The T2 horizontal machining center dramatically increases titanium milling efficiency, combining a standard HSK-A125 interface, 1500 N-m spindle with Active Dampening and Thermal Stabilizer systems to achieve high metal removal rates with outstanding tool life and process stability. 5-Axis configuration...
NURBS Interpolation Advanced Curve Translation Creates Innovative Cutting Technique A NEW WAY TO MACHINE CURVES NURBS Interpolation Advanced Curve Translation Creates Innovative Cutting Technique by Jeff Wallace, Makino CAD/CAM applications...
To be competitive today, medical parts 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...
Boeing Phantom Works in St. Louis, Missouri, is dedicated to finding better, faster, and less expensive ways to design, develop, manufacture, test, operate, and support current and future systems. As part of this effort, Phantom Works has made industry breakthroughs in the areas of high-speed machining,...
Identifying the best multi-axis approach Please join Jim Walters, Sr. AE for SST/Makino as he uses his 20 years’ experience to provide answers to your biggest machining challenges and demonstrate examples of various machining platforms. Jim will also review approaches that best fit part applications...
Built to achieve even higher levels of precision and surface finish.
The U32j Wire EDM machine is built to achieve higher levels of precision and surface finish capability over the standard U3 and U3 H.E.A.T. models.
The EDGE3i machine provides open and unrestricted access for the operator to the work zone with a 4-sided programmable rise and fall work tank, and achieves reliable and repeatable precision through a stationary work table design.
The Challenge Franchino Mold & Engineering in Lansing, Mich., is a leading maker of die-cast and plastic injection molds—some as big as 420,000 pounds—for automotive, construction equipment, appliance and consumer products manufacturers. To deliver orders on time and compete...
CHALLENGE Arnold Engineering (AE) has long built a reputation based on technological advancement. Located in Corona, Calif., the company has established itself as one of the world leaders in aerospace manufacturing. Founder Bob Arnold started the company in 1971, and he always saw...
THE CHALLENGE Over the years, Walker Forge in Clintonville, Wis., has stayed at the forefront of die-machining technologies. The company designs and builds its own forging dies to serve the transportation, energy, agriculture and construction industries. It strives to accurately...