MC Machinery Systems Launches New Small Electric Press Brake at FABTECH 2019December 10, 2019 11:14:57 AMMC Machinery Systems recently introduced its new ball screw press brake, the BB306, at FABTECH 2019. This fully electric press brake is designed with a smaller footprint to fit any facility and form smaller parts. The new machines come with [...]
Shop owner explains value of single machine supplier in trade magazineDecember 10, 2019 11:06:22 AMMicrotech Precision Inc. in McMinnville, Ore. has grown from a one-man job shop to a 10-machine, full-service tool and mold shop. All 10, an EDM drill, two CNC milling and seven EDM machines, are Mitsubishis from MC Machinery Systems. In this [...]
October 1, 2019 10:21:10 AM When Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the acquisition of ASTES4 SA (ASTES4), a Switzerland-based manufacturer of automated laser sorting solutions, we saw the potential immediately. And quickly, the industry is catching on. In a recent Fab Shop Direct Magazine article, editor Jimmy Myers dives deep into the technology, providing detail on [...]
Fiber lasers themselves are not new; they’ve been used in welding applications since the 1980s. The technology is relatively new for metal cutting, although Europeans began to use the technology long before its North American introduction. Ever since the discussion of choosing between fiber or CO2 lasers and/or making the switch from the more established CO2 has been a hot topic. Here, we’ll explore the similarities and differences and provide some tips for making the switch. Fiber laser cutting has its advantages, but you have to have the right application for the technology—namely, if you cut thin sheet metal with thicknesses up to 4 mm (0.6 in.) then fiber laser cutting may be an option for you. It can offer ...
September 20, 2019 1:58:26 PMNew automation and machines will be on display at MC Machinery Systems’ booth A2923 at this year’s FABTECH show, held November 11-14 in Chicago. New automation and machines will be on display at MC Machinery Systems’ booth A2923 at this year’s FABTECH show, held November 11-14 in Chicago. The Advanced 800 [...]
July 24, 2019 11:32:11 AMMC Machinery is a proud contributor in this month’s cover story of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. The story highlighted wire EDMing, an innovative machining process well-suited for “lights out” manufacturing and boosting available machine time.Offering critical insight regarding wire EDMing, MC’s contribution helped readers understand the ingenuity of this process, how [...]
July 8, 2019 11:47:13 AMCultural Changes are Difficult – can a shop really change?As times change, manufacturing shops need to change as well. To stay ahead of the competition, shops need to keep up with the latest technology and trends. But what happens when a shop needs to change its culture to keep up with [...]
July 1, 2019 12:42:48 PMIn a recent article featured in the TMA News Bulletin, Mitsubishi and the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) share what brought on the idea of partnering up to inspire and develop industry talent with state-of-the-art training on MC Machinery System’s advanced EDM machines.TMA represents thousands of employees in the manufacturing industry, making them [...]
June 24, 2019 3:54:38 PMMC Machinery is thrilled to have a cover story feature in the Spring 2019 issue of EDM Today magazine. In the four-page spread, the editor Roger Kern gives an overview on his visit to the 176,000 square foot headquarters in early April. The purpose of his visit was to learn more [...]
April 26, 2019 12:48:22 PM The OPS-Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 1200 sinker EDM was recently featured in an article in MoldMaking Technology magazine. The article highlights how Viking Tool and Engineering Inc. (Viking Tool) used this sinker EDM machine, supplied by MC Machinery, to streamline operations, increase competitiveness and profitability. According to Rick Seaver, president of [...]
April 25, 2019 1:43:29 PM Are you using an EDM for machining the gate on a plastic injection mold? To stay competitive in the mold making market, companies need the best machines to efficiently and profitably produce a high-end custom product. Milling a gate is one of the top trends in 2019 and we’ve got [...]
April 8, 2019 2:38:45 PM Updated September 30, 2019 Rapidly changing consumer tastes and an accelerated pace of new product innovation is pushing the manufacturing industry to adapt. Digitalization in manufacturing can be an instant boost to productivity, enabling manufacturers to hit more aggressive deadlines and meet changing customer demands. While many manufacturers have already [...]
