Auburn Hills, Mich. – November 20, 2014 – Makino announces its new HS-Rib high-speed Z-axis technology for improved speed, lower electrode wear and more uniform finishes in large sinker EDM processes. When it comes to reducing sinker EDM cycle times, it is not the maximum jump speed that is important,...
New sinker EDMs offer power, precision and speed for even larger workpieces Mason, Ohio – December, 14 2015 – Makino announces the latest expansion to its lineup of EDNC-Series sinker EDM machines, the EDNC10, EDNC15 and EDNC20. Designed to provide a powerful blend of power, speed...
Mason, Ohio – October 2009 – Makino is pleased to announce the opening of a new international technology center located in Querétaro, Mexico. The Mexico technology center offers machine tool and part sales, local service, training and technology support, and application engineering...
Changing the dielectric water filters on Makino Wire EDM machines is designed to be quick, easy and mess-free. In this Tech Tip, Makino EDM Applications Engineer demonstrates just how simple the process is—ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. See how effortless maintenance can keep...
Larger and more dynamic version of popular EDGE2 MASON, OH—September 2008—The Makino EDGE3S sinker EDM machine is ideal for the plastic injection mold and impact tooling markets, dedicated to helping manufacturers drive costs out of their operations. The EDGE3S is well suited...
State-of-the-art cutting and control technology AUBURN HILLS, MI--March 2006--Makino’s SP43 wire EDM machine provides advanced features for numerous market segments in the general wire EDM arena, including general part manufacturing, aeronautics and medical applications looking to drive out...
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...
Presenters: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Dave Robinson - EDM Application Team Leader You don’t want to miss part two of this Makino Experience Center series, featuring demonstrations of programming techniques for sinker EDM and highlighting the Makino Hyper i control. In part...
A grinding shop in western Pennsylvania uses self-teaching CNCs to boost productivity. CUTTING THE LEARNING CURVE By Bill Dundas During the past 20 years, the ground rules of the metalworking game have undergone significant changes. American manufacturers...
Presenter: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Marc Bay - EDM and Consumables Market Segment Manager Tune in to this presentation on Wire EDM machine maintenance. Wire EDM is a versatile and useful machining process. In order for the process to be repeatable, accurate, and reliable, the...