRIDGE Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. "The prime strategic imperative in the die/mold business today is to shorten leadtimes,"...

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...

  MASON, OH--March 2006--The dynamic 1-Series horizontal machining centers (HMCs) from Makino are now available with a 5-axis rotary table (5XR) designated option.  This 5XR option is ideal for manufacturing applications that require maximum throughput and reliability. This 5XR option...

Mason, OH – August 16, 2012 – Makino has launched its new corporate website, www.Makino.com, featuring detailed information on products and services, and access to hundreds of technical resources that help manufacturers make what matters. The new website is mobile-compatible and offers a...

Mason, Ohio – April 16, 2013 – Makino is pleased to announce that it has extended hours for its customer telephone support, providing assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.   “For many years, Makino’s call center has served customers with immediate support through...

Mason, Ohio – November 22, 2013 – Makino announces the appointment of Carlos Eduardo Ibrahim to the position of Latin America managing director. Ibrahim, who is based in São Paulo, Brazil, joined Makino in August and is slated to lead expansion efforts for Makino in the Latin American market,...

New design configuration enables up to 95 percent machine utilization rates in 5-axis machining applications   MASON, Ohio – March 28, 2017 – Automation is essential in helping manufacturers achieve maximum return on investment (ROI) from their machine tools. Today, Makino is pleased...

  Auburn Hills, Michigan – May 2010 – Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 Ultra-high Precision WEDM designed with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities. “The oil-based...