Southwest Manufacturing News • December 2014

S W SW SOUTHWEST Vol. 49 No. 12 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Automation Work Cell For grit-blast descaling of forged components with three automated blasting machines... See Page 10 December 2014 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Modular Automation Package for Turning Machines Machine shops of all sizes con-tinue to seek ways to automate what they do to improve consis-tency, save time and reduce cost per piece produced. In response to that need, EMCO Maier has partnered with UltraTech Ma-chinery (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), a designer and builder of high production equipment, to offer a modular robotic automation cell that is designed to provide cost-effective, flexible part load/un-load for its turning machines. The new package was demonstrated recently with an EMCO Maier HT45 SMY univer-sal production turning machine, a versatile, multitask prod u c -tion turning/milling cen-ter designed for a wide range of applications on bar stock up to 45 mm diameter. The Hyper-turn 45 includes high-perfor-mance main and counter spindles, two tool systems with a total of up to 24 driven tools, and a stable Y axis with a Continued on Page 110 WinTool USA Partners with Machining Cloud WinTool USA has partnered with Machining Cloud. “This is to ensure that our customers will have access to complete, up-to-date cutting tool data from leading cutting tool manufactur-ers, thereby increasing the accuracy and effectiveness of tool and process management systems,” said a com-pany spokesperson. Upon completion of its Machining Cloud connection, WinTool reported that it will offer its customers four key benefits through this partnership: • Initial cutting tool data import to Continued on Page 110 Controls Smooth Machine Tool Control New process-performance that spans the entire part production from programming, set-up, metal removal, automation, etc..... See Page 48 Novaria Group Announces Acquisition of Weatherford Aerospace Novaria Group (Fort Worth, TX) has announced the acquisition of sub-stantially all the assets of Weatherford Aerospace Inc., a provider of aircraft wing skins, formed structures and services related to the treatment and processing of aerospace products. “No-varia plans to pursue strategic growth and expansion of Weatherford’s capa-bilities, while also delivering enduring Continued on Page 110 Applying Technology Increasing Profits Straightline Precision Industries employs productive new system to machine aerospace components... See Page 56 View of robot and EMCO HT45 turning machine Quick Change Jaw System H&R Manufacturing and Supply has introduced its new line of chuck jaws, Eliminator chuck jaws. According to the company, Elimi-nator chuck jaws are customized for specific product lines and applications and are designed to eliminate the need for repeatedly machining soft jaws, as well as reduce man hours spent on tooling, set-up and machine downtime. “The Eliminator is the only quick change jaw system that allows you to use the full range of your chuck,” said a company spokesperson. “It elimi-nates set-up time and re-boring. All fits and forms are mechanical fits.” The eliminator is available in the 1.5 mm size, with 3 mm and 3/32” Continued on Page 105 Richland College Awarded $3.25 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Labor During a recent ceremony hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez and Secre-tary of Education Arne Duncan in Washington, D.C., Richland College (Dallas, TX) was awarded a $3.25 mil-lion Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Train-ing (TAACCCT) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, one of only two grants awarded to Texas institutions. The purpose of TAACCCT grants is to Continued on Page 108 Metalforming/ Fabricating/Waterjet Advanced Intensifier Technology Designed to extend mainte-nance intervals and maximize performance of waterjet products... See Page 64 Literature & Web Tutorials Instructional Videos Online videos for the operation of metal detection, magnetic separation, material handling equipment, etc.... See Page 94 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: 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 Advertiser Index Page 83 PAID