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THE CHALLENGE Vanderhorst Brothers Inc. performs milling, turning, EDM, programming and assembly services. This mid-sized Simi Valley, Calif., machining company has been around for four decades, performing work for customers in the aerospace, medical, semiconductor and commercial...

With its unique double-slant structure for rigidity, the a500Z maximizes metal removal rates and expands tool life. The “Z-type” accommodates complex geometric parts.The long-life, high-performance spindles boost productivity, and the active machine components temperature control increases...

Makino is excited to announce the newest addition to our family of high capability horizontal machining centers, the five axis a900Z.

Mason, Ohio – April 10, 2014 – Makino has been honored by FANUC Robotics America with its 2013 Outstanding Sales Growth Award. The award was presented at the company’s Integrator Conference in March, and demonstrates the record volume of new robotic automation cell installations that...

New agreement enables Makino to support aircraft engine OEMs with greater proficiency and accuracy in process engineering   MASON, Ohio – June 16, 2015 – Makino uses Siemens PLM Software technology to enhance its process and turnkey engineering services to the aircraft engine market....

  Mason, Ohio – May 2010 – Makino's new ADVANTiGE™ machining technology is set to change the way manufacturers think about Titanium machining. This advanced process solution enables four times the productivity with double the tool life in titanium machining operations, dramatically...

New a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers offer larger work envelope and next-generation productivity, accuracy and reliability. Makino’s new a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers extend the capabilities of the highly successful a-series with a host of technologies for next-generation...

To feature the latest titanium machining research and developments and Makino’s new T2 5-axis horizontal machining center Mason, Ohio – April 2011 – Makino will be hosting Ti2 Day on Tuesday, June 7, at its Global Titanium R&D Center in Mason, Ohio. During the event, Makino...

New EDM technology can improve cycle time reduction and enhance cost savings.   OFFLINE PROGRAMMING FOR COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS Bill Paul and Yoshiharu Yoshioka There are two issues with EDM operations in the U.S. that hamper production and cost efficiency....

The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here's what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Cycle Time Is In The Cut Now". High volume machining centers have become so efficient outside the cut that the widest margin for productivity gain is within it.   CYCLE...