One of the benefits of automation is customizing the parts production operation to improve performance and process through human ingenuity and engineering services. In a cell demonstration, Makino features two a40 high-performance horizontal machining centers (HMCs) paired with a top loader robot to perform parallel processing of nonferrous die-cast parts.
"This processing method is perfect for companies that want to carry out multiple operations simultaneously to maximize their throughput and minimize disruption to their operation," said a company spokesperson. The top loader robot handles the part from start to finish, adding efficiency to the process. The a40 has a responsive #40 spindle that accelerates to 12,000 RPM in 0.5 second to handle this high-volume part production.
While general-purpose HMCs are capable of machining near-net-shape aluminum die-cast parts, competitive pressures and OEM demands for reduced per-piece costs are rapidly driving the need for a new solution. The a40 HMC is purpose-built to optimize the production of near-net-shape die-cast components. "Makino understands that one of the largest drivers of per-piece costs is cycle time," said the spokesperson. "That is why the a40 HMC features Makino's intelligent ROI design that slashes unproductive non-cut times from the part process. The design encompasses innovative technologies such as inertia active control to evaluate fixture and tool weights to optimize acceleration performance of multiple machine systems."
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
www.makino.com
Southwest
TX
Nick Oyer
Single Source Technologies
1701 W. Northwest Hwy.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
877-778-5151
Nick.oyer@singlesourcetech.com
Glenn Wise
Consumable Sales Engineer
Single Source Technologies
1701 W. Northwest Hwy.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
877-778-5151
glenn.wise@singlesourcetech.com
N. TX
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Single Source Technologies
1701 W. Northwest Hwy.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
877-778-5151
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Single Source Technologies
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Grapevine, Texas 76051
877-778-5151
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KOMT
9511 E 55th Place
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-664-6064
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Dennis Mullally
c/o Oliver Van Horn Co.
4100 Euphrosine St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
504-210-3042
dennis-mullally@ohvanhorn.com
NM
Moncktons Machine Tools, Inc.
928 Canvas Back Rd.
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
505-891-8845
msmith@mtproductivity.com
AR
Tom Van Hersh
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 901-569-2251
thomas.vanhersh@singlesourcetech.com
Bob Ash
Single Source Technologies (SST)
Tooling & Consumables
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 256-200-1100
E-mail: bob.ash@singlesourcetech.com
Southeast
Central/S. NC
Alan Godwin
Single Source Technologies (SST)
148 Hampshire Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
alan.godwin@singlesourcetech.com
E. NC, VA
Dan Fredrickson
Single Source Technologies (SST)
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
Cell: 336-831-4246
dan.fredrickson@singlesourcetech.com
AL, GA, MS, TN
Bill Myers
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 256-777-8806
bill.myers@singlesourcetech.com
www.singlesourcetech.com
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Tom Van Hersh
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 901-569-2251
thomas.vanhersh@singlesourcetech.com
W. NC, Central/E. TN
Craig Montalbano
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 865-805-3686
craig.montalbano@singlesourcetech.com
AL
Jack Nash
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 205-612-9371
jack.nash@singlesourcetech.com
NC, SC, VA
Cara Kelso
Single Source Technologies (SST)
EDM Consumables
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
Cell: 908-265-7317
cara.kelso@singlesourcetech.com
GA
Gaylon Gregory
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 770-283-4852
E-mail: gaylon.gregory@singlesourcetech.com
Steve Stratman
Single Source Technologies (SST)
Tooling & Consumables
26762 Success Drive
Madison, AL 35756
Cell: 864-247-3567
steve.stratman@singlesourcetech.com
AL, FL, GA, MS, TN
Bob Ash
Single Source Technologies (SST)
Tooling & Consumables
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 256-200-1100
E-mail: bob.ash@singlesourcetech.com
S. FL
Kenneth Boucher
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Dr.
Madison, AL 35756
407-988-7195
kenneth.boucher@singlesourcetech.com
N. FL
Ben Guest
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Dr.
Madison, AL 35756
Cell: (281) 254-0728
ben.guest@singlesourcetech.com
Northeast
CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ,
E. PA, RI, Long Island (EDM only)
Single Source Technologies (SST)
30 Chapin Road, Suite 1208
P.O. Box 655
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-0655
800-336-7283 / 973-227-6601
www.singlesourcetech.com
MA, CT, ME, NH, RI, VT
Able Machine Tool Sales
800 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
413-786-4662
sales@ablemts.com
www.ablemts.com
DE, NJ, MD, E. PA, Long Island
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2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
ron.ehrman@singlesourcetech.com
DE, MD, PA
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2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
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Kevin Most
EDM Sales Engineer
2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
kevin.most@singlesourcetech.com
NY, NJ
Jason Chomenko
2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
Jason.chomenko@singlesourcetech.com
David Lovejoy
Consumable Sales Engineer
2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
david.lovejoy@singlesourcetech.com
NY
Meagley Machinery, Inc.
8384 Glen Eagle Dr.
P.O. Box 51
Manlius, NY 13104
315-952-8525
W. PA, WV
Allegheny Machine
632 E. McMurray Rd.
McMurray, PA 15317
800-269-4090 / 724-942-4451
www.allegmach.com
Midwest
KY
Technical Equipment Sales
P.O. Box 99793
Louisville, KY 40269
800-852-0582
IN
Technical Equipment Sales
4501 Earhart Lane
Ft. Wayne, IN 46809
800-852-0582
OH
Technical Equipment Sales
10165 International Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
800-852-0582 / 513-874-0160
Technical Equipment Sales
6900 Southpointe Pkwy., Ste. A
Brecksville, OH 44141
800-852-0582
MI
Single Source Technologies (SST)
2600 Superior Court
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-232-6232
ctg@singlesourcetech.com
MN, ND, SD
Productivity, Inc.
15150 25th Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55447-1981
763-476-8600
productivity@productivity.com
WI
Preston Giles
Single Source Technologies (SST)
W229 N2510 Duplainville Rd., Unit 2
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-960-0463
IL
Preston Giles
Single Source Technologies (SST)
1135 Jansen Farm Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-468-1295
presont.giles@singlesourcetech.com
NE
Productivity, Inc.
13435 A Street
Omaha, NE 68144
402-330-2323
prone@productivity.com
IA
Productivity, Inc.
9440 Atlantic Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-734-3403
dsmith@productivity.com
KS
Mark Rehwinkel
Makino - Direct Wichita
2333 S. West St.
Bldg #100, Suite #103
Wichita, KS 67217
513-573-3607
mark.rehwinkel@makino.com
MO
Preston Giles
SST-Midwest
1135 Jansen Farm Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
847-468-1295
West
N. CA, NV
John Cardana
Clancy Machine
3942 Valley Ave., Bldg. K
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-249-2299
Cell: 925-575-4011
jcardana@clancymachinetool.com
N. CA (Los Angeles, Orange County)
Janna North
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street STE K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Janna.north@singlesourchtech.com
S. CA
Jonathan Hay
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 380-2336
jonathan.hay@singlesourcetech.com
S. CA (Inland Empire, San Diego)
Wes Colony
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 714-904-3804
wes.colony@singlesourcetech.com
S. CA (Los Angeles, Orange County)
Bill Gocke
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 714-659-0552
bill.gocke@singlesourcetech.com
S. CA (San Fernando Valley,
San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley)
Rob Wood
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: (805) 844-1331
rob.wood@singlesourcetech.com
AZ
Lee Janczewski
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
lee.janczewski@singlesourcetech.com
MT, ID, WY, UT, CO
Mark Smith
Moncktons Machine Tools (CO)
637 Osage Street
Denver, CO 80204
Cell: 303-917-3072
msmith@mmtproductivity.com
OR, WA
John Ellis
Ellis Machinery
6226 20th Street E
Fife, WA 98424
253-926-6868
john@ellismachinery.com