Manufacturing News Southwest February 2010 : Page 1

SW MANUFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 1965 SOUTHWEST Vol. 45 No. 2 February 2010 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com DMG Houston Holds ECO Training Workshop the North American machine toolmarket approximately two- thirds are small ma- chine shops. “TheDMGECOL- (l-r) Richard Roy, President, BURGESS Specialty MFG; Ron Maroon, Sales Manager, BURGESS Specialty MFG; John Vincent, Sales Director, DMG Houston. DMG Houston recently held an open seminar offering Houston area manufacturers a vocational hands-on ECO Training workshop featuring the CTX 310 ECOand theDMU635VECO from theDMG ECOLINE series. The ECOLINE serieswas specially designed for the requirements of to- day’s small machine shop owners. In INE series, designed specifically with the smal l job shop in mind, provides an ergonomic design with state-of-the-art control technology and components. This series has value- added features that we can offer our cus- tomers at no addi- t ional cost ,” said John Vincent, Sales Director, DMG Houston. Highlights of CTX 310 ECO: • VDI 30 turret with 12 tool stations and up to six driven tools, • Digital drives and linear guideways in all axes [X/Z = 944.9 / 1,181.1 IPM.], • Automatic traversable tailstock for Continued on Page 4 AmTTech and Machine Tool Specialties Sign on with Grob Systems Associated Machine Grob G350 5-Axis horizontal machining center. Tool Technologies, Inc. (AmTTech), of Houston, TX, and Machine Tool Specialties of Tulsa, OK, signed distribution agree- ments wi th Grob Sys- tems, Inc. to exclusively represent Grob products in the State of Texas and Oklahoma, respectively. Their primary focus will be to market and exhibit Grob’s new offering of standard machine tools, the G Series lineup of 5- axis horizontalmachining 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 9 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 10 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 Continued on Page 9 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 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 26 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 36 for Details Saws New Line of HBV Automatic Bandsaws from Behringer Saws Behringer Saws has introduced a new line of HBV Automatic Bandsaws, which feature modular components. See Page 40 for Details EDM Machinery & Consumables Methods Introduces New Redesigned FANUCWire EDM FANUCʼs new iD Series wire EDM machines are designed to deliver high cutting speeds, accuracy and surface finishes. See Page 50 for Details Advertiser Index Page 46 Feature Editorial Gross Publications, Inc. SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245

DMG Houston Holds ECO Training Workshop

DMG Houston recently held an open seminar offering Houston area manufacturers a vocational hands-on ECO Training workshop featuring the CTX 310 ECO and the DMU 635 V ECO from the DMG ECOLINE series.

The ECOLINE series was specially designed for the requirements of today’s small machine shop owners. In the North American machine tool market approximately twothirds are small machine shops.

“The DMG ECOLINE series, designed specifically with the smal l job shop in mind, provides an ergonomic design with state-of-the-art control technology and component s .

This series has valueadded features that we can offer our customers at no addit ional cos t ,” said John Vincent, Sales Director, DMG Houston.

Highlights of CTX 310 ECO:

• VDI 30 turret with 12 tool stations and up to six driven tools,

• Digital drives and linear guideways in all axes [X/Z = 944.9 / 1,181.1 IPM.],

• Automatic traversable tailstock for Machining flexibility,

• Dynamicmotor spindle with 22.1 HP [40 percent DC], 122.8 ft./lbs. and 5,000 RPM,

• Hollow clamping cylinder with Ø2.0 in. Bar capacity and hydraulic 3-jaw chuck in the standard version.

Highlights of DMC 635 V ECO:

• Milling spindle with 8,000 RPM, 61.2 ft./lbs. [40 percent DC], 17.4 HP,

• Tool magazine for 20 tools with a fast double gripper,

• Large, easily accessible work area [X/Y/Z = 25.0/20.1/18.1 in.]

• 984.3 IPM rapid traverse and a 1.6 second tool exchange time,

• C-frame design for excellent rigidity.

Other machines demonstrated at the Open House were the DMU 50 3/5 axis CNC Universal Milling Machine, the CTX Beta 1250TC linear and CTX 510 CNC turning center.

“The DMU series is the ideal foundation for entry into CNC universal milling, and offers high-tech components in a compact class,” said John Vincent. It features a powerful motor spindle with up to 18,000 RPM, 95.9 ft./lbs. and 46.9 HP motor, variable table options, integrated swivel rotary table and easy accessibility to the work area within smallmachine dimensions.

“The CTX beta series represents a new dimension in universal turning providing precision turning in a large work area for medium-sized workpieces up to 16.1 in. Diameter. Y-axis and counter spindle are available as an option. The linear drive in the X-axis enables higher precision, higher productivity and dynamics (2,362.2 IPM rapid traverse).

For more information contact: John Vincent Sales Director DMG Houston 16511 Hedgecroft Dr. Suite 212 Houston, TX 77060 281-999-3641 Fax: 713-934-8443 John.vincent@dmgamerica.com www.dmgamerica.com www.gildemeister.com

AmTTech And Machine Tool Specialties Sign On With Grob Systems

Associated Machine Tool Technologies, Inc. (AmTTech), of Houston, TX, and Machine Tool Specialties of Tulsa, OK, signed distribution agreements with Grob Systems, Inc. to exclusively represent Grob products in the State of Texas and Oklahoma, respectively.

Their primary focus will be to market and exhibit Grob’s new offering of standard machine tools, the G Series lineup of 5- axis horizontalmachining Centers, to their extensive client bases statewide.

AmTTech is headquartered in Houston, TX, with a second location inArlington, TX.AmTTech has over 40,000 square feet of office/warehouse space including over 11,000 feet of state-of-the-art showroom between the two locations.

“We were interested in expanding our productmix in order to better serve our diverse group of clients,” said Jack Butts, AmTTech’s founder and President.

“We investigated virtually every 5-axis machining center currently on the market and from our perspective the Grob product line best supports our business model and philosophy. For the last 19 years we have been working with our clients in Texas to improve their profitability by partnering with AmTTech for the sales, service and support of their CNC machine tools.

Traditionally this relationship begins from the moment an AmTTech sales representative begins to work with a client on a machine tool need and continues as long as our client requires service and support in order to keep their CNC equipment in optimum chip-making condition. We have the ability and expertise to provide machine tool recommendations, solutions in and for manufacturing process, detailed time studies, application support and training aswell as on-going service support. From our viewpoint Grob Systems offers the same level of services, this being said they are a natural fit forAmTTech aswell as our loyal following of satisfied customers.” “We expect to have a Grob G350 HMC on the floor in our Houston Productivity Center in the very near future,” said Jack Butts, “thus allowing our clients to see first hand a demonstration of an incredibly accurate,American- built, German-engineered, 5-axis HMC. The G Series is a purpose-built 5- axis format, with three axes of movement (Y +A& B) on the table. This very unique design minimizes potential tool interference, improves work piece accessibility by allowing the table and part to be completely inverted during the machining process and directly addresses the inherent issue of chip flow and buildup.We (AmTTech) pride ourselves on being able to provide literally everything a customer could possibly need when it comes to chip-making CNC machine tools. Now, with the Grob G Series added to our product mix, I feel our ability to offer solutionsbased support to our existing, as well as future customers, is second to none.” For more information contact: Robert Ruelle, Account Director of Standard Machines Grob Systems Inc. 1070 Navajo Drive Bluffton, OH 45817 419-369-2955 info@us.grobgroup.com www.grobgroup.com/en/

S. TX Jack Butts, President AmTTech 10010 Houston Oaks Drive Houston, TX 77064 832-912-2010 / Fax: 832-912-2006 www.amttech.net

N. TX AmTTech 3301 Pleasant Valley Lane Arlington, TX 76015 832-912-2000 / Fax: 817-784-1708 OK Jack DeLaughter, CEO Machine Tool Specialties 5280 S. 100th East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74146 918-622-0018 / Fax: 918-622-4301 jackde@machinetoolspecialties.com www.machinetoolspecialties.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 Proper t ies, 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.

“TheAccutex EDMhasmany bonus features including a flushing operation where the machined part doesn’t have to be submerged to bemachined,” said a company spokesperson. “The Accutex EDM also 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 aswell 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 AndrewLatawiec, Karl Ganshirt andAdam 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 Gmof GTS,worked for 21 yearswith Grainger Industrial and eight years with Toolmex Corporation as GM, Tool Division. Chen is the owner of FUERDAWorkholding Solutions, manufacturer of FUERDALathe 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 the market 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, FUERDAoffers a 4- jaw independent series with steel and semi-steel bodies, two-piece or solid jaws. The chucks are offered in plain back or directmount 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, endmill holders, shellmill 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 FUERDA line, 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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