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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...

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...

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. 

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...

Aerospace parts come in all shapes and sizes. While manufacturing efficiency of large to mid size structural aerospace parts has been a focal point for Makino, smaller parts like leading edges also require process optimization. These smaller parts are often produced on general purpose machines or in...

It is now practical to realize dramatic improvements in machine utilization rates from a traditional level of 30%, up to and exceeding 80%, even in the manufacture of low volume, high precision, discreet die or mold components. This can be achieved through a systematic approach of programming, integrated...

Unplanned downtime is costly. Schedule disruption, loss of production, missed deliveries, and overtime pay required to catch up on orders can kill productivity and profitability. While machine monitoring solutions have the capacity to report on equipment status and preventative maintenance schedules,...

The Makino a500iR five axis horizontal machining center is built specifically for high-efficiency machining of small to mid-size complex five-axis components. The purpose built design stems from the nx-series machines and offers high performance capabilities with outstanding machine reliability. This...

Indexing the energizers (also known as power feed contacts) on Makino Wire EDM machines is designed to be fast, easy and efficient—ensuring consistent performance and minimal downtime. This quick tutorial explains just how simple the process is and how it helps maintain optimal cutting conditions...