Midwest Manufacturing News • March 2012

MW MIDWEST Vol. 6 No. 3 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 2007 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin Feature Editorial OGP Offers Full-Function Digital Measuring Machine March 2012 Complete Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Quality Control & Measurement Carl Zeiss Introduces MICURA CMM Carl Zeiss has introduced the new MICURA coordinate measur-ing machine (CMM). This high precision, compact, bridge-type CMM features precision scanning technology with the VAST XT gold active scanning sensor. The MICURA system offers 0.9 mi-cron + L/400 accuracy with low probing force and is designed for measurements of small and intricate parts often required in the optical, electronic, medical, aero-space and telecom-munication industries. “As devices from the medical and electronic manufac-turers become smaller so do the components that make them oper-ate optimally,” said a company spokesperson. “This shift in production is highly dependent on the right quality inspection equipment. The MICURA offers the accuracy to measure del-icate parts such as optics and disk drive components while maintain-ing efficiency. “The accuracy of the compact MICURA opens up the door for measurement applications in areas such as labs or companies re-quiring high precision. A measurement volume of 500 x 500 x 500 mm handles a va-riety of small parts, a bal-anced range in all three axes for a machine in this size category. “ T he CMM uses ceramic guideway technology to provide high stability against temperature changes and all dynamic influ-ences . Z EISS wr a p-around air bearings in all guideways provide rigid-ity and stability at maximum speeds and accelerations. The system also comes standard with a workpiece Continued on Page 5 Heartland Machine & Engineering Open House April 3 Heartland Machine & Engineering will celebrate its new 12,000 square-foot office space and showroom with a grand opening and open house on April 3, 2012, from 10 AM to 7 PM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with state, local and industry dignitaries, facility and technical center tours, steak and shrimp lunch, machine demonstrations and prize giveaways will take place throughout the day. At least 15 machines representing the industry’s leading manufacturers will be demonstrated to showcase the latest technology and capabilities in Continued on Page 5 API Offers Radian Laser Tracker with INNOVO Technology “The QVI SNAP is designed to represent a breakthrough in ease-of-use and advanced capability for non-contact DMMs,” said a company spokesperson. With 75 mm of vertical worktable adjustment, SNAP has the measurement volume to handle a variety of parts. See Page 18 for Details Hardinge Machine Technology Show to be Held June 6-7 Hardinge Inc. has announced the date for its second annual Hardinge Machine Technology Show (HMTS). HMTS 2012 will take place on June 6th and 7th, 2012, at Hardinge corporate headquarters and technology center lo-cated in Elmira, NY. The show will fea-ture the industry’s leading brands that are part of the Hardinge Group, includ-ing Hardinge CNC Lathes, Bridgeport Vertical Machining Centers, Kellen-berger and Jones & Shipman Grinding Continued on Page 5 Automated Precision Inc. (API) is offering its Radian Laser Tracker with the INNOVO Technology Platform. Radian brings with it advanced features that include I-Vision, ADM-Maxx and a host of key activity and self diagnostic features. See Page 18 for Details KOMA Introduces Elbo Controlli Khyan-TW Twin Camera Presetter KOMA Precision has introduced the new Khyan-TW hybrid tool presetter. “This tool pre-setter was developed as a more cost-effective equivalent to competi-tor tool inspection ma-chines,” said a company spokesperson. “Con-structed using ground granite and stainless steel with a single 23 inch high-definition screen, the unit has two outstanding optical cameras that also sport digital zoom capabilities, and users can import and export DXF pro-Texas-Sized Tools for Big, Tough Oil Patch Jobs Applying Technology Bystronic Announces Demonstration Days March 7th and 8th Bystronic Inc. has announced that it will conduct machine demonstration days at its new U.S. headquarters and showroom located in Elgin, IL, on March 7th and 8th, 2012. Products to be demonstrated include the new ByJet Smart waterjet, featuring a compact de-sign and efficient pump that has fewer maintenance intervals than conven-tional pumps; the BySpeed Pro 3015 6,000 watt with automatic nozzle cen-tering; the ByTrans Extended fully au-tomatic load and unload system with Continued on Page 5 Juan Alvarez has spent the better part of 40 years in the Texas Oil Patch as a leading manufacturer of drilling and downhole tools with several major oilfield equipment manufacturers. See Page 44 for Details files to check and compare tools. Easy to setup and simple to operate, the unit Continued on Page 12 Automotive Manufacturer Uses Creform BST Style Units Creform designed and built a series of carts towed by its Tite-Space BST AGV models to deliver kitted automotive parts. 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