THE CHALLENGE Quality, customer service and innovation are critical to AFAB Precision Machining. In order to drive success in each of these areas, AFAB goes to great lengths to ensure customer success. The Lake Forest, Calif., company specializes in precision parts for the medical...
SITUATION Micro-Mechanics is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision tools, assemblies and consumable parts for the semiconductor market. The 30-year-old company is based in Singapore, with a U.S. facility located in Morgan Hill, Calif., serving as a Tier 1 supplier to...
MASON, Ohio – October 12, 2016 – Makino is excited to announce the latest addition to its next-generation series of horizontal machining centers, the a71nx. This horizontal machine platform extends the capabilities of the original a71 with a host of brand-new features and technologies, including...
The Challenge Triumph Structures–Wichita is a division of Triumph Group, a global leader in manufacturing and overhauling aerospace structures, systems and components. In Wichita, Kan., Triumph makes a variety of jet aircraft and helicopter parts, including large aluminum wing skins,...
Presentations focus on improving machining efficiencies and productivity to be more globally competitive Mason, Ohio – December 18, 2013 – Makino is pleased to announce its current roster of online seminars for 2014. The schedule includes a variety of new technology and processing...
Makino is introducing the competitively-priced a81 horizontal machining center (HMC) at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September. Dedicated to helping manufacturers drive costs out of their operations, the Makino a81 features the largest pallet yet in the 1-Series line, providing...
Auburn Hills, Michigan – March 2008 – The Makino S56 vertical machining center has been upgraded to further improve performance and accuracy, offering an even better value for tool, die and mold shops competing in the global marketplace. The upgrades include Makino’s Pro5...
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 MASON, OHIO – June 2009 – Makino’s new T4 five-axis horizontal machining center dramatically increases titanium...
The aerospace industry is changing rapidly, and the Makino Aerospace Group has the tools and the know-how to help manufacturers compete, and win, in this dynamic environment. "Today the industry is under tremendous pressure to reduce cost for both defense and commercial aviation," notes Tom...
THE CHALLENGE Quincy Compressor in Bay Minette, Ala., makes rotary screw and piston air compressors, vacuum pumps and air treatment products. It manufactures these products totally in-house—making the parts, assembling the compressors and getting them out the door. Created...