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THE CHALLENGE Over the years, Walker Forge in Clintonville, Wis., has stayed at the forefront of die-machining technologies. The company designs and builds its own forging dies to serve the transportation, energy, agriculture and construction industries. It strives to accurately...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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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...

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....

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...