Western Carolina Tool & Mold Ramps Up Lights‑Out Production with Makino F5

Doubling throughput in two years’ time can present enormous challenges for many companies. But doubling throughput during a pandemic…while undergoing a change in ownership would likely prove to be a disastrous situation for most. However, that wasn’t the case for Western Carolina. They rose to the challenge by enlisting the help of Makino to provide the new technology needed to meet their increased production requirements. In this exclusive interview, you’ll hear firsthand from Western Carolina’s new owner and their team on how they supercharged their capabilities to exceed the demands of doubled throughput with a small workforce.