HEMAQ and UDEM inaugurate CNC Laboratory at Santa Catarina Polytechnic High School

Santa Catarina, N.L., August 21, 2025. – HEMAQ, a leading supplier of machine tools in Mexico and exclusive partner of the OKUMA brand since 1989, together with the University of Monterrey (UDEM), celebrated the inauguration of the first CNC Laboratory with modern and up-to-date technology for practical training in Mexico, located at Santa Catarina Polytechnic

10 Tips to Avoid Collisions on 5-Axis CNC Machines

5-axis machining has revolutionized manufacturing, enabling complex geometries to be machined into high-precision parts. However, it also presents significant challenges, especially in preventing collisions between tools, parts and CNC machine components. Here are the best tips for minimizing the risk of collisions in 5-axis machining center programming. 1. Confirm Machine Calibration Every 5-axis CNC machine

Key considerations when choosing your CNC Lathe

The CNC lathes are an essential pieces of equipment for any modern manufacturing plant or shop, as it allows precise and automatic machining, as it is an easy to program and operate machine tool. When choosing the right CNC lathe for your project, it is important to consider several aspects to ensure that it fits

CNC Machining Centers: A Strategic Choice

CNC Machining Centers are key equipment for modern manufacturing and industrial growth worldwide. These machines are capable of performing a wide variety of machining operations with precision and efficiency, including drilling, milling, boring, boring, routing and tapping in a variety of materials. In this article, we will examine the different types of CNC Machining Centers

Preventive maintenance to lower your TCO

CNC Financing: One of the keys to success in the medium and long term is the protection of your investment. In the case of the manufacturing industry, the correct maintenance of equipment  —especially those that represent a considerable investment and whose repair and spare parts mean a considerable expense—, is a necessary strategy to maintain

Developing human talent, a safe bet

With the growth of the manufacturing industry in Mexico and Latin America, there are great job opportunities for those interested in the vast world of CNC operation and programming. And although it may seem counterintuitive, the demand for operators and technicians has grown so much that, in cities with high industrial production, such as Monterrey,

ECO SUITE PLUS: the innovative eco-friendly system from OKUMA

Okuma has a tradition of more than 40 years in the innovation of energy-saving technologies. From the development and production of its own OSP control in 1963, through the Thermo-Friendly Concept and the renewed ECO Suite Plus

A crucial relationship: TCO and ROI in today’s manufacturing projects

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