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THE CHALLENGE DV Systems of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, produces 500 different models of air compressors. With plans to build upon a growing customer base in the United States, it sought to improve its competitiveness. The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...

THE CHALLENGE Axxis Corporation produces parts used in the energy, aerospace, automotive aftermarket and medical device markets. The Perris, Calif., shop wanted to improve flexibility and labor efficiencies to drive down part costs for its customers. The company was looking...

New agreement enables Makino to support aircraft engine OEMs with greater proficiency and accuracy in process engineering   MASON, Ohio – June 16, 2015 – Makino uses Siemens PLM Software technology to enhance its process and turnkey engineering services to the aircraft engine market....

Merger provides enhanced customer support, broader geographic presence and greater product diversity to SST   MASON, Ohio – February 1, 2017 – Makino Inc. is pleased to announce its merger with EDM consumables supplier Global EDM Supplies. The merger is expected to expand the company’s...

  FOCUS ON MODERN LEAN MANUFACTURING METHODS DELIVERS RAPID RESPONSE SUCCESS Product lead-times in today’s automotive parts production supply chain are an ever-shrinking commodity. The OEMs continue to reduce the time it takes to launch new products into...

  Mold-Tech, Inc. in Albertville, Minnesota, has always employed leading-edge technology in order to meet the changing needs of their customers. It is their competitive edge. "Mold-Tech is continuously changing; we are always trying to make a better process for our clients," says...

Presenter Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Selection of the proper electrode material is the critical first step in the sinker EDM machining process. The electrode reduction size you choose will also greatly impact your productivity. Tune in to this Makino Experience Center event for...

Presenter: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Marc Bay - EDM and Consumables Market Segment Manager Tune in to this presentation on Wire EDM machine maintenance. Wire EDM is a versatile and useful machining process. In order for the process to be repeatable, accurate, and reliable, the...

As the commercial jet market continues to grow with orders and deliveries at record levels, production rates are soaring to historic highs to meet demand and reduce the backlog of aerospace engine orders. To meet these projections, manufacturers are putting equipment in place and proving out processes...

Many theories have surfaced on exactly who has machined the world's smallest hole. The topic has been debated around the globe. But Makino has done it in Japan on a communications /fiber optic part -a stunning 0.00044 inch finished hole diameter, and was cut on the Makino EDGE2 Sinker EDM machine...