Southwest Manufacturing News • October 2016

S W SW SOUTHWEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Metalcutting High-Speed 5-Axis Profilers Vol. 51 No. 10 October 2016 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Expanded Lineup of Heavy-Duty VTLs Spartan Precision Machinery has an-nounced new extended turning height models for its heavy-duty Momentum MVL lineup of vertical turning lathes (VTLs). Momentum MVLs are offered in sizes from 63” to 98” swing and with op-tional milling capa-bility. All models feature FANUC controls. Standard features include: • Oversize rams and other major components • Full wrap, arc-shaped columns • Heavy-duty rail elevation and locking components • Floor mounted tool changers • Twin-gear C-axis drives (on milling mod-els) • Single-piece saddles • Oversize spiral-gear table drives • Gear reduction on linear axis motors • Thrust and radial table bearings. “Standard MVL mod-els have advantages in horsepower, GTI Predictive Opens Research and Development Center GTI Predictive Technology headquar-tered in Manchester, NH, has launched a new research and development center in Austin, TX. The new facility houses GTI’s iOS and web development team. “Having a R&D center in the heart of Austin allows GTI to access some of the top developers in the country based out of Austin,” said David Bukowitz, GTI Pre-dictive Lead Developer. “The facility provides a space to brainstorm and work on new ideas allow-ing GTI to expand its platform to include more tools on the iPad. Here developers Continued on Page 102 Profilers enable 5-axis simultaneous machining of medium to large complex aluminum aerospace parts. See Page 12 Software Production Machining Software Improvements increase efficiency, accelerate programming speed and enhance visualization and accuracy for CNC machine programming. See Page 36 machine mass and maximum table load when compared with similar sized ver-tical turning lathes,” said a company spokesperson. “All MVLs are available with performance guarantees, giving buyers complete peace of mind when purchasing.” The recent product additions include extended turning height versions of the Continued on Page 14 LQT Industries Awarded Three Construction Contracts LQT Industries, LLC has been awarded contracts from three customers to build aluminum and steel MCC, blast resistant and specialty petrochemical buildings. “We are pleased that we are expand-ing our petrochemical/industrial footprint with these orders,” said Axel Vasquez of LQT Industries. “LQT produces high qual-ity buildings and has experience in alu-minum construction.” The projects are located in Port Four-chon, Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Continued on Page 102 Applying Technology Oilfield Product Manufacturer Gains Competitive Edge Swing Lathes Now Standard with TRI-V Bedways New lathe with milling capability shaves hours off of production time. See Page 52 FABTECH 2016 Tube and Sheet Metal Fabricating Solutions Racing Trade Show to Deliver Top-Flight Events Toolmex Lathes, the exclusive U.S. importer for TUR European built lathes, has announced that all TUR European built lathes, models TUR-S, TUR-A, TUR-SC, TUR-MN and TUR-MNCNC, medium sized 22”-47” swing lathes come standard with TRI-V ways. De-signed for high performance, TRI-V beds have two full matched V-ways, front and rear supporting the saddle, plus the smaller inner V-way for tailstock and steadies. TRI-V bed features and benefits in-clude: • Increased support of carriage with four Continued on Page 14 Dozens of workshops, seminars and special events have been confirmed and finalized for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, taking place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Con-vention Center in Indianapolis, IN. As an event dedicated solely to the business of racing and all things motor-sports, the PRI Show provides racing re-tailers, race engine builders, race car builders, warehouse distributors, racers and race teams with a bevy of new prod-ucts and equipment, systems solutions, business strategies and innovative tech-nologies to help further their businesses Continued on Page 102 A fiber laser tube cutting machine for cutting 3-D parts will be demonstrated. See Page 60 Machine Maintenance Turn Apple iOS Devices into Vibration Measurement Tools An app provides users with a high-performance, lightweight alternative to more costly systems. See Page 82 Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 Advertiser Index Page 75 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID