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It’s a story that has been repeated thousands of times across North America – a small shop in a small town finds itself struggling to compete against overseas competition. But one shop, New Bremen Machine and Tool, is fighting back. "I don’t know of a manufacturer, especially...

Wire EDM machine centers have been commercially available since the late 1970s. By the mid-eighties the machine tool and generator designs had changed dramatically. Unlike the early "sewing machines" the Wire EDM machining centers have developed into a machine tool.   By...

Wilsey Tool Company, Inc. was dedicated to one articular wire EDM machine manufacturer for years. So, what could lead President Timothy Wilsey to switch brands? State-of-the-art machine tool technology that could save money on consumables is the answer.   MAKING TOUGH...

The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Mold Machining From Cradle To Grave".   MOLD MACHINING FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern...

FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND – July 2008 – Makino will be displaying advancements made in the aerospace industry at the Farnborough Air Show in Farnborough, England by sponsoring a replica of the original Wright B Flyer and displaying current developments in machine tool technology for aerospace...

The objective of the demonstration is to show the productivity advantages and flexibility of the Typhoon Tool.   MACHINING VARIOUS HOLE DIAMETERS Typhoon Tool Demo Summary The objective of the demonstration is to show the productivity advantages...

  Auburn Hills, Michigan – July 2009 – Makino’s 2009 Advanced Manufacturing and High-Precision Technology Expo will be held September 16 through 17, 2009 at the Auburn Hills, Michigan Tech Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain industry leading advice and witness...

“Shops that machine small parts may have the luxury of scrap, but we don’t,” says Don Covert, President of Covert Manufacturing. “Accuracy, speed, and a stable process are vital. Big parts take longer to machine, so you have to maximize the number of parts you finish in a day, without sacrificing quality...

The objective of the demonstration is to show the Hyper 5's capability to produce small mold inserts.   INTRICATE SHAPES, BETTER SURFACES The objective of the demonstration is to show the Hyper 5’s capability to produce small mold inserts. Process...