Midwest Manufacturing News • April 2017

M W MW MIDWEST Vol. 11 No. 4 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 2007 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin Feature Editorial Metalforming / Fabricating / Waterjet New Arc Welding Robot Paired with Material Handling Robot April 2017 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Absolute Machine Tools is Exclusive Distributor of LICO Screw Machines HAIMER Signs Cooperation Agreement with DMG MORI, Acquires Microset “Successful machining requires both powerful machines and highly precise toolholding technology, which ensures that the precision is transferred from the spindle right to the cutting edge,” said a HAIMER spokesperson. “That is why the business relationship between the HAIMER Group, an international leader in high-precision toolholding, and DMG MORI, a global leader in machine tool manufacturing, has been successful and trustworthy for many years.” Continued on Page 100 This pairing allows multiple operations to be performed, for example during frame rail welding. See Page 14 Drilling / Tapping HCP IQ drilling heads enable utilization of up to 12XD long drills with no need for pilot hole. See Page 34 Self-Centering Drilling Heads Absolute Machine Tools has ac-quired Advanced Machinery Solutions (Columbus, OH). In that transaction, Absolute Machine Tools is now the ex-clusive importer/distributor of original equipment manufacturer LICO Ma-chinery Company (Taichung, Taiwan). Absolute Machine Tools will now be providing parts, service and turn-key applications engineering support out Continued on Page 101 Industrial Leaders to Headline Midwest Manufacturing Business Conference The inaugural Midwest Manufac-turing Business Conference, being held in the Quad Cities on April 24-25, 2017 has brought together industrial leaders in manufacturing. “Keynote and fea-tured speakers from across the Mid-west will bring their insights and expertise to help accelerate the growth of mid-market manufacturing compa-nies across the heartland,” said the spokesperson. More than thirty speak-ers will address conference attendees Continued on Page 100 Applying Technology Multitasking Technology Using multitasking technology, a medical device manufacturer reduced set-ups and increased machining flexibility. See Page 52 Fiber Laser Delivers Faster Performance Cincinnati Incorpo-rated (CI), a provider of built-to-order machine tools in North America, has introduced its CL-960 fiber laser. The CL-960 Fiber Laser introduces a clean new look with air assist cutting capabilities. In many instances air can be a cost-effective assist gas alternative to nitro-gen or oxygen. Engineered for man-ufacturers requiring fiber laser precision and speed, the CL-960 processes thin material faster with the capability of cutting up to 3/4” thick steel. Air assist cutting and linear drive motors boost productivity. With its Human Machine Interface (HMI) and user-friendly Replacement Parts LED Spotlight/ Task Light Series The lights feature strong aluminum construction and an impact-resistant screen. See Page 62 Steelmaker to Expand with Special Bar Quality Bar Mill touchscreen controls, the intuitive CL-960 allows operators of all levels to max-imize the machine’s advanced laser cutting capabilities. Continued on Page 97 Charter Steel has announced plans to build a new Special Bar Quality (SBQ) bar mill adjacent to its existing coil mill and steelmaking operations in Cuyahoga Heights, OH. The highly automated rolling mill will utilize precision sizing to produce diameters from .750” to 3.250” (19 to 83 mm) in bar lengths from 12’ to 50’ (3.7 to 15.3 m). Company leaders said that the project, which will not interrupt ex-isting steel coil operations, will support Continued on Page 102 Medical Manufacturing Laser Marking Enables Reliable Traceability A vision-based marking system verifies parts and marking contents before, during and after marking. See Page 80 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. MIDWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 Advertiser Index Page 79 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID