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.
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.
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...
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.
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”...