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will stop the movement of the cobot. Programming is done using a simple point to point teach method.
This simpliﬁ es the programming and reduces the learning curve for a new operator. The small footprint
allows the cobot to be easily moved from one machine to another. This allows for greater ﬂ exibility based
on workload. All these beneﬁ ts of a cobot increase productivity, reduce costs, and save ﬂ oor space.

With the Makino UX-Series machines, manufacturers can redeﬁ ne Wire EDM performance, setting a new
standard for Wire EDM excellence.

About Makino
A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers, Makino provides a wide range
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of high-precision metal-cutting and EDM machinery, including horizontal machin-
ing centers, vertical machining centers, 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centers, graphite
machining centers, and Wire and Sinker EDMs. Our ﬂ exible automation, integration
and turnkey solutions provide reduced labor costs and increased throughput for nearly every production
volume and design. With Makino engineering services, we offer industry-leading
expertise for even the most challenging applications across all industries.

For more information, call: 1.800.552.3288 or visit www.Makino.com.
About the Author

Brian Coward is the EDM Product Line Manager at Makino. He has over 30 years
of experience in the machining industry, working on both production and die mold
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applications. Prior to his role as EDM Product Line Manager, Brian was the EDM
Application Team Leader for Makino and an EDM Application Engineer with a
focus on Wire EDM. Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.

Brian Coward

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