Manufacturing News Southwest March 2010 : Page 1

SW MANUFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 1965 SOUTHWEST Vol. 45 No. 3 March 2010 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com AS 9120 & AS 9100 Awarded to Indian Aerospace and Chief Manufacturing Innovator of the Future Competition CNC Software Inc.,manufacturer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced the 2009-2010 Master- cam Innovator of the Future (IOF) na- tional competition. This competition entices students with a real-world manufacturing challenge, celebrity judge and a chance to win a scholar- ship as well as a trip to the celebrity judge’s headquarters. This competition provides instructors with a powerful motivational tool to get students ex- cited about learning CAD/CAMand themanufacturing process. Continued on Page 6 (l-r) Texas Senator Wendy Davis, District 10; Alan Eades, Chief Mfg. Quality Rep; Mike White, TMAC Account & Project Manager; Roger Crudup, Owner, Indian Aerospace & Chief Mfg. and David Kliever, Indian Aerospace Quality Manager. Senator Davis presented plaques recognizing the companies for its achievements of AS 9120 & AS 9100 Quality Management Systems. Texas Senator Wendy Davis, Dis- trict 10, presented a plaque fromTMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Cen- ter) to Roger Crudup,Owner of Indian Aerospace & Chief Manufacturing, in recognition of the company’s achieve- ment of theAS 9120 andAS 9100 qual- itymanagement systems. Chief Manufacturing produces Continued on Page 4 Summit Announces New 35-52 Big Swing Lathe Series Tool-Flo Turns Shavings Into Chips Feature Editorial Quality Control & Measurement RAM Optical Instrumentation Releases Sprint CNC 300 Measurement System The Sprint CNC 300 is a fully automatic dimensional measurement system with optional laser measurement. See Page 12 for Details WESTEC APEX 2010 Kurt to Unveil New Products at WESTEC Kurt will unveil an array of new workholding and high productivity products at WESTEC 2010, including automated workholding systems, multi-chuck clamping systems, cast caged tombstones and custom engineered workholding. See Page 28 for Details Applying Technology Controlling shavings has been a challenge formanufacturers. Unusual applications or setups during the man- ufacturing process can present prob- lems. Tool-Flo offers a solutionwith a Continued on Page 6 UFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 1965 SOUTHWEST Vol. 45 No. 3 March 2010 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com AS 9120 & AS 9100 Awarded to Indian Aerospace and Chief Manufacturing Innovator of the Future Competition CNC Software Inc.,manufacturer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced the 2009-2010 Master- cam Innovator of the Future (IOF) na- tional competition. This competition entices students with a real-world manufacturing challenge, celebrity judge and a chance to win a scholar- ship as well as a trip to the celebrity judge’s headquarters. This competition provides instructors with a powerful motivational tool to get students ex- cited about learning CAD/CAMand themanufacturing process. Continued on Page 6 (l-r) Texas Senator Wendy Davis, District 10; Alan Eades, Chief Mfg. Quality Rep; Mike White, TMAC Account & Project Manager; Roger Crudup, Owner, Indian Aerospace & Chief Mfg. and David Kliever, Indian Aerospace Quality Manager. Senator Davis presented plaques recognizing the companies for its achievements of AS 9120 & AS 9100 Quality Management Systems. Texas Senator Wendy Davis, Dis- trict 10, presented a plaque fromTMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Cen- ter) to Roger Crudup,Owner of Indian Aerospace & Chief Manufacturing, in recognition of the company’s achieve- ment of theAS 9120 andAS 9100 qual- itymanagement systems. Chief Manufacturing produces Continued on Page 4 Summit Announces New 35-52 Big Swing Lathe Series Tool-Flo Turns Shavings Into Chips Feature Editorial Quality Control & Measurement RAM Optical Instrumentation Releases Sprint CNC 300 Measurement System The Sprint CNC 300 is a fully automatic dimensional measurement system with optional laser measurement. See Page 12 for Details WESTEC APEX 2010 Kurt to Unveil New Products at WESTEC Kurt will unveil an array of new workholding and high productivity products at WESTEC 2010, including automated workholding systems, multi-chuck clamping systems, cast caged tombstones and custom engineered workholding. See Page 28 for Details Applying Technology Controlling shavings has been a challenge formanufacturers. Unusual applications or setups during the man- ufacturing process can present prob- lems. Tool-Flo offers a solutionwith a Continued on Page 6 turing turing Corp has expanded its Summit family of lathes with the addition of the new Summit 35-52 Big Swing Lathe se- ries. These big swing heavy-duty lathes feature extrawide hardened and preci- sion ground bed ways, clutched head- stocks 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. Continued on Page 6 NTMA Sets Dates for 2010 Purchasing Fairs TheNational 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, “BringingWork Back to theU.S.A.” The organizers will put heavy emphasis on attracting cus- tomers that have sent work to other 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 SwissWatchmaker Integrates Toolholding System to Maintain High Precision Armin Strom began to build a legacy when he hand-created his first skeletonized watch in 1983. Over the years, the watchmakerʼs rep- utation grew, and he eventually founded Armin Strom AG to carry on the tradition. See Page 42 for Details Material Handling / AGVs / Inventory Control Creform Introduces Extreme Size Carts for Large Parts Handling The carts, designed for large parts of various shapes, sizes and lengths, are intended to be an efficient means for moving parts from between manufacturing stations. 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AS 9120 & AS 9100 Awarded to Indian Aerospace and Chief Manufacturing

Texas Senator Wendy Davis, District 10, presented a plaque from TMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) to Roger Crudup, Owner of Indian Aerospace & Chief Manufacturing, in recognition of the company’s achievement of the AS 9120 and AS 9100 quality management systems. Chief Manufacturing produces

Hard to source aerospace spare parts for older models of aircraft. Indian Aerospace then sells the specialty parts in low volumes which many larger companies will not do.

ChiefManufacturing was incorporated in 1988 and is located in Arlington, TX (DFW area). Roger Crudup, owner of the Native American owned and operated business, said,

“Our goal is to be fast, professional and to spec every time.” The company’s expertise is in high nickel aerospace alloys such asA-286,Monel, Inconel, Waspaloy and Greek Ascoloy, while also working with all grades of stainless, alloy and carbon steels, brass and aluminum. Chief provides fasteners and to-printmachined parts for the aerospace and defense industries to both OEM and U.S. Government procurement standards.

Hawker-Beech in Wichita, KS, a major customer of Indian Aerospace and Chief Mfg., mandated its suppliers to get registered to the AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management System to stay in the supply chain. This has occurred throughout the aerospace industry both nationally and internationally.

Indian Aerospace, the distributor for component partsmade by ChiefManufacturing (sister company) went first. TMAC worked with them to design and implement their system. Since they are in the distribution arena they registered to AS 9120, which is the same system but specific to aerospace distributors.

After Indian Aerospace was registered, Chief Manufacturing did their project getting registered to AS 9100 for aerospace component manufacturers. TMAC is precluded from performing the audits necessary to attain registration, this is performed by a 3rd party contractor and is at additional expense.

Between the two companies they invested close to 400 hours and over $30,000. Now they can keep their current aerospace customers and also go after new business.

Having a robust quality systemin place also contributes to cost savings as procedures and processes are reviewed for continuous improvement.Alarge part of these certifications also require stringent customer satisfaction measures such as strict on-time delivery, minimal defects and low returns. “Indian Aerospace and Chief Mfg.

Have contributed a significant amount of investment to achieve world class performance with a staff of less than 30,” saidmike White, TMAC Account & ProjectManager.

“These quality systems are audited annually, their first ‘surveillance’ audit had zero non-conformances which is unusual, that means they are dedicated to sustaining their improvements over time.

With a resource available like TMAC, smaller companies like these have access to manufacturing expertise at a very competitive price.” For more information contact: Roger Crudup, Owner Indian Aerospace & Chief Mfg. David Kliever, Indian Aerospace Quality Control Manager Alan Eades, ChiefMfg.

Quality Representative Indian Aerospace & Chief Manufacturing 427 West Fork Drive Arlington, TX 76012 817-265-2399 sales@indianaero.com www.indianaero.com www.chiefmfginc.com TMAC 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S. Fort Worth, TX 76118 817-272-5922 Fax: 817-272-5977 www.tmac.org

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 competition will be judged by a team of celebrities from Stewart-Haas Racing. Stewart- Haas Racing is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team co-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, Ryan Newman and Brad Harris will select the winner based on several criteria including innovation and creativity, accuracy, quality ofmachining 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 theirMastercam instructor will receive an expense-paid trip to tour the Stewart- Haas Racing headquarters and machine shop in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Amastercam IOF recognition plaque will go to both the winner and their school, and the winner’s instructor will receive a limited edition Mastercam IOF polo shirt.

Everyone who enters the competition receives an exclusiveMastercam IOF 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

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

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 standardequippedwith 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

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 new customers 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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