Manufacturing News Southeast April 2010 : Page 1

SE SE MANUFACTURING NEWS SOUTHEAST Serving Since 1997 Vol. 14 No. 4 April 2010 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee & Virginia Online Publication: www.ipnews.com DoravilleWins Okuma Machine Tool DMG and Mori Seiki Announce Combining of US Operations DMG and MORI SEIKI , two worldwide leading machine tool man- ufacturers,will join forces in theUnited States.Mori SeikiCo., Ltd. (hereinafter, “Mori Seiki”) has agreed with the German machine tool manufacturer, GILDEMEISTER Aktiengesellschaft Continued on Page 4 L-R Lee Morris, Chairman, Morris Group, Inc., Charles Blair, Owner, Doraville Custom Machine Services, Inc., Larry Schwartz, President and COO, Okuma America Corporation. Mr. Morris and Mr. Schwartz present Charles Blair with a winner’s plaque for the Okuma Real Help Machine Tool Giveaway contest. Okuma America Corporation has selected Doraville Custom Machine Services, Inc. (DCMS) thewinner in the Real Help Machine Tool Giveaway contest. Charles Blair, DCMS owner, submitted a video entry answering the question “How can an Okuma help your business?” “Mr. Blair’s videowas selected from a pool of nearly 400 Continued on Page 5 Hicks Machine Tool Announced as Behringer Saws’ 2009 Distributor of the Year Behringer Saws, a provider of automatic bandsawing machines and material handling systems, has announced that Hicks Machine Tool Company of Memphis, TN, has been named the company’s 2009 Distrib- utor of the Year. Hicks represents the Behringer and Behringer Eisele brand product lines in Tennessee,Arkansas and Mississippi. “Smith Hays, Presi- Smith Hays, President of Hicks Machine Tool Company (center) receives the 2009 Distributor of the Year award from Rick Klipp, President (left) and Michael Macczak, National Sales Manager (right) of Behringer Saws. dent of Hicks Machine Tool Company, has demonstrated that even Continued on Page 19 Ron Overton, President, Overton Industries, 2009 NTMA Chairman. Ron Overton, 2009 Chairman of the NTMA (National Tooling & Ma- chining Association), has been speak- ing with local NTMA Chapters and letting members know first-hand the benefits of being an NTMA member. Continued on Page 20 Fryer Chooses Flint Machine Tools for Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina Fryer Machine Systems, Inc. has announced that it has awarded exclu- sive distributorship of itsmachine tools to Flint Machine Tools, Inc. of Snel- lville, GA, in the states of Georgia, Ala- bama and South Carolina. Flint will Continued on Page 21 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 Methods MachineTools Introduces New Med Cell Methods Machine Tools Inc. has announced the release of the new RoboDrill Med Cell, a complete pre-engineered, production machining cell. See Page 32 for Details Replacement Parts & Accessories Hardinge Introduces New 5C2 Quad-Spindle Indexing System The new 5C2 quad-spindle indexing system is designed for small to medium-size parts of all shapes. See Page 40 for Details Advertiser Index Page 38 NTMA Chairman Ron Overton Speaks to Local Chapters Feature Editorial Machinery: Metalforming/ Fabricating/Waterjet Mazak Optonics Introduces New Laser Cutting System The STX Mark III utilizes many features developed for Mazak’s Hyper Series machines. See Page 12 for Details Drilling /Tapping / Threading Haas Drill andTap Machine Features Milling Capability The new DT-1 is a compact, high-speed drill and tap machine with full milling capabilities. See Page 22 for Details ApplyingTechnology AME Has Reasons to Breathe Easy Stotz and AME maintain a great working relationship, the two companies said. See Page 28 for Details Medical Manufacturing 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

Doraville Wins Okuma Machine Tool

Okuma America Corporation has selected Doraville Custom Machine Services, Inc. (DCMS) thewinner in the Real Help Machine Tool Giveaway contest. Charles Blair, DCMS owner, submitted a video entry answering the question “How can an Okuma help your business?” “Mr. Blair’s video was selected from a pool of nearly 400 entries,” said an Okuma spokesperson.

“DCMS was founded in early 2007 by my father and I,” saidMr. Blair. “Our first machine was a used CNC lathe. While it wasn’t a bad machine, its limitations were made apparent very quickly. I soon needed a CNC mill and found a capable used machine. This was a nice machine but it soon needed to be upgraded, and in 2008 I bought a used Okuma Howa machining center. This machine really opened our shop to some new opportunities and we began to see the possibilities of a more productionoriented business. Over the past two years, our company has specialized in prototype work for research facilities and the medical industry. We are now planning to branch into more productiontype work. I entered the contest because of our need for a first-class production machining system. Our existing equipment was not the best kind suited for production work,” said Mr. Blair.

“We are pleased that we can offer real help toMr. Blair and his company,” said Larry Schwartz, President and COO of Okuma America Corporation.

“We want to help them grow their business.” “Representatives from Okuma and Morris South, a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of Okuma’s distributors, worked with Mr. Blair to determine which Okuma machine would be best suited for DCMS’ current and future needs. The decision was the Okuma Captain L370-M lathe and the machine was installed in February,” said an Okuma spokesperson.

“A component that previously took eight minutes, using more than onemachine, now takes a little over twominutes on one machine,” said Blair. “I can now machine the entire part on the new Okuma Captain L370-M lathe without the need to do finish work on a separate machine.” “I enjoy the challenge of working with various industries and new products,” said Blair.

“In addition to the medical devices we sometimes repair or modify, we manufacture parts for a lifting system used to repair and maintain wind turbines, new products used in law enforcement, LED lamp designs, parts for electric car projects, and several new and emerging technologies.We work with a wide range of materials including aluminum, stainless steel and polymers. I enjoy these projects and each one of them has some future potential but only if I have the right machine tool equipment at the right time. I am confident that the new Okuma Captain L370-M lathe will help take my company to that next level.”

Mr. Blair’s entry and all the contest entriesare postdonlineat http://oac.okuma.com/giveaway.

In addition to prizes from Okuma, members of Partners in THINC provided entry prizes and prizes for the weekly winners and the finalists. Participating sponsors include: Sandvik- Coromant, Iscar Metals, Inc., Renishaw, Schunk, Caron Engineering, Zoller, Iemca, FANUC Robotics and Marposs.

For more information contact: Julie Murphy, Marketing Manager Okuma America Corporation 11900 Westhall Drive Charlotte, NC 28278 704-588-7000 / Fax: 704-588-6503 www.Okuma.com

Charles Blair, Owner
Doraville Custom
Machine Services, Inc.
465 Maltbie Street, Suite 403
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
404-550-1981
dcms@charter.net
www.dcmsinc.com

DMG and Mori Seiki Announce Combining of US Operations

DMG and MORI SEIKI , two worldwide leading machine tool manufacturers, will join forces in the United States. Mori Seiki Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, “Mori Seiki”) has agreed with the German machine tool manufacturer, GILDEMEISTER Aktiengesellschaft (hereinafter, “DMG”), to assume all sales and service-related activities in the United States from April 1, 2010.

The new DMG / Mori Seiki USA will assume responsibility for all product support, regardless of whether the product is manufactured by DMG or Mori Seiki. Expanded service will be available to DMG users as existing product knowledge and expertise is transferred to Mori Seiki and its nationwide distributor network. DMG / Mori Seiki will also provide after-sales service, spare parts supply, training and engineering support.

Dr. Rüdiger Kapitza, Chairman of the Executive Board of Gildemeister Aktiengesellschaft, asserts that the timing for a strategic partnership between DMG andMori Seiki is now. “Our joint innovative customer focus allows us to approach the challenges posed by the international economic crisis in a more targeted manner and to overcome them,” said Dr. Rüdiger Kapitza.

DMG and Mori Seiki are industry leaders in turning and milling technology. Advantages of the partnership include consolidation of parts inventory (located in Dallas), and an overall increased level of customer service for users of both Mori Seiki and DMG machines.

The companies’ complementary resources will create an even stronger organization with a vast product line.

“The joining of superior technologies and strong sales and service networks brings greater productivity to our customers,” said Dr. Masahiko Mori, CEO of Mori Seiki.

For more information contact:
DMG / MORI SEIKI USA 2400 Huntington Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-593-5400
www.dmgmoriseiki.com

Hicks Machine Tool Announced as Behringer Saws’ 2009 Distributor of the Year

Behringer Saws, a provider of automatic bandsawing machines and material handling systems, has announced that Hicks Machine Tool Company of Memphis, TN, has been named the company’s 2009 Distributor of the Year. Hicks represents the Behringer and Behringer Eisele brand product lines in Tennessee,Arkansas and Mississippi.

“Smith Hays, President of Hicks Machine Tool Company, has demonstrated that even
in a difficult economy, opportunities for growth do exist,” said Richard Klipp, President, Behringer Saws. “Having been an authorized distributor of our products since 1997, his knowledge of the product line combined with the familiarity of his territory and customer base have contributed to their company’s success this past year.”

Hicks Machine Tool Company has served the region since 1945 and represents many productive and innovative machine tool builders. The company’s stated mission is to help customers compete worldwide with world-class fabrication and stamping equipment.

“Hicks Machine Tool also represents what amanufacturer seeks out in a good distributor. They have a true understanding of a customer’s needs and they hold these needs in the highest regard and work closely with them to determine the most cost-effective and efficient solution for the application,” said Klipp. “Hicks takes customer satisfaction to a higher level.” For more information contact: Behringer Saws, Inc. 721 Hemlock Road Morgantown, PA19543

610-286-9777 888-234-7464
Fax: 610-286-9699
www.behringersaws.com

Hicks Machine Tool
P. O. Box 18102 3865 Watman Ave.
Memphis, TN 38118
901-363-7220
Fax: 901-363-7276
www.hicksmachinetool.com

NTMA Chairman Ron Overton Speaks to Local Chapters

Ron Overton, 2009 Chairman of the NTMA (National Tooling & Machining Association), has been speaking with local NTMA Chapters and letting members know first-hand the benefits of being an NTMA member.

Ron Overton is President of Overton Industries, Mooresville, IN. “I’ve traveled all over the United States visiting shops and local NTMAchapters. Overall, I see business picking up, especially in nuclear and defense and somewhat inmedical. There is also growing interest in the energy/wind industry, although there are questions when dealing with the foreign companies involved, will they be around to pay you?”

“First, the state of the NTMA, it currently has $14 million in assets. The headquarters aremoving to Independence (Cleveland area), OH, and co-locating with the PMA (Precision Metal Forming Association), this will help with the overall efficiency of the organization. The NTMA Insurance Program is gaining ground; it is backed by Zurich.

“On the legislative front, Franklin Partners is the lobbying firm for both the NTMA and PMA. The turnout for the ‘NTMA Goes to DC Day’ last year was low, we only had 100 people out of 2,500 members show up for this. I’d like to see a larger turnout for this event this year. The joint NTMA/PMA Legislative Conference will be held April 20-21, 2010, at The Westin Washington, DC City Center. I encourage you to attend.

“NTMAis fighting for those members involved with the automotive industry. NTMA representatives have met with GM, Chrysler and the Auto Task Force in DC. The TARP money that has been paid to Tier 1 companies has not beenmaking it down to the Tier 2 companies, we have made sure that Washington, along with GM and Chrysler, is aware of this. NTMAis also working on payment terms for die standards so that members can get paid in a timely manner for tooling.

“NTMA has continuous training programs. Included in this is the NTMA’s National Robotics league for robotics competition. This attracts young people and gets theminterested inmanufacturing. There is also the National Apprenticeship Contest that involves tool and die, milling and grinding. I would like to see more participation at this year’s event in Indianapolis, IN.

“The NTMAbelieves in helping its members with the Members First program, this is an outsource guide for NTMA members. Other ways that members can benefit from their membership is by attending conferences. As an example, theNTMAFall Conference was a success. There were speakers who covered topics on aerospace, defense, grants, web search engine optimization and more. I encourage members to not only attend the local meetings but also the national ones.

Here is a list of upcoming events:

• NTMA/PMAContract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair, BringingWork Back to the U.S.A., May 12, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency, Irvine, CA.

• Joint NTMAFall Conference & PMA Annual Meeting, October 6-10, 2010, Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL.

• NTMA/PMAContract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair, October 29, 2010, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT. “To make the point of benefiting from participating nationally, and networking with your fellow NTMA members, let me share some experiences thatwe have had atmy company, Overton Industries. I was looking to proceed with ISO registration, as you know, this can be difficult. I found a local NTMAmember company that offered me guidance on this at no charge.

When I asked how I could repay them, the answer was ‘Help another NTMA company.’ “We experienced a fire at one of our facilities, the building and the machinery was destroyed. NTMA members from across the country offered both people and machines to help us get back up and running, we were operational in a week and we did not even miss a product shipment.

“The NTMA Purchasing Fairs are very beneficial formaking contacts that are in need of your expertise. We met our largest customer at an NTMAPurchasing Fair.” For more information contact: NTMA 9300 Livingston Road Ft. Washington, MD 20744 800-248-6862 Fax: 301-248-7104 info@ntma.org www.ntma.org

Fryer Chooses Flint Machine Tools for Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina

Fryer Machine Systems, Inc. has announced that it has awarded exclusive distributorship of its machine tools to Flint Machine Tools, Inc. of Snellville, GA, in the states of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Flint will also represent Fryer in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

“Fryer is pleased to welcome Flint Machine Tools as our newest distributor,” said Larry Fryer, President and founder of Fryer Machine Systems. “Flint is one of the top distributors in the U.S., andwe are excited to beworking with their high caliber team to extend our coverage in the region. The South is an important marketplace and we are honored to have Flint represent us there. Their extensive knowledge and superior service will be an important asset as Fryer continues to build our brand identity.”

“We are confident that Flint and Fryer will make a successful team here in the South.We will support Fryer immediately by adding two newFryers to our showroom for customer demonstrations,” said Steve Flint, President of Flint Machine Tools, Inc.We know our customers will be as enthusiastic as we are about Fryer’s affordable, high quality, ‘Made In USA’ machines.”

For more information contact: Larry Fryer, President Fryer
Machine Systems, Inc. Robin Hill Corporate Park 70 Jon Barrett Road Patterson, NY 12563 800-776-8877 845-878-2500 Fax: 845-878-2525 www.fryermachine.com Steve Flint, President Flint Machine Tools, Inc. 3710 Hewatt Court Snellville, GA 30039
800-984-2620 7
70-985-2626
Fax: 770-985-2706
info@flintmachine.com
www.flintmachine.com

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