Micron and sub-micron manufacturing requirements are continuing to grow in demand and application, offering unique challenges and immense opportunities to a wide group of manufacturers. MICROMACHINING TECHNOLOGY KEY FOR 2004 Micron and sub-micron manufacturing...
Runoff Requirements 1.66 PPK on all features except .013mm perpendicularity, which was held to print tolerance only Tooling 18 tools Special tooling: Multi-flute fixed and adjustable reamers, form tool for snap-ring...
CHALLENGE Feintool got its start in Switzerland producing fineblanking machinery, and today operates globally. Its Cincinnati facility handles prototyping, tool engineering and tool making, often supporting the electronics and automotive industries. Fineblanking...
Makino introduces the T1 5-axis horizontal machining center for high-efficiency machining across a wide range of large part applications. The machine’s rigid design, versatile cutting capabilities and sizable work envelope make it an ideal fit for industrial component manufacturing and aerospace...
THE CHALLENGE Located in Batesville, Miss., Batesville Tooling & Design manufactures complex injection molds for a variety of industries. For decades it had slowly been transitioning the operation from manual to commodity computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines, to improve...
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...
MASON, Ohio – April 19, 2017 – Makino introduces SGI.5, its latest Super Geometric Intelligence software version for high-feed rate, tight-tolerance machining of complex three-dimensional contoured shapes. The result is unmatched speed, high feeds and tight accuracies when executing...
Planning to increase manufacturing capacity by adding another low cost VMC? Maybe it is time to evaluate how to achieve lower costs, increased profits, lean operation and reduced lead-times by switching to a horizontal machining center. This webinar will compare the use - and associated costs - of utilizing...
To maximize the efficiency of their equipment, many are considering machining cells and management systems. In this seminar, we will discuss the advantages and features of the Makino Machining Complex (MMC2) palletized part delivery system and Makino's Advanced System (MAS) cell controller software....
Developing an effective capital equipment investment justification and illustration of ROI can be a challenge for many shops. In this webinar, Makino will provide new information to help you prepare a capital equipment purchase justification and show a substantial increased return on investment by considering...