As the largest producer of commercial jetliners, it’s estimated that a Boeing-made airplane takes off every three-and-a-half seconds. This marketshare is a testament to Boeing’s exacting focus on aircraft which began in 1916. However, Boeing cannot rest on this impressive statistic. WORLD...
Forging die production has traditionally been a time-consuming, multiprocess operation.TRW, a global supplier of suspension products to the OEM and aftermarket automotive industry, is redefining that tradition with the aid of Makino’s high speed, high definition approach to die machining. THE...
It is now practical to realize dramatic improvements in machine utilization rates from a traditional level of 30%, up to and exceeding 80%, even in the manufacture of low volume, high precision, discreet die or mold components. This can be achieved through a systematic approach of programming, integrated...
Innovative design combines the advantages of Makino’s industry leading machine performance with an advanced kinematic layout. Mason, Ohio – July 2019 – Prior to Makino’s introduction of the a500Z, if a customer wanted to combine the inherent processing efficiencies of...
Three years ago, JK Molds, Inc. decided that if they were going to stay in the die/mold business, they had better automate in order to achieve the benefits of unattended machining time with fast, high quality overnight cutting and burning. The Upland, California, company spent a few million dollars updating...
Join Makino/SST Engineering Manager Paul Kempland and Sr. Application Engineer Matt Nyer for Part 5 of our 5-Axis technology series. During this live presentation, they’ll give you practical ways to simplify your part setup with probing and Automatic Workpiece Measurement (AWM). During the live...
Nypro Puerto Rico, the first offshore facility for the eighth largest injection molder, needed an infusion of new technology in the mold building capacity at its Nypro Technology Center (NTC). NYPRO - OVERHAULING THE SHOP FLOOR Nypro Puerto Rico, the first...
To be competitive today, manufacturers must leverage the most advanced technology while keeping a pulse on maximizing long-term reliability, accuracy, and ROI. With many low-cost solutions available, it’s important to calculate a machine’s true ROI before making a purchase. While low-cost...
The V77 Graphite features a low-vibration, high-speed No. 40 spindle and Makino’s proprietary GI.5 control to deliver high-accuracy, high-speed machining.