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Compared to lasers, mechanical drilling and other standard hole-production technologies, EDM   technology has evolved to become the fastest, most economical—and sometimes only—way to cut electrically conductive, often hardened and exotic materials such as D2 and A2 Tool Steel, Stainless,...

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...

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”...

THE CHALLENGE Vanderhorst Brothers Inc. performs milling, turning, EDM, programming and assembly services. This mid-sized Simi Valley, Calif., machining company has been around for four decades, performing work for customers in the aerospace, medical, semiconductor and commercial...

Western Carolina Tool & Mold  has weathered a lot of changes in manufacturing since they opened their doors back in 1997.  Starting their business with only five guys, they've grown and amassed a well-versed customer base in automotive, life science, and medical plastic injection molding...

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...

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

Presenters: William Howard - VMC Product Line Manager Allen DeVoll - Medical Technology Team Leader 5-axis, five-face machining and automation are key driving trends in manufacturing today. Highly competitive manufacturers are striving to improve machine utilization, part quality and productivity...