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All Methods Machining Centers feature FANUC controls, the industry’s benchmark for quality and reliability. Methods VMC’s have the FANUC 0iMF Control with 10.4 inch LCD screen, manual guide I, AICC II, 2 m/ sec Block Processing Time (BPT) and 200 Block Look Ahead. For the highest level of performance and processing power required for complex 5-axis machining, the MB 650U Bridge Type Machining Center features the FANUC 31iMB5 Control with 15 inch TFT screen including a data server, manual guide I, AICC II, 1 MB of NC memory, .4ms BPT, 600 Block Look Ahead, Collision Detection (built in 3D interference check), Fast Package III, Ethernet and 2GB CF card.
On June 25, the Labor Department introduced a proposed rule under the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) to establish a process for recognizing Standards Recognition Entities (SREs), which will in turn recognize Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). The Department also announced the awardees of 23 grants totaling $183.8 million, creating partnerships between education institutions, firms, and trade associations. The grant awardees included the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), of which PMA and NTMA are founding members, in the states of Arizona, Missouri, and Ohio. Also of importance, NTMA joined in a successful partnership that was awarded a grant of its own in Arizona.
“We are confident that our new Methods Machining Centers will exceed customer expectations for quality, reliability, accuracy and longevity at a competitive price,” said Jeff Ervay, Methods Brand Product Manager. “To meet the needs of our customers, we are continuing the development of the Methods product line with additional models in the future.” For more information, please contact Jeff Ervay at, EMAIL: jervay@methodsA2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain•
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Labor Department Proposes Standards for Recognizing Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs
The proposed rule describes what entities may become SREs; outlines the responsibilities and requirements for SREs; and Announcements Continued Page 14