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The Makino MAG1 is ideally suited for high-productivity machining of aluminum monolithic aerospace parts under 1.5M.  The MAG1 can be integrated into Makino’s MMC-2 system enabling unattended 24/7 operation.

Presenter: John Einberger - HMC Product Line Manager 400mm and 500mm horizontal machining centers make up 63% of all HMC’s sold in North America. That’s about 1,000 machines per year! Certainly, lots of machine choices in the marketplace. What are the behind the sheet metal features...

THE SITUATION As a Tier 2 supplier to the automotive production market, Metal Technologies Inc. of Bloomfield, Ind., must continually seek opportunities to win additional contracts and improve profitability. The company knew that in order to compete with low-labor-cost countries, it...

Recorded live at IMTS 2014, this TechCast provides detailed insights into the processing of a fracking block on the T1 5-axis horizontal machining. Learn about several key features of the machine, and see how its unique features and kinematic structure enable highly flexible, highly productive performance...

In an effort to improve processes and drive out operational costs, the truck transmission plant of Eaton Corporation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, needed some updated equipment. Transmission cases were being machined on 10 stand-alone CNC machines with each machine dedicated to one operation and...

The largest of the D Series is D800Z.Constructed with a unique, truncated knuckle type design, machine provides high precision, outstanding surface finishes and quick machining times.It is perfect for high-performance job shops providing precision large part 5-axis machining for the die/mold and aerospace...

The Challenge SEW Eurodrive of Lyman, S.C., first began looking into automated manufacturing systems during the late ’90s.The company sought automation as a means to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. SEW appointed a team to begin researching automation solutions to help improve productivity,...

THE CHALLENGE Twin Disc of Racine, Wis., develops, engineers, manufactures and distributes power transmission products that make things work. These products are installed in the drivelines and powertrains of farm tractors, road pavers, cranes, oil rigs, firefighting and rescue vehicles,...

SITUATION Cast Technologies is a family-owned-and-operated foundry and machine shop that got its start 120 years ago making brass plumbing products. Today, the Peoria, Ill., company primarily machines aluminum and brass diesel engine, transmission and earth-moving components such...

The D800Z 5-axis vertical machining center can be configured with either a 12,000 RPM, HSK-A100 or a 18,000 RPM, HSK – A100 spindle providing more spindle horsepower and torque for larger part applications machining ideal for high-performance die / mold shops.