Makino is pleased to introduce the newest addition to its family of 5-axis vertical machining centers, the D800Z. Joining the Makino D-Series (D300 and D500), the D800Z is designed for high-performance job shops, precision parts machining, die/mold and aerospace applications. Like the other two D-Series...
MASON, Ohio – October 12, 2016 – Makino is excited to announce the latest addition to its next-generation series of horizontal machining centers, the a71nx. This horizontal machine platform extends the capabilities of the original a71 with a host of brand-new features and technologies, including...
Event is scheduled for Aug. 12-13 in Auburn Hills, Mich. Auburn Hills, Mich. – July 16, 2015 – Makino announces its Automotive Technology Days, a two-day event to be held August 12 and 13 at the company’s new production machining technology center in Auburn Hills, MI. Located...
Makino introduces the new MMC-R automation system for robotic fixture plate distribution in 4- and 5-axis horizontal and vertical machining centers. This new automation system is perfectly suited for high product mix, low volume production runs, enabling manufacturers to increase spindle utilization...
Machines drive improved speed, quality and cost saving in titanium and aluminum machining for next-generation aircraft Mason, Ohio – May 2011 – Makino will showcase its latest developments in titanium, aluminum and grinding processes at the Paris Air Show from June 20 to 26 in...
In a follow-up to the March 20, 2008 webinar, Hardmilling and Wire EDM Complimentary Processes, Tom Prebelich of Dynamic Plastics in Chesterfield, MI, explains how his shop has made major changes in order to stay competitive. From redesigning work flow through the shop, to making changes to the machining...
In Part 3 of the Tool Selection For High Performance Hardmilling we will discuss milling S7 58Hrc. What is different from H13 50Hrc. Feeds speeds and depth of cut as well as Toolpath style will be discussed. The tooling that was used in the Part 2 when we discussed H13 50Hrc will be reviewed and evaluated...
CHALLENGE Creating complex parts from hard metals is a specialty of JWD Machine Inc. The company, located in Fife, Wash., works with some of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world. Working with titanium is challenging and costly, and in order to stay...