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Wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) has been configured with the wire in a vertical orientation for decades, so the appearance of a wire machine that orients the wire horizontally is truly a novel development.   Wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) has...

Company supports Harbour IQ to enhance data and trends for the mold, tool and die industry   Mason, Ohio – June 17, 2015 – Makino announces its partnership with Harbour Results Inc. (HRI), a leading business and operational consultant firm for the manufacturing industry. The partnership...

Event is scheduled for Aug. 12-13 in Auburn Hills, Mich.   Auburn Hills, Mich. – July 16, 2015 – Makino announces its Automotive Technology Days, a two-day event to be held August 12 and 13 at the company’s new production machining technology center in Auburn Hills, MI. Located...

THE CHALLENGE Little Lakes Machine & Tool of Stratford, Ontario, specializes in custom tooling for powdered metal parts. These tools are put under a lot more stress than typical molds and the materials are rated very high in hardness and abrasiveness. Most of the materials used in the company’s...

The DA500, like the smaller DA300, is inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machining platforms, the DA500 is one of the first general production machines capable of both milling and turning with a high degree of reliability and agility to improve production efficiency.

Will cover topics related to EDM machining and EDM technology Auburn Hills, Michigan – February 2008 – Makino has launched a weblog for all EDM users at www.EDMmatters.com. The blog will cover topics such as EDM technology, machine design, consumable use, and other topics related to EDM. “It’s...

  MASON, OHIO - JUNE 2009 - Makino's highly acclaimed online seminar series reached a new milestone on June 4, with the 100th seminar broadcast. All 100 seminars are available in Makino's online seminar library (www.makino.com/library). These online events cover a wide variety of machining...

Latest version of Makino’s SuperSpark technology reduces deep-rib roughing by up to 30 percent Auburn Hills, Michigan – January 2012 – Makino releases the latest version of its industry-leading SuperSpark sinker EDM technology, SuperSpark IV. Building on the advancements of its...

Cycle time reduction has become a key area of opportunity for organizations that are under increasing pressure to get more done with fewer resources in order to remain competitive. By reducing cycle time organizations can reduce cost (or opportunity cost), increase quality, and improve customer service....

To stay competitive, today's manufacturers must balance significant investments in current technology with the overall return on those investments. THE RIGHT MACHINING INVESTMENT PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS To stay competitive, today’s manufacturers must balance significant...