CNC Machine Tool Manufacturer Okuma America Corporation and York Technical College Continue Partnership

Okuma America Corporation, world-leader in CNC machine tool manufacturing, and York Technical College have partnered for another year to support the Okuma Technology Institute. Okuma will continue to provide high quality training in service, repair, operation, programming, application and maintenance of Okuma machines.
Since 2002, the partnership between Okuma and York Technical College has provided training to more than a thousand people comprised of Okuma America customers, distributors, and employees and students. These stakeholders have an opportunity to train in a world-class facility, located just an hour away from Okuma America headquarters, that enables accessible hands-on training on Okuma specific machine tools. The initial 2013 schedule has been published and is open for registration. To register for training, please visit http://www.okuma.com/okuma-technology-institute.
For more information, contact Okuma’s Training Department Head, Evelyn Velasquez at (704) 504-6274 or evelasquez(at)okuma(dot)com.
About Okuma America Corporation:
Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and CNC control all manufactured by Okuma. Okuma’s innovative and reliable technology, paired with comprehensive, localized service protection, allows users to run continuously with confidence – maximizing profitability. Along with its industry-leading distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC®, Okuma facilitates quality, productivity and efficiency, empowering the customer and enabling competitive advantage in today’s demanding manufacturing environment. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @OkumaAmerica.
About York Technical College:
York Technical College a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State by maximizing student success. York Technical College has an open admissions policy for qualified students and annually enrolls 8,000-10,000 credit students. Through excellence in teaching and learning, the College provides program offerings, in a variety of delivery methods, in the areas of engineering technology, industrial technology, information technology, business, health sciences, and public service and transfer to senior colleges and universities. In addition, the College offers a comprehensive selection of corporate and continuing education courses designed to promote occupational advancement, personal interest, and business and industry growth. For more information, visit http://www.yorktech.com.

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Romi Expands Its CNC Turning Center Line and Highlights Largest Machining Capacity Models During 2013 Feimafe

Press release date: June 1, 2013 With an extensive machine line and focus on customers' increased productivity, Romi will display its latest manufacturing solutions for the most varied market segments New machining equipment with greater capacity, power, and versatility. Those are the machines that Indústrias Romi S.A. will display at the 14th International Machine Tools and Integrated Manufacturing Systems, - Feimafe 2013 – which will be held from June 3 to 8 at the Parque Anhembi Exhibition Hall, in São Paulo, Brazil. Romi – Brazil's leader in the manufacture and development of technological solutions for the Machine Tools, Plastic Processing Machine market as well as a major Rough and Machined Castings supplier – will display the following new releases: • ROMI GL 400 Turning Center. With a 30 hp motor, this new machine is capable of turning parts up to 400 mm and 1,000 mm in length. The GL turning center line has been designed to operate in medium and high production environments, with great efficiency and productivity; • ROMI VTL 700MR Vertical Turning Center. With a 46 hp motor, this new machine is capable of plate turning parts up to 700 mm; it also allows milling, drilling and tapping operations, providing increased productivity; • New 828D CNC for the Lightweight Centur line "We worked hard to surprise our visitors at Feimafe 2013. They will be able to know our efforts in expanding and improving our ROMI GL and ROMI VTL line of Horizontal and Vertical Turning Centers," says Hermes Lago, Romi's Machine Tools business director. Lago also highlights the market's confidence in the Romi brand: "we are a 100% Brazilian company, that has technological innovation, credibility and tradition aspects deep-rooted in our DNA." Aiming to always bring state-of-the-art and the best suitable technologies to the market, Romi invests heavily in research and development, resulting in robust, reliable and high-precision machines, that are also very efficient and offers great flexibility for the most varied machining operations. These machines offers customers the productivity they need to better compete in today's environment. In addition to the new releases, Romi will exhibit over 13 machines at the company's booth. Romi will also set aside an area for Burkhardt + Weber (B + W) machines. B+W, acquired by Romi in 2012, is renowned for their high performance, rigid, and ultra-precise machine tools. In addition, other Romi machines will be displayed at the Brasilia Machines, Marposs and Senai booths. During the show, Romi customers will have access to technical advice from the company's sales team in order for them to get the better machine-tool to better fit their needs. Customers may also apply for Brazilian Development Bank's (BNDES) Finame financing service, with a low interest rate of 0.25% per month. This special financing rate is available only for Brazilian-built machines. About Romi - Industrias Romi SA, the Brazilian parent company of Romi Machine Tools in Erlanger, KY, acquired BURKHARDT+WEBER Fertigungssysteme GmbH in 2012. Romi is one of the world’s largest machine tool builders with an installed base of over 150,000 machines. The company manufactures metal cutting machine tools, and plastic injection molding machinery at its 9-plant, 1.5-million sq. ft. industrial complex in Santa Barbara d'Oeste, Brazil. Romi's captive foundry supplies castings for its own line of machine tools as well as for other customers around the world. The company services US customers from its Erlanger, KY facility. http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Romi-Expands-Its-CNC-Turning-Center-Line-and-Highlights-Largest-Machining-Capacity-Models-During-2013-Feimafe-20009383

CAD/CAM Technology Increases Workflow Efficiency in CNC Machining

CNC Software pioneer BobCAD-CAM announced the release of CAD/CAM programming technology that adds efficiency automation into the machining phase of manufacturing. Their CAD/CAM software addresses multiple aspects of design and manufacturing starting with importing CAD design files from a designer to the CNC shop. Mr. Haynes from 3C Innovation comments on the software by saying, “I use BobCAD primarily to design and machine the pattern work that is then used in the last wax casting process in a local foundry. Using BobCAD has increased my capability for accurately producing complex 3D parts ten-fold.I am now working in full 3D."
The CAD/CAM software then allows the programmer to apply 2, 3, 4 or full 5 Axis toolpaths for CNC cutting to the part in a fully associative CAM Tree. The CAM Tree is associative so that if design changes occur then the toolpaths for machining can be updated so that the machining strategies within the software do not have to be recreated. New machining strategies include High Speed Adaptive Roughing. The high speed toolpaths allow the machine speeds and feeds to be increased due to the circular cutting motion and constant tool engagement. This new toolpath machining strategy is proving to reduce cycle times.
Mr Anderson at Ballard Mechanical Design, LLC. in Renton, WA agreed by commenting, “I use BobCAD for prototype and production parts on several 3-axis mills. I looked at various CAM software packages before discovering BobCAD. Now I can have the new part for my customer programmed and in the mill in about 15 min." The CAD/CAM software includes full NC Code or G-Code generating functionality that is based off of the specified CNC Machine tools controller. The post processing capabilities are user customizable allowing the operator to either load a pre-existing post or easily configure one on their end. In addition to these new features is the machine simulation which allows the operator to simulate the machine toolpath cutting the part before the program is sent to the machine. "The nice thing about the new simulation is that it helps the machinist catch things that may require changes in the machining strategies as well as the fact that the new PRO level software allows the operator to use their actual machines kinematics to simulate the full machine in action," commented Chris Corbell, who is the VP Marketing at BobCAD-CAM. "The overall goal with the CAD/CAM software is to improve workflow efficiency and add the right automation that every shop needs in their cnc machining process in order for them to remain competitive and profitable," Corbell added.

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ez Router Rolls Out New CNC Plasma Cutting System, Blends Affordability with Functionality in APC2

Known for “quality and innovation”, ez Router is officially rolling out the APC2, its newest turnkey solution in affordable plasma cutting systems. ez Router is based in Mineola, Texas, and has been a favorite among CNC machinists for decades. Their standard and custom U.S.A.-made routers and plasma cutters pack serious punch, withstanding commercial and hobbyist applications.
ez Router’s owner and co-founder, Daniel Berry, says the APC2s are a great value.
“We redesigned our existing CNC plasma cutter with the goal of making it better,” explains Berry. “This is a reliable machine that’s great for anyone on a tight budget.”
A number of features come standard on ez Router’s new APC2 machines, including:

•          Rack & Pinion z-Axis
•          VCarve Pro
•          Gear Racks with Precision Rails
•          Full, Prior Assembly with Precision Welding
•          A Laptop (vs. Desktop) Computer, with Ethernet Connection
•          Multiple Size Options: 2’x2’, 2’x4’, 4’x4’, 4’x8’ & 5’x10’
•          A Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster A-40 with Machine Torch or Hypertherm Powermax 45 with     Machine Torch
•          Increased Rapid Traverse Speed (from 800 IPM to 1200 IPM)

“We went from Kevlar-reinforced belts to gear rack with precision rails,” adds Berry. “We reworked the z-axis (where the cutting head is) so it’s rack and pinion rather than ball screw or lead screw actuated. We’ve also upgraded our CAD program to Vectric VCarve Pro for 2D CNC Plasma Cutting.”
Originally slated to roll out last October, the ez Router R&D team found additional ways to improve the former model and put off making the new unit available until early this year. Since then, ez Router has sold several APC2 all-in-one plasma cutting systems.
“Anything we can do to make our customers’ lives easier – or, as we say, ‘EZer’ – is what we want to be doing. Each of our APC systems is a source of pride for me. I know what our customers want and why they need things to work a certain way. For me, it’s a very rewarding business to be in.”
Anyone interested in learning more about the new APC2 line of plasma cutting machines, ez Router or the company’s other options in standard and custom equipment can visit ez-Router.com or call  (855) EZ-ROUTER , or  (855) 397-6883 .
ABOUT EZ-ROUTER: Based in Mineola, Texas, ez Router sums up its history nicely: “We didn’t invent CNC; we just made it EZ”. The company’s goal is to offer highly robust, affordable CNC machines for all applications. Using steel and aluminum made in America, each of ez Router’s machines is proudly made in the U.S.A. The company boasts a high production rate and growing list of standard and custom CNC routers and plasma cutting machines which make life EZ for businesses and hobbyists.
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CNC Machine Shops in South Carolina Get Introduced to New Customers on MFGpartners.net

MFGpartners, the online custom manufacturing network and B2B social networking portal for industrial, engineering & construction professionals is making its drive toward South Carolina to connect local businesses with qualified manufacturers of custom metal parts and custom plastic parts at http://mfgpartners.net/custom-plastic-parts. AMSN made the announcement early Wednesday morning in celebration of the trade association's second successful year in operation as the Web's first independently owned machine shop network focusing specifically on the U.S. manufacturing sector. Paul Gilbert, spokesman for the American Machine Shops Network said the company is migrating to a more focused marketplace in effort to reach out and connect with local businesses sourcing for made-to-order products and components such as custom metal parts at http://mfgpartners.net/custom-metal-parts. According to Gilbert, MFGpartner.net is in the works of launching a campaign in South Carolina to help companies source more efficiently for machining, fabricating & mold making service offered by vendors serving Columbia, Rock Hill, Greenville, Charleston & North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Sumter, Florence, Hilton Head Island, Spartanburg, and other cities across the beautiful Palmetto State. “AMSN is committed to assisting South Carolina businesses in need of precision CNC and manual machining, wire EDM, reverse engineering, metal & plastic fabrication, CAD/CAM design, surface grinding, finishing, gun drilling, contract measuring, rapid prototyping, injection molded products, R & D, contract packaging or other custom manufacturing services,” said Gilbert. He added, “MFGpartners.net welcomes companies involved in construction, food processing, transportation, agricultural, textile, automotive, general industrial and other markets to submit an RFQ to machine shops and custom metal fabricators approved by AMSN.” Additional information is available at http://mfgpartners.net/custom-metal-fabricators. About MFGpartners / AMSN MFGpartners.net (http://www.MFGpartners.net) is owned and operated by American Machine Shops Network (AMSN). The company specializes in promoting US-based manufacturers of machined parts, fabricated components, precision products and molds. AMSN is the largest network of custom manufacturers in the USA designed to help companies, engineers and others find the most suitable vendors specializing in CNC machining, fabrication, molding, prototyping and other contract manufacturing services. http://www.pr.com/press-release/420209

Massachusetts Precision Machining Shops Join MFGpartners.net RFQ Program

An increasing number of engineers, town managers, institutions as well as small and mid-sized manufacturers across Massachusetts are turning to the American Machine Shop Network (AMSN) for custom metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastic fabricating, sheet metal work, and custom metal fabrication services at http://www.mfgpartners.net/custom-metal-fabrication, according to MFGpartners.net. The company issued a press release this morning indicating the addition of 8 local manufacturers to its custom manufacturing network which was founded to help bring work and jobs to U.S. machine shops.

According to Don LaBelle founder of AMSN, the website has grown significantly over the last year with traffic boosts increasing every month from companies sourcing for a precision job shop capable of producing small and large quantities of machined parts & components. LaBelle said MFGpartners.net profiles 1,079 US-based metal & plastic fabricators, manufacturers, foundries, steel mills and contract manufacturing facilities with insistence on quality, competitive pricing and utmost dedication to meeting the customer's needs for custom fabrication and other services at http://www.mfgpartners.net/custom-fabrication.

AMSN spokesman Dominic Russo said the company is focusing on reaching out to businesses in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Brockton, Quincy, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Fall River, Cambridge and other cities across the Old Colony State sourcing for precision milling & grinding, precision turning, welding, EDM services, tooling, superior finishing, prototyping, CAD/CAM product design, quality inspection, CNC machining and other services at http://www.mfgpartners.net/cnc-machine-shop.

About MFGpartners.net / AMSN

MFGpartners.net (http://www.MFGpartners.net) is owned and operated by American Machine Shops Network (AMSN). The company specializes in promoting US-based manufacturers of machined parts, fabricated components, precision products and molds. AMSN is the largest network of custom manufacturers in the USA designed to help companies, engineers and others find the most suitable vendors specializing in CNC machining, fabrication, molding, prototyping and other contract manufacturing services.

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Connecticut Companies Turning to MFGpartners.net for Custom Machined Parts

When searching for a suitable vendor specializing in made-to-order plastic or metal metals many businesses in Connecticut find the process difficult, according to the American Machine Shops Network. In effort to make it easier for such local and national buyers the company launched its all new Plastic and Metal Machine Shop sourcing guide http://www.mfgpartners.net/metal-machine-shop, which includes offerings for a wide variety of machined aerospace gears & splines, castings, prototypes, bearings, fasteners and other custom made products for industrial, automotive, aerospace/military, agricultural, commercial, electronic, marine, heavy equipment and other applications.

According to Jeffrey Baker, spokesman for AMSN connects Connecticut companies with local and nationwide suppliers with decades of manufacturing experiencing and a learned knowledge of CNC precision machining, grinding, metal fabrication, plastic mold making, process engineering, custom machining services, rapid prototyping and other manufacturing operation at http://www.mfgpartners.net/custom-machining-services. Baker said MFGpartners.net is pleased to bring its sourcing solutions to businesses throughout Bridgeport, Norwalk, Greenwich, Waterbury, Stamford, New Haven, Danbury, Willimantic, West Hartford, New Britain and other cities and towns across the Constitution State.

“The core advantage of AMSN is the direct relationships it has developed with US-based manufacturers, machine shops, specialty job shops, machinists, fabricators, wood shops, rubber processors, foundries, molders, craftsman, tooling shops, engineers and other manufacturing specialists across the country,” said Baker. He added, “The majority of Connecticut based machine shops and other suppliers profiled on the website are highly experienced in precision CNC machining, metal and plastic fabrication services with many meeting the specific requirements of ISO, DIN, AMS, ANSI and AGMA.” For more information companies are invited to visit
http://www.mfgpartners.net/precision-cnc-machining

About MFGpartners / AMSN

MFGpartners.net (http://www.MFGpartners.net) is owned and operated by American Machine Shops Network (AMSN). The company specializes in promoting US-based manufacturers of machined parts, fabricated components, precision products and molds. AMSN is the largest network of custom manufacturers in the USA designed to help companies, engineers and others find the most suitable vendors specializing in CNC machining, fabrication, molding, prototyping and other contract manufacturing services.

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