In the mid-1980s, Makino introduced the MC40, a horizontal machining center (HMC) that offered a glimpse of the high speed machining advancements. Makino then made a further leap forward in 1989 with the development of the A55, the first of its A-Series machine line that would drive the metalcutting...
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Faster. More productive. More accurate. Makino has raised the bar once again for high-speed horizontal machining centers with the new A55E, the latest addition to its A55 family of machining centers and the new industry standard for enhanced speed and productivity.
A 50 Taper spindle and a 500mm square pallet highlight the A77E from Makino, the newest of the Makino A series machines and the first to offer these key features. The A77's combination of flexibility, accuracy and speed will take our customers to new levels of productivity.
As a QS9000-certified supplier, Stahl Specialty Company has taken the term full-service to heart. From initial design to delivery on the customer_x0012_s line, Stahl_x0012_s permanent mold aluminum castings, equipment and services are comprehensive. One reason Stahl can provide these products and services...