Southwest Manufacturing News • December 2013

S W SW SOUTHWEST Vol. 48 No. 12 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Machinery: Metalforming Vertical Tilt-Frame Bandsaw Allows cuts at any angle between 90° (straight cut) and 60/30° (miter cut) in both directions... See Page 14 December 2013 Complete Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Lincoln College Trains Future CNC Machinists Compact High-Speed Machining Center Sharp Industries, Inc. has introduced a new line of compact linear guideway vertical machining centers (VMCs) with high spindle speeds (up to 20,000 RPM, direct drive), fast rapid traverse and small footprint. The compact size model SVL2416 has XYZ travel of 24” x 16” x 18” and different spindle speeds (10,000, 12,000, 15,000 and 20,000 RPM) for various applications. The BIG-PLUS spindle system has simultane-ous dual contact between the machine spindle face and toolholder flange face, as well as the machine spindle taper and long toolholder taper shank. It is de-signed to provide improvement of ATC Continued on Page 124 Automation/Robotics Paul McGuirk, Executive Director, Lincoln College Campus (center), and attendees celebrate the launch of Lincoln’s CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology training program. New 8-Axis CNC Swiss Lathe Hanwha’s new high perform-ance version of the XD Series... See Page 38 Lincoln College of Technology -Grand Prairie, TX, in cooperation with Haas Automation, recently celebrated the launch of its CNC Machining and Manu-facturing Technology training program. The program will train students in ma-chining fundamentals for mills and lathes, and advanced concepts including 5-axis machining technology. The training also includes simulated workplace exercises. According to a spokesperson, Lincoln is one of the first proprietary school net-works in the country to provide training for CNC machining careers. The CNC Machining and Manufac-turing Technology curriculum includes training on the manufacturing processes Continued on Page 124 Digital Intelligence to Accelerate Productivity Kennametal is launching NOVO, a new set of digital tools designed to address the critical need for improved productiv-ity and process knowledge for manufac-turing companies. NOVO is process knowledge deliv-ered via the Machining Cloud. “NOVO solves many challenges for process plan-ners, manufacturing engineers and those who want the most efficient machining strategies based on the features of their parts,” said a company spokesperson. “Customers are able to access NOVO via Continued on Page 124 Applying Technology Shop Moves from Manual to Multitasking Industrial Machine Works Inc. expands its business with new CNC technology... See Page 64 Samsung Brings Machine Assembly to the United States Controls App Simplifies Process CELOS apps accelerate idea to finished product for paperless manufacturing... See Page 72 SURFCAM Names Texas Reseller SURFCAM Inc., a division of Vero Software, has named Martell Solutions LLC (Arlington, TX) as an authorized SURFCAM Reseller, providing SURF-CAM CAD/CAM systems and support to both industrial and educational end users in the state of Texas. “We are pleased to welcome Martell Solutions to our North American SURF-CAM Reseller Team, further bolstering our growing worldwide VAR Channel. The expertise of Edward Martell and his group will bring the SURFCAM brand added sales and marketing depth in Texas,” said Matt Soucy, VAR Channel Manager, SURFCAM. Continued on Page 124 Samsung Machine Tools of America, Division of Dynamic International, Inc., has announced its decision to assemble machines on U.S. soil. This demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to the U.S. mar-ket. Commencing December 1, 2013, Samsung will begin assembly of North Continued on Page 6 Literature & Web Tutorials The Caterpillar Way Lessons in Leadership, Growth, Shareholder Value. How the company succeeded with Six Sigma... See Page 92 To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com Subscription Changes: Advertiser Index Page 87 Gross Publications, Inc. SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 PAID