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The UPV-3 Wire EDM machine was designed to produce the ultimate in precision machining while achieving ultra-fine surface finishes. The machine is built on the proven Makino Uj-Series Wire EDM platform that utilizes a stationary table design, and is held to an even higher construction accuracy specification.

The trusty return on investment (ROI) spreadsheet. It’s been a tool in your business growth arsenal for years, possibly decades, and it has never let you down. Or has it? When evaluating the ROI of a machine tool, judging performance based on specifications alone could lead to significant losses...

Machining Those Other Titanium Alloys There are many different titanium alloys other than Ti 6Al-4V – each with significant variants in chemical structure and characteristics. When you’re working with any of these, it’s essential to know not only their thermal conductivity but...

Take an exclusive behind the sheet metal look at the engineering excellence behind Makino Wire EDM machines in this brief video. Built for rigidity, accuracy and efficiency, these machines feature: Dual-anchored ballscrews for enhanced stability Large linear roller guides & direct drive motors for...

Today’s die mold machining technology has drastically evolved over the last eighty years. In order to fully appreciate the technological advancements available today, you must first understand how CNC and die mold manufacturing came about, how the technology evolved and why. In this informative...

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...

High-mix, low-volume production is big trend for manufacturers supplying Just-In-Time (JIT) customers. Due to this, there is a great deal of pressure to make the production process, even under high-mix, low-volume demands, as efficient as possible. Tim Jones, HMC product manager at Makino, discusses...