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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 The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...

Tucked away in Fowlerville, Michigan, is a world-class blueprint for anti-lock brake system (ABS) manufacturing. It is there that TRW manufactures and assembles millions of ABS systems each year for automotive manufacturers, including General Motors, Chrysler, and Isuzu. TRW...

THE CHALLENGE Quality, customer service and innovation are critical to AFAB Precision Machining. In order to drive success in each of these areas, AFAB goes to great lengths to ensure customer success. The Lake Forest, Calif., company specializes in precision parts for the medical...

THE CHALLENGE Quincy Compressor in Bay Minette, Ala., makes rotary screw and piston air compressors, vacuum pumps and air treatment products. It manufactures these products totally in-house—making the parts, assembling the compressors and getting them out the door. Created...

THE CHALLENGE Abipa Canada Inc. of Laval, Quebec, is a Tier 2 supplier of small to mid-sized aircraft engine and structural components. The company wanted to be more competitive with low-labor-cost countries and realized that having stand-alone machining centers with an operator...

THE CHALLENGE For several decades, Holland Molds of Wadena, Minn., has been producing plastic injection molds primarily for the medical market. The company also supports businesses in the automotive, aerospace and recreational industries.   When it reached the limitations...

The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Mold Machining From Cradle To Grave".   MOLD MACHINING FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern...

A Makino V22 vertical machining center was used to manufacture a micro medical staple mold out of hardened 420 stainless steel. Previous processing of the mold was performed using electrical discharge machining (EDM), and required 67 hours of machine time to achieve 0.20mm corner radii._x000D_ _x000D_...

Makino's V22 vertical machining center is the newest VMC from Makino designed for small part, high accuracy machining.   V22 - EXCELLENT FOR HIGH ACCURACY, SMALL PART MACHINING Makino’s V22 vertical machining center is the newest VMC from Makino designed...

Presenter: John Einberger - HMC Product Manager Please join us for a Makino Experience Center event exploring the Makino a500Z, a 500mm 5-axis horizontal machining center. The a500Z features high rigidity, high accuracy, and an automation-friendly design. Register today, to see how the a500Z can...