Northeast Manufacturing News • July 2015

NORTHEAST Serving Since 2005 Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & West Virginia M ANUFACTURING N EWS loads between 10,000 and 13,000 kg (22,000 -28,660 lbs.) or greater. The Liebherr system efficiently au-tomates production involving low vol-umes as well as a large variety of com-ponents, providing greater efficiency, productivity and quality through better machine utilization, according to the Feature Editorial Automation Robotic Inspection Touch-and-scan 3D laser scanners for inline robotic inspection to automate inline quality control... See Page 14 Vol. 11 No. 7 July 2015 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Expanded Pallet Handling System “A new, larger range of pallet han-dling system (PHS) provides manufac-turers of larger workpieces the same handling flexibility, effi-ciency and cost NIMS Commits to Upskill Precision Manufacturing Workforce The National Institute for Metal-working Skills (NIMS) announced a commitment to help equip the nation’s front line precision manufacturing workforce with the skills they need to advance in their careers. NIMS will work with employers, education pro-viders, workforce development organ-izations and other stakeholders to ex-pand Competency-Based Apprentice-ships in which students and workers can gain the skills, experience and cre-dentials they need for success in in-de-mand jobs. Continued on Page 94 Micro Manufacturing Nano Parts Gauging devices for high precision grinding of parts that are measured in the nano technology range... See Page 34 savings that users of the smaller range have seen,” said a Liebherr spokesper-son. The PHS 10000 handles workpiece diameters between 3,000 and 3,500 mm (118” -137”) or larger and transports spokesperson. The modularly designed linear pal-let handling system is engineered to flexibly automate machining centers. Continued on Page 18 Sub-Spindle Multitasking Turning Center Mitutoyo America Announces New East Coast M 3 Solution Center Mitutoyo America Corporation has opened a new M 3 Solution Center in New England. Located at 753 Forest Street, Suite 110, Marlborough, MA 01752, this new 7,600 sq. ft. facility is conveniently located for customers to schedule appointments for product demonstrations. The new center will also provide assistance with applica-tion challenges and metrology solu-tions as well as conduct product and educational training seminars. “Our goal is to provide timely metrology solutions to our customers Continued on Page 94 Applying Technology Aerospace Machining Challenges KMP manufactures complex aerospace components in titanium... See Page 48 EDM Machinery & Consumables Hybrid Wire Designed for maximum speed (average 30% higher) superior accuracy... See Page 56 Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has introduced the Nakamura-Tome AS-200LMY-S, a high performance multi-tasking turning center featuring an upgraded long bed with sub-spindle. “The machine is equipped with a pow-erful milling drive, together with a high-speed, high accuracy C-axis and 82 mm stroke Y-axis designed to ensure Continued on Page 20 Eurotech Appoints New England Dealer Eurotech has appointed New Eng-land Tool Corp, Manchester, CT, as dealer for the New England area. New England Tool was founded in 1999 and is a supplier of CNC machinery. “Together, we will work to supply the Northeast U.S.A. with Eurotech’s leading multi-axis CNC equipment, ad-vanced technology, program training Continued on Page 94 Plant Safety Compact LED Signal Light Provides status change indication for machine tools, robots, vehicles... See Page 86 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. NORTHEAST 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 77 PAID