Southwest Manufacturing News • June 2024

SW SOUTHWEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Finishing/ Grinding/Abrasives Multiple Process Solution Deburring, edge rounding, oxide removal and deslagging can all be achieved. See Page 8 Vol. 59 No. 6 June 2024 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Ibarmia and Select Machining Technologies Form Strategic Partnership RAPID + TCT 2024 Returns to the West Coast June 25-27, 2024 RAPID + TCT 2024, the largest ad-ditive manufacturing (AM) event in North America, is returning to the West Coast for the first time in nine years. Presented at the Los Angeles Conven-tion Center June 25-27, 2024, the expan-sive show floor will showcase more than 400 solution providers latest ad-vancements. Over the three days, atten-dees will experience a curated program of more than 160 timely talks, presenta-tions, workshops and panels presented Continued on Page 62 Controls/DRO Automation Job Manager Manage automation conversationally through the control. See Page 26 Applying Technology Machining Large Parts on a VTL Large capacity, heavy-duty CNC with milling capability takes on new challenges. See Page 32 Official Partnership Kick-Off at Ibarmai’s factory in Azkoitia, Spain. (l-r) David Barber, Senior Marketing Manager, Select; Seth Machlus, General Manager, Select; Eleazar Raya, Global Business Development Director, Ibarmia; Koldo Arandia, President and CEO, Ibarmia; Diego Peña, North American Sales Manager, Ibarmia; Scott Wyatt, Ibarmia Product Manager, Select; Joel Weber, Operations Manager, Select; Tim Leoni, Business Unit Manager, Select Supertec Machinery Celebrates 70th Anniversary Supertec Machinery Inc., a supplier of grinding machines, is celebrating 70 years of expertise in the grinding indus-try. Established in 1954 in Taiwan, Su-pertec initially specialized in parts man-ufacturing for bikes, motorcycles and automobiles. Over the years, Supertec evolved into a builder of grinding ma-chines. By 1997, the company’s success led to the establishment of Supertec USA in Los Angeles, CA, aiming to elevate service quality, provide robust technical support and facilitate market expansion across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Continued on Page 62 Select Machining Technologies (SMT), a provider of advanced manu-facturing solutions for large compo-nents, has announced a strategic partnership with Ibarmia, a provider of multitasking machining technology. The partnership establishes Select as the exclusive importer of Ibarmia’s cutting-edge technology in the USA, with local Continued on Page 62 Retrofit/ Remanufacture/Repair Remanufactured Machine Tools Bourn & Koch restores legendary American machine tools to OEM specifications See Page 38 Full Grip Jaws Distribute Gripping Pressure Across the Workpiece With maximum contact area for a solid gripping sur-face, Dillon full grip jaws pro-vide more friction for drive with reduced part distortion. The company offers a com-prehensive lineup of full grip jaws in standard and custom configurations to suit varied workholding applications. Manufactured from 6061 aluminum, 1018 steel, cast iron and brass, Dillon full grip jaws will not mark or mar the workpiece surface. Standard sizes are available to 32” in diameter. Cus-tom designs are available with special heights, diameters, materials and config-Plant Maintenance Reciprocating Compressors Units deliver oil-free air up to 160 PSI and 20 CFM. See Page 44 Dillon offers a comprehensive lineup of full grip jaws YCM Celebrates 70 Years of Quality, Performance and Reliability Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd. (YCM) is celebrating its 70th year in business. “Established in 1954, the company is recognized as a leading manufac-turer of machine tools in Taiwan and has earned a reputation worldwide for producing high-quality CNC machines that deliver performance and reliabil-ity,” said a company spokesperson. Continued on Page 62 uration to securely grip any workpiece, including a matching serration location Continued on Page 62 Aerospace/Defense Portable System Combines AI, Robotics System manufactures parts for repair and sustainment on various aircraft platforms. See Page 52 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 50 Advertiser Index Page 49 PAID