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FEBRUARY 2009PRECISELYMAKINO Europe’s Customer MagazineTAKING OFF TO NEW HEIGHTSMakino and the aerospace industryMTUMakino supplies Germany’stop aero engine manufacturerHAWESteeled for success underpressure – with MakinoLong lasting partnership – Precisely.www.makino.eu

EDITORIALDear Reader,P. Anders IngemarssonPresident & CEOMAKINO EuropeIn the current economic climate of a global credit squeeze, recessionin the world’s major economies, and key industry sectors such as automotive,shipbuilding and industrial components on a rapid downturn,it may seem strange that I am optimistic about 2009. Nevertheless,there are good reasons for my optimism. It is based on the quantumleaps some of Makino’s latest solutions and services make possible –and the benefits they offer you as our partner.Looking at our latest products, it is fair to say that the vertical mach -ining centre unveiled at the 2008 autumn fairs, the D500, is a quantumleap in 5-axis machining. Our MAKINO T4 and the recently launchedMAG1 horizontal machining centres represent a quantum leap intitanium and aluminium machining for the aerospace sector. And theDUO43, our latest wire EDM machine, offers the lowest running costsin its segment with up to 45% less wire consumption and a 45% highercutting speed. All of these new machines offer you a unique opportunityto increase productivity and competitiveness – key factors in atough economic climate.Automation is frequently seen as a cure-all for economic ills. And it canbe, if intelligently applied. Makino played a pioneering role in flexiblemanufacturing systems (FMS) as the first system in Japan was presentedin 1972 and Makino has been involved in over 600 installationson the European market. This expertise is at our customers’ disposalto promote the development of automation with the time-saving, costcuttingbenefits it brings. Another key feature of our service portfoliois application engineering. No less than 35% of Makino’s employeesare application engineers. Their know-how can be called upon toprovide tailored solutions, turnkey solutions and technological updates– all aspects that bring you concrete benefits.Publisher:MAKINO Europe GmbHEssener Bogen 5D-22149 HamburgIn this issue of PRECISELY our keynote theme is aerospace, a sectorthat seems to be doing better than most in the current crisis. We highlightthe latest addition to our highly successful MAG family, the MAG1,on an Aerospace Special (pages 4-9). The aerospace theme continueswith a profile of our customer MTU Aero Engines, Germany's leadingengine manufacturer and a strong global player in the development,manufacturing and repair of engines (pages 10-11). Our second customerprofile features HAWE Hydraulik, a major manufacturer of hightechhydraulic components and systems (pages 12-13). I hope you enjoyyour read – and find reasons of your own why 2009 may not turn outto be such a bad year after all.Yours sincerely,Director of publication (V.i.S.d.P.):P. Anders Ingemarsson2

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009CONTENTS4 – 9 Keynote theme: AerospaceMakino machining centres meet needsof manufacturers and suppliers10 – 11 Benchmarking at MTUMakino machines faster and morereliable than the competition12 – 13 HAWE steeled for successSolutions for a world under pressure –with Makino machines14 – 15 MAKINO Europe NewsSales successes in France, Germany and Poland3

AEROSPACETO NEW HEIGHTSMakino can point to an unparalleled depth and breadth of ex -perience in metal-cutting applications for the aerospace in -dustry. The current portfolio of premium-class horizontal machiningcentres covers all the needs of the Big Two, Airbus andBoeing, the manufacturers of smaller aircraft and thesupply industry. The pioneering role played by Makino machiningcentres in this segment is highlighted by their performancein machining titanium and a cutting-edge case study.Makino MAG1: a 5-axis HMC ideallysuited to machining aluminium parts ofunder 1,500 mmMakino can point to decades of experienceand expertise in aerospace applications4

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009Is the aerospace industry a ray ofbright light across the dark skies ofeconomic recession? The long-termfuture certainly looks bright. Accordingto the Airbus Global MarketForecast 2007-2026, there wereapprox. 15,000 passenger and freightaircraft in operation at the end of2006. Ex pectations for the 2007-2026period are for some 24,000 new passengerand freight aircraft to be deliveredat a staggering total cost ofUS$2.8 trillion. The Bombardier MarketForecast Report 2008-2017 lookedat the me dium to small passenger aircraftbusiness (less than 150 seats).Here, more than 13,000 deliveriesworth US$300 billion are expectedover the 2008-2017 period. This segmentof the aerospace market is notdominated by the Big Two to the sameextent. Small-scale manufacturerssuch as Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream,Hawker Beechcraft or Honda haveeither entered the market or strengthenedtheir position. Two trends arequite apparent. These new aircraftwill have to fulfil higher standards ofefficiency and emission levels; andthere will be an increased use of titaniumparts, e.g. 15% of the weight inthe Airbus A350-XWB compared to5% in the A300 and 9% in the A380.The future looks bright in the mediumto long term, but what about 2009?Airbus, for example, is already heavilyinvolved in developing the A350and the new A320, and at the beginningof this year set up a new metalcuttingcompany known as PremiumAerotec. It is based at the threeGerman sites Nordenham, Varel andAugsburg, and has a total workforceof around 6,000. Varel and Augsburgare responsible for machining alu -minium and titanium parts, Augsburgfor sub-assembly as well. Airbusintends to invest over €500 m in thethree plants in the next three years.What do we conclude? There aregrounds for optimism in the aerospacemarket.Makino’s historic strengthsNo other machine-tool manufacturercan point to such a wealth of exper -tise and experience in aerospaceapplications. Makino’s relevant systemknow-how goes back to 1972.Pioneering developments of importanceto the aerospace industry haveincluded the semi-floating guidingsystem (1980), motor spindles (1989),S-GI motion control (1992) and Viperand CBN grinding technology (1998).Makino has numerous installations ataerospace manufacturers and sup -pliers throughout the world: morethan 700 a1 and Aε machines installedsince 1995, over 80 MC-5X machinesfor heavy-duty cutting applicationssince 1995, and more than 125 MAGmachines for cutting aluminium partssince 2001. Makino set up its ownAerospace Group (MAG) in 1993 andMAG Europe followed in 2008.Makino’s MAG series of premiumclasshorizontal machining centres(HMC) was specifically designed foraerospace applications. In recentyears several MAG machines haveset new standards in dedicatedmachining technology. The MAG4launched in 2001 marked a revolu -tionary approach to machining aluminiumcomponents for aircraft. In2002, the MAG7 entered the marketas the MAG4’s big brother – and it certainlyis big. Parts of up to 7 metresin length can be machined with easeon the MAG7. In 2003 the MAG3,MAG3.H and the MAG3EX extendedthe MAG concept to deliver the samecutting performance in compact,cost-effective machines. 2005 saw theintroduction of a brand-new 80 kWMAG spindle and 2008 the launch ofthe MAG1, an HMC ideally suited tomachining aluminium components ofless than 1,500 mm in size.5

AEROSPACEEXTENSIVEAEROSPACE PORTFOLIOAs befits a machine-tool manufacturer with such an impressive track record,Makino’s current portfolio for aerospace applications is extensive:• a1 Series for milling applications• MAG Series for aluminium components• D500 for 5-axis machining• iG5 for grinding applications• MAKINO T4 for titanium componentsa1 Series: rigid efficiencyThe a1 Series of HMCs is particularlysuited to machining aluminiumand titanium components of up to1,900 mm in diameter and 1,500 mmin height. The strengths of thesecompact HMCs in aerospace applicationsare their three-point levellingand stepped machine bed for optimumrigidity and speed, powerfulbuilt-in Makino spindle options (8,000– 30,000 rpm, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100, up to 50 kW and up to 1000Nm), a closed oil circuit spindle chillerto minimise thermal distortion, corecooledball screws for assured rigidityand consistent accuracy duringcontinuous production, high speedsand feeds (up to 60 m/min and 0.6 gacceleration), four-cone pallet clampingfor enhanced repeatability, accuracyand rigidity, impressively fastchip-to-chip tool change (as little as2.2 sec), through spindle coolant foran improved chip flow and quality offinish, a draw back function for fastertool changes and less coolant contaminationof the ATC, centre throughchip management to reduce maintenanceand risk of failure, a broad spectrumof pallet handling systems and,last but not least, an μMMC automationoption.D500: dynamic accuracyLaunched as recently as September2008, the D500 vertical machiningcentre brings a new degree of dy -namic 5-axis accuracy to machiningaluminium, titanium and other materialsfor aerospace applications. Thisnew machine is particularly suitablefor producing parts such as impellersor pumps of up to 500 mm in diameterand 450 mm in height. The D500combines dynamic speed with outstandingaccuracy, Makino’s customaryreliability and user-friendly operatability.The key specifications includeX/Y/Z travels of 550/1,000/500 mm,a 4th axis of +30°/-120° and a continuous-rotation5th axis (360°). TheD500 can be equipped with a 14,000-rpm, 20,000-rpm or 30,000-rpm spindle,an HSK-A63 or HSK-F63 taperhole, and an 18, 15 or 13 kW drivemotor.6Horizontal rib: a target workpiece for the Makino MAG1

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009Specifications: MAG1Travels (X,Y, Z axes) 1,550 mm x 1,100 mm x 1,350 mmA-axis (spindle tilt) +100°/-110°B-axis (table rotation) Continuous rotation (360°)Spindle33,000 rpm (HSK-F80), 80 kWPallet size800 mm x 1,000 mmMax. workpiece size 1,500 mm (diameter & height)Max. workpiece payload 1,300 kgATC120 tools (standard),matrix magazine 200 (option)The MAG1 in a 5-axis machining applicationiG5: unattended grindingThe iG5 is designed for unattendedgrinding of tough-to-cut parts madeof nickel alloy, titanium, inconel andother materials used in aerospaceengines. Blades, blisks and gears ofup to 440 mm in diameter and witha sphere radius of 380 mm are partstypically ground on this machine. Itskey specifications include X/Y/Ztravels of +240 to -280/560/600 mm,a 4th axis of +90°/-180° and a 5thaxis of 360°. The 12,000-rpm spindlehas an HSK-A63 taper hole and an18.5 kW drive motor.MAG1: a new dimension inaluminium machiningThe recent launch of the latest additionto the MAG family, the MAG1,attracted a great deal of attention atthe JIMTOF exhibition in Japan. This5-axis HMC is specifically designedfor machining aluminium parts of lessthan 1,500 mm in size, typically structuralcomponents, horizontal stabilizers,storage bin structures, air spoilersand trailing or leading edges.The strengths of the MAG1 includeits three-point support system, whichneeds no levelling maintenance, anATC with a capacity of 120 tools asa disc or up to 200 as a matrix magazine,and Super GI.4 motion control,which maintains excellent shape accuracyeven at high cutting feeds. Theparticular benefit here is Super GI.4offers a choice of four control modesdepending on whether the machiningjob in question requires high speed,high efficiency, high accuracy or ultrahighaccuracy.The MAG1 is ideally suited to machining aluminium parts such as leading edges or spoilers7

AEROSPACELEADING-EDGEEXPERTISETitanium is difficult to machine. Its poor thermal conductivity(an eighth that of steel) means most of the heat is concentratedon the cutting edge. The high shearing angle formed ahead ofthe cutting edge generates a high bearing load on the tool face.Moreover, titanium’s strong alloying tendency and chemical reactivitywith cutting materials at higher temperatures leads to welding,smearing and rapid destruction of the cutting tool.Since titanium is springier than steel,it also causes chattering, drilling andtapping problems. Consequently, themachine requirements for titanium aretough: a rigid structure and gooddamping capability, a rigid, hightorquespindle, high-volume coolantdelivery and good cutting chipevacuation.MAKINO T4: beating thetitanium challengeMakino was quick to take up the challengeof delivering a commerciallyviable solution for machining titanium.One definition of commercial viabilityis a machine’s metal removal rate(MRR) and here the latest addition tothe Makino family, the MAKINO T4,delivers an impressive 500 cm 3 /min.If that sounds paltry by aluminiumstandards, one only has to look at thecustomary titanium MRR figures:around 100 cm 3 /min. The MAKINO T4clearly takes the machining of titaniumonto a much higher plane – forparts of up to 4,000 mm x 2,000 mmx 700 mm in size. The machine’s highlightsinclude an 18-gib system tomaintain high accuracy, Makino’sproven semi-floating load compensationslide system for outstandingdamping, an ultra-compact high-power,high-torque HSK-A125 spindle, ahighly rigid and compact A-axis spindlehead, a twin gear-driven A-axis,and a coolant system that combineshigh pressure (up to 80 bar) with highvolume (up to 200 l/min). This uniquecoolant combination solves the problemof high cutting edge and tool facetemperatures.MAKINO’s uniqueness in machining titaniumEffective tool tip coolingHigh pressure andvolume coolantHigh accuracyThermal stabilizerand VACCutting vibration reducedand dampenedHigh rigid AC spindleHighly efficientTI cuttingControl of cuttingtool frequencySpecial toolHigh speed and stablebox guide withSemi-floatingslide systemLanding gear: the T4 is designed to machine titaniumparts of up to 4,000 mm x 2,000 mm x 700 mm8

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009CASE STUDYIN EFFICIENT MACHININGJust what efficiency gains are possible in theIncreased efficiency in machining titaniummachining of titanium is demonstrated by a casestudy Makino conducted with a 3,200 mm x 120 mmx 100 mm aerospace component machined on aMAKINO T4. To remove the 30,000 cm 3 of metal (80%)required to create the finished component, themachining time up to now has been around 45 hours.15 hr 30 hr0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45Cutting time (hr)Rough cutting Finish cutting15 of the 45 hours was spent onrough cutting (an hour cutting at 100cm 3 /min and 14 hours at 20 cm 3 /min) and a further 30 hours on semifinishingand finishing at an averageof 3.3 cm 3 /min. The challenge Makinoset itself was to reduce the total cuttingtime from 45 hours to little over10 hours. This remarkable reductionin machining time was achieved byreducing the rough cutting time toaround 3 hours and the finish cuttingto just over 7 hours. The followingtables list the key parameters:Rough cuttingMaterialTi-6Al-4VTest machine MAKINO T4ToolØ 80 mm insertchip cutterFlute 5ae(Rd)52 mmap(Ad)78.4 mmSurface speed 61.6 m/minFeed rate123 mm/minCoolant volume 200 l/minCoolant pressure 70 barSpindle load 91%MRR500 cm 3 /minSuper multi-flutes cutterMaterialTi-6Al-4VTest machine MAKINO T4ToolØ 25 mmsolid carbideFlute 10ae(Rd)0.5 mmap(Ad)25 mmSurface speed 120 m/minFeed rate1,100 mm/minCoolant volume 200 l/minCoolant pressure 70 barMRR14 cm 3 /minAn MRR of 500 cm 3 /min is now possiblein machining titanium9

SUCCESS STORYBENCHMARKINGFaster and more reliable than the competitionMTU Aero Engines is not only Germany’s leading engine manufacturerbut also a powerful global player and driving forcein the development, manufacturing and repair of commercialand military engines. The company is proud of its systemsintegration capability for commercial and military enginesand aeroderivative industrial gas turbines. Globally, MTU isalso the No. 1 independent provider of commercial aero enginemaintenance services. At MTU’s Munich plant Makino EDMsare used for high-precision machining of stator componentsand materials’ production.Hermann Peters (l.) and Immanual Schmidt-Streckenbach with a brush seal;in the background the Makino U86 EDM machineEach one of the Makino machines wasordered after comparative machiningtests involving various manufacturers.Hermann Peters, the man in charge ofmachine procurement at MTU, andImmanual Schmidt-Streckenbach, aproduction engineer, applied strictstandards in their evaluation of themachines. In 2003 MTU asked a numberof EDM manufacturers to segmenthigh-pressure compressor rims madeof inconel. As Hermann Peters pointsout, “Makino was best prepared forthe task at hand” and the MakinoEU64 not only delivered the bestresults in quality terms but was alsofaster than the other machines, reducingthe total machining time for rimsegmentation by 32%.Since March 2004 a Makino EU64 featuring650 mm x 400 mm x 420 mmtravels (X, Y, Z) has been segmentingthese rims. As Immanuel Schmidt-Streckenbach explains, “we wireerodethe rims to an accuracy of±0.075 mm. That means 15-32 individualsegments, depending on theengine stage in question. One reasonfor this segmentation is that maintenancework can be carried out onthese high-pressure compressor rimswithout having to take the entire turbineapart, another is to compensatefor thermal expansion. We need to beable to adjust the flushing and wireguide with great precision because ifthe wire breaks while eroding, it ishighly probable that the whole componentwill be ruined.”High-quality production andstable processesA second Makino EDM machine –a U86 featuring 800 mm x 600 mm x500 mm travels (X, Y, Z) – was alsochosen after a benchmarking process.In 2004 MTU tested the performanceof several manufacturers in machiningtitanium split-cases. The 420 mmhigh cases for the medium-pressurecompressor of the TP400-D6 turbopropengine for the new AirbusA400M military transport aircraft aresplit into two halves for assemblyreasons. This has to be done in asingle cutting operation with strict10

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009The Makino EU64 EDM machine is used inthe production of brush sealsThe third Makino machine to beinstalled, another EU64 EDM, alsohad to pass through an extensive testingprocedure, including machiningthe Haynes brush seals MTU manufacturesfor steam turbines, aeroengines, industrial gas turbines andcompressors as well as other mechanicalengineering applications. Thesepatented MTU brush seals replacereduce leakage (by up to 80%), wearand tear and fuel consumption comparedwith the widely used labyrinthtypeseals. In the tests Makino cameout top in technical and economicalterms. Brush seals are manufacturedin an extremely delicate process:thousands of ultra-fine wires aremechanically clamped in positionaround a core wire in a tube and thenwire-eroded to the required length. Ifthese ultra-fine wires are accidentallywelded together during eroding, theentire brush seal is ruined. Here too,the EU64 has met all the require mentssince its installation in January 2005.MTU is extremely satisfied with theMakino machines. As ImmanuelSchmidt-Streckenbach explains, “theymake a big contribution to the highquality of our output and the stabilityof our production processes”. Sincetheir installation in 2004 and 2005,there have been no significant breakdownsor stoppages. As a high-techcompany, MTU places great emphasison the operational stability andreliability of its production machinery.Hermann Peters also testifies tothe reliability of Makino and its EDMmachines: “Their availability is above95%, as was agreed, and Makino isa reliable and competent partnerwhen it comes to support and maintenance.”On the basis of these experiences,MTU ordered another U86from Makino and the machine wasdelivered on schedule in September2008.tolerance compliance guaranteed. Thedifficulty lies in the height of the caseand the distance between the wireguides. Here, again, the Makinomachine delivered the best results andhas been in operation since October2004.MTU company backgroundMTU Aero Engines, which is headquartered in Munich,develops, manufactures, markets and supports commercialand military aircraft engines as well as industrialgas turbines. In 2007 MTU generated global salesof almost €2.6 billion with a workforce of over 7,100.MTU Aero Engines is Germany’s leading engine manufacturerand has products in all thrust and power categoriesand all the major components and subsystemsthat go into an engine (compressors, combustionchambers, turbines and engine control/monitoring).www.mtu.deHigh-tech compressor rimsmade of inconel are wire-cuton a Makino EU6411

SUCCESS STORYSTEELED FOR SUCCESSUNDER PRESSUREIn the globalised world of manufacturing it is hard to find a companywith a genuine USP. HAWE Hydraulik, a leading manufacturerof high-quality, technologically advanced hydraulic componentsand systems, is an exception to this rule. What makesHAWE so different is that this Munich-based company is theonly major manufacturer in the hydraulics industry to use nothingbut steel for all pressurised components. No aluminium,no cast iron, just top-quality steel.Makino spindle: successfully machining a steel workpiece with a modular drill70 cm in diameterSolutions for a world underpressureHAWE’s exclusive commitment tosteel in pressurised components andclear focus on hydraulics bring application-orientedbenefits. First, HAWEcomponents can withstand very highpressures of up to 700 bar. Second,steel makes compact designs possibleand minimises installation sizes.Third, leak-free really means what itsays at HAWE thanks to the com -pany’s technological leadership inhigh-pressure hydraulics. Last butnot least, HAWE’s portfolio is basedon a modular concept that allows in -dividual products to be combined tocreate customised solutions and systems– in line with the corporateslogan “Solutions for a world underpressure”. HAWE products – pumpsand power units, directional valves,check valves, metering valves, cylinders,accessories and electronics –are now deployed in more than 70 differentindustries, including machinetools, forklift trucks, mobile cranes,construction machinery, forestry,material handling, shipbuilding, plantconstruction, wind energy and offshoretechnology. This steely commitmentto clear technological ideas anda consistent concentration on the corecompetency in hydraulics have beencrowned with success, e.g. salesgrowth from €110 m in 2002 to€238 m in 2007.This rapid growth has increased thepressure on HAWE’s production facilities.The reliability of HAWE’s horizontalmachining centres (HMC), forexample, had to be raised since thehigh productivity levels achieved inother production lines were not beingmatched in horizontal machining.Before investing in new HMC, HAWE12

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009laid down the requirements: threesidedmachining of cubic workpiecesper fixture; complete machining ofworkpieces on a single machine;short setup time; fast tool changes;great precision; high availability; andshort delivery time.Convincing spindle powerMakino was first contacted in 2006.After carefully comparing the performanceand specifications of Makinohorizontal machining centres at customerinstallations, HAWE decidedto invest in Makino a51s and a61s.The features that convinced HAWEwere the space-saving 219-tool ma -trix magazine, spacious working areafor flexible chucking systems, compactfootprint, very rigid machine construction,high acceleration (0-14,000rpm in 1.4 sec) and fast tool changetime, which “brings up to 12% timesavings with eight tools” (as HAWEnow knows). The machining centreswere equipped with a 14,000-rpm,201-Nm HSK-A63 or SK-40 spindle.The spindle’s high torque, compactdesign and load monitoring functionwere decisive arguments in favour ofthe Makino machine. HAWE tested thespindle by machining a steel workpiecewith a modular drill (Ø70 mm).The HAWE staff were rather surprised(and pleased) to see the drill cutthrough the steel like a knife throughbutter. HAWE chose the Makinomachining centres although they wereinitially sceptical about the Fanuc custommacro programming software.Working on a Makino horizontal machining centre at HAWE's Dorfen plantThe machine operators had previ -ously been used to Siemens softwareand thought the Fanuc software wasmore difficult to use than Siemens. Butas Christian Haupt, the productionplanning manager at HAWE’s Dorfenplant reports, “we are now very satisfiedwith the Fanuc software. It isreliable and offers more variables”.Eleven Makino a51s and a61s are nowoperating at all five HAWE productionplants in Germany. The a51’sX-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 560 mm x560 mm x 600 mm allow for workpiecesizes up to 630 mm x 900 mm (Ø x H)and 400 kg; the comparable figuresfor the a61 are 730 mm x 650 mm x730 mm, 800 mm x 1000 mm and 500or 700 kg. Two of the a61s operate intandem at HAWE’s Dorfen plant in theproduction of hydraulic units for forklifttrucks. The first and third machiningoperation is carried out on the onemachine, the second on the other –an efficient solution in a plant thatworks a four-shift system from Mondaysto Saturdays to cope with thedemand for these hydraulic units. TheMakino machines installed at the fiveHAWE plants have performed so welland run so reliably that a further sixa51s and a61s were ordered in 2008.Five were delivered before the end ofthe year, the sixth in January 2009.HAWE Hydraulik companybackgroundHAWE Hydraulik is a leading manufacturerof technologically advanced,high-quality hydraulic componentsand systems. Over 1,800 employeescontribute to the company's successat the headquarters in Munich, at fiveother plants in Germany, and inan international sales network withthirteen subsidiaries in Europe,America and the Asia-Pacific region.www.hawe.eu13

MAKINO EUROPE NEWSOhm & Häner Metallwerk,Olpe, GermanyOhm & Häner, a company founded in1961, manufactures mechanically pro -cessed and frequently coated castingsmade of nearly all standardisedand non-standardised aluminiumalloys. The individual weight of castingsvaries from 20 g to 1,500 kg. Allthe castings are produced using eithersand casting or gravity die castingtechnology for all branches of industry,though most are destined for themechanical engineering and equipment-buildingindustries and, to anincreasing extent, the automotiveindustry. Even highly demanding alloysare cast at Ohm & Häner. The companysatisfies customers’ individualwishes by supplying castings in quantitiesranging from one piece per batchin the manual moulding mode to medium-sizedseries on automatic mouldingmachines and state-of-the-artgravity die casting units. After Ohm& Häner decided to go for a twosupplierstrategy with respect to itshorizontal machining centres (HMC),two Makino a61 HMCs were or der edin April and delivered in October 2008.Ohm & Häner chose the Makino a61for the following reasons: Makino’sgood reputation in the market; a convincingdemonstration of the ma -chine’s capabilities at a company thatis both a customer of Ohm & Hänerand Makino; the machine’s expectedhigh availability and extremely fastmachining times, which have a verypositive impact on the hourly output;and the very high precision the a61makes possible – a must for the componentsto be machined.WSK “PZL – Rzeszów”,Rzeszów, PolandFounded in 1937, WSK “PZL –Rzeszów” has become one of theleading players in the Central Europeaerospace industry. It was stateownedfor over 60 years and joinedthe United Technologies corporationfamily in 2002. WSK “PZL – Rzeszów”employs more than 4,100 people infour Business Units (Aerospace, Casting,Service and Tooling) at a singlefacility located in the city of Rzeszówon the banks of the River Wisłok. UTCis a global technology corporation witha long history of pioneering innovationin aerospace, aviation, helicopterdesign, climate control, elevatordesign and hydrogen fuel cells. As themajority shareholder in WSK “PZL-Rzeszow” S.A., UTC has enabled WSKto become a world-leading aerospacemanufacturer and join the chain ofworld aerospace component suppliersand aircraft engine manufacturers.WSK “PZL – Rzeszów” recently investedin two Makino a81 horizontalmachining centres and one a92-5XR.They chose Makino machines for tworeasons: first, their very good reputationin the market, not only in Polandand Europe but also in the USA andCanada; and second because Makinoensures high-quality technical supportin application and service fromthe Makino Technology and TrainingCentre in Bratislava.The Makino a92-5XR in a 5-axisapplication14

PRECISELY FEBRUARY 2009MTO, Offenburg, GermanyAlthough originally established in1963, MTO Metalltechnik Offenburgwas set up in its present form in 2004with the core business areas of millingand electroplating to the highest levelsof precision and quality. In millingMTO’s main focus is on the machiningof complex pieces in mediumsizedbatches where very high qualitystandards have to be met. MTOmainly machines softer metals suchas aluminium, aluminium pressure diecastingand related raw materials, butalso works with steels and stainlesssteels. MTO is currently planning toexpand its activities in the aerospacesector and commence machining titaniumcomponents. In December 2008MTO was certified for the first time tothe EN 9100 norm, the European qualitymanagement system for the aerospaceindustry. After initially investingMitsubishi Equipment Alsace,Mulhouse, FranceMitsubishi Equipment Alsace (MEA) ispart of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries(MHI), Japan. MHI makes manufacturingblocks, connecting rods andcylinder heads (V12/V16) at its productionplant in Mulhouse, where aworkforce of around 150 producessome 400 engines a year. After MEAdecided to replace some older horizontalmachining centres, Makino andtwo competitors were invited to pitchfor the contract. After careful considerationof the various offers, MEAchose a Makino a82 with a FastemsFPC system. There were a number ofreasons why Makino won the contract:in three Makino a51 horizontal machiningcentres (HMC), MTO was so satisfiedwith their performance that adecision was taken to purchase anotherMakino HMC in summer 2008 – ana61 HMC equipped with an ATC134.Besides the positive experiences withthe first three machines, MTO choseanother Makino machine because ofthe sales and service support it hadenjoyed and the short-term availabilityof the a61 – delivery was possiblein just 3-4 weeks. Since then, MTOhas leased a fourth a51 from Makinoand integrated the four a51s into aFastems system. Here, too, Makinohas been involved in delivering partsand carrying out conversion andassembly work.the overall technical superiority of theMakino-Fastems configuration, thefact that the delivery time for the equipmentwas a mere five months andMakino’s excellent reputation with MHIJapan. Makino’s good relationshipwith MEA was another contributoryfactor along with a good referencevisit. Moreover, the technical solutionwith Fastems went down very well asit perfectly matched MEA’s needs, e.g.the subsequent evolution to a secondphase involving a second machine andmore pallets, and the ergonomics ofthe installation. The a82 is now beingused to produce parts for V12/V16high-speed diesel engines.Makino Europe GmbHEssener Bogen 522419 Hamburg, GermanyTel.: +49 (40) 29809 0Fax: +49 (40) 29809 400www.makino.deMakino GmbHBU Production MachineryEssener Bogen 522419 Hamburg, GermanyTel.: +49 (40) 29809 0Fax: +49 (40) 29809 400www.makino.deMakino GmbHBU ServicesTuhovská 3183106 Bratislava, SlovakiaTel.: +421 (2) 496121 00Fax: +421 (2) 496124 00www.makino.euMakino GmbHBU Die & MouldKruichling 1873230 Kirchheim unter Teck,GermanyTel.: +49 (7021) 503 0Fax: +49 (7021) 503 400www.makino.deMakino France S.A.S.ZA Les Bordes21, rue Gustave Madiot91070 Bondoufle, FranceTel.: +33 (1) 691163 96Fax: +33 (1) 691163 99www.makino.frMakino Italia S.r.l.Via Codognino Laudense 4026854 Cornegliano Laudense, ItalyTel.: +39 (0371) 697 211Fax: +39 (0371) 697 219www.makino.itMakino s.r.o.Tuhovská 3183106 Bratislava, SlovakiaTel.: +421 (2) 496121 00Fax: +421 (2) 496124 00www.makino.skHeadquartersMakino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.3-19 Nakane 2-chome, Meguro-kuTokyo 152-8578, JapanTel.: +81 (337) 1711 51Fax: +81 (337) 2521 05www.makino.co.jp15

ALL EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT ONE GOAL:THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION FOR OUR CUSTOMERSOur aim is your success. Our path is service and consulting. Our basis is premium technology.CONSULTINGSUPPORTMACHINERYCUSTOMERSOLUTIONTECHNOLOGY EVOLUTIONVisit www.makino.eu to find your local Makino partner.MAKINO Europe GmbHEssener Bogen 5 · 22419 Hamburg, GermanyTel.: +49 (40) 29809 0 · Fax: +49 (40) 29809 400Long lasting partnership – Precisely.www.makino.eu