Industrial Machinery Digest - October 2021

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BUSINESS 4.0 Why We Misunderstand Strategy By: Andrea Belk Olson, CEO of Pragmadik

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TALKING SHOP Matt Sand President, 3DEO

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Streamlining Credential Processes

The American Welding Society Announces New CWI Pathway for IIW Diploma Holders and Online Sales Training Program

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Metals and Alloys: Advanced Rotary Surface Grinders Deliver “Endless Possibilities” and Tighter Tolerances

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SURPLUS BUYING AND SELLING Heading To The High Torque Finish Line

MANUFACTURING SHOWCASE Cincinnati, Inc.

By: Del Williams

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SAFETY & MAINTENANCE Enhanced Transparency at the Digital Enterprise

By: Craig A. Fischer, JM Performance Products,

By: Russ Willcutt

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Bringing Global Technology to a Local Level

SUHNER Offer’s Deep Hole Drilling and Cost-Effective Options for Production Use

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

What Is Ethical Manufacturing and Why Is It So Important?

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Siemens has expanded its portfolio of Sinamics G120 drives to include an option for wireless commissioning, diagnostics, and service. The new Sinamics G120 Smart Access module enables wireless connectivity of mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops over Wi-Fi to Sinamics G120 and Sinamics G120C drives. Learn more on page 16.

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I’ve been thinking about the new technologies brought during the ongoing pandemic struggle.

There will always be new machine and tooling designs, continuing developments in robotics and automation, and expanded versions of resource management software constantly being introduced.

What I find particularly fascinating are the areas of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

A simple description of the difference between the technologies is that Virtual Reality (VR) allows for the simulation of production and assembly line processes to help ward off any glitches in the systems long before they become a problem. So it could be considered a tool primarily used to streamline production, among other assorted applications including training. Augmented Reality (AR) falls more in the realm of product design, providing a digital platform where engineers, customers, and other members of the new product production team can collaborate during the design process, preparing the product for a seamless introduction into the manufacturing process and helping to avoid concerns regarding the quality of the finished part. VR is just that, virtual, requiring headsets and other devices to aid the experience, while AR provides a real-time experience between remote parties viewing physical objects such as machine tools, etc. It is particularly helpful during maintenance procedures, repair processes, and in providing immediate troubleshooting assistance. Only a smartphone or similar device isrequired.

While these technologies have been in development for years, the pandemic has shone a spotlight on the value of remote communications and collaborations, minimizing response time, cutting travel expenses, and increasing customer satisfaction, among many other benefits. It will be interesting to monitor the continued rapid growth in these areas, as new uses are identified and the technologies continue to evolve.

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Industry News 3M’s Global Bonding Process Centers Help Customers Realize Their Automation Aspirations 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, USA; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China. Against the backdrop of a growing trend toward automation in manufacturing, the 3M Bonding Process Centers provide a starting point from which to design and plan automated bonding solutions. The 3M Bonding Process Centers are designed to help identify customized process solutions to complex bonding challenges and now enable customers to also virtually access the centers for consultations and live demos. Formerly known as the Global Adhesives Solutions Lab, the 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts, facilitating a partnership that solves problems and optimizes processes.

To mark this evolution, 3M engineers and experts are offering virtual consultations with customers and prospects from 3M Bonding Process Centers in all three locations. These sessions highlight how the company’s growing capabilities can be applied to increase positive business outcomes for manufacturing and assembly businesses.

University at Buffalo Receives Grant From Siemens For Industry-Leading Manufacturing Software Students returning to the University at Buffalo (UB) this fall are poised to benefit from an innovative public and private workforce development collaboration thanks to the Siemens Digital Industries Software Academic Program, which will provide the university an in-kind software grant of tools for computer-aided design, simulation, manufacturing planning, robotics, product lifecycle management, and more. Siemens will also provide expertise to help shape corresponding curriculum to best prepare UB students for high demand roles in the industrial sector.

Through this partnership, UB students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Management, and the School of Architecture and Planning will emerge with in-depth, working knowledge of the latest software tools being used by hundreds of the world’s largest industrial companies— including over 330 companies in New York state—best preparing them for highly skilled positions that companies in Western New York, the broader New York region, and beyond are looking to fill.

“Siemens strongly believes that partnering across the educational ecosystem is critical to best prepare a future workforce, and we’re excited to expand our efforts in the New

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York region by making this grant to University at Buffalo that will help ensure companies here in Buffalo and around the world have access to a diverse and incredibly skilled talent pool,” said Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA.

Sandvik Coromant Opens New Sandvik Coromant Center Sandvik Coromant has opened its new Sandvik Coromant Center Mebane in the heartland of manufacturing innovation and technology, joining a global network of facilities dedicated to showcasing metal-cutting expertise and helping to solve customer challenges. As part of its continued investment in customer experience and knowledge sharing, metal-cutting leader Sandvik Coromant has opened a new Sandvik Coromant Center in Mebane, NC. In conjunction, the company has moved its U.S. headquarters to the same location.

Sean Holt, President of Sales Area Americas for Sandvik Coromant, said, “Bringing together all company functions in one location will increase internal alignment and cross-functional collaboration. With all departments present in Mebane, we can provide customers and partners with a fully integrated, state-ofthe-art immersion into the latest technologies and machining applications. In addition, we anticipate additional synergies between the proximity of our production unit and the activity from our new Sandvik Coromant Center.

The new Sandvik Coromant Center Mebane is a hub for training, R&D testing, customer projects, digital live machining (DLM) capabilities and, most of all, an opportunity for comprehensive customer and partner engagement with the overall Sandvik Coromant experience.

Wildeck, Inc. Welcomes Angela Wurtz as Director of People Operations Angela will be responsible for all aspects of managing the People Operations function at Wildeck, to include recruiting, training and development, engagement, employee relations, compensation, and payroll.

Angela brings nearly 15 years of experience related to various HR functions, including: recruiting, onboarding of new employees, human resource information systems, employee relations, and leadership.

“Angela’s extensive leadership and expertise in HR functions with reputable organizations made her the clear choice to lead our People Operations department.” Commented Dan Lorenz, President of Wildeck, Inc. “I am confident that Angela’s background will bring-in a new perspective that will reshape our organization to be competitive in today’s workforce and retain top talent. I look forward to her contributions as we continue to grow to unprecedented levels.”

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PRI Trade Show On Track to Connect Racing Industry With less than 100 days until the 2021 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show—scheduled for December 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) in downtown Indianapolis— exhibitors are preparing to connect with attendees in person, and Show organizers are announcing exclusive programs that will make this year’s PRI Show the best to date. Nearly 1,000 exhibitors will conduct business and network in person with dedicated buyers and attendees at this year’s Show. These companies will be showcasing two years’ worth of innovation and technology for all forms of motorsports.

“Our business is built on personal relationships with engine builders and racers. There is no better place than the PRI Show to create and foster those relationships,” said Chris Douglas, Edelbrock Group Chief Commercial Officer. “Everything about business has been disrupted over the last 18 months, but the one constant is that this industry is a ‘people business.’ So after two years, we couldn’t be more excited to get back in front of our customers in Indianapolis.”

Reshoring Initiative® IH2021 Data Report: Reshoring Poised to Surge 38% to Record High

Group. Having proven his leadership skills and business acumen at Doosan Group, Ryu is expected to enhance technological collaboration with the parent company’s new business areas, while initiating more customer-oriented businesses to expand collaborative robot applications and advance robotics technology.

“I am honored to take on the leadership role at Doosan Robotics and join forces with the incredible team, aiming to drive innovation and growth of the company to become number one in the robotics industry,” said Ryu. “Doosan Robotics is a young and uprising organization. I am excited for more agile practices to accelerate servicing our products to customers in the market with breakneck speed of changes.”

Hydrapower Product Line is Made in the USA Again Global Brands Group Inc., Marco Island, FL, an IP holding company announces that its Hydrapower Product Line is now being made in Bath, Pennsylvania. Their V Groover machines are the only brand made in USA and continue to be the most advanced machines on the market. There are around 4,000 Hydrapower machines in use. Their first built Shear, recently discovered at 50 years old is still operating in Ft Myers, Florida.

The pandemic has spurred a national push to strengthen the domestic supply chain, especially for essential products, driving reshoring numbers higher. If 2H2021 progresses at the same rate as 1H2021, reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) job announcements for 2021 are projected to be over 220,000 – 38 percent above an excellent 2020 and, by far, the highest yearly rate recorded to date. The number of companies reporting new reshoring and FDI is also set for a new annual record: 1,800+ companies.

Reshoring continues to be key to U.S. manufacturing and economic recovery in 2021 and beyond. We see the administration applying tourniquets rather than addressing the underlying issue of U.S. manufacturing cost being uncompetitive. The Reshoring Initiative has offered the Biden administration their help in developing essential policies. Their Competitiveness Toolkit is available to help quantify the impact of policy alternatives, including a stronger skilled workforce, competitive corporate tax and regulatory structures and a lower U.S. dollar.

Doosan Robotics Appoints Experienced Global Business Strategist as New CEO Doosan Robotics announced that the company appointed William (Junghoon) Ryu as its latest chief executive officer. Ryu joined the board of directors at Doosan Robotics on July 1, 2021, leaving his role as VP of the corporate strategy office at parent company Doosan INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY DIGEST.COM

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Why We Misunderstand Strategy By: Andrea Belk Olson, CEO of Pragmadik

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trategy is a term bantered around a bit too much. We apply it to almost everything within business to subconsciously create an air of legitimacy and value to our actions. Creating a marketing plan? No, it's a strategic marketing plan. Designing a hiring process? Hell no - it's a strategic hiring process. But the real question is - are these things actually strategic?

Just because we think things through and outline a detailed plan of activities and tactics does not a strategy make. Nor is a strategy a replication of what your competitors are doing. It's also not what would be considered "un-stupid" - meaning, if what you propose is obviously logical and the antithesis would be simply stupid, it's not

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a strategy. For example, if you are a for-profit company and your strategic objective is to be profitable - well, that's un-stupid.

Strategy is hard. Strategy forces you to figure out not only who and where you're focusing your efforts on, but also how you'll approach creating value in a differentiating and unique way. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of processes that can guide you in creating a strategy, but just riding a bike, it takes practice before you're good at it. Just like you can't simply read a manual on riding a bike and then simply ride one, strategy is the same way.

In addition, strategy is frequently misunderstood. It often is boiled down to a "strategic planning month" or a series of "strategic

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planning sessions" for which the company direction is plotted down on paper. These activities, if evaluated through the true lens of strategy, are never really a strategy, but simply an operating plan, marketing plan, or a "this is what our department will do this year" plan.

The problem is, we treat strategy as just another activity - another tick-list item amongst the other to-do's which we "have to get done".

We don't consider the importance of designing an effective strategy for the success and health of the organization. We try to create one in a matter of days, often without cross-departmental collaboration, where once completed, there's a roundtable discussion where each leader simply shares their plan, with a lot of head-nodding and little questioning or debate.

Strategy is often the difference between companies who flourish and companies who languish. A well-crafted strategy can help an organization make better decisions on where to invest money, time, and resources. A well-crafted strategy can establish how the organization will differentiate itself from its competitors. A well-crafted strategy can help align organizational culture. In short, it's the difference between doing stuff and all rowing the boat in the same direction.

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counter to existing internal mindsets. If you're not willing to take that leap, you don't really have a strategy at all - no matter if you try and label it that way.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea Belk Olson is a speaker, author, applied behavioral scientist, and customer-centricity expert. As the CEO of Pragmadik, she helps organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500, and has served as an outside consultant for EY and McKinsey. Andrea is the author of The Customer Mission: Why it’s time to cut the $*&% and get back to the business of understanding customers and No Disruptions: The future for mid-market manufacturing.

She is a 4-time ADDY® award winner and host of the popular Customer Mission podcast. Her thoughts have been continually featured in news sources such as Chief Executive Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Financial Brand, Industry Week, and more. Andrea is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events throughout the world. She is a visiting lecturer and Director of the Startup Business Incubator at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, a TEDx presenter, and TEDx speaker coach. She is also a mentor at the University of Iowa Venture School.

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We feel very positive about the future. We’ve built a platform that allows us to scale up very easily, so there’s really no cap on our production capacity.

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TALKING SHOP WITH: Matt Sand — President, 3DEO Does the list of applications for 3D printing in industry continue to grow?

Yes, constantly. As acceptance of this technology expands within industry, and people begin to realize the benefits it provides, we’re being approached by companies that want to learn more. We’re being pushed rather than having to pull. And we’re trying to meet this groundswell of interest by providing learning opportunities such as webinars and an e-newsletter. Lead times are slashed and the design process is simplified, which means we can get into production in a matter of weeks rather than months.

The traditional process in metalworking often required new tooling and molds, both of which are very costly, and all of that is eliminated when you’re working with additive manufacturing.

And we keep costs down by utilizing automation so that producing parts in whatever quantity is a seamless process.

This is a fundamentally new paradigm in manufacturing.

Discuss the technology’s role in developing designs for products that can’t be produced otherwise, or would be cost prohibitive.

That’s another huge benefit. We have customers who’ve had ideas for new

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parts on the drawing board for years with no way to make them using traditional design and manufacturing methods, but we're able to work with them on their concept and get it into production quickly, helping them to achieve a long-term goal. As an example, a manufacturer of firearms had an idea for a new design that would involve flanges and other features inside the barrel, but there was no way to manufacture it until we teamed up and worked our way through the design process. We were successful, and the company wound up patenting the new part.

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Do you find that first-time customers return with fresh ideas about how they can further utilize 3D? That happens pretty frequently. Once a customer has seen the quality of the parts, the ease of making design improvements, lower costs and shorter lead times, they start looking around at other ways they can harness additive manufacturing to their benefit. It’s not uncommon to see increases of as much as 10 times; from $50,000 in orders annually up to $500,000. It’s all about learning to see things differently, and once you’ve reached that point, the possibilities are endless.

What does it take for you to stay at the leading edge of 3D technology?

One of the most powerful services we offer is providing access to this process to people who are interested but don’t yet have the capital required to get into it on their own. We have 31 printers in our facility – which we’re expanding to a total of 80,000 square feet.

We are starting work on new materials and as we introduce them we need to dedicate infrastructure. So, as a 3D production facility, we provide a way for manufacturers to experience the process and benefit from it without having to go into the business themselves.

So “continuous improvement” is our middle name. The more streamlined we can make our operations, and as the cost structure within additive manufacturing continues to decrease, the more competitive we can be. And we’re pleased with the business model we’ve developed, made evident by the fact that we’ve recently produced our 1 millionth part.

So it sounds like the prognosis for additive manufacturing is good.

We feel very positive about the future. We’ve built a platform that allows us to scale up very easily, so there’s really no cap on our production capacity. And we’ve yet to scratch the surface of so many markets where we could play a role. But we’ve reached the point where we have the bandwidth to begin refining our market outreach as well as our research activities in support of this technology.

For more information visit 3DEO.co. Also read the company’s profile in the July 2020 issue of IMD.

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Enhanced Transparency at the Digital Enterprise Entry way for the builder, machine shop, production department or contract manufacturer to the digitalization of a company

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iemens new Manage MyMachines, is one of the MindApps within the rapidly emerging Mindsphere concept. This cloud-based “platform as a service” enables the full data tracking of machine kinematics as well as production data and Manage MyMachines serves as the initial point of entry into this digital world, combined with edge technology. Digitalization is no longer an intimidating notion for all types of companies in the manufacturing world.

In fact, it is or soon will be an essential component in the operating philosophies at all companies. In response to this exciting evolution of Industry 4.0, Siemens opens the door to the

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digital world with Manage MyMachines, creating new and viable possibilities for increasing productivity, in combination with the highest achievable quality output and adherence to production schedules, plus reduced maintenance and service costs.

“Simply stated, this concept will be a gateway to the digital factory for all of our associates in the machine tool world, including builders, integrators and end users of all shapes and sizes,” says Sascha Fisher, head of the machine tool systems group at Siemens in the U.S. For the builder, this development translates into an immediate ability to monitor the global install base. Shops and production

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As a MindApp within the Mindsphere portfolio, Manage MyMachines is integrated in the cloud-based, open IoT operating system, as it allows access to all critical machine tool information, from bearing temperature to production by shift or job, all in a selectable priority scale, based upon user needs. Unexpected line downtimes and off-normal machine kinematic conditions can be quickly identified and rectified. Better yet, predictive maintenance can be programmed, so an upcoming failure can be anticipated, with alerts sent to a local distributor, for example, to deliver the needed components.

Complete asset management is further possible via Manage MyMachines, as resource consumption and energy usage are trackable, all in the cloud and all accessible through the app in real time.

Simplified Drive Commissioning, Parameterization and Maintenance Siemens has expanded its Sinamics G120 drive series to include an option for wireless commissioning and service. The new Sinamics G120 Smart Access module enables wireless connectivity of mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops over Wi-Fi to Sinamics G120 and Sinamics G120C drives. The module is setup in a few easy steps using a standard web browser and any standard operating system. Its built-in web server functionality eliminates

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the need to download additional software, and with its intuitive user interface and menu, the Smart Access module offers users outstanding convenience.

The Sinamics G120 Smart Access Module is available for G120 drives with CU230P-2 and CU240E-2 control units as well as Sinamics G120C drives. Users are free to choose any web browser and any smartphone, tablet or laptop for drive commissioning, parameterization, and maintenance. Motors can even be tested in JOG mode. Warning signals and error messages are quickly detected over the wireless link, which can also be used to save or reset drive settings.

The Sinamics G120 Smart Access module includes a function that enables the settings from one drive to be copied, sent to other mobile devices and used to commission additional drives. This provides an enormous time-savings when handling several drive units. It’s also possible to use the Sinamics G120 Smart Access module between different drives of the same series, allowing them to be commissioned using a single mobile device. In this case, the module acts as a portable storage device with web-based operator unit and wireless client link.

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Cincinnati, Inc. By: Russ Willcutt

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riginally known as the Cincinnati Shaper Company, it was founded in 1898 by Perrin March in Harrison, Ohio. The company was eventually renamed Cincinnati, Inc. (CI), and it remains a privately held company by the March family.

The initial product line consisted of metalworking shapers, gear cutting machined, hobbing machines, cutter grinders, and gear burnishing machines as the primary focus. Today’s product line has shifted and grown substantially to include cutting-edge laser technology, press brakes, automation, shears, PM presses, additive

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manufacturing, and software. Its products are manufactured at its Harrison plant and distributed throughout the world. CI goes to market via strategically located sales engineers and service technicians throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as distribution in Mexico, Australia, and the UK. More than 57,000 machines have been sold worldwide.

According to Nikki Stenzel, marketing specialist, “We’ve also addressed the growing trend of IIoT by creating CIberDash, which is a revolutionary new software technology that allows users to

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access real-time data on all of their CI machines from any device. This information can be used to increase the efficiency of the machine, as well as identify areas of improvement.

“We’ve also listened to our customers and created a first-of-its-kind fiber laser, the CLX, that encompasses all of the latest engineering and productivity features as well as the CI ruggedness that our customers expect from us,” she says. “The laser was unveiled this year at FABTECH, where it generated a great deal of interest.”

In addition to close relationships with its customers, CI also collaborates with academia, recently announcing a partnership with Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). CI has provided the center with one of its Medium Area Additive Manufacturing (MAAM) printers, an industrial-sized additive machine built for production manufacturing. Researchers and students will now be better equipped to advance additive manufacturing technology.

“CI's MAAM printer expands the diversity of printers we have to offer at CDME," CDME Executive Director Nate Ames says. “The ability to 3D print ULTEM, PEEK, and PEKK at meter-scale opens up a new world of manufacturing opportunities.

“CDME facilitates innovation for a wide breadth of advanced manufacturing practices,” Ames says “The center’s novel approach to applied engineering,

technology translation and workforce development is executed in our 32,000 square-foot advanced manufacturing facility at our West Campus. The center houses more than $5 million worth of additive manufacturing equipment, including industrial 3D printers capable of processing metals, polymers, composites, biomaterials, and ceramics.”

“Ohio State provides the engineering resources and experience in additive manufacturing that will help CI further develop MAAM’s potential in material and parameter development, as well as discovering new applications for the technology,” according to Alex Riestenberg, additive manufacturing product manager at CI. “Having a partner like OSU just two hours away from our headquarters provides logistics advantages for our team and easy access for potential customers.”

With a stated goal of enhancing America's manufacturing competitiveness, CDME allows undergraduate students to work in a manufacturing environment that matches what they'll experience after graduation and in their careers. That experience includes leveraging the latest 3D printing equipment and tools, including the MAAM machine.

This is just one example of the types of collaborations CI engages in, keeping it at the forefront of the markets it serves.

To learn more go to e-ci.com.

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Workforce Development

Streamlining Credential Processes The American Welding Society Announces New CWI Pathway for IIW Diploma Holders and Online Sales Training Program

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he American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to introduce a new pathway for certain IIW diploma holders to achieve the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential, through the “CWI by IIW Waiver” program.

The traditional route of earning the CWI credential is by passing a three-part exam: Part A (Fundamentals) tests general

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welding knowledge, Part B (Practical) involves hands-on testing of welding inspection techniques and Part C (open codebook) tests knowledge of a particular welding codebook.

IIW diploma holders have a unique opportunity to streamline the process of earning the CWI credential. By submitting evidence of one of the following IIW

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diplomas, they can apply for a waiver from taking Part A (Fundamentals) and need only to pass Part B (Practical) and Part C (Open codebook) exams to possess both IIW and AWS credentials: International Welding Engineer (IWE), International Welding Technologist (IWT) International Welding Specialist (IWS), International Welding Inspection (IWIP-C , IWIP-S, IWIP-B).

“In this competitive global environment, having dual credentials through both AWS and IIW can provide a competitive edge,” commented John Gayler, AWS’ Senior VP of Welding and Technology. “By offering the CWI by IIW Waiver program, AWS has paved the way for IIW diploma holders to possibly open career opportunities. And the price has been adjusted as IIW diploma holders only need to take two exams instead of three!”

New Online Sales Training Course As the world of welding, manufacturing, and fabrication continues to evolve and become more competitive, the success of any organization often hinges on the strength of its salesforce. As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) is proud to announce the release

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of “Solution Selling for Welding,” an online course designed to help develop highly knowledgeable and effective sales personnel.

Created in tandem with welding industry experts with decades of sales and engineering experience, this course focuses on two key aspects: foundational welding concepts and the “solution selling” methodology. Collectively, this provides welding salespeople with a strong, well-rounded foundation of technical knowledge and helps them incorporate a sales approach centered around solving problems and adding value.

"Welding salespeople are a critical part of the welding community," said Gary W. Konarska II, Executive Director & CEO. "They are the frontline connection between the latest technology and innovation, and how it is specifically applied to the unique needs of each end-user customer."

This self-paced, online course is ideal for corporate members, businesses, and individuals looking to stay competitive in the welding industry and bolster their sales efforts.

"The Solution Selling for Welding course will enable salespeople to better support the implementation of productivity improvements on the factory floor," said Mr. Konarska. "These productivity improvements

can lead to increased profitability, increased throughput, and a further strengthening of the welding industry."

AWS Foundation Grant Provides Starter Welding Kits to High Schools The need for welders has reached a critical point, and the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation, in partnership with Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is bringing the welding experience back to high school with the Light a Spart Grant.

"The AWS Foundation is extremely pleased to offer these grants to high schools that do not currently offer a welding program, thus providing hundreds of students the opportunity to experience welding for the first time and consider the possibility of welding as a career," said Monica Pfarr, AWS Foundation Executive Director.

The Light a Spark Grant is a turnkey package designed to introduce welding into existing secondary or post-secondary Ag-Ed, Career and Technical Education, or Practical Skills Course. Up to seven starter packages valued at more than $14,000 each will be awarded. Each welding equipment starter pack includes the following (subject to change):

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for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-forprofit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements, and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves nearly 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters.

For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at www.aws.org For more information about the new Solution Selling for Welding

"Miller is committed to advancing the craft of welding through training and education," said Justin Blount, Group President, ITW Miller. "We are proud to partner with the AWS Foundation to provide these schools with the equipment and supplies needed to introduce their students to the craft of welding."

Applications for the grant are being accepted now through November 15, 2021. The Light a Spark Grant is not intended for secondary or post-secondary schools with an existing welding program or course.

course, please visit aws.org/solutionselling You can learn more about the Light a Spark Grant at www. aws.org/sparkgrant

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New Technology

Metals and Alloys: Advanced Rotary Surface Grinders Deliver “Endless Possibilities” and Tighter Tolerances To combat the loss of more seasoned operators to retirement, job shops are turning to more modern, automated surface grinders By: Del Williams

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achine shops that grind metal or alloy surfaces flat to remove material or achieve a precise thickness now have “endless possibilities” to improve their precision as well as production speed and control with more advanced, automated units.

Today’s rotary surface grinders offer sophisticated sensors and controls that can reliably achieve tighter dimensional tolerances, flatness, parallelism, and surface finish in much less time. The equipment can be used to grind flat metals, alloys, and ceramics to precise dimensions before polishing.

Operator control over the process is unsurpassed with the new automated grinders. The user can enter the specific requirements, for example: 712 RPMs on the spindle, 22 RPMs on the table, with a down-feed rate of .003 inches per minute, with a certain dwell cycle.

Essentially, the machine can be programmed to meet just about any requirement.

Compared to traditional grinding equipment with manual controls that require experienced machinists familiar with the nuances of each machine, these automated units consistently produce higher quality parts in less time. As a result, a growing number of machine shops are installing new grinders that can be operated by less experienced personnel while still achieving the desired results.

Solving the Skilled Operator Retirement Problem In machine shops that work with metals and alloys, factors such as thickness, parallelism, and surface condition are often dictated in the specifications. Grinding is also often utilized to remove significant amounts of material to bring a stock sheet or plate to precise dimensions.

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To do this, machine shops primarily utilize surface grinders with a reciprocating table and a horizontal spindle that turns the grinding wheel, but the process is very slow.

“Reciprocating table grinders are precise, but the material removal rate is slow and multiple passes are required,” says Erik Lawson, Engineering Manager at Winona, MN-based DCM Tech, a designer and builder of industrial rotary surface grinders.

Older rotary surface grinders are another option but can be problematic in the hands of less experienced operators. With limited control of spindle speeds as well as manual controls, the older equipment requires sophisticated operators that can factor in complex calculations. Considerable expertise and experience are required, which can be a challenge as skilled operators retire.

Automated Rotary Surface Grinders In modern vertical spindle, rotary table surface grinders, the table rotates with the workpiece held firmly in place underneath a vertical spindle. The grinding is not performed by the peripheral edge of the wheel, but by the entire diameter of the abrasive surface, which facilitates grinding performance and consistency.

“With rotary table surface grinders, the entire part passes through the wheel, which is more efficient than reciprocating table grinders that may have workpieces wider than the grinding wheel,” says Lawson.

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Today, surface grinders are designed with much more advanced sensors and controls that automatically maintain very tight tolerances, removing material down to within one ten-thousandth of an inch of the final thickness. Digital technology allows for an interface with easy-to-use touchscreen controls. When combined with automation, surface grinder operators are no longer required to be highly trained individuals.

For example, rotary units such as DCM Tech’s IG 280 SD, with a 24” variable speed table and 20HP variable speed grinding spindle motor, make it possible for virtually anyone to successfully operate a unit. One example of innovation available in this model involves the automation of the initial contact between the abrasive wheel and the part, which typically had to be finessed by the operator. With this updated option, advanced sensor technology detects vibration and can automatically fine-tune not only the pressure of the spindle motor but how quickly it moves the wheel down onto the part. When the machine senses the abrasive wheel has contacted the part, it automatically begins the grind cycle.

“Automatic part detection eliminates the need for the operator to do time consuming, error prone ‘manual touch offs’ where they would manually feed the [grinding] machine until it just touches the surface of the part before backing off and restarting it,” says Lawson.

With regard to production efficiency, the advanced rotary surface grinders are also much faster than reciprocating grinders because the units can get much closer to the required precise dimensions before any finishing steps. This capability can reduce or even eliminate some lapping and polishing steps.

With a conventional surface grinder, if stock with standard thickness needs to be ground down, an operator would stop short of the required removal and leave an unpolished surface. Using another machine was often required to remove the remaining material but this can take excessive time and labor.

“A rotary surface grinder will usually finish the work of a reciprocating grinder in a fraction of the time. For the manufacture of carbide blocks, one OEM was able to document a 14X improvement in cycle time by replacing a reciprocating grinder with a DCM rotary surface grinder,” says Lawson.

The process also consistently achieves high throughput and eliminates variability, which enables machine shops to achieve high-quality final parts, batch after batch.

In addition, programmable Human Machine Interface (HMI) controls allow operators to enter virtually any requirement into a touch screen. This capability enhances shop processing flexibility, so it is easy to adjust any grinding factor to prevent an issue from reoccurring.

For routine processes the use of a variety of grind “recipes” with sets of parameters for specific parts can further speed production, enhance quality, and aid in quick changeover.

“Different grind recipes can be set for different customers, material types, or even part numbers so complex programming or data does not need to be entered at the start of each job. A new recipe can be created for job variations, such as a different finish or number of parts,” explains Lawson.

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The grinder can also be programmed to take corrective actions on subsequent passes if the workpiece is a little off on the first pass.

There is no need to pick up the workpiece and measure it after every move as with older machines.

According to Lawson, the automation provided by advanced rotary grinders allows operators to set up the machine and then attend to other tasks. The machine does not need to be constantly monitored because it has built-in load monitoring.

“Load monitoring allows the user to set limits so the machine does not overtax the part being ground or overload the spindle.

If something a little unusual happens it can continue without interruption or shutting down,” says Lawson.

He adds that the automated units also contribute to a safer, cleaner shop environment because the grinding is accomplished under an enclosed shroud that contains the debris and prevents it from entering the work area.

As the tolerances for metal and alloy grinding become stricter and production requirements more demanding, machine shops that take advantage of advanced, automated rotary surface grinders will outperform rivals even as experienced operators retire.

“With automated rotary surface grinders, a machinist can be trained to be proficient at operating the equipment by lunch on the first day. It just takes a few hours of training, not decades of experience as with older machines,” concludes Lawson. He adds that systems incorporating full automation are now being developed that will use a robot to load, set up, and run parts without an operator nearby.

For more information: call (800) 533-5339; email info@dcm-tech.com; visit www.dcm-tech.com; or write to DCM Tech at 4455 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Del Williams is a technical writer based in Torrance, California.

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nvestments in conventional deep hole drilling machines can be very expensive. SOMEX, a member of the Suhner Group, now offers custom made deep hole drilling solutions capable of drilling up to 12mm diameters and as deep as 100x the diameter. These modules can be integrated directly into transfer machines, special purpose machines or conventional machines such turning machines. The potential for cost savings is substantial.

In recent years, SOMEX has devoted considerable R&D time and capital resources to develop its deep hole drilling techno-logy, according to company sources.

In addition to standard MAX machining units, SOMEX can now offer peripheral components. Thanks to its modular component

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concept, SOMEX can provide customized turnkey, small and economical deep hole drilling machines.

SOMEX routinely conducts tests with actual tools and material to prove out the design and performance of its customized deep hole drilling solutions. Tests are done at the factory, using specific production tools under real production conditions. SOMEX uses single cutting edge and carbide spiral drills up to 70x the diameter. Using this approach, SOMEX can stand behind the design and performance and thus deliver practical and realistic results to its customers.

The deep hole drilling process typically requires either a pilot-drill 1.5x the diameter or a drill guide bushing, which is then followed by the deep hole drilling process.

The unique SOMEX design concept combines the guide bushing with a chip basket, allowing both items to travel in unison.

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provide a much closer contact to the part while preventing the escape of the coolant medium.

For longer deep hole drilling applications, it may be necessary to integrate a support bushing to stabilize the deep hole drilling tool.

The degree of accuracy in a deep hole drilling application measured in the deviation from the theoretical part center line is greatly enhanced by a slow part rotation in a counterclockwise direction.

For deep hole drilling applications above 18mm diameters, SOMEX has the option to equip its MAX machining units with drilling systems from BTA- or EJEKTOR lines. In these applications, the coolant and chip management is accomplished through the spindle center. The emulsion is collected at the backend of the spindle, filtered, and pressurized to re-enter the coolant system. This solution is often used in high-volume precision parts manufacturing such as automotive and other industries.

Newly Designed Version of BEX 15 Suhner Industrial Products (Rome, Georgia) introduces its machining unit BEX 15 with maximum spindle speed up to 23,000 RPM, thus offering higher speeds and improved production inline. Standard variations are equipped with electric motors of 0.55 kW, 0.75 kW and 1.5 kW. An adapter flange is designed for the installation of multiple spindle heads and angle heads.

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BEX15 shown ready for rack mounting or affixed to a Suhner linear slide assembly.

A new style timing belt drive multiplies the motor speed up to 13,050 RPM spindle speed. An AC inverter drive is used to increase the spindle speed up to 23,000 RPM at 87 Hz. Standard motor mounting on BEX 15 machining spindles is in the rear. Optional front motor mounting is available upon request. Additional optional features include frequency converter and direct drive servomotor.

The machining unit BEX 15 can be applied in axial and radial orientation, directly mounted to a Suhner linear slide assembly Type UA15-PH or UA15-CNC. In this combination, numerous operations such as milling or demanding drilling cycles including jump or peck feed can be accomplished easily.

Four optional toolholder systems (Collet ER25, ISO30, HSK50 and Weldon), standard air purge connections for spindle and belt housing including a number of additional options (for example, coolant through the spindle or automated tool change features) make this machining unit type BEX 15 adaptable and an optimal choice for demanding and specific inline machining requirements. BEX 15 with HSK spindle includes an integrated 4-point clamping system form C, for manual tool clamping.

Drilling Units for Value-Priced Production Use Suhner introduces the ECONOmaster® line of drilling units, affordably priced at under $3000 for the basic unit, in stock for

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ECONOmaster® value-priced drilling units from Suhner are suitable for medium-duty production cutting of light metal, wood, composite, foam and plastic materials. Standard and custom models available to suit all applications and mounting requirements.

immediate delivery or customizable to suit the particular operation.

This economical solution is ideal for multiple materials such as light metal, wood, composite, plastic, and foam. Because these units are entirely produced at the Suhner factory in Rome, Georgia, response times for delivery and customized construction are minimal, according to Division Manager Lee Coleman. “We recognized the need to bring our global technology to a local level, here in America, and the ECONOmaster® is a key step in that process.”

The ECONOmaster® drilling unit features low power and air consumption, adjustable motor housing, adjustable total stroke up to 4-inches, hydraulic feed control cylinder, J33 taper spindle end, 0-1/2-inch drill chuck, electric front & rear position limit switches, belt tensioner and chrome-plated quill. Basic unit weight is 45 pounds.

Other key features include adjustable feed stroke of ½-3-inch, 400 pound thrust at 85 psi, operating pressures to 110 psi, TEFC/IP56 protection, standard 230V/460V, concentricity of .002-inch TIR, speed ranges to 9600 RPM and an air connection retract/advance of ¼-inch to 27 NPT. ECONOmaster® drilling units can be supplied with an adjustable stand, inline vertical configuration and multiple spindle heads for medium-duty production drilling, with many other spindle options and toolholders available. Please consult the factory in Rome, Georgia.

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Industry Insight

What Is Ethical Manufacturing and Why Is It So Important?

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usinesses have a big impact on their community, whether that involves how they care for the environment or how they contribute to the lives of their staff. This is particularly true for manufacturers. Their presence is vital in supporting communities and providing essential products for consumers and other businesses, but their environmental impact can be large. The challenge for manufacturers is how to achieve an ethical status while improving their business processes. From eliminating waste to developing staff, ethical manufacturing has many forms. Here, we explore the topic of ethical

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manufacturing, understanding what it means, why it’s important, and how a business can achieve a positive impact in the world.

What Does Ethical Manufacturing Mean?

Ethical manufacturing is a holistic approach to the manufacturing process that focuses on good health for all involved. This means that a product’s design, creation, and use maintain sustainable standards and that the item and the process of making these has a positive impact on communities.

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An ethical manufacturer has oversight and cares about each section of their business and their own supply chain, prioritising the well-being of both customers and staff, as well as the environment in which they work, shop, and source materials.

Ethical businesses want to operate in the best interest of workers.

The health and happiness of staff become priorities, going beyond the standard legal requirements. This means that safety is not sacrificed, and workers are treated fairly. In turn, this can benefit a business through a boost in productivity and staff retention.

Ethical production may include material and energy use. Is renewable energy used as part of the manufacturing process? Are materials recycled or are products designed to minimize the amount of waste produced in manufacturing?

This is key for many manufacturing businesses that have waste management issues, such as fashion and clothing manufacturers.

An estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually from the fashion industry. Ethical clothing manufacturers must ensure that their processes decrease or limit their waste through the design of their garments or by reusing materials. This process can be extended and translated across other manufacturing industries.

Why Is Ethical Manufacturing Important for Businesses?

Ethical production is important for staff, customers, and environmental well-being. But it can also have significant benefits for businesses. By utilizing sustainable processes and materials,

manufacturers are ensuring that their future is secure. For example, some toilet paper companies will plant trees to replace the ones used for their production. This action is circular, as it means that their impact on the environment is limited and that they have future materials to continue their manufacturing.

Also, ethical businesses that provide a positive work environment are likely to improve productivity. Ethical businesses can continue the development of staff and their skills, improving their work.

Oxford University found that happy workers are 13 percent more productive than those who are not. Training staff could also help retention, as 93 percent of employees said they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career. Ethical manufacturing businesses do not just have to rely on material sustainability – the ethical impact can extend to their workers as well.

Sustainability and ethical manufacturing are also key to attracting customers. 92 per cent of millennials said they were more likely to purchase from an ethical company, displaying a need to know that their corporate mission is genuine and from a well-founded place. From a business perspective, ethical manufacturing has clear financial benefits. Aligning your production, staff development, and customer outreach within a framework of ethical manufacturing can lead to improved quality, more productivity, and increased revenue.

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make. Businesses must create inclusive environments that promote sustainable production while benefiting the local community.

This is achieved at many layers within a business. Sustainably sourced materials may include recycled goods or items sourced from another local manufacturer. This reduces waste and limits transport needs, which can have a negative environmental impact.

In the workplace, training, development, and a prioritization of safety can help staff feel happier. Investment in staff is key to creating a positive working culture. This can be achieved through understanding the ambitions of workers and finding ways to help encourage their development through educational courses. Using ethical workwear suppliers to encourage an inclusive work culture will also contribute to your standing. Suitable workwear clothing can also improve safety during the manufacturing process. Combined, training and positive culture can help to boost productivity and your status as an ethical business.

Finally, you should display your status as an ethical manufacturer proudly. Remind customers that your business is acting with the best intentions and processes. By doing this, your customers will use and promote your brand so that your investment in the environment and community provides positive returns.

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Roll Out Serious Air Flow with Big Ass Fan’s Black Jack Big Ass Fans designed their Black Jack® with a 6.5-foot frame to fit through standard interior doors and indoor/outdoor rubber wheels that can handle any terrain. Perfect for everywhere from narrow aisles and crowded auto shops to fitness centers and outdoor wedding venues, Black Jack is light and maneuverable enough for one person to easily push around. The Black Jack is wet-rated for indoor/ outdoor use and easy wash-down, creates airflow that spans 120 feet and features a whisper-quiet direct-drive motor that draws only 7.5 amps at top speed. Arrives pre-assembled — just roll it off the pallet and go!

For more information, visit www.bigassfans.com

BOOTH: 1026

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 VERICUT is a recognized industry leader in simulating traditional machining and additive capabilities, including hybrid CNC machines, to prevent errors and verify entire NC manufacturing processes end-to-end. VERICUT 9.2 increases productivity and sustainability with improvements to collision checking and overall performance, as well as enhanced support for “intelligent” cutting tools with cutting performance information and detailed tool reporting. Also added is a 3DLive interface to import GDML files, enabling users to create realistic digital machines and add other moving components (rotary tables, articulating heads, fixtures with moving clamps, etc.) for more realistic simulation quickly and easily.

For more information, visit www.cgtech.com

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Kawasaki’s NEW RS013N Robot – An Evolution of the R Series Both the Kawasaki RS007N and RS007L robots continue to offer the operational advantages of the R series robots while incorporating a newly redesigned arm structure and main-unit weight reductions. These enhancements result in the fastest operating speeds in these robots' class (12,100 mm/s) along with increased working ranges. The new robot’s design includes a new arm structure, drive system and lighter main unit, which enables high speeds and a large working area. Its 1,460 mm reach is the largest in its class, allowing for installation flexibility and use in a wider variety of applications.

For more information, visit www.kawasakirobotics.com

BOOTH: 1627

Gun Barrel Reaming Machine for Low-Volume Manufacturers The Eldorado M75-48-R1 is a single-spindle reaming machine designed for lowervolume gun barrel manufacturers. The new Eldorado reaming machine has only a single spindle and requires manual loading of the barrels and reamer tooling. This makes the Eldorado machine smaller and less expensive, which makes it perfect for low-volume barrel manufacturers. The Eldorado M75-48-R1 has a maximum reaming diameter of 0.75 inches (19 mm) and a maximum barrel length of 36 inches (914 mm). Eldorado machines are designed and manufactured by Kays Engineering in their Marshall, Missouri, USA facility.

For more information, visit www.kays-dehoff.com

BOOTH: 1106

KYZEN to Exhibit Alkaline Cleaner/Inhibitor METALNOX M6314CP is an aluminum-safe alkaline parts cleaner formulated to remove a variety of manufacturing oils used in a wide range of machining, stamping and deep draw operations. M6314CP is built with effective steel corrosion inhibitors to provide long-term protection for both mild and cast steel. With its advanced formula, this product successfully prevents flash rusting common in aqueous processing of ferrous metals. METALNOX M6314CP is also suitable for use on non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, chrome steel, aluminum, magnesium, and HSS-parts.

For more information, visit www.kyzen.com

BOOTH: 1107

Starrett to Feature Metrology, Force Measurement & Special Precision Gage Solutions Starrett video-based measurement systems combine high-resolution images, powerful intuitive software and precision mechanical platforms to deliver superb accuracy and repeatable measurement results for medical manufacturers' precision measurement applications. The New, Versatile AVX550 Large Format Multi-Sensor Vision System is equipped with dual optical systems and touchprobe capability to measure parts with a diverse range of feature sizes and geometries. The Large Format AVX550 System can be equipped with two cameras and lenses to be used sequentially in the same program along with touch probe options, making this system one of the most versatile multi-sensor platforms available today.

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On Exhibit – EASTEC

EASTEC 2021 OCTOBER 19-21, 2021 Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts Discover the technologies you need — plus ones you didn’t know you needed — at EASTEC. Featured technologies run the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and robotics. See more equipment and services in three days, in one place, than you could see in two or three months of searching for vendors. No other show in the Northeast brings together as many equipment and service vendors as EASTEC. For more information, visit www.easteconline.com

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BOOTH: 2112

Cosen’s V-1824 - A Manual, Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw Developed to be a more affordable option for those in non-production settings, the saw is a manual design and allows for miter cuts ranging from 0-60 degrees, both left to right. The saw comes equipped with a 1 ¼-inch blade, a 5 HP blade motor, and comes standard with an adjustable 0-5 degree blade cant to help increase blade life and provide efficient cuts.

Reaching blade speeds that range from 75-375 feet/minute, and utilizing both precision feed pressure and feed rate valve controls, the saw allows for quick adjustments depending on the material being cut.

For more information, visit www.cosensaws.com

BOOTH: 1713

Model 1200 Deburring & Polishing Machines Burr King’s Model 1200 deburrs, grains, polishes, cleans, descales, and buffs at a single station, a single machine, and a single operator. The Model 1200 accepts up to 12-inch diameter wheels – 2-inch wide. Convenient up-front wheel design and convenient spindle position for speedy, comfortable operator transfer of parts wheel to wheel. Versatility enhanced by narrow and wide wheel capability mix and match wheel sizes and types. The Model 1200 features a rugged oversize hardened and ground spindle with counter threaded ¾-inch diameter wheel arbors, and the versatility of variable speed control options.

For more information, visit www.burrking.com

BOOTH: 5553

Jergens Expands Its Range Of True-Lok™ Toggle Clamps Jergens Inc. expands its range of True-Lok™ toggle clamps with versions that include an additional locking mechanism for added security over a range of applications. Four types of clamps are available with the locking mechanism including Vertical Handle, Horizontal Handle, Pull (Latch) Style and Push (Straight Line) Style toggle clamps. The added feature ensures that the toggle clamp will remain in the closed / hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications. Additionally, it also ensures that the clamps remain in the unclamped / open position to facilitate part change and operator convenience.

For more information, visit www.jergensinc.com

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New SIMOTICS SD200 Frame Size 440 Low-Voltage, Severe-Duty AC Motors Now With 75-800 HP Output Siemens announced the immediate availability of the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor family. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque ranges, these new cast-iron NEMA motors are built to power pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, winders and similar equipment in harsh environments. They meet or exceed NEMA Premium® MG1 Table 12-12 efficiencies. A wide selection of options is offered, including IP56 ingress protection, encoders, brakes, and blowers plus others to suit the applications presented.

For more information, visit usa.siemens.com/simotics-sd200

BOOTH: 2112

HYDMECH’s S Series Horizontal Pivot Band Saws These saws were the industry's first-ever to incorporate swing-head capability – an innovation that has taken the industry by storm! These are versatile, miter-cutting, scissors style machines designed for multiple medium duty applications at oil refineries and machine shops, fabrication shops, trailer manufacturers, automotive shops, and more. Saw models are available in manual, semi-automatic, and fully-automatic models, with the mitering capability up to 60-degrees. Semi-automatic and automatic S-20 models feature environmentally friendly “On-Demand” hydraulics and the S-20A model features a very accurate and quick material indexing ball screw.

For more information, visit www.hydmech.com

BOOTH: 5369

ZOLLER’s BRONZE Tool Management Software Package Is Ideal For Small And Medium-Sized Companies The scope of functions offered in the BRONZE package allows you to organize your single components, complete tools, setup sheets and accessories efficiently. All complete tools and single components are recorded, created and managed in one central location. Numerous interfaces allow connections to CAM systems. Features include one-off data input into the central z.One tool database, setup sheets with clear tool definitions and component graphics, and time savings in the CAM and tooling process through clear component and tool definitions For more information, visit www.ZOLLER.info

BOOTH: 1112

AutoMarkX - Cost-effective laser marking solution with short ROI AutoMarkX is an automatic stand-alone laser marking station replacing manual and labor-intensive process. It is AIMS compatible which means it can work in a fully automatic mode without a need for human intervention, if required.

The operator can load pallets full of tools and walk away to take care of more productive and value adding tasks. The unit can accommodate a wide range of tool sizes, making it a versatile proposition for many manufacturers.

The attractive return on investment (ROI) makes it a logical choice for tool making businesses.

For more information, visit www.anca.com

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BOOTH: 5248

BIG KAISER expands Hydraulic Chuck offering for Swiss lathes Standard Type Hydraulic Chucks with tool-side clamping are now available in inch sizes with the clamping range of ø1/8”, 3/16” and 1/4”. To minimize machine downtime and provide operator safety, these Hydraulic Chucks use a simple hex wrench that requires only two to three turns for both clamping and unclamping. Tightening is complete when the clamping screw hits the bottom; controlling tightening torque is not needed. Once a Hydraulic Chuck is centered, the runout will not vary, even if a cutting tool is changed repeatedly.

For more information, visit www.us.bigkaiser.com

BOOTH: 5333

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With System 222, Guhring continues to add to its range of turning and grooving tools. This new offering for deep grooving and parting-off features both square shank holders and blade-style holders, each stocked with and without coolant through.

The wide range of square shank holders feature a spherical support for the insert, enhancing rigidity. Blade holders are self-clamping, with a spring-loaded top clamp operated by the included assembly key. Holders are nickel plated for optimum protection against wear.

The chip breaker and cutting geometry are pressed to size into the inserts - not ground - maintaining high process reliability.

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BOOTH: 3245 X 3251

MarSurf® M 310 Mobile Surface Measurement System Now Available Mahr Inc. announced that its MarSurf M 310 mobile surface measurement system is now available with an integrated connection to MarWin Easy Roughness Mobile software. This functionality allows the M 310 to be used as a drive unit for the MarWin Easy Roughness Mobile software, enabling another way to interface and control the M 310 while providing the complete functionality of the touchscreen unit on a PC. Direct connection to the PC is available via USB cable or Bluetooth adapter, replacing interface boxes that previously would have been required, and cutting implementation costs by half.

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On Exhibit – SOUTHTEC

SOUTHTEC 2021 OCTOBER 26-28, 2021 Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC Discover the latest manufacturing trends, meet face-to-face and get hands-on demonstrations with industry experts, and gather insights that will help you boost your business during numerous informational opportunities. You’ll hear about hot topics and best practices you can put to use immediately in your business strategy.

For more information, visit www.southteconline.com

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BOOTH: 328

Modular Drawer System from Stor-Loc Stor-Loc® is the only manufacturer that adheres to the Modular Drawer System’s original design characteristics such as all mig welded corners and Full Width 11 Gauge Fork Channels. Stor-Loc is one of the few companies that does not use nylon rollers in their support system. Only Steel Ball Bearings and heat-treated steel rollers are used providing consistent, lifetime drawer performance. The original heavy-duty version of the Modular Storage Drawer Cabinet that was the norm in the industry until the early 1990s is now available only from Stor-Loc®, complete with a unique 55-year satisfaction guarantee.

For more information, visit www.storloc.com

BOOTH: 1616

Suhner Industrial Products Releases New Brochure forECONOmaster® Drilling Unit Suhner Industrial Products recently released a revised 6-page color brochure detailing their ECONOmaster® drilling unit. The ECONOmaster® line is made in the USA and is suitable for multiple materials, such as metal, wood, and plastics. The revised brochure offers detailed information, including technical data, product features, specifications and mechanical drawings. It features speed and feed charts as well as a full range of collet sizes available. Optional mounting stand and details for 2 spindle multi-head & adapters are also shown.

For more information, visit suhner-machining.com

BOOTH: 2021

Why OnRobot’s RG6 Gripper?

The RG6 – 6kg payload robot arm gripper is a flexible collaborative gripper with built-in Quick Changer, up to 150mm stroke. It provides intelligence, fast deployment, easy customization, and programming. The outstanding software features that come with the product enable intelligent applications. The RG6 gripper is a tool for wide range of applications. Customized fingertips provide extensive gripping flexibility, customers can use one tool for different parts of the production process maximizing robot utilization. The RG6 works seamlessly with OnRobot’s Dual Quick Changer and any of their other grippers to help you maximize utilization of your robots.

For more information, visit www.onrobot.com

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THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SERIES:

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BOOTH: 2229

Automated Welding System Utilizes Universal Robots Cobots Hirebotics’ new Cobot Welder, a complete, user-friendly cobot welding system that enables painless automated MIG welding deployments. Using the ingeniously simple Cobot Welder cellphone application that runs on Hirebotics’ cloud-based Beacon software platform, FABTECH attendees experienced hands-on how easy it is to teach new parts and welds. Cobot Welder is one of the easiest to use cobot welding tools out there. Your productivity hinges on ease-of-use for your welders, not robot programmers. App-based cobot teaching leverages a familiar interface. Welders care about torch angles and weld settings, not TCPs and coordinate systems. Faster time-to-teach makes automated welding of smaller batches economical.

For more information about Universal Robots, visit www.universalrobots.com For more information about Hirebotics, visit www.hirebotics.com

BOOTH: 1528

GROB Systems New G550 5-axis Universal Machining Center The G550’s unique machine concept includes a horizontal spindle position that permits the longest possible Z-travel path and optimum chip fall. The arrangement of the three linear axes offers maximum stability by minimizing the distance between the guides and the machining point (TCP). The G550’s tunnel concept allows the largest possible component to be swiveled and machined within the work area without collision – even with extremely long tools.

Three linear and two rotary axes permit 5-sided machining, as well as 5-axis simultaneous interpolation, with a swivel range of 230 degrees in the A-axis and 360 degrees in the B-axis.

For more information, visit www.grobgroup.com

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Hexagon’s Reverse Engineering Solution REcreate was built from the ground up to remove the complexity involved in building airtight models for additive or subtractive manufacturing. Original equipment manufacturers and design engineers can reconstruct legacy parts, and develop new innovative products from existing parts or hand built prototypes. REcreate is also a critical tool for ensuring a precision fit in a design envelope for new or aftermarket components. In essence, the software can import scan data to create CAD models for parts that had no affiliated CAD model.

REcreate users can also easily update CAD models to reflect changes that occurred in the manufacturing or prototyping process.

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BOOTH: 639

Coupling Down on High Torque Technology

Coupling bolts used for live tooling on lathes are subject to relaxation, which occurs because of inadequate pre-loading of the bolts during installation, or to rough or inaccurately machined coupling faces– resulting in misalignment. This misalignment causes excessive vibration, placing unnecessary load on bearings, and curtails operation at full power. In response to a special order request, JM Performance Products, Inc. has recently expanded their product offering to include coupling bolts for live tooling on Mazak Corporation CNC lathes. These new pull bolts fully incorporate Mazak’s specifications and are uniquely manufactured to implement JMPP’s patented High Torque retention knob standards from 9310H material.

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WESTEC

WESTEC 2021 NOVEMBER 16-18, 2021 Long Beach Convention Center, CA The leading West Coast manufacturing event, the 2021 edition of WESTEC will take place on November 16-18 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. WESTEC attracts qualified buyers with sizable technology and equipment budgets all looking for new ideas, solutions, and suppliers to help them gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

For more information, visit www.westeconline.com

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BOOTH: 1845

Extensive Catalog from US Shop Tools For over 25 years, US Shop tools have been supplying America’s machine shops. Based in California and Michigan, US Shop Tools caries an extensive line of chuck jaws, lathe tooling, mill tooling, v-flange toolholders, tool storage, cutting tools-inserts, drill, taps, reamers, indexable drills, measuring & inspection tools, abrasives, vises, coolant, safety equipment, MRO, machinery and shop supplies. US Shop Tools offers products from manufacturers like Kurt, Parlec, Lyndex, Bison, TMX, Strong, Samchully, Kitagawa, Tungaloy, PTD, KEO, Starrett, Mitutoyo, Fowler, Rustlick, JET & Wilton For more information, visit www.usshoptools.com

BOOTH: 851

Live, Working Demonstrations with Scotchman Come see the Scotchman RG Digital Quick-Stop, coupled with a Scotchman CPO 350 cold saw, turning a manual machine into a part cutting workhorse with repeatable accuracy. The CPO 350 is an industrial grade circular cold saw with 100-degrees of mitering ability. This saw has a 2-speed motor and utilizes up to a 14-inch diameter blade giving it a 4-7/8-inch OD round capacity which consistently produces burr-free, high-quality cuts. The RG Digital Quick-Stop measuring system delivers reliable stop position accuracy of ±.008-inches. Operators can change lengths in a snap by using preset hotkeys and easily adjust measurements on the 7” touchscreen Android tablet.

For more information, visit www.scotchman.com

BOOTH: 2023

Formdrill: Thermal Drilling Experts Thermal drilling is a process that uses friction to produce bushings in metal tubing and flat stock. The combined rotational and downward force of our special Thermal Drilling tool bit creates frictional heat. Temperatures can reach 900-degrees Celsius for the tool, and 700-degrees Celsius for the work piece. The material is transformed into a "super-plastic" state, allowing the tool to displace material and form a bushing. These bushings are ideal for threaded applications, as the number and strength of threads is significantly increased. It is an excellent alternative to weld nuts or threaded inserts.

For more information, visit www.formdrill-usa.com

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XPS-16+ CNC Drill Sharpener Designed for shops that demand precision, the XPS-16+ grinds complex geometries with the touch of a button quickly and accurately. The XPS-16+ Automatic 4-axis CNC Drill Sharpener and Grinder is an extremely accurate work horse for high tech applications.

The XPS-16+ is for shops that demand the ultimate in precision, simplicity and productivity. The XPS-16+ can do it all - with the touch of a button. Assembled in the USA. Point styles sharpened include standard conic, 4-facet, standard and radius split point. Darex offers in-house training, and 60-grit and 320-grit diamond wheels, 120-grit hone brush, as available options. The XPS-16+ includes a one year warranty.

For more information, visit www.darex.com

BOOTH: 1745

Productive Robotics OB7 Collaborative Robots All OB7 cobot models provide seven-axis capabilities and “no programming,” simple teaching platform – the user simply shows OB7 how to do the job and OB7 learns – providing customers with complete ease of use. Like a human arm, seven joints give OB7 the flexibility and dexterity to reach around objects or obstacles where others can’t. Unlike a human arm, each of OB7’s joints can rotate 360 degrees in both directions allowing the cobot to work in more confined workspaces and areas that a six-axis robot can’t reach. All OB7 cobots are fully designed and manufactured in the United States.

For more information, visit www.productiverobotics.com

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Product Showcase

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IMD's Monthly Product Showcase features the latest from some of the manufacturing industry's top suppliers.

Launch of Combilift’s new XLE model Irish materials handling specialist Combilift has officially launched its latest product, the Combi-XLE, as a further addition to its impressive range of electric models. In line with the growing demand for electric powered equipment, this multidirectional forklift with up to 5-ton (10000lb) lift capacity, combines emission-free operation with powerful performance for a wide range of industries and applications. With sustainability ever higher on the agenda, Combilift further helps its customers achieve their environmental goals with its versatile “3 forklifts in 1” models, which work inside and out, reducing fleet size and thereby their carbon footprint. » For more information, visit www.combilift.com

LCD Tach/Hour Meter PT16F Series ENM’s PT16F is a LCD tachometer and hour meter combination with extra functions such as a job timer, service timer, and ability to set various firing patterns. The meter also keep track of the maximum RPM which can help in early detection of issue with engine.The meter works on gas powered engine with a spark plug. The unit have an IP67 rating which will protect against dust and water and will work in various environment. » For more information, visit www.enmco.com

New No Drip Siphon Fed Spray Nozzle Coats, Cools & Cleans EXAIR's new 1/2 NPT siphon fed air atomizing spray nozzle atomizes a variety of fluids in a round spray pattern where no liquid pressure is available and heavy application of liquid is needed. This corrosion resistant type 303SS nozzle draws liquid into the airstream and mixes it internally while providing up to 24" of suction height. Liquid can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of your application using the adjustment valve. The patented No Drip design ensures conservation of precious liquids and protects surface finishes from drips. » For more information, visit www.exair.com

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Cincinnati Inc. Introduces the CLX, an All-New Fiber Laser for High Volume Shops The machine was designed with an overarching question in mind: does this improve functionality in a lights out environment? With that end goal, CI’s best senior engineers and brightest young employees came together to build the machine from a clean whiteboard. The result is an automation-ready, 3m x 1.5m and 4m x 2m dual pallet powerhouse that is just as tough as its fiber laser predecessors—with half of the total frame weight of previous iterations. The CLX also has improved intelligence that allows it to take care of itself, keep things moving and keep cutting material.

ABB Expands SCARA Robot Range for Faster, High Precision Assembly

» For more information, visit www.e-ci.com

Key to the performance of the IRB 920T is its excellent repeatability.

Offering class-leading consistency, the IRB 920T can work quickly without the risk of errors, making it possible to achieve the highest levels of manufacturing quality with minimal or zero wastage. This flexibility is further supported by its lightweight and space-saving design. Weighing just 24kg, the IRB 920T is 10 percent lighter than other SCARA robots in its class, reducing cell design costs by eliminating the need for extra materials to support the robot.

With all cables routed internally to remove cable interference, it also offers a compact footprint, enabling optimization of available production space. » For more information, visit www.abb.com

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Tweco® Centrovac Fume Extraction MIG Guns Tweco®, an ESAB brand, has introduced three models of Centrovac fume extraction MIG guns that remove welding fumes at the gun nozzle to help meet OSHA and ACGIH standards. When paired with the appropriate extraction unit, Centrovac reduces exposure to hexavalent chromium (generated when welding stainless steel), manganese, aluminum, and other harmful fumes. The guns can assist with meeting particulate limits in the operator’s breathing zone and when working in confined areas, inside tanks or other situations with limited ventilation. Centrovac guns and CarryVac units are part of an integrated ESAB solution that include products such as the Savage A40 PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) helmet and low-fume filler metals. » For more information, visit www.esab.com

Mastercam 2022 Delivers Powerful Toolpaths and Techniques With Mastercam 2022, you can now define reusable holder assemblies. Create collections of adapters, extensions, and holders, and store them as an assembly. You can save time and avoid errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components.

Mastercam 2022 introduces steady rest support for Mill-Turn which allows you to precisely position and simulate steady rests throughout your machining process, adding part support capability to turning, milling, and part-handling operations. This includes new component types, enhanced component libraries, dedicated operations for each type of steady rest, part handling strategies, and simulation features. » For more information, visit www.mastercam.com

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Platinum Tooling Named North American Distributor For Tecnicrafts

9 x 20 Bench Lathe from Palmgren Delivering precision, power and versatility, the 9 x 20 Bench Lathe from Palmgren handles a wide range of turning operations normally found in larger machines. It is constructed from heavy cast iron, and features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle and hardened and ground ways. These features are designed to provide years of trouble-free turning. Its ability to turn small metal parts makes the bench lathe an ideal choice for prototype shops, tool rooms, fabrication shops, maintenance shops, jewelry manufacturing as well as home and hobby machinists. The 100-year-old Palmgren is a C.H. Hanson brand.

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Minority owned Preco Manufacturing achieves superior finishes for aerospace applications while overcoming V-Flange CNC milling problems via JM performance products’ high torque retention knobs.

By: Craig A. Fischer, JM Performance Products,

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ore than most industries, today’s aerospace, defense, and automotive component manufacturing is challenged with machining a lot of exotic alloys and hard metals. This can take a toll on the carbide cutting tools used, and the result is that the tools must be changed out more frequently as they dull or break.

Tool replacement, not to mention loss of production time due to frequent changeover, can escalate costs as well.

Founded in 1978, Preco Manufacturing (Riverside, CA) has built a reputation as a leading aerospace manufacturer of precision machined components for military, government, and commercial

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customers around the world. A minority owned company; Preco is helmed by President, Martin Munguia, and is consistently driven by its ability to provide customers with optimal engineered parts solutions at the right cost. To fulfill this commitment, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, they recently replaced all of their machines with new state-of-the art equipment to take full advantage of today’s sophisticated manufacturing technologies.

The ISO9000:2008 and AS9100 Registered Company’s goal is to control costs and provide a shorter turn around by manufacturing all phases of a component from start to finish–regardless of its critical

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tolerances. To achieve the result of holding tight tolerances, the company invested approximately $1.6 million in the MAM72-35V Matsuura Five Axis Machining Center (Matsuura Machinery Corporation Fukui-city, Japan)–which is synonymous with state-ofthe-art unmanned (no need for operator oversight) simultaneous production for integrated close tolerances.

The MAM72-35V provides the advanced integration of a multi pallet stacker, tool carousel, and close tolerance machining center.

It also features a 35 tower pallet system with and exceptionally high option of a 520 tool matrix magazine base. This robust configuration was able to meet the manufacturing challenges of Preco’s predominantly exotic material castings (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum alloys, etc.)–which creates a unique set of production machining hurdles when considering that it typically requires high speeds in excess of 20,000 RPMs. The MAM72-35V features a 20,000 RPM Hi-Tech spindle, coupled with hand built precision, which makes for an accurate and robust unattended solution for complex work like Preco’s.

In this realm of optimizing machining to its limits via hard torque, Preco was experiencing frequent broken retention knobs which resulted in costly downtime, poor finishes, and were challenging the bottom-line cost efficiencies. Additionally, they would experience excessive chatter at high RMPs because the tooling wasn’t balanced–therefore finding a solution for manufacturing high speed aluminum parts with chrome finishes at 20,000 RPMs was key.

The immediate goal for Preco was to find a “fool-proof/ no-excuses” retention knob solution that wouldn’t fail! This would allow them to avoid increased costs per part, and negate impact to their ability to move toward their goal of “max-capacity/ max-efficiency” aerospace manufacturing.

High Torque Finish / System Solution Imperatively, a retention knob solution had to be found to improve the contact, reduce the spindle loads, and increase the speeds and feeds–all while improving the capacity to remove more cubic inches of metal per minute. In seeking out recommendations on knobs, Preco contacted JM Performance Products, Inc. (JMPP: Fairport Harbor, OH), a leading manufacturing innovator of CNC mill spindle optimization products since 2009. The companies’ patented High Torque retention knobs were the only knobs on the market to fully address the gamut of vital and costly CNC V-Flange tooling production issues which negatively impacts tool life.

Notably, JMPP’s High Torque retention knobs are specifically designed to eliminate the toolholder expansion responsible for costly and ongoing CNC milling and boring issues. Toolholder expansion caused by standard retention knob installation can reduce the toolholder to spindle contact by 70% or more. Key to the design is a relief beneath the precision pilot that forces the threads of the knob deeper into the threaded bore of the toolholder–where a thicker cross-section of material resists the expansion and deformation.

JMPP Plant Manager, Craig Fischer, emphasized that, “Fundamentally, JMPP’s knobs also work as an integrated system that starts at the connection of the spindle and the knob. The system includes precision-cut threads which takes into account the

mechanical functionality of each thread, magnetic particle testing that will reveal any faults and cracks in the material, installation torque specifications based on draw bar force and taper size, as well as replacement recommendation specifications.”

Preco Results Preco was using more than 100 tools on their MAM72-35V machine so they tested a High Torque knob for every tool including drills, facemills, taps, etc. The same knobs were used across multiple tools–from a 1-inch reeler, 2-inch base mill, 32K end mill, etc.

According to Preco President, Martin Munguia, “The benefits were immediately deep and far reaching as better taper connection resulted in spindle load reduction, increased speeds and feeds, and the ability to remove more cubic inches of metal per minute. Most visibly, we were able to achieve a combination of higher quality chrome finishes on parts which is essential in aerospace/defense applications.”

Preco’s Machinist-Operator, Sam Flores, expanded on these advantages, stating, “Achieving better surface finishes also eliminates additional benching operations that add to the cycle times. We’ve had experiences with poor finishes in the past, but now we can run deep 4-inch bores with six finish with no taper on the end mill.”

With these empirical results in hand, Preco moved swiftly to converting all of their 5-axis machines and milling centers to JMPP’s knobs and have had them in operation for over two years. Munguia concluded that, “In the aerospace and defense industries, price is a

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factor, but the customer is more interested in top quality parts delivered on time. We wouldn’t dare change back to standard retention knobs.”

Flores concurred in stating, “It started with the new Matsuura machine which proved out the overall great finishes even when running heavy tools on some parts. In essence, we now exclusively use the High Torque knobs on every tool on our machines. They have better concentricity, fit exactly, and the tools perform better across the board. Most importantly, with the heavier milling we do with titanium and stainless-steel parts, there are no issues with the retention knobs.”

JMPP’s Fischer surmised, “In implementing our High Torque knobs over the long haul, Preco will continue to increase speeds and feeds that deliver better cycle times to realize superior finishes and substantial savings for their demanding aerospace applications.”

run-out, reducing chatter and harmonics, decreasing set-up times, extending tool life, and increasing spindle performance.

For more detailed information, visit www.jmperformanceproducts. com. Editorial & Photo Contact: Ray Farrar / Method Media LLC / 216.861.0862 / rayf@methmedia.net. ©2021 JMPP.

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