Manufacturing News Midwest March 2010 : Page 1

MW MANUFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 2007 MIDWEST Vol. 4 No. 3 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin March 2010 Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com BIG Kaiser Opens New Corporate Headquarters Mazak Spring R3 Event March 16-17 Mazak has announced a two-day BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters inHoffman Es- tates, IL.At 33,000 square-feet, the new facility is nearly three times larger than BIG Kaiser’s former headquarters and features a state-of-the-art showroom and resource center, high-tech class- room, office space, warehouse and re- pair center. The new 5,000 square-foot show- room features extensive tooling and demonstration displays from BIG Kaiser’s complete product lineup. In- house machining centers allow the showroom to double as a resource cen- ter for customer demos and training. The facility also includes a high-tech classroom for advanced product train- ing and presentations. “This is a significant and necessary investment for our company,” said BIG Kaiser President and COO Chris Kaiser. “Our new facility symbolizes BIG Kaiser’s ongoing commitment to its customers and our confidence in the industry’s future.” Continued on Page 5 Summit Announces New 35-52 Big Swing Lathe Series Controlling shavings has been a 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 Continued on Page 5 Summit Machine Tool Manufactur- ingCorp has expanded its Summit fam- ily of latheswith 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 speedmodels, a 6.1- inch spindlemounted 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. Continued on Page 5 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 6 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 46 for Details Advertiser Index Page 45 Continental Machine is well positioned to produce a wide variety of metal and plastic prototypes used by its diverse customer base. See Page 32 for Details Material Handling / AGVs / Inventory Control Creform Introduces Extreme Size Carts for Large Parts Handling R3 event at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, IL. Built around the theme “Refocus. Rediscover. Rein- vent.” (R3), the event will build upon the principles introduced by Mazak in late 2009. The R3 eventwill be held from 8:30AM- 6 PMonMarch 16-17 andwill feature a wide array of speakers, semi- nars and technology demonstrations. Continued on Page 5 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 14 for Details Applying Technology Shop Gets 20% Faster Set-Up and Running Times with New CNC Turning Machine Gross Publications, Inc. MIDWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245

BIG Kaiser Opens New Corporate Headquarters

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates,

IL. At 33,000 square-feet, the new facility is nearly three times larger than BIG Kaiser’s former headquarters and features a state-of-the-art showroom and resource center, high-tech classroom, office space, warehouse and repair center.

The new 5,000 square-foot showroom features extensive tooling and demonstration displays from BIG Kaiser’s complete product lineup. Inhouse machining centers allow the showroom to double as a resource center for customer demos and training.

The facility also includes a high-tech classroom for advanced product training and presentations.

“This is a significant and necessary investment for our company,” said BIG Kaiser President and COO Chris Kaiser. “Our new facility symbolizes BIG Kaiser’s ongoing commitment to its customers and our confidence in the industry’s future.
The new 10,000 square-foot warehouse contains BIG Kaiser’s extensive product inventory, allowing for minimized shipping time and cost to customers.

An in-house repair center is staffed with technicians to quickly fulfill customer’s repair or maintenance needs, the company said.

“Our high levels of service and engineering support are very important to our customers. This facility brings the energy, capacity, resources and technology to support our reputation,” Kaiser said. “We are excited about our future and thankful to our employees and all otherswho have gotten us to this point.” For more information contact: BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. 2600 Huntington Blvd.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 888-866-5776/Fax: 847-228-0881 bigkaiser@bigkaiser.com www.bigkaiser.com

Mazak Spring R3 Event March 16-17

Mazak has announced a two-day R3 event at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, IL. Built around the theme “Refocus. Rediscover. Reinvent.” (R3), the event will build upon the principles introduced by Mazak in late 2009. The R3 event will be held from 8:30 AM - 6 PM on March 16-17 and will feature a wide array of speakers, seminars and technology demonstrations
Doug Woods, president of the AMT, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker on both days. Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation, and Ben Schawe, Mazak’s vice president of manufacturing, will both also be providing presentations at the event.

During the two-day event attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from a wide variety of Mazak’s strategic partners. Kennametal, Sandvik Coromant, LNS, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, Renishawand SMWwill be holding presentations during the R3 event. Technical seminars will be offered on topics including automation systems, multi-tasking solutions, optimizing turning operations, Done-in- One machining and probing strategies.

Cutting demonstrations will be held on horizontal, vertical andmulti-tasking machining centers. Machines being demonstrated will include the QUICK TURN SMART 250, HYPER QUADREX 200MSY, QUICK TURN NEXUS 250-II, HORIZONTALCENTERNEXUS 5000-II with PALLETECH SYSTEM, VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS 410B-II, INTEGREX 200-IV ST and many others.

Following the two-day R3 event, a Student Day will take place on March 18.

Students fromlocal high schools and collegeswill be invited to attend and speakers will focus on topics relevant to those considering careers in manufacturing.

Lunch will be provided to attendees of the R3 event on bothMarch 16 and 17.

Mazak’s Midwest Regional Headquarters and Technology Center is located at 300 East Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL, 60173. To attend, please register at www.mazakusa.com/r3chicago or call 847-885-8311.

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 forAPI 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/Fax: 800-342-0992 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 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 Mfg. 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
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Countries, in hopes of convincing them to attend the fairs and meet U.S. metalworking vendors that canmake 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 LegislativeAdvocacy 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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