Manufacturing News Northeast March 2010 : Page 1

NE MANUFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 2005 Vol. 6 NORTHEAST No. 3 Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont &West Virginia March 2010 Datron Releases the M75 Machining Center Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com Innovator of the he German-made machine has a lid granite machining table that ovides 20 x 20 inches of work ea and a 1.2 kW machining spin- le that delivers feed rates of up to 550 inches per minute. Datron po- itions this model as an economical means of milling, drilling and engraving aluminum, plastics, stainless steel, brass and ex- ic composites, the company The M75 is recommended for production of panels and hous- illing profiles and 2D or 3D en- raving. tron Dynamics VP Robert Datron Dynamics, Inc. has intro- duced a new, compact high-speed ma- chining center that features a 30,000 RPM spindle and a 59 x 55 inch foot- y said, “The M75 is based on 7 chassis, but has a lighter-duty, RPM spindle in order to offer a lower-cost machine for applications that don’t require the speed of the M7. There are a number of industries that don’t need all of the features of the M7 Continued on Page 4 Summit Announces New 35-52 Big Swing Lathe Series Controlling shavings has been a Summit Machine Tool Manufactur- ing Corp has expanded its Summit fam- ily of lathes with the addition of the new Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathe series. These big swing heavy-duty lathes fea- ture extra wide hardened and precision ground bed ways, clutched headstocks fitted with precision ground gears in stepped or variable speed models, a 6.1- inch spindle mounted in special angular contact thrust bearings for accuracy and smooth running and an integral feed and thread gear box with a wide range of inch and metric threads available at the turn of a lever, the company said. The new Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathes features the single handle “Joy- stick” type control for four way feed and rapid traverse selections. Simply position the lever in the direction you wish to feed. The Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathes are available in 60 to 240 inch center dis- tances, and are standard-equipped with 3- and 4-jaw chucks, follow rest, stan- dard steady rest with roller tips, extra Continued on Page 6 challenge for manufacturers. Unusual applications or setups during the man- ufacturing process can present prob- lems. Tool-Flo offers a solution with a full line of standard grooving and threading inserts in all styles to control any type of shaving, according to the Continued on Page 4 NTMA Sets Dates for 2010 Purchasing Fairs The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) has announced it has selected two sites for Contract Pur- chasing Fairs for 2010. The fairs will be co-sponsored by the Precision Metal- forming Association (PMA). For the first time a theme has been chosen for the fairs, “Bringing Work Back to the U.S.A.” The organizers will 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 The carts can be manufactured in virtually any size and showcase the range of cart possibilities using the Creform System of plastic coated steel pipes, metal joints and accessories. See Page 30 for Details Advertiser Index Page 26 Continental Machine is well positioned to produce a wide variety of metal and plastic prototypes used by its diverse customer base. See Page 22 for Details Material Handling / AGVs / Inventory Control Creform Introduces Extreme Size Carts for Large Parts Handling Future Competition CNC Software Inc., manufacturer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced the 2009-2010 Mastercam Innovator of the Future (IOF) national competition. This competition entices students with a real-world manufactur- ing challenge, celebrity judge and a chance to win a scholarship as well as a trip to the celebrity judge’s headquar- ters. This competition provides instruc- tors with a powerful motivational tool to get students excited about learning Continued on Page 4 Tool-Flo Turns Shavings Into Chips Quality Control & Measurement CCP Offers New TruLight Illumination System Feature Editorial CCP offers TruLight all-LED illumination on its new range of optical comparators. See Page 12 for Details Applying Technology Shop Gets 20% Faster Set-Up and Running Times with New CNC Turning Machine Gross Publications, Inc. NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245

Datron Releases the M75 Machining Center

Datron Dynamics, Inc. has introduced a new, compact high-speed machining center that features a 30,000 RPM spindle and a 59 x 55 inch footprint.

The German-made machine has a solid granite machining table that provides 20 x 20 inches of work area and a 1.2 kW machining spindle that delivers feed rates of up to 550 inches per minute. Datron positions this model as an economical means of milling, drilling and engraving aluminum, plastics, stainless steel, brass and exotic composites, the company said. The M75 is recommended for the production of panels and housings, milling profiles and 2D or 3D engraving.

Datron Dynamics VP Robert Murphy said, “The M75 is based on our M7 chassis, but has a lighter-duty, lower RPM spindle in order to offer a lower-cost machine for applications that don’t require the speed of the M7.

There are a number of industries that don’t need all of the features of the M7But still want Datron quality and access to unique Datron options like XYZ probing, and theM75 delivers just that.” Included with theM75 as standard features are a spray-mist coolant system, 10-stationAutomatic Tool Changer (ATC) with tool data base and toollength sensor, Microsoft Windowsbased control software, PC, flat-screen monitor and hand-held remote, as well as a full safety protective enclosure with lock out/tag out capability.

M75 options include 3D probing, integration of virtually any CAD/CAM software and a variety of integrated workholding solutions like pneumatic clamping systems and Datron’s proprietary VacuMate vacuum tables.

For more information contact: Robert F. Murphy, VP Datron Dynamics 115 Emerson Road Milford, NH 03055 888-262-2833 / Fax: 603-672-8067 info@datrondynamics.com www.datrondynamics.com

Innovator of the Future Competition

CNC Software Inc., manufacturer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced the 2009-2010 Mastercam Innovator of the Future (IOF) national competition. This competition entices students with a real-world manufacturing challenge, celebrity judge and a chance to win a scholarship as well as a trip to the celebrity judge’s headquarters.

This competition provides instructors with a powerful motivational tool to get students excited about learning CAD/CAM and the manufacturing process.

The 2009-2010 IOF competitionwill be judged by a team of celebrities from Stewart-Haas Racing. Stewart-Haas Racing is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teamco-owned by two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and Haas Automation.

The judging team consists of Tony Stewart, owner and driver of car #14; Ryan Newman, driver of car #39 and CNC Shop Manager Brad Harris.

For the 2009-2010 competition, students are challenged to design and machine a NASCAR style gear shift lever and knob. Tony Stewart, RyanNewman and Brad Harris will select the winner based on several criteria including innovation and creativity, accuracy, quality of machining finish and aesthetics.

The student who creates the winning entry will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the school of their choice.

In addition, the winner and their Mastercam instructor will receive an expense- paid trip to tour the Stewart-Haas Racing headquarters and machine shop in Kannapolis, North Carolina. A Mastercam IOF recognition plaque will go to both thewinner and their school, and the winner’s instructor will receive a limited editionMastercamIOF polo shirt. Everyone who enters the competition receives an exclusiveMastercamIOF shirt.All entries and completed entry formsmust be received by March 31, 2010.

For more information contact: CNC Software, Inc. 671 Old Post Road Tolland, CT 06084 860-875-5006 / Fax: 860-872-1565 info@mastercam.com www.mastercam.com

Summit Announces New 35-52 Big Swing Lathe Series

Summit Machine Tool Manufacturing Corp has expanded its Summit family of lathes with the addition of the new Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathe series.

These big swing heavy-duty lathes feature extra wide hardened and precision ground bed ways, clutched headstocks fitted with precision ground gears in stepped or variable speed models, a 6.1- inch spindle mounted in special angular contact thrust bearings for accuracy and smooth running and an integral feed and thread gear box with a wide range of inch and metric threads available at the turn of a lever, the company said.

The new Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathes features the single handle “Joystick” type control for four way feed and rapid traverse selections. Simply position the lever in the direction you wish to feed.

The Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathes are available in 60 to 240 inch center distances, and are standard-equipped with 3- and 4-jaw chucks, follow rest, standard steady rest with roller tips, extra Capacity steady rest with roller tips, complete coolant system, halogen work light, full length splash guard, 2-speed tailstock and even the taper attachment.

For more information contact: James Brown, Sales Manager Summit Machine Tool Manufacturing Corp 518 N. Indiana Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73106 800-654-3262 / 405-235-2075 Ext.124 Fax: 405-232-5169 sales@summitmachinetool.com www.summitmachinetool.com

Tool-Flo Turns Shavings Into Chips

Controlling shavings has been a challenge for manufacturers. Unusual applications or setups during the manufacturing process can present problems.

Tool-Flo offers a solution with a full line of standard grooving and threading inserts in all styles to control any type of shaving, according to the Company. “We can even design one to work in any special application,” said a Tool-Flo spokesperson. “We have just introduced the API 8 Round threading insert with chip control available in both Flo-Lock and laydown style inserts.

Our FLDC-3-8RDR75-CB and FLDC-3-8RDL75-CB as well as our 16ER 8RD-CB and 16NR 8RD-CB are now available with our patented chip breaker and in our standard and premium, high performance grades to provide total chip control for API 8 Round threading. Readers can contact us for free test samples.” Acomplete line of standard cutting tools and toolholders are offered on the Tool-Flo website. The company can quote and manufacture special inserts or holders in small and large quantities.

For more information contact: Tool-Flo Manufacturing, Inc. 7803 Hansen Road Houston, TX 77061 800-345-2815/713-941-1080 Fax: 800-342-0992/713-941-8099 sales@toolflo.com www.toolflo.com

NTMA Sets Dates for 2010 Purchasing Fairs

The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) has announced it has selected two sites for Contract Purchasing Fairs for 2010. The fairs will be co-sponsored by the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA).

For the first time a theme has been chosen for the fairs, “Bringing Work Back to the U.S.A.” The organizers will Put heavy emphasis on attracting customers that have sent work to other countries, in hopes of convincing them to attend the fairs andmeet U.S.metalworking vendors that can make their products back in the U.S.A. “These fairs are part of a bigger picture that the NTMA and PMA are working on through their One Voice Legislative Advocacy Coalition to get the federal government to lower government mandated costs that hurt U.S. companies’ ability to compete,” said an NTMA spokesperson. “The overall goal is to help U.S. companies compete in a global market and help U.S. manufacturers increase their sourcing of work in the U.S. “U.S. companies that have capabilities in all kinds of metalworking sectors and looking for potential newcustomers should take a serious look at attending one of the events. U.S. companies with a need to find U.S.metalworking vendors should also investigate attending. More information on the fairs will be released later but the sites for the fairs are:

• May 12, 2010, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, CA.

• October 29, 2010, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Mashantucke, CT. For more information contact: Tom Garcia Director Business Development NTMA 9300 Livingston Road Ft. Washington, MD 20744 800-248-6862 Fax: 301-248-7104 tom@ntma.org www.ntma.org

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