Southwest Manufacturing News • Nov 19

SW SOUTHWEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Smart Manufacturing Industrial Networks Open Up to the Future The implementation of automation and network technologies is essential for businesses to remain competitive. See Page 12 Vol. 54 No. 11 November 2019 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Rapid Heating Furnace HEIDENHAIN Opens New Central U.S. Sales Office HEIDENHAIN has opened a new central U.S. sales office. Operating in Longmont, CO, this new office now pro-vides direct sales support for central U.S. and Mexico territories, previously managed in either HEIDENHAIN’s long-time Illinois office or its 2017-established California headquarters. “This new development allows HEIDENHAIN to get even closer to our customers and is simply an extension of our ‘Customer First’ initiatives,” said John Thormodsgard, HEIDENHAIN’s Sales Director for Central Region. “The Continued on Page 86 Cutting Tools Holders with 1” Max Groove Depth for 2” Bar Stock The tooling system lineup offers enhanced chip control and long tool life. See Pg. 30 Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited was recently awarded a contract from a research organization for the sup-ply of a Rapid Heating Furnace to be used for light weight hot stamping and formed aluminum automotive compo-nent product development. This organi-zation will integrate the aluminum sheet heating furnace with existing equipment to support both automotive manufactur-ers and Tier 1 suppliers throughout Continued on Page 86 Navajo Technical University Selects LENS Hybrid System for Advanced Training Optomec has delivered a LENS Hy-brid Controlled Atmosphere System to Navajo Technical University (NTU) for education, research and workforce de-velopment in advanced metal additive manufacturing (AM). NTU purchased the directed energy deposition machine with a National Science Foundation grant for use in its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing, expected to open in 2020. “We are creating a state-of-the-art lab with leading-edge technology that spans the whole metal AM ecosystem right here Continued on Page 86 Applying Technology Training, Technology and Tooling Walco Tool is growing and sustaining its own team of skilled workers. See Pg. 44 Automotive Engine Rebuilder Uses DeHoff Boring Technology The 1036 CNC has a single spindle with a maximum boring capacity of 1” (25.4 mm) and maximum boring depth of 36” (914 mm). Multi-axis ca-pability is provided by a “knee” table, which al-lows for 21.5” (550 mm) of X-axis travel and 12” (300 mm) of Y-axis travel. The machine features Beckhoff CNC controls with G-code programming capability. Continued on Page 86 Finishing/ Grinding/Abrasives Ultra-Fine Cleaning Solutions A new set of cleaning solutions enables operators to cover virtually all pre-treatment needs. See Page 52 The De-Hoff 1036 CNC is a 3-axis boring ma-chine used for automotive engine rebuilds. The machine is custom designed for re-boring the cam journals of automotive en-gine blocks during a rebuild program. Second Generation Mobile Workshop Unveiled “After the success of the Be Pro Be Proud workforce initiative launched in 2016, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) has announced an additional Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop to begin touring immedi-ately,” said a spokesperson. Be Pro Be Proud encourages Arkansans to consider technical training and provides opportu-nities, including training and workshops, Continued on Page 84 Material Handling/ Inventory Control 3D Visual Tracking An overhead mounted vision sensor finds and tracks parts moving down a conveyor. See Page 74 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. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 Advertiser Index Page 67 PAID