Is your machining center equipped to allow you to unlock the full productive capabilities of your workholding fixtures? Makino’s powerful Fixture Hydraulic Unit (FHU) option enables manufacturers to dramatically enhance productivity with reliable, repeatable results on their Makino horizontal...
Many machine tool manufacturers address the generation of heat during long machining operations in different ways. Some are far more effective than others. In this webinar you will learn about unique technologies designed to address the challenges of thermal growth on die and mold machining applications....
The Makino UX6 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 work piece size or weight. Excellent access to the work tank is...
To be competitive today, 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 low-cost...
As part of the Slim series of compact vertical machining centers, Slim5n is designed with a focus on milling while also providing drill and tap capability. The Slim5n is ideally suited for production part machining and is compatible with various types of automation.
Learn what it takes to achieve sub-micron accuracies in milling and EDM and how to choose the right tool for the micro job. Makino will discuss the V22 vertical machining center’s ability stay accurate under 2 microns in long-running jobs, the EDAC1 Ram EDM capable of producing inside corner radii...
In this webinar, Apex Precision will discuss how it uses horizontal machining centers to produce kanban quantities of large cast iron production parts utilizing custom fixtures and combination tooling.