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Form Grinding wanted a better way to create the carbide inserts it used for cold extrusion forming in steel dies. The grinding wheel process they used to dimensionalize the carbide was slow and inefficient, and working with carbide on a grinding wheel is an untidy process. Plus it was costly, as the...

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Many factors influence the ability to win new contracts, but none more important than cost. Recorded at IMTS 2016, Jim Gibbs, president of Dynamic NC, breaks down the cost of manufacturing with a detailed review of all elements that influence per-piece cost. Learn how to improve cost-control methods...

In the second part of this webinar on pallet handling systems, we will demonstrate via actual customers’ experience and installations the economic benefits, technology advances and ROI associated with these automated systems. This webinar will cover how the customers eliminated set up time, change...

Host: John Einberger – HMC Product Line Manager Special Guest: Mario Richmond – Installation Manager Exciting times abound!  You’ve made your decision to invest in new machining technology that will allow your business to grow to the next level and you’ve placed...

Across nearly all facets of manufacturing—automotive, die/mold, aerospace, aero-engine—automated machining systems are increasingly being utilized by manufacturers looking to gain an edge, boost production capacity, and improve flexibility of the production system.   However, despite...

Wilsey Tool Company, Inc. was dedicated to one articular wire EDM machine manufacturer for years. So, what could lead President Timothy Wilsey to switch brands? State-of-the-art machine tool technology that could save money on consumables is the answer.   MAKING TOUGH...

Host: John Einberger – HMC Product Line Manager Does your machining profile fall into the "high mix / low volume" category? Are you looking for solutions to maximize production through increased machine utilization? If so, you don't want to miss this Makino Experience Center...

Common practice and misconceptions can lead mold, tool and die owners to conclude that automation offers few benefits to their businesses due to the demands for tight tolerances and one-off or small runs of complex 3-D shapes. It’s just the opposite - shops can realize significant gains in...

Step-by-step guide on setting up a 5-axis tracking program on the Makino Pro6 control for precise and efficient multi-axis machining.