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Cost Effective 5-Axis Milling
The Mikron HEM 500U delivers an attractive price/performance ratio for entry into 5-axis machining, especially for shops that do general machining and for those that process parts for the aerospace and defense industry.
2013 State of the Industry: Don Lane, Makino
Don Lane is the president and chief executive officer of Makino, Inc., which designs and manufactures horizontal and vertical machining centers, electrical discharge machines and production systems for the die/mold, aerospace and automotive industries in North and South America.
All-Vertical Shaft Machining
Chang’an Automobile decided to handle the comprehensive turning, drilling and grinding work required for this critical engine part with a multi-stage production line from EMAG that performs all of the machining processes vertically, a process that offers many benefits.
High Tech Increases Efficiency in Tough Jobs
The MMC-R modular automated robotic fixture-plate system from Makino competes in general machining markets by increasing machine and labor efficiencies when boring and milling tough and hard materials in high product mix, low volume production runs.
Corporate Profile: Makino
An overview of the company and its organization, products, services and capabilities.
New VMCs are Ideal for Cast Iron and Steel Machining
These vertical machining centers from Makino are the perfect combination of speed, power and flexibility for job shops competing in automotive, aerospace, medical and other small-component manufacturing applications.
Factors You Must Consider When Purchasing a New VMC
In a typical production machine shop, the processing capabilities required can vary greatly between applications: some value power and torque over rpm, others value spindle speed more than torque or power. To ensure the highest level of productivity in all cases, all of these factors must be evaluated when considering a new investment in a vertical machining center.
Global Titanium R&D Center is a Showcase for Makino
Machine tool manufacturer Makino is focused on machining titanium at its new Ohio facility that includes state-of-the-art machine tools, specialized titanium machining and tooling experts, CMM equipment, and all the necessary tools and talent to further titanium machining technologies.
VMC PROVIDES HARDMILLING FOR AEROSPACE DIE/MOLD MEDICAL AND PRODUCTION MARKETS
The five-axis Makino S56-5XB is ideal for applications requiring high spindle speeds, fine surface finishes and hardmilling with exacting accuracy in contoured parts.
PRECISE AFFORDABLE FIVE-AXIS MACHINING
The F5-5XR vertical machining center from Makino combines the speed, precision and flexibility that is required for tight tolerance, five-axis, hardmilling of complex, die/mold, aerospace and medical parts.
HIGH ACCURACY AND SPEED COMBINED WITH EXCELLENT AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES
Makino‘s D500 5-axis machining center is designed for complex part production where part quality is paramount.
HARDMILLING VMC FOR EXTREME ACCURACY DIE/MOLD WORK
This five-axis version of the Makino V33i vertical machining center provides increased accessibility to under-cut areas, oddly positioned features and complex geometries, with shorter tool lengths and higher spindle speeds.
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