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). MACHINE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS JIT PRODUCTION - META MFG. The...
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. MAKINO INTRODUCES J4M HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER The J4M horizontal machining...
Master the Rigid Tap Retract function on the Makino Pro6 control, designed to optimize tapping operations and improve efficiency.
Unlock the power of M483, a specialized M-code that allows data gathering and analysis on the Makino Pro6 control.
Learn how to write work offsets directly from a program on the Makino Pro6 control and explore the benefits of automating offset adjustments.
Learn how to assign tool numbers beyond the normal tool pot range on the Makino Pro6 control for better tool organization and control.
The EDNC8 is the second machine in the EDNC-Series line-up. It provides larger X/Y/Z strokes and additional processing capacity over the EDNC6. The EDNC8 is packed with high-performance features for optimum productivity. The user-friendly Hyper-i control system intelligently streamlines operations...
THE CHALLENGE Facing increasing global competition and the demand for lower pricing, TK Mold & Engineering of Romeo, Mich., sought new technology that could help it apply a production mindset to its automotive mold manufacturing operations. TK Mold wanted to produce its high-quality...
The objective of the demonstration is to highlight a feature on the U53 that gives the operator the option to “burn†the slug left behind while the geometry is still being machined. The objective of the demonstration is to highlight a feature on the...
THE CHALLENGE As the moldmaking industry grew more competitive, Build-A-Mold (BAM) wanted to apply a production mentality to its custom mold making in order to open up capacity. To accomplish this goal, the Windsor, Ontario, Canada, company knew that it could no longer operate effectively...