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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...

The Baffling Issue of Tool-Bending Moment If you’ve machined titanium, or Ti 6Al-4V more specifically, then you’ve likely had an “inexplicable” tool-bending moment problem that’s made you scratch your head. A tool-bending moment happens when side force is applied...

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...

The Makino DA500 five-axis vertical machining center is the latest in the growing Makino family. Its highly productive, and efficient design significantly reduces non-cutting time. With Single Setup five-sided machining, full contouring capability and optional turning capability its no wonder heads are...

Understand how to safely and effectively use H-Geometry and the Tool Data Page on the Makino Pro6 control to improve accuracy in tool management.

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,...