http://www.moldmakermag.comCompetitive Mold Maker by Makino - Technology Solutionsen-usMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 05 May 2026 17:42:34 GMTgyro Feed Writer 0.360Copyright 2026 Makinohttp://www.moldmakermag.com/images/favicon.pnghttp://www.moldmakermag.comhttp://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/edm-probing-for-improved-speed-accuracyManufacturers and shops of all sizes use probing technologies to reduce part setup time and validate accuracy for a wide variety of applications for wir...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_886http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/improve-wire-edm-with-coated-wire/Special exterior coating on wire for electrical discharge machining (EDM) enhances the wire’s capability of handling higher machining power without brea...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_888http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mill-automation-mold-making/Robots load and unload tooling and workpiece fixtures in three manufacturing cells, feeding nine machines, including a graphite mill, vertical mills, and sinker and wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs).Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_890http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-speed-hardmilling-delivers-profitability/“Faster, better, lower cost—pick two.” It’s a pervasive phrase expressed across a wide range of industries and markets, but is it necessarily true? Acco...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_882http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/advanced-sinker-edm-machine-technology/Visiting WET in Sun Valley, Calif., is not like walking into a typical machine shop. Yes, there are mills, lathes, grinders and EDMs. But they’re just...Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_878http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precision-vertical-milling-machines/The F5 proved to be a highly efficient solution for precision hard-milling applications, as well as complex electrode production, thanks to Accedes investment in the optional graphite package.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_853http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/vertical-machining-centers-deliver-precision/Training during implementation of the F5s helped the Franchino team to take an advanced engineering perspective of their processes, giving them accurate information to calculate feeds, speeds, depths of cut and chip loads.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_854http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/innovation-mold-precision-mold-machining/Sales increased from $2 million in 2012 to $6.5 million projected for 2016. This resulted from increased throughput and also the new capability to produce lens molds for automotive and other applications.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_855http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/bringing-production-mentality-to-custom-mold-making/Build-A-Mold was facing the challenge of applying a production system to their custom mold making, to improve capacity on a CNC machine and improve EDM workflow.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_821http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/time-to-invest-in-automated-mold-manufacturing/Advancements in automated mold manufacturing technologies have expanded considerably over the last decade to accommodate high-mix production demands.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_822http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mold-manufacturing-with-production-methods/TK Mold can produce more custom molds for the automotive industry because of how the a61nx and the modular clamping work together to significantly speed up mold manufacturing.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_823http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/using-smart-data-to-transform-your-business/Improving revenue per full-time employees and increasing throughput are a few examples of the improvements mold makers of any size can experience by analyzing the right data.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_824http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-maintenance/If wire EDM maintenance is neglected operational issues occur including wire breaks, slow cutting speeds, poor accuracy results and unreliable automatic wire threading.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_825http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-slug-removal/There are several different techniques for wire EDM slug removal or detainment, but these methods will vary based upon the material type and size.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_826http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/waters-corporation-measures-competitive-edge-with-precision-micro-machining-center/When your competitive edge depends on being first to get products to market, research and development (R&D) must happen quickly and often. For Waters Corporation...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_420http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precision-cnc-machining-hardmilling/Fallbrook Technologies is using innovative precision CNC machining and hardmilling techniques to revolutionize the bicycle transmission industry. Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_300http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mold-manufacturing-processLearn the story behind how CS Tool Engineering has achieved superior results and industry awards for taking mold manufacturing to the next level.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_303http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/10-tips-building-optimizing-website/At least 60 percent of the sales process happens prior to a sales engagement. This means your company website is likely to be the first place visitors encounter your brand when they are searching for a product or service.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_384http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/D800Z-large-part-production/Makino’s newest 5-axis machining centers provides sustained dynamic precision and accuracy when it comes to large part production and precision part machining.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_387http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-performance-hard-milling/NS Tool features a new line of endmills that provide manufacturers with superior capabilities in high-performance hard milling.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_393http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-technology/Makino’s new rust-preventive technology for water-based wire EDM machines eliminates manual cleaning time and improves part quality to maximize profit in unattended, long-run-time wire EDM processes.Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_288http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/makino-mpmax/The ability to connect multiple machines on a single network to a centralized computer has enabled manufacturers to retrieve, store and analyze high volumes of data in real time.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_71http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/micromachining-showcase/A V22 equipped with a 0.050 mm diameter drill was used to machine 61 individual 0.002-inch micro holes into a flat 0.020-inch-thick 303 stainless steel plate.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_73http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/makino-hqsf/Makino's HQSF uses an environmentally safe powder additive that is mixed with the dielectric fluid to improve electrical conductivity for more consistent discharging.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_139