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High-mix, low-volume production is big trend for manufacturers supplying Just-In-Time (JIT) customers. Due to this, there is a great deal of pressure to make the production process, even under high-mix, low-volume demands, as efficient as possible. Tim Jones, HMC product manager at Makino, discusses...

The World’s Fastest Wire EDM Machine. Introducing the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme: Witness how this 0.016" technology machines 2 to 3 times faster than traditional 0.010" brass wire, while maintaining similar hourly wire consumption rates Learn which applications are best suited...

When buying a machining center, you're bombarded with specs. What do they really mean, and how do the inconsistent ways of measuring performance truly stack up?

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There is no magic formula for discovering the optimum number of parts that can be placed on your fixture, though a few general rules apply. In essence, the optimum configuration point is a cross between the cycle time of a part and the number of parts per fixture. One must also consider that different...

Machining Those Other Titanium Alloys There are many different titanium alloys other than Ti 6Al-4V – each with significant variants in chemical structure and characteristics. When you’re working with any of these, it’s essential to know not only their thermal conductivity but...

Makino's MMC2 is a modular, Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - customizable to meet the needs of any facility.

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a61nx Horizontal Machining Center. The a61nx is a 500mm, 40-taper production horizontal machining center. The a51nx and a61nx share key machine technologies that take part productivity, accuracy and machine reliability to the next level.  Robust casting design and large roller-type linear guides...

The smaller of the VS Series (5-Axis) machines, the V80S will handle workpieces up to 59” X, 47.24” Y & 21.65” Z and up to 5,512 pounds.Configured with a 20,000 rpm, HSK-A63 spindle, the machine is targeted for high-speed semi-finishing and finishing of large die and mold parts.