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The V22 Graphite features a low-vibration, high-speed spindle and Makino’s proprietary SGI.5 control to deliver high-accuracy, high-speed machining. 

Makino experts respond to the following machine tool industry questions posed by American Machinist magazine   Makino experts respond to the following machine tool industry questions posed by American Machinist magazine: Readers have identified...

When machining titanium became all the rage back in the early 2000s, every shop wanted to claim they were doing it because it was a “big deal” at the time.  Fast-forward to today, and many of those same shops are still cutting titanium. However, they are using outdated equipment and...

Advanced technologies and increased capacity drive new levels of productivity for job-shop production environments. With an ideal blend of power, accuracy, speed and reliability, the PS65 and PS105 are redefining the standard for vertical machining center productivity within the aerospace, medical,...

The V56i vertical machining center provides high-speed machining with superb accuracy, efficient chip removal and ease of operation for long cycle time die/mold parts.

The a500iR five axis horizontal machining center is built specifically for high-efficiency machining of small to medium size, complex production components such as monolithic aerospace parts. The a500iR’s unique pallet changer configuration combines the chip-shedding capability of an upright workpiece...

The DA500, like the smaller DA300, is inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machining platforms, the DA500 is one of the first general production machines capable of both milling and turning with a high degree of reliability and agility to improve production efficiency.

SITUATION Micro-Mechanics is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision tools, assemblies and consumable parts for the semiconductor market. The 30-year-old company is based in Singapore, with a U.S. facility located in Morgan Hill, Calif., serving as a Tier 1 supplier to...

THE CHALLENGE While the manufacturing industry has long been a part of the American economic lifeblood, it has certainly had its share of highs and lows. Cayce Washington, owner of Valley Tool in Water Valley, Miss., had experienced his own personal adversity, but finally found...

THE CHALLENGE Roush Industries in Livonia, Mich., is known for its engineering services work in the automotive, oil and gas, recreational and aerospace industries; however, most people associate the company with its reputation for auto racing. It is part of the winning Roush Fenway...