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Many theories have surfaced on exactly who has machined the world's smallest hole. The topic has been debated around the globe. But Makino has done it in Japan on a communications /fiber optic part -a stunning 0.00044 inch finished hole diameter, and was cut on the Makino EDGE2 Sinker EDM machine...

Time is a huge factor in running an in-house tooling operation for a major plastic injection operation. Tim Andreas, tooling manager at AMA Plastics in Corona, California, says that time pressures have led the company to undertake a revolutionary streamlining of design and tooling operations. AMA...

Makino continues its drive toward direct customer alignment by opening another new regional sales and service office. The new Makino Manufacturing Progress Center of Northern Illinois is located in Elgin, northwest of Chicago.   MAKINO CONTINUES SALES AND SERVICE OUTREACH Makino...

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Presenter: Glenn Lasley - Blaser. SWISSLUBE Machine coolant is often overlooked as a key element of successful machining processes. Proper management and care of your coolant can improve productivity, quality and profitability. Please join us via the Makino Experience Center where we meet with...

Demands are increasing for extremely high-quality manufacturing processes and machinery to reduce cycle time and cost in the production of complex molds with superior finishes. With high-tolerance shape and surface requirements required in such areas as micromachining and medical applications, polishing...

Wire EDM machine centers have been commercially available since the late 1970s. By the mid-eighties the machine tool and generator designs had changed dramatically. Unlike the early "sewing machines" the Wire EDM machining centers have developed into a machine tool.   By...

Host: John Einberger – HMC Product Line Manager Does your machining profile fall into the "high mix / low volume" category? Are you looking for solutions to maximize production through increased machine utilization? If so, you don't want to miss this Makino Experience Center...

Presenter: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Taylor Cox - Senior Wire EDM Application Engineer Please join us via the Makino Experience Center for an in depth overview of the U6HEAT Extreme wire EDM.  A highly productive, accurate, and flexible EDM with 0.016”Ø wire capability. ...

If your company is considering a 5-Axis investment or if you’d like to update your skills as an experienced programmer or operator, you won’t want to miss part 4 of this live event series. Join Paul Kempland, Engineering Manager and Matt Nyer, Sr. Application Engineer for Makino/SST...