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,...
Presenter: William Howard Jr - Product Line Manager Why is it that the number of Vertical Machining Centers sold each year is over 4 times the number of other milling products? Seasoned machinists and shop owners know that there are certain applications where a VMC is ideally suited to boost productivity...
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...
Presenter: Marc Bay - EDM Market Segment Manager Experience Expert EDM Machining from Start to Finish You're invited to join us for the Makino Experience Center's second installation of a four-part series on EDM processing techniques. Join our EDM team as they demonstrate essential...
Presenter: Andrew Heldt, Director of Software Engineering Your Makino Machines generate a wealth of data. Are you capitalizing on it? Join us for an exclusive Experience Center event designed specifically for Makino machine owners. Hosted by Andrew Heldt, Director of Software Engineering, we’ll...
Presenters: Jordan Marcincavage - Aero Engine Tech Group Manager Marc Bay - Market Segment Manager Join us for a live webinar and demonstration of Makino’s EDAF sinker EDM, focused specifically on aero engine applications. See how integrating a tilt rotary table enables precise workpiece...
Presenters: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Jordan Marcincavage - Aero Engine Tech Group Manager You're invited to an exciting new broadcast from the Makino Experience Center! Join hosts Brian Coward and Jordan Marcincavage for an exclusive look at the Makino EDBV Series EDM machines—engineered...
Presenter: William Howard Jr - Product Line Manager Achieving high volume production on a Vertical Machining Center within a small footprint can be quite a challenge. But, there is a solution. The Slim3n provides high performance and extremely efficient machining for high volume part production....
Presenter: William Howard Jr - Product Line Manager How big of an influence is heat on your machining process? Join us for this overview of machine thermal considerations and learn to identify the magnitude of heat sources within and surrounding your machine. Discover the impact of heat on your manufacturing...