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Host: John Einberger – HMC Product Line Manager Special Guest: Mario Richmond – Installation Manager Exciting times abound!  You’ve made your decision to invest in new machining technology that will allow your business to grow to the next level and you’ve placed...

Presenters: William Howard - VMC Product Line Manager What are the key factors of machine tool precision? Join this Makino Experience Center for an overview of how machine design and construction affect precision. Explore how machine geometries, positioning accuracy, repeatability and kinematics,...

Presenter Matt Nyer  -  Senior Application Engineer Are you trying to figure out if your application needs three-axis, five-sided-axis (3+2) or five-axis machines? Some shops believe that using five-axis machines are beyond their capability. However, modern-day technology tools make it...

The aerospace industry is facing unprecedented challenges, particularly related to the commercial side of the industry. Although the recovery is beginning, production rates are significantly reduced and could continue for a significant amount of time. The pressure will be intense on suppliers to keep...

Tech Tip - Efficient Wire Retrieval on Makino Wire EDM Machines Discover how the wire retrieval system on Makino Wire EDM machines is designed to simplify maintenance, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. This innovative system offers: Lower maintenance requirements for hassle-free operation Elimination...

Take an exclusive behind the sheet metal look at the engineering excellence behind Makino Wire EDM machines in this brief video. Built for rigidity, accuracy and efficiency, these machines feature: Dual-anchored ballscrews for enhanced stability Large linear roller guides & direct drive motors for...

SITUATION Known for its skill in machining titanium and other hard metals, Chicopee Manufacturing is an industry leader. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, the company produces components for the world’s biggest aerospace players.     The...

THE CHALLENGE For several decades, Holland Molds of Wadena, Minn., has been producing plastic injection molds primarily for the medical market. The company also supports businesses in the automotive, aerospace and recreational industries.   When it reached the limitations...

The Challenge  Triumph Structures–Wichita is a division of Triumph Group, a global leader in manufacturing and overhauling aerospace structures, systems and components. In Wichita, Kan., Triumph makes a variety of jet aircraft and helicopter parts, including large aluminum wing skins,...

The J4M horizontal machining center (HMC) from Makino is an ideal machine for high-volume part manufacturers seeking high-speed productivity, superb accuracy and outstanding reliability.   MAKINO INTRODUCES J4M HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER The J4M horizontal machining...