Siemens Sinumerik 840D is the control of choice on turning, grinding and turn/grind models, resulting in substantial savings for its customer and EMAG

EMAG Uses the Same CNC and Remote Monitoring on Various Machine Tools Sold to Major Agriculture Equipment Builder

EMAG L.L.C. is the U.S. subsidiary of a major German machine tool builder who specializes in machine tools for the production of automotive, off-highway, agricultural and oil field components. The company’s equipment ranges from basic prismatic part turning centers to large workpiece, five-axis machining centers, gear hobbing machines and alternative cutting equipment such as lasers and electro-chemical machining centers. This wide variety of machine tools requires an assortment of control technologies to power and manage the motion. For one recent customer requirement, where a major agricultural equipment builder in Iowa needed grinding, turning and turn-grind machines, EMAG looked to its longtime partner Siemens for a standardized CNC solution.

CEO Peter Loetzner put it simply, “We needed to devise a control solution that would satisfy all the needs of the various machines we were supplying to this demanding customer, based on a common platform, to enable easier design, integration, start-up, commissioning on-site and training for our customer’s operations and maintenance personnel.” After reviewing the entire line of CNC offerings from various suppliers, the decision was made to use the Siemens Sinumerik 840D CNC for all of the grinding, turning and turn-grind machines to be supplied. Collaboration was a key element in the decision-making process, as Loetzner explains.

“The control we selected offered great flexibility in application, which was very important to us and our customer. They were seeking a scenario that would allow considerable cross-training of their operators, who might run a turning center one day, then a grinding or turn-grind center the next.” Loetzner further noted the control chosen offered his machine designers and the customer’s production management team an enhanced remote monitoring feature, so changes could be made on the fly with very little downtime. As a result, over 20 machines of various sizes and styles can be monitored over a wireless network, enabling process engineers to see what the operator sees on each machine.

Furthermore, owing to the global capabilities of Siemens, Loetzner commented on the control’s ability to function in U.S., German and even Asian factories with seamless data integration. Regardless of the machine tool’s location, EMAG and its customer are able to monitor the performance of any particular machine and even report comparative production data from one continent to another. Because it sells into every industrialized nation, EMAG “…works with its customers on every aspect of a job, from the order process to tooling usage, materials handling strategies to predictive maintenance. The cultural differences are substantial sometimes and the control must be programmed to adapt to such variations. We have been most satisfied with the help Siemens has provided to us, worldwide, in this area.”

Those differences, he continued, must nonetheless be based on a common technology to streamline the integration of the CNC on the machines under construction.

Loetzner cited specifics from the project referenced in this story. “We were looking at a fairly diverse group of machines being supplied to the customer. Frankly, many of their operators were more comfortable with a CNC that is very popular in the American job shop community. However, we were able to demonstrate the immediate advantages of the Siemens control to them and they accepted our recommendations.” This value proposition, he said, hinged on the greater capability of the Sinumerik 840D to run different machine types, which translated into considerable savings on the training and commissioning side of the equation. Coupled with the remote monitoring and programming aspects of the Siemens control solution, the customer was convinced.

More than 75 percent of the EMAG machines at this particular customer are equipped with robotic devices, enabling a lights-out manufacturing scenario, another instance where the Siemens remote monitoring via Ethernet feature benefits both the machine tool builder and its customer alike. Loetzner explains, “Remote monitoring of the machine tools can be done directly through the Sinumerik CNC in a one-to-one exchange between our customer and us. Alternatively, we can communicate with Siemens and our customer in a three-way exchange of machine data and cycle information, all protected through a firewall for security and customer peace-of-mind. That’s important with all our major OEMs, of course.” Loetzner cited one customer in the agricultural machine building market, who’s used the remote monitoring capability of the Sinumerik CNC on a wide variety of EMAG machines for over three years currently, with all data communicated through a single information network, accessible by both EMAG and the control supplier. Significant reductions in downtime, service calls and troubleshooting identification time have been achieved, translating into documented savings for everyone.

As a further advantage to the machine tool builder, the space reduction of more than 20 percent in the control, compared to competitive brands, meant a smaller footprint for the machine, further improving the workspace productivity of the EMAG machines for their customer. Especially in brownfield applications, where a limited space is being utilized to maximize production for an OEM, this physical space-savings combines with other advantages of the Siemens control, according to Peter Loetzner. These include reduced wiring and lower power consumption with the attendant lower operating temperatures, due to reduced ambient heat.

At this particular customer, the EMAG machines are used to produce gears, gear blanks, shafts and splines for powertrain applications. Gear hobbing and synchronous support grinding are among the advanced machining technologies performed here. Heavy, hardened steels are the most often worked substrates.

The specific control used on these machines is the Siemens Sinumerik 840D solution line, a distributed, scalable and open control for up to 31 axes of motion, incorporating the CNC, HMI, PLC, closed loop control and communications functions into a single NC unit. Sinumerik Safety Integrated further provides a comprehensive, yet efficiently packaged suite of personnel and machine protection functions, fully compliant with internationally-accepted standards.

Commenting on the competing brands of CNC often found in job shops worldwide, Loetzner noted that the Siemens communication architecture easily accepts input from such devices, owing to its ability to capture, standardize and transmit all data in a seamless manner through its legacy tracking. “This service is another example of a forward-thinking supplier, such as Siemens, responding to brownfield conditions in the marketplace,” he noted.

EMAG machines are used by the majority of American companies for the production of such products in the Agriculture, Earthmoving, Motorcycle and Automotive and subsequent leading TIER1 suppliers. The machine builder has had a presence in the American market for over 20 years and, according to Peter Loetzner, “…we’ve received great support from Siemens, both in Germany and in the United States, for on-site service, application engineering, parts distribution, remote monitoring implementation and communications between our customers and us.”

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EMAG L.L.C.
38800 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone: 248-477-7440
Fax: 248-477-7784
Web: www.emag.com
Email: info@emag.com
Attention: Peter Loetzner, CEO

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The economic downturn that crippled so many industries in Southwestern Ontario just may have been a turning point in the growth of Attica Manufacturing Inc.

The Dundas St. East business, owned by Andy Mavrokefalos, is a machine shop just west of Highbury Ave. that creates new parts and products for area industries, exactly the kind of business that gets hammered in a recession when industries aren’t buying.

Though sales plummeted at Attica in 2009 and 2010, owner Mavrokefalos used that time to invest in new equipment and technology, spending cash and taking on debt.

“We put more money in during the recession than we ever did in the history of the company. We did take on debt to do it; debt management was very important to us,” he said. “If we didn’t buy the machines, I don’t know where we would be right now. It increased our depth with existing customers, and widened (products they could offer) those companies.”

The investment enabled Attica to outbid, by as much as 50%, competitors going after the same business, including some Asian bidders, Mavrokefalos said.

That is the power of investing in a down economy, so a business can be better positioned for recovery when the economy shows signs of stability and growth. Now Attica is enjoying its best sales growth, year over year, in its nine-year history.

“We have taken our punishment and now this year looks very healthy. (The year) 2011 was a good year for us,” Mavrokefalos said.

Sales are up about 25% in the last two years, he said.

If Mavrokefalos had to pinpoint a reason, for Attica doing well in tough times, he looks no further than across the shop floor in his machine shop.

There, his father, Gerry (Gerassimo), 73, still comes to work every day, where he runs his own business C&M Machine that shares the business space with Attica.

“He can outrun a lot of 20-year-olds for sure,” Mavrokefalos says, laughing.

“My father didn’t give me a platform, it was more like a springboard. Today, he advises me still. He has been through so much, so many downturns, recessions, there is nothing like having a mentor beside me always to guide me through rough patches.”

C&M was where Mavrokefalos got his start at 14, cleaning toilets and machines and sweeping floors. He worked his way up until he branched out with his own business, Attica, in 2002. But to this day the two businesses are in the same building.

Mavrokefalos also is quick to praise his mother Athena. She worked for years as a hairdresser before having children. After staying home with them, she began working in administration at the plant.

Working at his father’s business steadily since he was 14, Mavrokefalos graduated from Westminster secondary school at 17 and enrolled at Fanshawe College.

He studied machining. After graduating in 1991, he returned to his father’s business.

“The shop was small. We only had about six people, but we had a lot of work - Kellogg, Ault Dairies, Labatt and we did work for Cami,” Mavrokefalos said.

In 1997, C&M bought its first CNC machine. In the world of machine shops, the machine is the Cadillac of technology because it lathes and machines parts faster and for less money. But the machines themselves are expensive.

“My dad knew I was itching to try (CNC machines), but it really helped the rest of the shop, too. We were able to produce a lot more than on conventional equipment,” Mavrokefalos said.

It was soon after that investment he got a call from another machine shop, looking for a shop with CNC techhnology that could help it fill orders. Mavrokefalos took on the work. They began making thousands of parts, a tall order for a small shop.

“All of a sudden I got this bug, this burn, trying to find more work, more production and machining . . . Within a year we had a second CNC machine, going from dozens of parts to thousands, from using equipment worth $18,000 to $90,000 and another year later, $140,000.”

It was soon after that Mavrokefalos struck out on his own, under the wings of his father, forming Attica. C&M provided parts for equipment and machinery, to keep its operation running, whereas Attica makes parts to sell to other industries, a supplier.

Today, C&M is Attica’s biggest supplier, meaning father and son still work closely, and that suits Mavrokefalos just fine.

“My father was not like a lot of Greek dads. He was very patient. Every time I made a mistake the first question he asked is ‘What did you learn.’ It’s incredible what that does to a kid’s confidence, to take a risk and not be afraid to get your hand slapped.”

Mavrokefalos’ strategy to expanding is the “snowshoe effect,” creating as wide a footprint as possible to diversify his business.

The biggest challenge this year could be finding a new home. Attica is at full capacity in its 24,000-square-foot shop and is looking for a 50,000-square-foot plant, he said.

Attica is nominated this year in the quality category in the London Business Achievement Awards. The business was also nominated in 2009, being named a finalist.

“It is an honour,” said Mavrokefalos of the nomination.

Mavrokefalos’ voice rises with pride about visiting Kefalonia in the northwest of Greece, the island his parents hail from. His aunts showed him drawings his father did as a young man in Greece attending technical school.

“He never told me how well he did, not a word. He won all these awards. He entered in national technical drawing competitions. I didn’t know any of this. I was amazed. He is so humble.”

Mavrokefalos’ father never pushed into the field, saying only he needed help in the shop, but Mavrokefalos grew to love the work.

“My dad wanted to give me my wings and I felt ready,” he said of opening his own company. “He runs a tight shop and it has seen him through very challenging times. I have to rely on his experience.

“I can make all the decisions about Attica, but I don’t. I look to my dad and he has to be on board. He does not have one share (in Attica) but I have tremendous respect for my father. I am his son, first.”

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Rentapen’s CNC Operator, John Dinon and CAD Drafter Kory Maier, attended a two day training course in New Berlin on the new 3D software, FeatureCAM. CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) is computer software that can be used for CNC machines.

“FeatureCAM will benefit Rentapen, because it will allow us to create more custom products for our customers,” said Kory Maier. CAM software greatly reduced the time required to program the CNC machine to produce a custom product.

FeatureCAM software will help Rentapen create custom products quicker which will make the weld fixtures that Rentapen builds for its customers be even more economical.

Rentapen has already greatly reduced the costs of weld fixtures for manufacturers through its line of standard yet versatile blocks, plates, clamp risers and shims. These RAPid Tooling Components™ are a part of Rentapen’s mission, which is to save manufacturers costs in their weld fixtures.

Kory Maier is a CAD drafter using Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 software for modeling and detailing parts and assemblies as part of Rentapen’s customers. “We thought Kory would be a good person to learn the software,” said Susan Straley, Queen of Lean Machine Design, President at Rentapen Inc.

Maier joined Rentapen as an intern from WCTC the area’s technical college and was quick to learn. He started full time on January 9th as a CAD Drafter for Rentapen.

“His excitement and enthusiasm for learning and using the CAM software fits right into the culture of learning here at Rentapen,” said Straley.

“FeatureCAM, a feature-based CAM system, incorporates support for 64-bit computers, improved data exchange from a wider range of design software, the ability to use stock models and new strategies across the complete program, from turning to five-axis machining.” (News. Delcam Issue 3 2010)

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Most U.S. shops take for granted the quality and reliability of their electric power, though invariably there are power fluctuations and outages, and in some regions of the world these are inescapable. Operating CNC machine tools in such an area will underscore how well a machine control can handle a power ‘hiccup’: Can the CNC recover quickly or does it forget what planet it’s on?

A significant percentage of Helac’s parts pass across the shop’s MAG VTC: a 36-inch, fixed-height, 2-axis machine that was sensitive to power outages.

Retrofitting an older MAG VTC with a new Fanuc 0iTD CNC, AC spindle, servo drives, and motors ended recurring problems caused by regional power outages. Commonality with other Fanuc controls in the shop improved programming efficiencies and training.

Helac’s MAG VTC does heavy metal removal on the tube-shaped housings used for many actuator models, using a 3-pallet pool of queued work to stay in production during much of a +80-hour work week. Workpieces are DOM tubing and alloy steel, weighing 60 to 500 lb. The tubular parts have welded steel flanges on each end and some have off-center plates on the sides. These are mounted on an angle plate that has half-rounds to locate off the OD of the tube.

Helac actuators provide swing, steering, head rotation, articulation, and similar capabilities, with drift-free, brakeless positioning, and protection from overload conditions.

Jerry Gilara, director of Continuous Improvement, and his maintenance team at Helac Corporation in Enumclaw, WA, knew the answer for an older vertical turning center that is a vital operating unit for the plant, and a workhorse production unit. It is critical to Helac’s production program. Built in 1998, the MAG VTC experienced significant downtime with every power hiccup.

“This is a rock-solid, very capable machine, but it’s older CNC and DC drives/motors were an Achilles heel,” Gilara explained. “We’ve always been pleased with the machine, so we had MAG retrofit a new Fanuc CNC and AC digital axis drives/motors and spindle. The retrofit transformed the machine, making it utterly reliable and giving us other advantages because of the widespread use of Fanuc controls in our shop.”

Helac’s main products are helical hydraulic rotary actuators, a clever device that translates linear piston movement into rotary motion. Extremely compact, the Helac actuator produces high torque with high load-bearing capacity, making it an ideal positioner or steering component for mobile construction equipment, forklifts, aerial platforms, utility vehicles, agricultural equipment, marine applications, etc. The actuators provide swing, steering, head rotation, articulation and similar capabilities, with drift-free, brakeless positioning, and protection from overload conditions. The device is covered by many patents and has been adapted and sized for numerous applications.

Gilara said a significant portion of Helac’s parts pass across the MAG VTC, a 36-inch, fixed-height, 2-axis machine. The machine does heavy metal removal on the tube-shaped housings used for many actuator models, using a 3-pallet pool of queued work to stay in production during much of the plant’s +80-hour workweek. Several hundred different part numbers are involved, made of DOM tubing and alloy steel, weighing 60 to 500 lb.

The tubular parts have welded steel flanges on each end, and some have off-center plates on the sides. “We mount these on an angle plate that has half-rounds to locate off the OD of the tube,” Gilara continued. “We bore the part completely in one shot from the top, with tolerances of 0.001 in. Then, we face two parallel surfaces so everything is concentric. We do all the machining from one end, using a 250-lb boring bar with a CAT 60 taper, which is a primary reason we purchased this machine. We have a backup machine for this work, but that machine is what caused us to purchase the MAG unit. When our primary machine is down, we’re quite unhappy, because parts aren’t moving through production.”

Because power quality is often in question due to wind conditions in this area of Washington, the machine’s control frequently lost its memory during brief power outages. “Every time the power ‘hiccupped’ the control would lose memory, even with an outage of just a minute, and it could take a day or two to reload all the programs,” Gilara explained. “If it happened on the second shift when no maintenance people were available, the machine might sit idle until morning before someone could work on it. The CNC hardware and DC drives had become liabilities, too.”

Helac discussed a retrofit of the CNC and drives/motors with MAG in 2009, and the new hardware – a Fanuc 0iTD CNC, AC spindle, servo drives and motors – was installed in 2010. MAG offers pre-engineered, modular retrofit packages with pre-built panels, providing a modular approach that represents an economical retrofit of just the CNC, or the CNC with servos, spindle drive and motors – at different times, if needed, to distribute the cost as budgeting may require.

MAG is a machine tool builder and machining systems developer. It offers pre-engineered retrofit kits for many models of its legacy brand VTLs, HBMs, lathes, HMCs, VTCs and 5-axis machines, utilizing Fanuc, Fagor and Siemens control solutions.

“Our power-quality issues have become non-issues since the retrofit,” according to Gilara. “We went through an entire winter without a problem. And, the similarity of the Fanuc control to others in our shop has given us advantages in programming and training. We can now post process to a Fanuc file, like the rest of the machines in our plant, and operators familiar with other machines in our plant can migrate to this machine with less training. The faster data handling of the new control also yields improvements in finish. Given this machine’s workhorse capability, accuracy and repeatability, the retrofit has proved a cost-effective investment.”

Most U.S. shops take for granted the quality and reliability of their electric power, though invariably there are power fluctuations and outages, and in some regions of the world these are inescapable. Operating CNC machine tools in such an area will underscore how well a machine control can handle a power ‘hiccup’: Can the CNC recover quickly or does it forget what planet it’s on?

Jerry Gilara, director of Continuous Improvement, and his maintenance team at Helac Corporation in Enumclaw, WA, knew the answer for an older vertical turning center that is a vital operating unit for the plant, and a workhorse production unit. It is critical to Helac’s production program. Built in 1998, the MAG VTC experienced significant downtime with every power hiccup.

“This is a rock-solid, very capable machine, but it’s older CNC and DC drives/motors were an Achilles heel,” Gilara explained. “We’ve always been pleased with the machine, so we had MAG retrofit a new Fanuc CNC and AC digital axis drives/motors and spindle. The retrofit transformed the machine, making it utterly reliable and giving us other advantages because of the widespread use of Fanuc controls in our shop.”

Helac’s main products are helical hydraulic rotary actuators, a clever device that translates linear piston movement into rotary motion. Extremely compact, the Helac actuator produces high torque with high load-bearing capacity, making it an ideal positioner or steering component for mobile construction equipment, forklifts, aerial platforms, utility vehicles, agricultural equipment, marine applications, etc. The actuators provide swing, steering, head rotation, articulation and similar capabilities, with drift-free, brakeless positioning, and protection from overload conditions. The device is covered by many patents and has been adapted and sized for numerous applications.

Gilara said a significant portion of Helac’s parts pass across the MAG VTC, a 36-inch, fixed-height, 2-axis machine. The machine does heavy metal removal on the tube-shaped housings used for many actuator models, using a 3-pallet pool of queued work to stay in production during much of the plant’s +80-hour workweek. Several hundred different part numbers are involved, made of DOM tubing and alloy steel, weighing 60 to 500 lb.

The tubular parts have welded steel flanges on each end, and some have off-center plates on the sides. “We mount these on an angle plate that has half-rounds to locate off the OD of the tube,” Gilara continued. “We bore the part completely in one shot from the top, with tolerances of 0.001 in. Then, we face two parallel surfaces so everything is concentric. We do all the machining from one end, using a 250-lb boring bar with a CAT 60 taper, which is a primary reason we purchased this machine. We have a backup machine for this work, but that machine is what caused us to purchase the MAG unit. When our primary machine is down, we’re quite unhappy, because parts aren’t moving through production.”

Because power quality is often in question due to wind conditions in this area of Washington, the machine’s control frequently lost its memory during brief power outages. “Every time the power ‘hiccupped’ the control would lose memory, even with an outage of just a minute, and it could take a day or two to reload all the programs,” Gilara explained. “If it happened on the second shift when no maintenance people were available, the machine might sit idle until morning before someone could work on it. The CNC hardware and DC drives had become liabilities, too.”

Helac discussed a retrofit of the CNC and drives/motors with MAG in 2009, and the new hardware – a Fanuc 0iTD CNC, AC spindle, servo drives and motors – was installed in 2010. MAG offers pre-engineered, modular retrofit packages with pre-built panels, providing a modular approach that represents an economical retrofit of just the CNC, or the CNC with servos, spindle drive and motors – at different times, if needed, to distribute the cost as budgeting may require.

MAG is a machine tool builder and machining systems developer. It offers pre-engineered retrofit kits for many models of its legacy brand VTLs, HBMs, lathes, HMCs, VTCs and 5-axis machines, utilizing Fanuc, Fagor and Siemens control solutions.

“Our power-quality issues have become non-issues since the retrofit,” according to Gilara. “We went through an entire winter without a problem. And, the similarity of the Fanuc control to others in our shop has given us advantages in programming and training. We can now post process to a Fanuc file, like the rest of the machines in our plant, and operators familiar with other machines in our plant can migrate to this machine with less training. The faster data handling of the new control also yields improvements in finish. Given this machine’s workhorse capability, accuracy and repeatability, the retrofit has proved a cost-effective investment.”

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Rentapen Inc. located in Waukesha, WI just hired a Shop Maintenance Associate and Customer Order Manager

Rentapen’s team continues to grow in order to support their mission of helping manufacturers reduce costs. Rentapen has added two new employees to their team, Vicki Treul and John Edward Murphy. Treul is the new Customer Order Manager and Murphy is the new Shop Maintenance Associate.

Treul will be responsible for 2D drawings of parts for quoting, inventory control, and creating files that will be sent to the metal cutting laser as part of Rentapen’s Just-in-Time Laser Cutting Services.

“Vicki Treul’s extensive background and skills in production management, will contribute to Rentapen’s growth,” said Susan Straley President at Rentapen Inc.

Murphy will be in charge of all the maintenance in Rentapen’s CNC machine and metal cutting lasers and other factory equipment. Murphy will be taking care of all the machines, assembly, cleaning, packaging, and assisting all the employees that work in Rentapen’s factory.

“I’m excited to join the Rentapen team and I’m happy to see the company grow,” said Murphy.

“Ed has experience in machine maintenance and along with a good work ethic, he fits right into our culture,” said Straley.

Rentapen’s CNC machine and Laser Cutting machines are used for producing Rentapen’s RAPid Tooling Components, a line of blocks, plates and clamp risers and shims used to reduce the costs of jigs and weld fixtures.

Rentapen’s larger, metal-cutting laser is used for Rentapen’s Just-in-Time Laser Cutting Services. Rentapen has a Mitsubishi 4000 Watt CO2 laser that cuts up to 1 inch steel, .5 inch stainless steel and .5 inch aluminum. The laser table will accommodate a sheet size of 5ft by 10ft.

The key benefits of Rentapen’s Just-In-Time Laser Cutting Services are a small affected heat zone, repeatability, close tolerances, and speed of cut. The cutting feed rates for Renatpen’s laser are ½ inch of aluminum is 200 inches per minute, 1 inch mild steel is 100 inches per minute and 1 inch of stainless steel is 100 inches per minute.

Rentapen’s Just-In-Time Laser Cutting Services can help manufactures reduce their inventory costs because they can order only what they need when they need it.

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ALLJACK is an international company set up to provide advanced prototype manufacture and machining services to the global designers and manufacturing industries. Whether looking for specialist manufacturing, machining and surface treatment offering or simply needing to assemble and deliver the finished goods, worldwide customers will benefit from their years of experiences in prototyping. And the constantly improvement on surface treatment technology in recent years has earned ALLJACK high praise from global customers.

This company has been an industry leader for over two decades offering a wide range of special surface treatment services including treatment of high-priced precise handicrafts like jewels and watches that made of different materials. Each of the dedicated works comes from the professional and experienced engineers with the assist of excellent technology and efficient high-speed 5-axis CNC machines from DMG and Moriseiki in the 24-hour-operating automatic factory and their strict QC system. As the global business becomes increasingly competitive, the quality of each piece is assured through the entire manufacturing process as daily inspection on single sampling is done by trained personnel.

Besides, the process engineers and CMF team in ALLJACK have developed a series of standards for material inspection and product finish after years of development. ALLJACK even set up a trans-border and cross–cultural standard design language for prototyping. Furthermore, this company gives customers the non-disclosure guarantee on material application technology as required.

When it comes to ALLJACK, the professional technologies provide CNC machining, finishing and surface preparation solutions for every need covering all industry sectors such as Automotive, Machinery, Plastics, Electronics, Medical, and Semiconductor. And with the first-rate surface treatment technologies such as PVD, anodizing, electro plating, diamond cut, sand blasting and laser etching, ALLJACK is able to create unique shapes, produce accurate internal and external grinding, polish surfaces, eliminate burrs…etc.

One of worth mentioned specialties that ALLJACK has is their Titanium treatment technology, which is the most difficult one among metal surface treatments. Titanium surface treatment requires special skills and rich experience in order to avoid damaging the expensive metal. Not all service providers will be able to handle such jobs well. However, ALLJACK’s performance on Titanium treatment has been continually obtaining the favor from several famous 3C factories for years. Moreover, Alljack not only highly saves the working time on dealing with the complex curved surface but also efficiently controls the cost on surface treatment. The ability to successfully craft complex prototypes has set Alljack apart.

Perfectly presenting the ideas of designers is ALLJACK’s principle and goal, no matter leather cutting, anodizing or precision polishing, ALLJACK utilizes superior craftsmanship to demonstrate perfect and precise lines as well as stunning visual effects, and also faithfully convey designer’s conceptions. The business of the company well extends from the machining center to an outstanding crafts workshop, and the devotion on perfect prototype performance proves itself as a competent partner for all applications.

For more information, please contact ALLJACK Co., Ltd

Company name: ALLJACK Co., Ltd
Address: No.200, Zhongshan Rd., Sanchong Dist.,
New Taipei City 241, Taiwan
Contact person: Ms. Leslie Huang
TEL : + 886 2 2995 8890
FAX : + 886 2 2999 2948
Email: alljack(at)alljack(dot)com
Web site: http://www.alljack.com

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Custom woodworkers are always on the look out to cut waste — and be very flexible. In edgebanding, this means finding a machine that handles a wide range of materials and applications.

In addition to examples here, a complete list of equipment suppliers is in the Panel Processing chapter at RedBookOnline.com.

Stiles Shop Solutions Brandt Ambition 1220FC Highflex edgebander has a compact footprint, but is loaded with technology and flexibility, says Stiles. With a feed speed of 36 fpm, an expanded magazine capacity, plus a two-position pressure zone for maximum stability, the Ambition 1220FC is equipped with joint trimming, contour trimming, and a newly designed exterior coil feed. The 1200 series applies edgebanding for panels with up to 2-in. edge thicknesses and can be equipped with buffing, scraping, corner rounding, and joint trimming. (800) 424-3232, StilesShop.com

The ARCUS 1336 edgebander is a CNC machine with automated features, which manufacturer Holz-Her says provides fast, accurate and repeatable conversion to different edgeband applications. It uses the company’s GlueJet system, said to offer fast heat up time and reduced energy consumption. (704) 587-3400, HolzHer.com

Safety Speed says its compact edgebanders offer features available in larger machines. The 72GP features a glue pot with adjustable glue extrusion; the 60HA is a hot air unit with an adjustable heat nozzle. Both models have digital electronic temperature control, micro-adjust tape guides, Accutrim edge trim systems, and electromagnetic end cutters. (800) 772-2327 SafetySpeed.com

Laguna says its Bandit 8000 fully automatic edgebander has the capacity to handle up to 5mm edgebanding as well as individual wood and laminate strips. The track feed system runs at 35 fpm; the gluepot features flexibility. End trimming and top and bottom trimming are standard. The machine is also equipped with top and bottom scraping, and a top and bottom buffing station. (800) 234-1976, LagunaTools.com

The Giben America KG360D edgebander includes edge cutting and loading, a gluing unit and pressing rollers with an end-cutting unit. It also includes two fine trimming units, an edge scraper and polishing unit. Maximum panel height is 60mm; maximum wood edge is 5mm. It runs at 12-20 mpm. (770) 448-9140. Giben.com

Riebling Machinery says the Hebrock AKV 3003KD edgebander features a quick-melt glue pot for banding veneers, plastic, PVC, coiled material and solid wood. It is available with the following workstations: pre-milling unit, single-end trimming saw unit, a top and bottom trimmer tiltable from 0 to 30 degrees, pneumatic top/bottom trimming adjustment for automatic change between 3mm radius and bevel trimming, 3mm radius profile scraper and a buffing unit. The conveyor feed speed is 33 fpm. (845) 915-0058, Riebling.com

Casadei Busellato’s Casadei ALA 23R processes a variety of edgings including 3mm, thin tape, HPL and solid wood. The machine features line control, programmable interface, and units for corner rounding, scraping and buffing. Its tilting trimming unit has two independent motors. (336) 854-1211, Casadei-Busellato.com

The Felder Group has released the G400, a chain-edgebander geared toward processing PVC and veneered edging 0.4 to 3mm. The small-footprint machine offers the option of adding 3 additional units, scraping, buffing and pre-milling, making it suitable for any woodworking shop. (866) 792-5288, FelderGroupUSA.com

The Model DX83 semi-automatic hot air Therm O Web edgebander applies pre-glued PVC, veneer, polyester and melamine up to 1mm thick. It has a 2-in. panel processing height and 13 fpm feed speed. Its 16-tooth star blades for top and bottom trimming produce 40,000 cuts per minute, with no dust extraction required. (800) 323-0799, ThermOWeb.com

Thermwood offers a range of Fravol automatic edgebanders. The Smart Series single-sided machines can apply PVC, ABS, melamine, veneer and solid wood edges in strips or rolls to straight edge panels up to 3mm thick. Units can be adjusted automatically with a pressure bar and the two end trimmers motors are adjustable from 0-15 degrees. (800) 533-6901, Thermwood.com

Mid-sized runs

For mid-size runs, the IMA America Advantage edgebanders feature automatic setup for coiled material as well as strips and solid wood lippings. IMA says the machines also are equipped with state-of-the-art touch-screen controllers with simplified icon driven functions. The controller stores programs and keeps track of the performance of the IMA machine. (919) 246-0350, IMAAmerica.com

Available from SCM Group, the Stefani One Touch edgebander offers simple touchscreen operation and just-in-time production, regardless of parts needed. SCM says users can change edge thickness, glue roller adjustment, or rotation and tool radius quickly and easily. For edge changeover, workers insert the start of the new panel edge at the side of the machine—so workers need not move from operating position. (336) 235-6707, SCMGroup-USA.com

Available from Stiles Machinery, the Homag Ambition series of edgebanders features a belt-type top steel pressure beam for precise workpiece guidance, all tools with I-system for optimum chip disposal and processing quality, and variable feed speed of 18–25 mpm for high productivity. The Ambition 2240/2250 enables gluing, precise snipping and refinishing of edges up to 3mm thick, as well as corner rounding. The Ambition 2262 enables gluing, precise snipping and refinishing of edges as well as corner rounding. Gluing of solid strips up to 6mm is not a problem. (616) 698-7500, StilesMachinery.com

Roxyl edgebanders from Biesse are suitable for thin tape, thick PVC, veneer or wood coils, HPL and solid wood strips up to 19mm. The machines offer a range of compositions with standard features like PC-based front end, QMS quick-melt glue system, top belt hold-down, HSD precision motors, HSD ball screw servos, and precision LINEAR guides on working units. (704) 357-3131, BiesseAmerica.com

RP Fletcher Machine is offering a new contour bander, incorporating the Nordson Purblue 4, a 2-kg melter connected to the Nordson EPC 60 pattern control, and a Nordson EB 60 slot die head. The company adapted its FM 2000 contour bander with PLC strip length control and power-assisted feed wheel. It can apply PUR adhesive directly to the banding material. (336) 249) 6101, Fletcher-Machine.com

Adwood’s Cehisa Rapid Series of edgebanders can apply melamine/polyester, ABS, PVC, veneer and solid wood, as well as process coils up to 3mm and strips up to 5mm. They are equipped with: straight or bevel cut capability with insert tooling, a quick melt glue pot, automatic coil and strip feed magazine, a pneumatic positioning system and more. (336) 884-1846, Adwood.com

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Citizen Machinery UK’s MACH 2012 stand will embrace both the Citizen range of CNC sliding-head turn-mill centres and Miyano fixed-head turning centres, with most of the machine models being demonstrated for the first time at a UK exhibition.

In addition, there’ll be launches of the latest production software developed at the Bushey, Watford headquarters for worldwide distribution following the show to help to further enhance productivity and machine utilisation.

“In our view, MACH gives us the ideal opportunity to broaden our customer base, which means we need to show models that are in high demand in the current range alongside our latest developments,” highlights managing director Geoff Bryant.

At the previous show, MACH 2010, which brought together for the first time both Citizen and Miyano machine ranges, two-thirds of visitors to the stand were existing customers keen to see the latest developments, while the other third were potentially new customers, interested in how both machine ranges could benefit their need to lower the cost per part produced.

“Open house shows tend to be mainly supported by existing customers, while the bi-annual MACH exhibition and the range of equipment on view makes it so important to expose the company to a wider audience of potential users,” Mr Bryant adds. “It also enables existing users to update themselves on the latest developments. Visitors can also see, under one roof and compare in a single day, a complete array of different products that could help them in their business.”

Mr Bryant concludes: “What is important for us is that MACH 2012 will provide the opportunity for Citizen Machinery UK to show its CNC sliding-head capability for machining bar sizes up to 35 mm and the Miyano fixed-head machine range with a bar capacity up to 64 mm diameter.

“Visitors will also see the latest Ocean Cincom chucking lathe with its fully integrated automation packages and appreciate the benefits of our latest software.”

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Entering into the closing days of 2011 the Custom Manufacturing Marketplace (MFGmatch.net) continues to spread throughout the country supporting US-based Machine Shops and custom manufacturers in partnership with AMSN at http://MFGpartners.net. The company announced Thursday its latest endeavor is on helping companies in Missouri do business with local vendors specializing in metal sheet fabrication, machining services, plastic mold & repair, metal fabrication projects, custom metal & plastic fabricating, metal fab services, precision components and other custom made products.

According to MFGmatch.net, the AMSN website presents some of the most accurate metal fabricators in the United States and experienced manufacturers of custom machined parts with the majority being ISO certified or compliant at http://mfgpartners.net/custom-machined-parts.

MFGmatch said its Custom Manufacturing Marketplace has been integrated into the database of the American Machine Shops Network to promote Missouri Machining & Fabricating specialists serving Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Independence, Springfield, St. Joseph, Florissant, St. Peters, St. Charles, Lee’s Summit and other cities throughout the Show Me State at http://www.mfgpartners.net/shops/missouri.html.

Megan Forbis, spokeswoman for MFGmatch.net said recent vendors added to the online industrial-focused marketplace include ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified manufacturers specializing in precision screw machined parts utilizing state-of-the-art screw machines setup for both single spindle and multi-spindle operations. According to Forbis, other manufacturers added to the site recently include those offering hydromat rotary transfer machining, 2, 3 & 4-axis CNC work, lathing, CNC turning & milling as well as heat treating, plating, metal finishing and testing services.

“MFGmatch looks forward to helping Missouri businesses connect with suitable manufacturers of made-to-order and fabricated parts and products for a variety of applications, said Forbis. She concluded, “The company welcomes those all over the state searching for a suitable and quality-focused machine shop, molder, accurate metal fabricator or other manufacturing specialists serving various industries.” Forbis went on to say the marketplace will soon be re-designed to provide live support and sourcing assistance for its registered users.

About MFGmatch.net

MFGmatch.net is the largest free-based custom manufacturing marketplace online for machine shops, product designers, engineers, foundries and other companies looking to buy and sell machined parts, precision components and other custom manufacturing services in local, national and international markets at http://www.mfgmatch.net/

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