"With abundant opportunities for growth in the North American manufacturing market, Makino is set to demonstrate the latest machining solutions to keep businesses thriving at IMTS 2014. Attendees can experience Makino's latest machining technologies, engineering solutions and automation systems for the automotive, die mold, aerospace, medical and general production markets," said a company spokesperson.
"At IMTS 2014, we are setting the stage for North American manufacturers to gain a dynamic edge over global competition," said Mark Rentschler, Makino Marketing Manager. "From wall to wall, visitors at the Makino booth will have an opportunity to experience the latest in high-performance machining technologies, engineered solutions and automation systems. Our application and system engineers will be available to discuss attendees' production challenges and new technology solutions to help them improve productivity and quality, reduce labor costs and increase their bottom line."
New Machines and Automation Solutions
During IMTS 2014, Makino plans to showcase several of its latest machine technologies, including the new a51nx-5xu 5-axis horizontal machining center with a unique work changer, the new a81nx HMC, EDBV8 EDM hole-drilling machine ideal for film cooling holes and diffuser shapes and the D800Z 5-axis VMC. Makino will also demonstrate a variety of new technologies designed to produce aerospace jet engine components, including grinding of high temperature nickel alloys. Attendees can also observe a variety of automation systems:
- A fully automated mold manufacturing cell featuring a D300 5-axis VMC, V22 graphite machining center, EDAF3 sinker EDM and U53j wire EDM tended by an Erowa robot.
- A Makino Machining Complex (MMC2) pallet handling system with an a61nx HMC illustrating multiple machining solutions in a variety of materials.
- A custom automated system with a51nx horizontal machining system for high-volume part production.
- An automated 5-axis aerospace production cell featuring an a61nx-5E with a pallet pool system to help manage processing speed by keeping work flowing across the spindle quickly and efficiently.
- The new a51nx-5xu HMC, designed with a unique attached workholding magazine and large tool magazine for extended hours of unattended machining.
Lunch-and-Learn Sessions
In addition to the demonstrations and displays at IMTS, Makino plans to host five lunch-and-learn events throughout the week. Each session is scheduled to include presentations from Makino customers, discussing real-world manufacturing challenges, and how they applied technology to their operations to become more competitive and more profitable.
Lunch-and-learn events are to be held from noon to 1 PM daily in room S104a and b in the South Hall. Lunch is provided and the presenters are available for questions after each presentation.
For additional information, please visit makino.com/imts and register for Makino's free IMTS 2014 preview webinar on August 14.
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
www.makino.com
IMTS 2014 Booth S-8700