Southwest Manufacturing News • Nov 21

SW SOUTHWEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Smart Manufacturing Solutions Maximize Productivity Vol. 56 No. 11 November 2021 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Optomec Receives New Patents for 3D Micro-Printing with Aerosol Jet Hurco North America Celebrates Field Service Apprentices Hurco North America recently hon-ored the first class of the Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) program for their completion of all Factory Training Courses for CNC Installation and Re-pair. In the first phase of the FSA program, participants completed a comprehen-sive 12-week industry training course that merged hands-on training and re-pair of CNC machines with classroom instruction. Hurco’s four graduates will now work alongside seasoned Hurco field service engineers to help them fur-ther hone their skills and gain valuable Continued on Page 62 AIMS connects sequential processes in tool manufacturing. See Page 10 Cutting Tools Face Milling Platform Indexible inserts combine multi-corner face milling performance with high-feed capabilities. See Page 22 Examples of Aerosol Jet 3D printed micro-structures Optomec has received new patents covering the use of Aerosol Jet for pro-ducing 3D micro-structures. This novel capability enables the production of miniature elements with a resolution down to 15 micron features—approxi-mately 1/5 the width of a human hair Continued on Page 62 SMART Machine Tool Korea Factory Expands Dynamic International’s expansion of its SMART Machine Tool Korea fac-tory with an additional 100,000 sq. ft. is now completed. “Dynamic International, headquar-tered in Pewaukee, WI, is an importer of state-of-the-art CNC milling machines and lathes from around the world. Dy-namic’s network of 20 plus distributors in North America services the aerospace, automotive, medical and construction markets, and is committed to develop-ing long term customer relationships fo-cused on superior service and support,” Continued on Page 6 Applying Technology Toolholding Challenges on Swiss-Style Machines Solutions improve changeout times, accuracy and more. See Pg. 32 Zeitfracht Acquires Sauter Feinmechanik Finishing/ Grinding/Abrasives Rust Preventative for Gears, Spindles, Coils Rust preventative performs even under adverse conditions. See Page 38 Swiss Machining Technology Yama Seiki offers its line of Goodway Swiss-type turning centers. The Good-way SW series machines provide up to 9-axis control and 4-axis coordinate mo-tion by leveraging components such as the high-speed built-in spindle, com-plete tooling system and flexible design of hybrid guide bush. SW series ma-chines are available with a sub-spindle, live tooling and accompanying bar feeder. “Swiss-style turning centers are con-sidered by some to be more challenging to program and operate compared to turret lathes, machining centers and cylindrical grinders,” said a company Continued on Page 62 SAUTER Feinmechanik is a provider of tool and workpiece carrier systems. Zeitfracht Group has acquired the system supplier of machine tool SAUTER Feinmechanik. A family-owned company from Metzingen, Germany, SAUTER is a provider of tool turret technology. Continued on Page 60 Material Handling/ Inventory Control Advanced Part Marking Division Marking solutions for the emerging electric and autonomous vehicle industry. See Page 54 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 People in the News Page 48 Advertiser Index Page 47 PAID