Category - Technology

Adding automation to a business typically producing small lots while holding tight tolerances. What is the #1 issue in a high-mix/low-volume machine shop? Adapting to the changing demands of customers. Whether it’s an expedite request, a sudden change in quantity, or the ability to alter the customers priorities, it’s been a constant through my tenure …

Imagineering Machine Inc. adds 5-axis automated cell to increase capacity.

Article from Precision Machining magazine (07.2020)

As the economy rages on and the workforce becomes tighter and tighter, there are a few choices manufacturers have regarding the future. Press on full-steam with the people and equipment you have.  Make hay while the sun shines and take advantage of this economic BOOM See #1 + become strategic about how you can set your …

A DMG Mori DuraVertical 1035 eco vertical machining center recently hit the floor at Imagineering Machine Inc.  With a 40.00″ (X) x 22.00″ (Y) X 20.00″ (Z) travel, we have expanded from the machine it replaced.  In addition, the machine has thru-spindle coolant and a high pressure coolant pump to achieve better surface finishes while …

Imagineering Machine Inc. has added a Makino A51 horizontal machining center to their current list of CNC equipment.  The addition of the A51 allows for increased machining ability using the horizontal structure of the machine as well as adding capacity and needed spindle time to our shop. The main advantage to the Makino A51 HMC …

2016 brought us another round of the International Manufacturing and Technology Show in Chicago, Illinois.  Every two years, the IMTS show brings together the big names in manufacturing, predominately representing the metal cutting industry.  It also attracts hundreds of thousands of business owners, machinists, distributors, and media to see the newest technology in manufacturing.  Needless …

With the addition of the 5-axis machine tool, Imagineering Machine Inc. offers more than ever. Imagineering Machine Inc. is excited to announce the addition a new 5-Axis machine tool, the Quaser MF400C/U.  The new machine tool allows increased accuracy and reduced set-up time for both prototype and production orders giving us the ability to deliver accurate …