A Makino V22 vertical machining center was used to manufacture a micro medical staple mold out of hardened 420 stainless steel. Previous processing of the mold was performed using electrical discharge machining (EDM), and required 67 hours of machine time to achieve 0.20mm corner radii._x000D_ _x000D_...
Presenter: Marc Bay - EDM Market Segment Manager Join us for the third installment in our four-part Makino Experience Center broadcast series on EDM part processing techniques. In this session, we will explore key machining strategies and best practices for successfully completing an EDM job from...
Innovative wire EDM technologies improve machine speed, accuracy and usability Auburn Hills, Michigan—November 11, 2015—Makino introduces its latest innovation in wire EDM technology, the U1310 wire EDM machine. Designed to substantially improve ease of operation, machining speed...
EDM has been commercially available and a part of the manufacturing landscape for fifty years. Though considered a "Black Magic" technology for many years, it has come into its own and is now looked upon as an indispensable and highly reliable manufacturing process. RAM...
Presenters Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Marc Bay - Market Segment Manager Join Us for the First Session of Our EDM Processing Techniques Series We invite you to join us for the Makino Experience Center's inaugural presentation of our four-part series on EDM processing techniques....
New anti-rust technology saves time and labor for increased profit in unattended, long run-time wire EDM processes Mason, Ohio – November 2011 – Makino introduces its new rust-preventive technology for water-based wire EDMs. This electric anti-rust unit disrupts the oxidation process...
Mason, Ohio – April 18, 2013 – Makino is pleased to announce the establishment of its aerospace engine technology group, which has been formed to support customers’ grinding, EDM and machining of exotic aerospace alloys for the jet engine market. This group will deliver the...
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While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number of machining variables that influence high-performance wire EDM. HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRE EDM: SPEED ISN'T EVERYTHING While EDM speeds today are impressive, there also are a number 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...