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Machine uptime is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Parts suppliers can no longer afford to have equipment break down or fall out of specification at all, at any time, for any reason.     As parts manufacturers are being forced to get more out of their machine tools...

A Makino machining center produced a complex component, similar to the one shown, for Boeing as a single, complete part, replacing the previous manufacture and assembly of 125 parts.   125 PARTS TO ONE A Makino machining center produced a complex component,...

Located in the heart of Minnesota sport fishing territory, Lou-Rich Inc. has become an expert in producing various products and assemblies as a contract manufacturer for the medical, agricultural, industrial, and construction markets. A diverse operation, the company also has a side business that manufactures...

SITUATION Precise Tool & Die, located in Cleveland, Ohio, got its start as a die/mold shop serving the automotive and electrical industries. During its first two decades in business the company saw much success; however, growing international competition forced Precise Tool...

The aerospace industry is changing rapidly, and the Makino Aerospace Group has the tools and the know-how to help manufacturers compete, and win, in this dynamic environment. "Today the industry is under tremendous pressure to reduce cost for both defense and commercial aviation," notes Tom...

Starting with a flexible cell, this shop added efficient tool management plus workholding hardware designed for fast and error-free changeover.   A PLATFORM FOR FLEXIBILITY In some ways, Muller Martini’s process used to be too flexible. At least the workholding...

This optic grade mold insert detail was produced by implementing a novel machining process with our newest ultra precision, vertical machining center. By utilizing a specially manufactured, single crystal diamond cutting tool, the Makino IQ300 machined this unique mold insert using a high precision “planing”...