Wire EDM machine centers have been commercially available since the late 1970s. By the mid-eighties the machine tool and generator designs had changed dramatically. Unlike the early "sewing machines" the Wire EDM machining centers have developed into a machine tool. By...
Wang will help support new titanium machining research in Makino Mason’s Titanium Process Research and Development Group Mason, Ohio – January 2011 – Makino is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Zhigang Wang to the Makino Mason Titanium Process Research and Development group....
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...
The Pro 5 architecture provides the perfect blend of a Windows® CE® graphical user interface (GUI), the network and storage capability of a data center and the proven stability of Fanuc hardware. MAKINO'S NEW PRO5 CONTROLLER KEY TECHNOLOGY FOR 2004 Gearing...
THE CHALLENGE STRATTEC Security Corporation has been supplying locks and keys for the automotive market since vehicles were invented. This Milwaukee, Wis., company is a worldwide leader that has driven the innovations in its field, including the move from mechanical to electromechanical...
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Machining an out-of-round bore is easy if you're not particular about the location or magnitude of the roundness error. But accurately machining a hole that has a precisely defined non-round profile is a capability that would seem to be well beyond what a standard boring bar can accomplish. A...
Machines drive improved speed, quality and cost saving in titanium and aluminum machining for next-generation aircraft Mason, Ohio – May 2011 – Makino will showcase its latest developments in titanium, aluminum and grinding processes at the Paris Air Show from June 20 to 26 in...
Micron and sub-micron manufacturing requirements are continuing to grow in demand and application, offering unique challenges and immense opportunities to a wide group of manufacturers. MICROMACHINING TECHNOLOGY KEY FOR 2004 Micron and sub-micron manufacturing...
A grinding shop in western Pennsylvania uses self-teaching CNCs to boost productivity. CUTTING THE LEARNING CURVE By Bill Dundas During the past 20 years, the ground rules of the metalworking game have undergone significant changes. American manufacturers...