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Large part, five axis machining presents numerous challenges due to the size, weight and range of features found on large components. Investigate how the new Makino D800Z five-axis machining center provides new levels of sustained dynamic accuracy achieved through technologies which minimize external...

Unattended machining is essential to be competitive in the manufacturing of molds and dies. This webinar will focus on the enabling technologies and operational techniques to run with confidence unattended. Automatic tool length measurement, tool life monitoring, spindle load monitoring and the systems...

Located in the heart of Minnesota sport fishing territory, Lou-Rich Inc. has become an expert in producing various products and assemblies as a contract manufacturer for the medical, agricultural, industrial, and construction markets. A diverse operation, the company also has a side business that manufactures...

The J4M horizontal machining center (HMC) from Makino is an ideal machine for high-volume part manufacturers seeking high-speed productivity, superb accuracy and outstanding reliability.

Many manufacturers are facing multiple challenges to stay profitable and competitive. Some of these include price, delivery and intense competition.

The need to provide rapid manufacturing of low- to medium-volume production parts, and of special parts being run for design and assembly customers, was the bottom line for META Mfg. Corp. (Cincinnati).

A 1.0mmØ x 50mm electrode featuring a 0.014mmØ pure tungsten rod tip was mounted to the spindle collet holder of a Makino EDFH1 sinker EDM. A precision ground copper tungsten dressing block was mounted to the machine's table. The EDFH1's Auto Precision Dressing macro was used to dress electrode...

MCD1816 horizontal machining center supplies theheavy metal removal rates, exacting precision and excellent surface finishesrequired for forging dies, large molds and other heavy but high-precisionworkpieces.

The accelerated pace of product introductions and the short life cycle of those products, no longer allows the traditional techniques of prototype moldmaking to succeed. New methods must be used for the prototype mold shop to survive in today's economy.