Automation of machining operations will be essential for North American manufacturers to compete globally. Makino is introducing a simple, flexible robot system for 4 and 5 axis horizontal machining centers that can be installed quickly and facilitates numerous part families, with quick set up and cost...
In this webinar, Makino's Process Development engineers will provide guidelines for producing higher quality parts in fewer operations utilizing single layer abrasive plated grinding methods in a horizontal machining center. Learn when plated grinding is the right choice.
Tim Jones, HMC product manager, discusses advancements in HMCs, allowing improvements in manufacturing processes operations, cutting down on part processing time, and reducing costs. Some of the advances discussed include spindle technology, parallel processing, reduction of non-cut time, new and larger...
Throughout the Americas, Makino’s facilities keep local regions up-to-date with the latest in machining technology, support and solutions.
Makino discusses the advantages of automating your machining operation. Included in the discussion are real-world case studies of shops that have successfully integrated automation to lower the cost of manufacturing. In addition, Makino will cover the fundamentals of automation, key activities performed...
From on-site support to preventative maintenance and service contracts, our customer service programs are provided by factory-trained personnel.
Learn about the new “purpose-built” family of large 5 axis horizontal machining centers for aluminum monolithic aerospace part production. This new family of machines will be available with X axis travels ranging from 4 to 20 meters.
In this webinar, Apex Precision will discuss how it uses horizontal machining centers to produce kanban quantities of large cast iron production parts utilizing custom fixtures and combination tooling.