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NASCAR racing has become big business as companies ranging from Procter & Gamble to the Cartoon Network continue to pour sponsorship dollars into the sport. In fact, one might say the cars resemble rolling billboards more than high-performance race machines. But beneath the hood it’s all business,...

SITUATION Micro-Mechanics is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision tools, assemblies and consumable parts for the semiconductor market. The 30-year-old company is based in Singapore, with a U.S. facility located in Morgan Hill, Calif., serving as a Tier 1 supplier to...

Join William Howard, Jr., Makino Product Line Manager, as he reveals exactly what makes the D200Z a highly productive, extremely accurate 5-axis Vertical Machining Center. In this video, he’ll show you specifically why 5-axis machining is a great choice for the die and mold industry.  You’ll...

Join William Howard, Jr., Makino Product Line Manager, as he reveals exactly what makes the D200Z a highly productive, extremely accurate 5-axis Vertical Machining Center. In this video, he’ll show you specifically why 5-axis machining is a great choice for the die and mold industry.  You’ll...

SITUATION Known for its skill in machining titanium and other hard metals, Chicopee Manufacturing is an industry leader. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, the company produces components for the world’s biggest aerospace players.     The...

  SITUATION Nu-Tech Industries was formed in Grandview, Missouri, in 1972 on the basis of teamwork. That teamwork was put to the task of finding a better way to mill titanium. The company had developed expertise and earned a global reputation for quality high-speed milling of structural titanium...

With its unique double-slant structure for rigidity, the a500Z maximizes metal removal rates and expands tool life. The “Z-type” accommodates complex geometric parts.The long-life, high-performance spindles boost productivity, and the active machine components temperature control increases...

The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here's what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Making Machines Move Faster".   The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about...

CHALLENGE Arnold Engineering (AE) has long built a reputation based on technological advancement. Located in Corona, Calif., the company has established itself as one of the world leaders in aerospace manufacturing. Founder Bob Arnold started the company in 1971, and he always saw...

When buying a machining center, you're bombarded with specs. What do they really mean, and how do the inconsistent ways of measuring performance truly stack up?