makino F3, F5 User Manual

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Vertical Machining Center

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“Defining the art of

precision mold making”

In the evolution of consumer goods, there is a
demand for continuous improvement in aesthetics,
styling, cost and performance. It is a tremendous
challenge for manufacturers to provide an efficient
and competitive mold making solution to automotive,
aerospace, 3C & medical industries. Each industry
has its own demanding requirements on surface
finish, contouring accuracy, and tool life, with the
ultimate goal being a lower cost per part with
improved quality.

Makino is well-established in bringing this value to
these markets through the reliability of our product
line, the innovation of the technologies employed
in them, and the expertise of our engineering and
applications personnel. Makino's F-series vertical
machining centers is another example of Makino's
ability to bring the finest machining solutions to the
marketplace. Three elements make this possible:

• Rigid Machine Construction

• Advance Spindle Technology

• Motion Technology

The F-series combines these advantages with an
ergonomic design and an efficient chip evacuation
system. This line was designed with the customer and
operator in mind. Parts are easily loaded, programs
easily run, and high-quality machining finishes are
achieved all at a lower cost per part.

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Competitive Solutions for Die & Mold

Makino F-series Vertical Machining Centers

The F-series machine delivers positioning accuracies
and repeatability in the microns. The spindle assures
the capability to address a wide variety of tooling and
machining applications, and SGI.4 provides unsurpassed
accuracy and speed in tough, challenging, and complex
geometries. This platform is an ideal choice for shops
looking to get “top-shelf” machining performance and
superior machining results at a reasonable investment ­a true value proposition.

From...

• Plastic, die cast to blow molds

• Stamping to forging

• Prototype to production

• Medical, electronics, aerospace,

optical consumer products, to packaging

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Superior Surface Finish

Die cast Die

Plastic mold

High Efficiency Machining

Stamping die

Forging die

Machining hard materials from rough to finish,

increasing productivity and efficiency

Surface Finish: Ra 1µm

General
Process

MAKINO
Process

Setup

Setup

Roughing

All in One Machine

Machine 1Machine 2

Roughing

Finishing

Setup

Finishing

30-50%

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