i-setup function was developed to assist the operator in workpiece set-up, alignment and coordinate system setting. In “normal operation”, this process has been (traditionally) manually achieved, is time consuming - reducing spindle utilization on expensive machine tools, requires a certain...
In the mid-1980s, Makino introduced the MC40, a horizontal machining center (HMC) that offered a glimpse of the high speed machining advancements. Makino then made a further leap forward in 1989 with the development of the A55, the first of its A-Series machine line that would drive the metalcutting...
Discover how to set limits in the Tool Data table on the Makino Pro6 control, ensuring precision and consistency in your machining process.
Simplify your machining process by learning how to manage multiple tool offsets using the Composite Tool Function on the Makino Pro6 control.
A quick and easy guide on how to calibrate the Automatic Workpiece Measurement (AWM) Probe on the Makino Pro6 control for precise measurements.
Learn how to set up and utilize Inertia Active Control (IAC) on the Makino Pro6 control for enhanced machine performance and stability.