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...
Is your machining center equipped to allow you to unlock the full productive capabilities of your workholding fixtures? Makino’s powerful Fixture Hydraulic Unit (FHU) option enables manufacturers to dramatically enhance productivity with reliable, repeatable results on their Makino horizontal...
THE CHALLENGE Big River Engineering and Manufacturing is a contract medical device manufacturer located in downtown Memphis, Tenn. Because of the regulatory standards surrounding medical equipment, it is subject to regular capabilities studies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
The keys to competitiveness and bottom-line growth in today’s mold manufacturing market are agility and flexibility – a familiar benchmark for many production machine shops. In response, many of today’s leading mold shops are turning to production machining methods to meet customers’...
The a500iR five axis horizontal machining center is built specifically for high-efficiency machining of small to medium size, complex production components such as monolithic aerospace parts. The a500iR’s unique pallet changer configuration combines the chip-shedding capability of an upright workpiece...
Provides an educational resource to further North American manufacturing competitiveness Mason, Ohio – May 2008 – Makino’s popular online seminar program has led to the creation of a huge library of multimedia events. The Makino Online Seminar Library is available at www.makino.com/library,...
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THE CHALLENGE Prince Industries of Carol Stream, Ill., is a precision contract manufacturer of machine components, assemblies, hydraulic valves and fabrications. It serves customers in the construction, telecommunications, industrial controls, dental, exercise, healthcare and the...
Ultra Precision Machine Ideal for Complexities and Intricacies The Makino U32j wire EDM machine is ideal for machining complex items that require extensive and intricate machining. High-accuracy precision parts, progressive dies and highly engineered plastic molds for such uses as semiconductor...
Over 30 online seminars planned for 2008 MASON, OHIO – December 2007 – Makino has released its 2008 first quarter webinar schedule, kicking off the new year with topics such as EDM for Aerospace and Automated 5-Axis Machining. “Machinists today need an arsenal of knowledge to...