Synova and Makino Introduce the HybridCell

Synova and Makino Introduce the HybridCell

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    A hole-drilling solution combining Synova's Laser MicroJet(R) and Makino's hi-speed
EDBV machines 

    As aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturers strive to improve performance,
the need for high-quality hole drilling of turbine engine components is rapidly becoming
mission-critical. To address this need, Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer a
unique solution, the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova's Laser MicroJet(R)
(LMJ) with Makino's leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated,
manufacturing-ready, work cell that can handle a wide range of hole-drilling applications.

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    The HybridCell consist of a MCS 500 cutting system, along with Makino's EDBV EDM
hole-drilling machine. The system is available through Makino's extensive North American
Single Source Technologies sales channel.

    "Combining Synova's MCS 500 Laser MicroJet machine with Makino's well established
hi-speed EDBV machines enables our customers to drill holes in components already
pre-coated with a thermal barrier, as opposed to post-coating drilling processes currently
being used. This approach significantly simplifies the overall process, improves quality
and reduces overall manufacturing," says Dr Bernold Richerzhagen, Synova Founder and CEO.

    The Laser MicroJet system is used to cut diffuser shapes in the coating layer and
drilling metering holes, while the EDBV is used to drill deep through holes. The machine
tasks are easily balanced between the HybridCell machines, ensuring an optimum throughput.
An innovative solution is provided to handle difficult "non-line of sight" holes on the
EDM machine. A sophisticated data transfer scheme is also part of the cell, enabling high
accuracy hole-drilling of complete components.

    "All EDM drilling on EDBV machines is performed while being fully submerged under
water. This enables faster machining speeds, improves part quality, and creates more
stable and consistent conditions during cavity wall penetration. Speeds up to 10 times
that of conventional technologies are achieved," adds Brian Pfluger, EDM Product Manager
at Makino.

    Join us at IMTS to learn more about the technology.  

    Visit Makino in the south hall at S-8700.  

    Visit Synova in the north hall at N-6377. 

    About Synova 

    Synova S.A., headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, manufactures leading-edge laser
cutting systems that incorporate the proprietary water jet guided laser technology (Laser
MicroJet) in a true industrial CNC platform. Customers benefit from significant yield and
quality improvements in cutting, as well as enhanced capabilities for micro-machining a
wide range of materials. For more information, contact us at sales@synova.ch or visit
our website at http://www.synova.ch [http://www.synova.ch ].

    About Makino 
A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers, Makino is committed to providing
high-performance, leading-edge machining technologies and innovative engineered process
solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on making what matters. Makino offers a wide
range of high-precision metal-cutting and EDM machinery, including horizontal machining
centers [http://www.makino.com/horizontal-machining-4-axis ], vertical machining centers
[http://www.makino.com/vertical-machining-centers ], 5-axis machining centers
[http://www.makino.com/horizontal-machining-5-axis ], graphite machining centers
[http://www.makino.com/graphite-machining-centers ], and wire
[http://www.makino.com/wire-edm ] and sinker EDMs [http://www.makino.com/ram-edm ].
Makino's flexible automation solutions [http://www.makino.com/cells-and-systems ] provide
reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of production volumes and
designs. Makino's engineering services  [http://www.makino.com/engineering-services ]
offers industry-leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across all
industries. For more information, call 1-800-552-3288 or visit makino.com
[http://www.makino.com ].  

            Contact:

         
        Jacques Coderre 
        US Business Manager, Synova USA 
        Email: jcoderre@synova-usa.com 
        Phone: +1-510-396-5664

         

     

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