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SE MANUFACTURING NEWS SOUTHEAST Serving Since 1997 Vol. 14 No. 2 February 2010 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee & Virginia Online Publication: www.ipnews.com Micro Waterjet LLC Announces New Headquarters MicroWaterjet LLCnowoffers con- tract manufacturing services through the North American Headquarters in Huntersville, NC, with plans to sell the WOMAJET by the end of 2010. Combining abra- sive waterjet cut- ting technology with the precision of a laser enables the company to provide +/- 3-mi- cron (0.0001-inch) positioning accu- racy, the company said. For compa- nies seeking con- tract manufact - uring of high-pre- cision and micro parts, the newpro- prietary process is as accurate as EDM, but faster with no heat de- formation, said the company. Continued on Page 4 Stäubli Honored by Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research The Automotive Engineering Fel- low Ceremony held at the Clemson University Campbell Graduate Engi- neering Center (CGEC) November 4 honored the 2008 and 2009 Fellows and their donors. Along with Stäubli Cor- poration Fellows Karl Garant and Justin Callies, recognized during the ceremony were Yves Stäubli, CEO; RogerVarin,CFO; and JoeGemma,Di- vision Manager, Stäubli Corporation, Robotics Division. A$30,000 gift from Stäubli Corpo- (l-r) Yves Staubli with Clemson AE graduate student and 2009 Staubli Fellow Justin Callies ration provides graduate fellowships for students in the automot ive Continued on Page 4 IMTS Announces Industry Inspiration Day IMTS (The International Manufac- turing Technology Show) management will host the first-ever Industry Inspi- ration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference. IMTS is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors andmore than 91,000 visitors. Highlighting the opening day’s events will be a keynote luncheon pro- gram featuring speakers from key Continued on Page 6 H&R Mfg. and Supply, Inc. Expands Capabilities H&R Mfg. and Supply, Inc., an in- dustry leader in workholding, manu- factures custom designed and standard products for all workholding needs. H&R has expanded its product offering recently by adding many heavy duty products such as its new low-profile, extra heavy-duty boringmill jaws. H&R has also expanded its manu- facturing capabilities. Even in a down economy, H&R is looking to expand by recently adding a new Accutex 6-axis Continued on Page 4 Global Tooling Solutions to Distribute FUERDA and BPT Products in U.S. Global Tooling Solutions (GTS), an importer and master distributor of ma- chine tool accessories, has opened for business. GTS is the authorized master distributor of FUERDA Lathe Chucks and BPT Rotary Tool Holders. These two international brands are officially making their debut into the United States and Latin American markets, Continued on Page 4 Subscription Changes: Tomake name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@ipnews.com • www.ipnews.com/subscribe.html Feature Editorial Workholding GTS FUERDA Chucks Global Tooling Solutions features FUERDA Forged Steel Body Adjustable Scroll Chucks for accuracy and repeatability. See Page 12 for Details Software Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS 2009 MR1 Metrology Software Includes new features in all modules of the product including CMM, vision, portable and NC probing. See Page 20 for Details Applying Technology CNC Software Helps Milwaukee Area Technical College MATC is a state-of-the-art manufacturing lab populated with large numbers of CNC manufacturing systems. See Page 28 for Details Saws Scotchman Releases DS-20 Band Saw The saw comes with a 1-1/4-inch blade, saw guides with carbide inserts, large material bed and a remote control console as well as other standard features. See Page 34 for Details EDM Machinery & Consumables Methods Introduces New Redesigned FANUC Wire EDM FANUC’s new iD Series wire EDM machines are designed to deliver high cutting speeds, accuracy and surface finishes. See Page 40 for Details Advertiser Index Page 38 Gross Publications, Inc. SOUTHEAST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245

Micro Waterjet LLC Announces New Headquarters

MicroWaterjet LLC nowoffers contract manufacturing services through the North American Headquarters in Huntersville, NC, with plans to sell the WOMAJET by the end of 2010.

Combining abrasive waterjet cutting technology with the precision of a laser enables the company to provide +/- 3-micron

(0. 0001-inch) positioning accuracy, the company said. For companies seeking contract manufacturing of high-precision and micro parts, the newproprietary process is as accurate as EDM, but faster with no heat deformation, said the company.
Developed in Switzerland, the new WOMAJET has been producing high-precision micro parts since 2004 with more than 50% of production within themedical industry.MicroWaterjet provides rapid prototyping for aerospace and automotive to electrical, watch manufacturing and more specialty applications. Designed for fast prototyping, the capabilities range from simple cutting to complete solutions including milling, grinding, thread cutting and more, the company said.

“With proprietaryAbrasiveWaterjet Micro Machining (AWJMM) technology, a surface quality of 1.6 Ra (depending onmaterial/thickness) can be obtained without the negative effects of process forces and thermal stress,” said a company spokesperson.

“Smaller nozzles and advanced technologies achieve high precision that compete more with EDM and laser than traditionalwaterjetmachines. Biocompatible, precision parts with tolerances +/-0.01 mm and kerf widths of

0. 3 mm are achieved for ceramics to titanium while decreasing deburring and scrap rates. The maximum work piece size is 1,000 x 600 mm.

For more information contact: Steve Parette National Accounts Representative Micro Waterjet LLC 13420 Reese Blvd. West Huntersville, NC 28078 704-948-1213 Fax: 704-948-1251 sparette@microwaterjet.com www.microwaterjet.com

Stäubli Honored by Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

The Automotive Engineering Fellow Ceremony held at the Clemson University Campbell Graduate Engineering Center (CGEC) November 4 honored the 2008 and 2009 Fellows and their donors. Along with Stäubli Corporation Fellows Karl Garant and Justin Callies, recognized during the ceremony were Yves Stäubli, CEO; Roger Varin, CFO; and Joe Gemma, Division Manager, Stäubli Corporation, Robotics Division.

A $30,000 gift from Stäubli Corporation provides graduate fellowships for s tudent s in the automotive Engineering program at the Clemson University International Center forAutomotive Research (CU-ICAR).

In addressing the honorees, Tom Kurfess, the BMW Endowed Chair in Manufacturing, said, “Your support allows us to bring in top-notch students which derives a better product for the marketplace and raises the level of the automotive engineering program. This is a win-win for everyone.” For more information contact: Staubli Corporation 201 ParkwayWest

P. O. Box 189 Duncan, SC 29334 864-433-1980 Fax: 864-486-5496 www.staubli.com

IMTS Announces Industry Inspiration Day

IMTS (The International Manufacturing Technology Show) management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference. IMTS is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors and more than 91,000 visitors.

Highlighting the opening day’s events will be a keynote luncheon program featuring speakers from key Industrial markets including aerospace, automotive, energy andmedical manufacturing. A round-table panel discussion will conclude the luncheon program,whichwill be held from12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Industry & Technology Conference area of the West building of Chicago’s McCormick Place.

IMTS attendees registered for a conference session will be admitted to the luncheon program. Exhibiting company representatives will also be eligible to attend on an RSVP basis.

“IMTS attendees repeatedly tell us that they come to the show to learn, to network and to find newresources and innovative manufacturing technology resources,” said John Krisko, IMTS Director

- Exhibitions. “We are committing significant energy and resources to make the conference the premier educational offering available to the manufacturing industry.” The IMTS Industry & Technology Conference will bring the industry together, under one roof and at one time, to discuss new opportunities, network with industry peers and explore innovative ways to overcome day-to-day and long-range challenges.

The conference program, September 14-17, will focus on six topic tracks featuring a wide range of industry specific sessions including:

• Materials Engineering (Physical Properties, What’s New, Future [R&D]).

• Machining Technology & Trends (General Cutting [turning, milling, etc.], Grinding, Tooling/Workholding).

• Alternative Manufacturing Processes (Waterjet, Laser, EDM, Welding, Fastening/ Joining).

• Metrology (Measuring, Testing, Inspection, 3-D Inspection, Standards).

• Plant Operations (Lean Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Training/Work Force, Government, Energy Efficiency, MTConnect).

• Rapid Prototyping.

For more information contact: AMT 7901 Westpark Drive McLean, VA22102-4206 703-827-5282 800-524-0475 Fax: 703-893-1151 amt@AMTonline.org www.AMTonline.org

H&R Mfg. And Supply, Inc. Expands Capabilities

H&R Mfg. And Supply, Inc., an industry leader in workholding, manufactures custom designed and standard products for all workholding needs.

H&R has expanded its product offering recently by adding many heavy duty products such as its new low-profile, extra heavy-duty boring mill jaws.

H&R has also expanded its manufacturing capabilities. Even in a down economy, H&R is looking to expand by recently adding a new Accutex 6-axis Capablewire EDMmachine aswell as a new 40 taper Johnford CNCmill. Since this is the first EDM machine for H&R, they wanted a flexible and highly-optioned machine to suit current and future needs. TheAccutexAU-300-I EDM Machine was their choice. It has a table workspace of 13.8” X, 9.8” Y and 8.7” in Z height. H&R also bought the PEPS EDM wire cut software CAD-CAM system for this machine.

“The Accutex EDM has many bonus features including a flushing operation where the machined part doesn’t have to be submerged to be ma chined, ” sa id a company spokesperson. “TheAccutex EDMalso has an automatic wire threading operation which will allow H&R to return to the cutting operation faster than most traditional machines. H&R is looking to expand its own process through better accuracy as well as provide customers with complex part machining capabilities that will hold

0. 00004 inches. The true 5-axis machine capability will allow us to do many odd shapes and angles with a one-time cut rather than the traditional straight line 3-axis thatmany othermachines provide.” For more information contact: Derek Hivnor H&RManufacturing & Supply Inc. 12400 Rose Road Willis, TX 77378 936-856-5529 Fax: 936-856-8550 dlhivnor@hrmfg.com www.hrmfg.com

Global Tooling Solutions to Distribute FUERDA and BPT Products in U.S.

Global Tooling Solutions (GTS), an importer and master distributor of machine tool accessories, has opened for business. GTS is the authorized master distributor of FUERDA Lathe Chucks and BPT Rotary Tool Holders. These two international brands are officially making their debut into the United States and Latin American markets,Through Global Tooling Solutions.

GTS is owned and operated by Andrew Latawiec, Karl Ganshirt and Adam Chen. Latawiec, VP of Product Development for GTS, has spent the last 30 years working with Bison-Bial, a leader in the production of manual lathe chucks and rotary tool holders.

Most recently, Latawiec was Senior Product Manager for Toolmex Corporation.

Ganshirt, President and GM of GTS, worked for 21 years with Grainger Industrial and eight years with Toolmex Corporation as GM, Tool Division. Chen is the owner of FUERDAWorkholding Solutions,manufacturer of FUERDA Lathe Chucks.

“The U.S. market is the most competitive in the world,” said Chen. “The right partner was hard to find. Our combined expertise will give us a unique advantage, and I am very confident that we will be successful selling FUERDA and BPT into the U.S. and Latin American markets.” “FUERDA is a universal manual lathe chuck line designed for high accuracy and long life with one of the most complete offerings available on themarket today,” said Latawiec. Two-, three-, four- and six-jaw scroll chucks are available in steel and semi-steel bodies andwith two-piece reversible or hard solid jaws. Scroll chucks are available in sizes 4- to 50-inch. Along with scroll chucks, FUERDA offers a 4-jaw independent serieswith steel and semisteel bodies, two-piece or solid jaws.

The chucks are offered in plain back or direct mount executions and in sizes ranging from 3- to 55-inch.” BPT, a division of Birla Precision Technologies, produces precision rotary toolholders and collets. BPT, formerly Birla Kennametal, offers collet chucks, end mill holders, shell mill holders and other holders and adapters in CAT, BT, HSK and straight shank executions.

Shrink fit holders, hydraulic milling chucks, collets and pull studs round out this extensive offering. All BPT holders are produced toAT3 specifications, and all collet chucks and end mill holders are balanced to G6.3 at 15,000 RPM. “BPT has a similar value quotient as the FUERDAline, bringing quality products and real value to the end user and our distributors,” said Ganshirt. “The response from our customers for both lines has been strong and positive.” For more information contact: Global Tooling Solutions

P. O. Box 701 Walpole, MA02081 800-985-5390 Fax: 781-881-0469 sales@gts-tools.com www.gts-tools.com

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