The UPV-3 Wire EDM machine was designed to produce the ultimate in precision machining while achieving ultra-fine surface finishes. The machine is built on the proven Makino Uj-Series Wire EDM platform that utilizes a stationary table design, and is held to an even higher construction accuracy specification.
THE CHALLENGE Omega Tool, located in Windsor, Ontario, is known for its high-quality mold making capabilities in the automotive market, including tooling for consoles, door panels and fascias. When the automotive market began to shrink, Omega Tool wanted to find a way to increase...
THE CHALLENGE Twin Disc of Racine, Wis., develops, engineers, manufactures and distributes power transmission products that make things work. These products are installed in the drivelines and powertrains of farm tractors, road pavers, cranes, oil rigs, firefighting and rescue vehicles,...
The Challenge New Dimensions Precision Machining in Union, Ill., is accustomed to producing premium parts with its high-performance equipment. Lately, its customers continue to need parts in small batches with fast turnaround, while keeping pricing low. This manufacturer of fluid power equipment...
Presenter: David Robinson - EDM Applications Team Leader What’s hot in the world of EDM machining? New machining technologies and enhancements of the EDAF sinker EDM product line will be the focus of this Makino Experience Center event. Join SME David Robinson as he dives into AiSF,...
Presenters: David Ward - Product Marketing Manager Darren Harville - Market Segment Manager Machining non-ferrous die cast parts? Register for this Makino Experience Center event to learn how to tackle tough challenges with purpose-built machine tools. Product Marketing Manager, Dave Ward will...
Presenter: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager The most critical step in the wire EDM process is set-up. The choices you make in fixturing can have a huge impact on process time, quality and repeatability. During this Webinar, we will have demonstrations on the Makino line of wire EDM machines...
CHALLENGE Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Inc. produces injection molds for the automotive, heavy-duty vehicle and consumer product industries. During the economic crisis, this Rochester Hills, Mich., company decided to bring large mold-making work that had previously been outsourced...
SITUATION Parkn Manufacturing (Litchfield, Ohio) knows machine fixture design and how it can be applied to boost quality and productivity. When the company opened its doors in 2005, it encountered fixturing limitations within its commodity vertical machining center, limiting overall...
THE CHALLENGE Woller Precision Machine in Pound, Wis., makes components for the medical, defense and consumer appliance industries. It also produces small-batch quantities of aluminum interior commercial aircraft components. The company wanted to expand its production capabilities...