Makino a40 HMC: Purpose Built for Aluminum Die Cast Machining

Learn more about the die cast machining capabilities of the Makino a40 horizontal machining center at http://www.makino.com/horizontal-machining-4-axis/a40 Die cast manufacturers face intense pricing pressure with mandatory cost reductions from OEMs and increasing global competition. The keys to overcoming these challenges are reduction of machining cycle time and elimination of unplanned down time. The new Makino a40 horizontal machining center is the first and only horizontal machining center purpose-built for non-ferrous die-cast machining. Until now, machine tool selection for the die cast market has been limited to general-purpose horizontals that possess unnecessary capabilities and result in extended cycle times in the machining of near net shape die cast parts. The a40 addresses the unique needs of the die cast market by enhancing machine attributes most critical to improving productivity and per-piece costs in the machining of near net shape die-cast aluminum parts. Each of the machine’s major castings has been re-evaluated using an Intelligent R.O.I. (Reduction of Inertia) design philosophy for superior linear and radial agility and acceleration. The net result is the elimination of unproductive time for the lowest possible per-piece cost in die cast machining operations.