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Many theories have surfaced on exactly who has machined the world's smallest hole. The topic has been debated around the globe. But Makino has done it in Japan on a communications /fiber optic part -a stunning 0.00044 inch finished hole diameter, and was cut on the Makino EDGE2 Sinker EDM machine...

The EDBV8 (Electrical Discharge Blade and Vane) machine expands on the X/Y/Z stroke capacities of the smaller EDBV3, and has been designed with a focus on EDM Drilling of turbine engine components. 

The EDNC6 machine provides similar high performance as the EDAF-Series, but with larger X/Y/Z strokes and larger work tank. The standard configuration EDNC6 utilizes a three-sided programmable rise-and-fall work tank that positions below the table level and accommodates work piece sizes up to 39”...

SITUATION Cast Technologies is a family-owned-and-operated foundry and machine shop that got its start 120 years ago making brass plumbing products. Today, the Peoria, Ill., company primarily machines aluminum and brass diesel engine, transmission and earth-moving components such...

THE CHALLENGE Big River Engineering and Manufacturing is a contract medical device manufacturer located in downtown Memphis, Tenn. Because of the regulatory standards surrounding medical equipment, it is subject to regular capabilities studies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

THE CHALLENGE DV Systems of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, produces 500 different models of air compressors. With plans to build upon a growing customer base in the United States, it sought to improve its competitiveness. The company hoped that replacing its outdated equipment would give...

The objective of the A77 horizontal machining center demonstration is to illustrate the machine_x0012_s flexibility with the superabrasive machining of turbine engine segments.   DEMONSTRATING BLADE AND VANE MACHINING The objective of the A77 horizontal machining...

A technology leader in high-performance machining, Makino has introduced SGI.3, the next generation of its patented super geometric intelligence technology. SGI.3 enables processing of long, complex mold programs, at extremely fast speeds, while achieving levels of accuracy and finish previously unobtainable....

Precision, Performance, and Innovation: The Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM Designed with efficiency and precision in mind, the Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM machines deliver exceptional performance while optimizing floorspace. Built from the ground up with a compact yet rigid structure, these machines...

Presenter: David Ward - Product Marketing Manager Making small parts does not mean you need to compromise.  Makino understands that small parts are big business, even if a full day of production only yields a shoe box full of parts.   We know the challenges small part manufacturers...