Northeast Manufacturing News • December 2009

NE MANUFACTURING NEWS Serving Since 2005 Mazak Announces Partnership with Parlec Vol. 5 NORTHEAST No. 12 December 2009 Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont &West Virginia Online DIGITAL EDITIONS go to www.ipnews.com “Through Mazak’s Michael Nuccitelli, President and CEO of Parlec, and Brian Papke, President of Mazak Corporation. Mazak Corporation has announced a new partnership with Parlec Inc., a lead- ing manufacturer of tooling and tool- holding, workholding, presetting and other metalworking products. Parlec’s headquarters are located in Fairport, NY. expertise in automa- tion and broad range of multi-tasking ma- chines, Parlec will im- prove the cost effective- ness and throughput of its manufacturing operations,” said a company spokesper- son. “The company views investment in advanced manufactur- ing technology as a means to strengthen its competitive posi- t ion in the market , with a focus on pro- viding innovative products and better service to its customers. In spite of the slow economy, Parlec has proceeded with its investment plan and ordered its first Mazak Multi-Tasking machining Continued on Page 8 SCHUNK Participates in Joe Gibbs Racing Technology Open House Methods Multitasking Machining Seminars Dec. 16, 2009 Methods Machine Tools Inc. will hold two Multitasking Machining Seminars on December 16, 2009, at its Sudbury, MA, Technology Center. The complimentary seminars, offered in two time tracks, will be featuring new multitasking strategies for manufac- turing professionals in the demanding precision parts industry. “The first seminar will be featur- ing the Nakamura Super NTMX, a twin ATC B-axis lathe, and how it can Continued on Page 8 Global Tooling Solutions Introduces PSL Series Chucks Global Tooling Solutions, the ex- clusive US and Latin American dealer for FUERDA Lathe Chucks, has intro- duced the PSL Series of 3-jaw self-cen- tering scroll chucks with a low profile design and an extra large thru hole. These chucks are available in 15-3/4-, 20- and 26-inch diameters. PSL Series Chucks are designed for pipe machining, welding or cut off op- erations. They can be used on lathes, milling machines, rotary tables, indexers Continued on Page 4 NTMA Names NEHI Agency Group as its Regional Joe Gibbs Racing recently spon- sored an Open House for its technical sponsors. The one-day event included an inspirational talk from founder Joe Gibbs and allowed customers and at- tendees access to the JGR building, in- cluding the setup room, inspection Continued on Page 4 Representative The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) has announced that it has chosen the New England Her- itage Insurance (NEHI) Agency Group to represent its Metalworkers Insurance Program in the MA, NH and ME service area. The NTMA program has been specifically tailored for metalworking manufacturers and provides members Continued on Page 8 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 Machinery: Metalforming/Fabricating Salvagnini Introduces L1Xe Fiber Optic Laser Cutter “Based on Salvagnini’s L1X architecture, the L1Xe is a totally new kind of laser cutter for metal fabrication that reduces cost per part by 50%,” said a spokesperson. See Page 12 for Details Applying Technology Growing Contract Manufacturer Adds New Machine to its Laser Lineup The company’s most recent purchase is the latest Mitsubishi Laser 3015 LVPlusII-40CF-R. See Page 18 for Details Controls Siemens Introduces New Compact-Class Numerical Control Siemens Drive Technologies has announced the introduction of Sinumerik 828D for compact class machine tools. See Page 21 for Details Automation/Robotics/ Manufacturing Systems Toyodaʼs Flexible Pallet Automation Achieves High Spindle Utilization Toyoda Machinery offers modular and expandable automation with its Flexible Pallet Automation (FPA) systems. See Page 23 for Details Fasteners Automated Industrial Systems Develops Hand-Held Internal Ring Installation Tool Automated Industrial Systems has developed a hand-held manually loaded installation tool for placing various interal sizes and styles of seals, o-rings and snap rings. See Page 27 for Details Literature Review Summit Introduces New Literature on 22-4 Precision Metal Lathe Summit Machine Tool has a new catalog about the company’s new 22-4 Precision Metal Lathe series. See Page 29 for Details Advertiser Index Page 34 Feature Editorial Gross Publications, Inc. NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245