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cover | IMTS 2010 distributors in our region Productivity Inc • Plymouth, Minn. Andy Archer and Pete Nelson, sales managers www.productivity.com Productivity Inc. is a solutions-based provider in Plymouth, Minn, representing a wide range of manufacturing solutions. Manufacturing definitely looks to be having a better year, so we expect to see a lot of activity at IMTS. We anticipate seeing the most interesting developments in specific areas. The first development is in the 5-axis machining solutions. Traditionally regarded as advanced technology, best suited to the aerospace and automotive industry, 5-axis machining now is being applied to a wide variety of manufacturing applications, including medical and the mold and die sector. One of the biggest advantages of this technology, particularly in a slower economy, is smaller lot sizes and quicker turnaround time in addition to better overall accuracy and reduced work in process. The result can produce a significant competitive advantage. Second would be the multi-tasking machines. Some of the new multi-tasking technologies that will be shown by Nakamura include 3 turret—twin spindle machines capable of having three tools in the cut simultaneously to drastically reduce cycle times and increase throughput. Another new technology that will be shown includes machines with a B-axis head and full 5-axis machining capability. They offer solutions to many typical production challenges: multiple setups, tolerance stack-up, large in-process inventory and longer cycle times. Another technology worth exploring at IMTS is the nanoor micro-machining technology. As applications grow in complexity and shrink in size, the future is about miniature, micron, and sub-micron parts production. The world definitely is getting smaller, and we anticipate seeing some very interesting demos in this area. Within our product line in particular, we have seen some new advances in Swiss turning technology with Citizen. Citizen has introduced a couple of new models, particularly the A-Series machines. These machines are the fastest CNC machines in the world with rapid rates at 1,576 IPM, easy to use and very cost competitive. The field of robotics continues to develop rapidly, particularly in the area of vision guidance. Robotic vision is used for part identification and navigation, and applications generally deal with finding a part and orienting it for robotic handling or inspection. Productivity’s Robotics Division is happy to introduce the latest in vision technologies at the Fanuc booth. There are many new advances in the world of waterjet cutting. Omax will be displaying their new Maxiem line of cost effective machines as well as bevel cutting and 4th axis. You also don’t want to miss the tooling and accessories at IMTS. They are mostly in the West Hall and will afford great opportunities to find specific tooling solutions to your most demanding needs. Productivity works with a wide variety of tooling and accessories companies and our staff will be at those booths. Hales Machine Tool, Inc. • Plymouth, Minn. Tim Hales, vice president www.halesmachinetool.com Hales Machine Tool, Inc., in Plymouth, Minn., is the number one distributor in the country for major machine tool manufacturers. There is a lot to see at IMTS this year. Most OEMs are introducing machines that can do more in one work envelope. Combining multiple technologies on a single machine makes the process more complex, but the advantages can be worth the effort. Among other benefits, we’re talking improved component quality, greater flexibility, and drastically increased throughput and daily invoicing. Doosan: Coming to you from Seoul, Korea, Doosan is now the third largest machine tool builder in the world, and their booth will have some really incredible demos at this show. They will have 12 turning centers, many with multiple axis, and eight machining centers on display. Their newest and biggest is a VTL, 60” swing with a 50” table. It is a RAM style with tool changer and live tooling. Doosan also has a new model in the MX Series, which is a multi-tasking machine. It features an articulating milling head on the upper slide and standard style turret with live tooling on the lower slide and has two opposing spindles with identical specifications. This is not unique to Doosan, but is a new model for them. Yamazen: Yamazen is an importer of multiple product lines. One of their most well-known lines is Brother. Brother always has been known for extremely fast, high-speed drill tap machines. Their latest series of product takes it to another level of rigidity and speed, and now will be considered a VMC rather than just a drill tap machine. They will be displaying five new models in the booth. Yamazen also imports Mitsubishi and they’ve got a new machine, the V1, with super high precision for manufacturing extremely high tolerance parts. One of the target markets of this machine is the medical industry. The machine comes in multiple configurations, and I expect to see a 5-axis model at the show. Mitsubishi also builds bridge type mills. We will see a bridge mill with attachment changers. Milltronics: An American machine tool builder in Waconia, Minn., Milltronics has come out with some really unique machines in the last few months. Their new machines, the TT24 and TT40, are VMCs, with an in-line pallet changing system and two pallets of either 24x24 or 40x40. Through programming, these machines have the capability to sync those two pallets and make the 24x24 into a 24x48 travel, or a 40x40 into a 40x80. Milltronics is the only builder in the world with this capability. They will have a TT24 with full synchronization in their booth. Everyone has to stop and see that demo. Also, don’t miss the tooling pavilion. Kurt Manufacturing Company Inc., in particular, is showing off many productivity enhancement products, including the NEMI flat table vacuum pod workholding systems. One of the many workholding innovations that Kurt will be showing, may be the item that pays for your visit to IMTS. 10 | PRECISION MANUFACTURING July | August 2010
JOIN MPMA AT IMTS 2010 Hegman Machine Tool, Inc. • Maple Grove, Minn. Terry Gren, sales manager - machining division www.hegmanmachine.com Hegman Machine Tool, Inc. (HMT) is an upper Midwest leader in providing products, services and support to manufacturers committed to performance and profitability. We anticipate that this will be an exciting show. With the introduction over the last 2 years of really amazing and innovative technologies to help American manufacturers compete, and as the global economy continues its trend toward recovery, manufacturing in the United States is going to continue to show marked improvements. The pressure of global competition is forcing all of us to examine our efficiencies and processes. This could be the most important IMTS we have ever attended. Please visit with us this year at IMTS and be sure to stop and explore the future at the following world-class machine tool manufacturers: Okuma: The debut of the Genos M460 VMC as well as the MA-4000H HMC, both featuring the innovative Okuma Thinc Control, will be two of Okuma’s featured highlights. Additionally, the newly designed LB-EX Series of multi-tasking turning centers utilizes VTL technology second to none in the industry. The new MULTUS B750 NP for very large, complex components, requiring multiple operations on a single setup will be featured. Hardinge: Hardinge will display with their new T-Series turning centers and the Super-Precision T-Series turning center. The T-Series machine is ideal for 2-axis, high precision machining or complex multi-tasking operations that require delicate part handling or single setup, quite possibly the most accurate production turning center on the market. Chiron: Chiron will have a machine on display in the Big Kaiser Tooling booth. Chiron has some of the most innovative 5-axis processes for complex components, developed as stand alone machines or full turnkey solutions. Multiple spindles, automation, complexity, tight tolerances, funky materials—welcome to Chiron’s world. Maier USA: A subsidiary of Maier Machine Tools in Germany, Maier is known for its modular systems at a great price. Its series of Swiss turning machines starts at the basic yet precise Series B, 5-axis machine all the way up to its Series F4, a 16-axis machine that allows for simultaneous working with four tools. Hydromat: If you are running large part volumes, you already know about Hydromat. This year you should pay particular attention to the AT 6-100 Advanced Technology Productivity Center, best described as four high speed (up to 60,000 RPM ), mini VTLs, all cutting simultaneously in one package, producing parts fast, complete and totally deburred. Trumpf: Trumpf will be displaying two new products at IMTS. The first is the TruBend 7036 All Electric Press Brake, which offers a 40 ton x 40” bend width, featuring a lightweight carbon fiber backguage and RAM control of .00008 in. repeatability. The second is the TruLaser 1030. This is Trumpf technology at an incredible price for this 120” x 60” x 3” TruCoax Laser for .5” mild steel. Techni Waterjet: Next generation technology is on display at this innovative leader in the waterjet industry. The Quantum ESP is an electric servo pump that can save companies 30,000 kilowatt hours and 240,000 gallons of water a year. The PAC55 is the only functioning 5-axis cutting waterjet head in the industry. CHOOSE FROM 2-DAY OR 3-DAY PACKAGES Join MPMA for the 28th edition of IMTS, the premier manufacturing technology show in North America. More than 1,500 exhibiting companies will occupy 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space at the McCormick Place complex in Chicago, Ill. Manufacturing industry professionals from the United States and over 119 countries attend IMTS. See more than 15,000 new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems and processes that can improve your efficiency. You will gain valuable ideas and insights from over 1,500 of the world’s leading equipment producers. COMPLETE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Two- and three-day packages available. Packages include: • Round-trip airfare from Minneapolis to Chicago. • Transportation from Midway Airport to Hyatt Regency on arrival date. • Transportation from McCormick Place to Midway Airport on departure date. • One- or two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive (single or double occupancy available). • IMTS show admission and free shuttle service from hotel to show and back throughout the day. • IMTS pre-planning information packets featuring show layout and directory. • Evening member reception at Hyatt Regency on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - sponsored by EPICOR. PACKAGE A – 2-DAY PACKAGE Itinerary: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Depart MSP 8:45 a.m. Arrive MDW: 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Depart MDW 5:30 p.m. Arrive MSP 7:10 p.m. Cost: Double Occupancy $545 per person Single Occupancy $650 per person PACKAGE B – 3-DAY PACKAGE Itinerary: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Depart MSP 8:45 a.m. Arrive MDW: 10:10 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 Depart MDW 5:30 p.m. Arrive MSP 7:10 p.m. Cost: Double Occupancy $675 per person Single Occupancy $895 per person July | August 2010 PRECISION MANUFACTURING | 11
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