PRODUCTION

High-Speed Machining

Always looking ahead by utilizing the latest and most reliable
equipment

Our state-of-the-art high-speed machining centers perform mold machining quickly and with a
high level of precision. Most molds can be machined directly and require no supplemental
polishing. These machining centers are the main element in our mold-making equipment lineup,
and they allow us to meet a variety of requirements. Their superior technology and performance enable us to shorten delivery times, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
At the same time, the rapid pace of improvements in machining technology and software
automation means that new models are being developed one after another. As machine tools
become more diverse and their service lives shorter, constantly acquiring new systems and
keeping up to date becomes a challenging and complex process. To keep ahead we monitor the
latest information on developments and put a strong emphasis on obtaining new and improved
models as they become available. Our machine tools are manufactured by Makino, a world leader
in the field. They provide excellent reliability and enable us to produce molds of the highest
quality. The superior molds we fabricate for our clients are the result of the best technology
and unmatched expertise.

State-of-the-art machine tools providing the highest levels of
performance

Our choice of Makino machine tools is based on their innovative technology. Makino's Super
Geometric Intelligence* (Super GI) control system makes possible high-speed machining with
greater precision than conventional machine tools are capable of achieving. Superb precision
is maintained even at cut-advance speeds 10 to 100 times faster than was previously
possible. In addition, detailed NC data enables machining of curved surfaces using three, four,
or even five axes simultaneously. Flush Fine* (FF) milling, a high-speed machining process
designed for hard materials, produces results that are only obtainable using electric discharge
machining. It makes it possible to machine difficult-to-mill alloys or materials up to HRC67
in hardness by maintaining both tool and work at a constant temperature, ensuring a constant
cutting load, and preventing swarf abrasion. The FF process is also much faster than
conventional methods, making it possible to complete a job that would have previously taken
one week in just two hours. The combination of Makino’s superior machine tool technology
and our own expert technicians enables Morikawa Kanagata to produce molds perfectly
suited to our clients’requirements.

* Product data provided by Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.