SITUATION Micro-Mechanics is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision tools, assemblies and consumable parts for the semiconductor market. The 30-year-old company is based in Singapore, with a U.S. facility located in Morgan Hill, Calif., serving as a Tier 1 supplier to...
THE CHALLENGE Roush Industries in Livonia, Mich., is known for its engineering services work in the automotive, oil and gas, recreational and aerospace industries; however, most people associate the company with its reputation for auto racing. It is part of the winning Roush Fenway...
The objective of the MC1010-5X demonstration is to exhibit the combination of thin wall machining and 5-axis contouring. Impeller Part Demo Summary The objective of the MC1010-5X demonstration is to exhibit the combination of thin wall machining and 5-axis contouring....
Unlock the power of M483, a specialized M-code that allows data gathering and analysis on the Makino Pro6 control.
Learn how to assign tool numbers beyond the normal tool pot range on the Makino Pro6 control for better tool organization and control.
THE CHALLENGE It’s no secret that the right tools make all the difference, and Superior Machining and Fabrication Inc. in Muenster, Texas, knows that better than most. A company that built its own facility from the ground up in a town founded on a do-it-yourself (DIY) German...
THE CHALLENGE Prince Industries of Carol Stream, Ill., is a precision contract manufacturer of machine components, assemblies, hydraulic valves and fabrications. It serves customers in the construction, telecommunications, industrial controls, dental, exercise, healthcare and the...
The EDBV3 (Electrical Discharge Blade and Vane) machine has been specifically designed for the demanding EDM Drilling requirements for blade and vane machining found in the aerospace and power generation industries.
Makino's a81M horizontal machining center has been developed for the machining of tough and hard materials. It is ideally suited for large diameter boring and face milling on such challenging materials as stainless steel, titanium, titanium alloys, inconel, ductile iron, cast iron and CGI (compacted...
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...