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  Mason, Ohio – October 2009 – Makino is pleased to announce the opening of a new international technology center located in Querétaro, Mexico. The Mexico technology center offers machine tool and part sales, local service, training and technology support, and application engineering...

The role of the toolholder in high-speed milling is really no different than its role when applied conventionally. The role of the toolholder is always to provide an interchangeable interface between a machine spindle and a cutting tool, such that the effectiveness of either component is not diminished....

THE SITUATION As a Tier 2 supplier to the automotive production market, Metal Technologies Inc. of Bloomfield, Ind., must continually seek opportunities to win additional contracts and improve profitability. The company knew that in order to compete with low-labor-cost countries, it...

Equipped with a 7.87” diameter, tilt-trunnion table that delivers arc-second accuracy, the V33i-5XB delivers the full 5-axis milling solution for die / mold, medical and optical manufacturers machining complex, contoured, high surface finish parts.

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...

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...

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...

New machines include many dual features to improve accuracy, speed AUBURN HILLS, MI – August 2008 – Makino’s next-generation wire EDMs, the DUO series, provide enhanced performance, accuracy, speed, ease of operation and maintenance with features such as dual wire guide options,...

Makino introduces the new MMC-R automation system for robotic fixture plate distribution in 4- and 5-axis horizontal and vertical machining centers. This new automation system is perfectly suited for high product mix, low volume production runs, enabling manufacturers to increase spindle utilization...

The Pro 5 architecture provides the perfect blend of a Windows® CE® graphical user interface (GUI), the network and storage capability of a data center and the proven stability of Fanuc hardware.   MAKINO'S NEW PRO5 CONTROLLER KEY TECHNOLOGY FOR 2004 Gearing...