The aerospace industry's seemingly wild growth has spurred dramatic increases in part production levels. To feed the demand, manufacturers including Boeing are responding on a global scale. Its Wichita, Kansas-based machine fabrication division, for example, recently redesigned and updated its bulkhead...
In its more than 65 years designing and manufacturing aircraft, Raytheon Aircraft Company has held itself to a steadfast rule-there is always room for improvement. MANUFACTURING TAKES OFF AT RAYTHEON In its more than 65 years designing and manufacturing...
Matrix Tooling, Inc. and Matrix Plastic Products specialize in building difficult-to-produce precision molds for the most demanding plastics applications. Located in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale, Illinois, the company prides itself on blending old- world craftsmanship with the industry's leading-edge...
Aerospace parts come in all shapes and sizes. While manufacturing efficiency of large to mid size structural aerospace parts has been a focal point for Makino, smaller parts like leading edges also require process optimization. These smaller parts are often produced on general purpose machines or in...
Presenters Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Marc Bay - Market Segment Manager Join Us for the First Session of Our EDM Processing Techniques Series We invite you to join us for the Makino Experience Center's inaugural presentation of our four-part series on EDM processing techniques....
This optic grade mold insert detail was produced by implementing a novel machining process with our newest ultra precision, vertical machining center. By utilizing a specially manufactured, single crystal diamond cutting tool, the Makino IQ300 machined this unique mold insert using a high precision “planing”...
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The Makino UX3 Wire EDM provides an ideal mix of speed, accuracy, and surface finish capability to tackle the most demanding applications. The machine utilizes a stationary worktable design that delivers repeatable accuracy regardless of workpiece size or weight. Excellent access to the work tank is...
Presenters: Andrew Heldt - Makino, Director of Software Engineering In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, optimizing production processes is imperative for staying ahead. Harnessing data from your machines offers valuable insights into performance, maintenance, and process improvement...
The UPJ-2 meets the needs of the micro-miniature machining markets that require micrometer and nanometer level machining technologies. REVOLUTIONARY, ULTRA-PRECISION, FINE WIRE MACHINE: UPJ-2 The ultra-high accuracy UPJ-2 from Makino is the world’s only...