Is your machining center equipped to allow you to unlock the full productive capabilities of your workholding fixtures? Makino’s powerful Fixture Hydraulic Unit (FHU) option enables manufacturers to dramatically enhance productivity with reliable, repeatable results on their Makino horizontal...
The keys to competitiveness and bottom-line growth in today’s mold manufacturing market are agility and flexibility – a familiar benchmark for many production machine shops. In response, many of today’s leading mold shops are turning to production machining methods to meet customers’...
Never miss another deadline again. With the new ProVis remote diagnostics technology, machine service and support is as simple and efficient as having an actual Makino technical support specialist on-site at your facility in a matter of minutes, but without the cost. In this webinar, learn how you can...
Many machine tool manufacturers address the generation of heat during long machining operations in different ways. Some are far more effective than others. In this webinar you will learn about unique technologies designed to address the challenges of thermal growth on die and mold machining applications....
What is the point of extended tool life if your process times are so slow your part costs are not competitive? How far can you push tools to get the most productivity in hard metals and yet best utilize the machine while controlling your tool costs? Where is that break-even point? This webinar intends...
Technology evolution and advancements can provide significant benefits to the “end-user “of today’s technologically advanced equipment. As Makino introduces the new F-Series Vertical Machining Centers to the die / mold marketplace, the F3 and F5 machines incorporate a number of technologies...
Maximize Efficiency with the Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM The Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM machines are engineered for flexibility, precision and automation—helping you streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Designed with advanced features to enhance accuracy and reliability, these...
Project Programming on Makino EDAF Sinker EDM machines enables effortless program creation directly on the machine, streamlining setup and increasing efficiency. In this video, one of our Makino Applications Engineers provides a detailed overview and real-world example of how this powerful feature simplifies...
THE CHALLENGE Little Lakes Machine & Tool of Stratford, Ontario, specializes in custom tooling for powdered metal parts. These tools are put under a lot more stress than typical molds and the materials are rated very high in hardness and abrasiveness. Most of the materials used in the company’s...