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Ripple Effects from Work Gloves Must Do More Than Successful Ownership The Future of Manufacturing Sequestration Protect Transitions Depend on Takes Shape Here Perspective and Communication Congress returned to Washington Modern plant workers are masters AMTS brings you... in September following a 5-week at multitasking—they work on As a teenager and young adult, I Machine Tools, Automation & summer recess facing the daunting assembly lines, pack materials and had the attitude that I was always Accessories. —p46 task of achieving consensus to record data on a keyboard. —p14 right. —p34 fund the government before the end of fiscal year 2013 on September 31st. —p11

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG TABLE of CONTENTS COver story education nTMA Boston & Western MA Members Participate in the nTMA-U Online 35 MA Advanced Manufacturing Summit 10 western Massachusetts manufacturing group works to introduce youngsters to machine technology 39 swic Technical Education Students Medal At Chairman’s Corner 4 skills USA National Contest 40

NTMA Chapter News nTMA NEW members 9 national Events The quality coach becomes newest ncDMM to Exhibit with AMT at the Design and Manufacturing nTMA national associate member 9 MidWest’s Design, Manufacturing & Automation nTMA Executive Staff Visit Southern California - conference to Promote MTConnect Challenge 2 8 san Fernando Valley and San Diego Chapters 16 Manufacturing Day 2013 Welcomes western MA NTMA Chapter Hosts a Feast! 38 Four Key Support Organizations 9 Manufacturing Day Slated for Oct. 4, 2013 18 2014 NRL competition, Cleveland, OHio, May 16-17 23 Advocacy/Public Policy hanover MESSE 2014 24 ripple Effects from Sequestration 11 NTMA FALL CONFERENCE 26 one Voice Partnership Hosts Congressman Tiberi nTMA FALL GALA 50/50 Raffle 27 in Cleveland Ohio 13 aMTS 2013 46 nTMA Chapters Leading Regional Manufacturing Movement calenDAR of events 51 ariZONA Manufacturing Partnership drives eMO Executive Technology Tour Overview 49 state wide agenda 21 how Congress can support America’s manufacturing renaissance 21 T ECHNOLOGY ncDMM Recognizes DoD Leadership Retirement o D. CLAMPING END PREP TOOL NOW OFFERED WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR 9 and Appointment 41 caMSHAFT MEASURING MACHINE FEATURES NEW NARROW FOLLOWER HEAD DESIGN 11 coroDrill® 870 Exchangeable-tip drill now even company News available for stainless steel 12 BIG Kaiser to Display Comprehensive Line-Up at Work Gloves Must Do More Than Protect 14 south-Tec Booth #1711 16 wiTTENSTEN alpha launches the NEW Hygienic Design gearhead, sandvik acquires remaining shares in Precorp Inc., USA 29 along with the world’s largest selection of gear-heads Ehrhardt Tool and Machine Selects Vimana by System Insights For washdown solutions. 31 For Production Efficiency Improvement 36 HINGED SHAFT COLLARS SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS 32 Manufacturing discussion draws Congresswoman to grade GC4325 brings a new generation of performance to sandvik Coromant Productivity Center 40 steel turning 33 DMG / MORI SEIKI USA Promotes Doug Pierce to coTTON FIBER ABRASIVE WHEELS REPLACE UNITIZED WHEELS chief Learning Officer 41 in ROBOTIC DEBURRING CELLS 36 industry-leading Mega ER Grip Collet Chuck Now Offered with Modular KAB Connection 43 DID YOU KNOW? nTMA New Web Marketing Partner Offers FREE Internet Marketing Evaluation to NTMA Members – A $500 Value 51 other october to be Celebrated as MANUFACTURING MONTH IN OHIO . . . . 19 wriTTEN SAFETY PROGRAM 22 economy The 411 to Tradeshow Shipping ...... 25 us Cutting Tool Consumption up 3.2% in July 12 Do You Have a Written Income Plan for Retirement? 32 Toyota Invests $28M in Mich. Plants 31 Successful Ownership Transitions Depend on Perspective Manufacturing is key to global competition 33 and Communication 34 nTMA Wage and Fringe Benefit Survey 37 sTudy: Bold measures needed to improve tooling industry 45

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P3 CHAIRMAN’S CORNER

ROBERT MOSEY / ntma chairman of the board

NTMA’s theme for 2013 is by our own NTMA Treasurer, Herb The next morning started with the “Stewardship of the Manufacturing Homeyer. He whisked us away to the fun part; a two hour catamaran boat ride Industry”. Our four main focuses Homeyer estate in Marthasville Missouri. around the lake. Wow! There were lots are; Membership Value, Industry After a quick tour of the house, we load- Advocacy, Workforce Development, and ed up and went down town for a couple Governance. As I travel this year and visit hours of music and food at a nearby park many of our chapters, I will be reporting where two of Herb’s brothers play in a lo- to you all of the great stewardship activi- cal band. Despite being related to Herb, ties that are occurring across the United they were actually quite good. States. From there, we went to the Homeyer So I now know that I have made it as farm. Herb and Elisa gave us a quick tour Chairman. The Kansas City/St. Louis of the property before it got dark. What Joint lake “meeting” is famous and sto- a beautifully, peaceful place! I am happy ries abound amongst the Past Chairman to report that although the area is rustic, of all the things that they have “learned” the Homeyer’s have fixed the place up at this event. It is touted as a conference really nice. It even has indoor plumbing! of great networking and an abundance but with fun being a close second. I was The next morning we headed out to of great beverages. A great time was had expecting more fun than conference, but towards Branson. This year the event was by all. We ended the second and last day was pleasantly surprised how balanced held at the Chateau on the Lake Resort with a wonderful dinner and a few quick the event was. More on that in a moment. near the shore of the beautiful Table speeches by some very distinguished I need to back up a bit. Rock Lake. In typical NTMA fashion, we speakers. Now I know what everyone has JoAnn and I landed in St. Louis mid- jumped right into meetings. There were been talking about. This was a wonderful day Thursday and we were picked up three, very good speakers who loaded us event and great Membership Value. up on information on Human Recourses, The next morning, we headed back Business Management (presented by to the Homeyer estate. After unloading, our National Associate Member, Clifton Herb took us to visit to his company, Larson Allen), and status of the current Homeyer Precision Manufacturing. economy. I made plenty of notes! We had the honor to be given a tour by Later in the afternoon, led by Hank Herb’s son, Justin, who did a terrific job Epstein of Quality Coach, there were of explaining to us all the great work they round table discussions on several sub- do at their company. This place could be jects. I was actually able to glean a nugget the show room for Okuma but what I was from this roundtable that will more than most impressed with was how everyone pay for my trip. That evening we went took ownership of what they were doing to downtown Branson for an evening of to keep the company moving forward. Bob Mosey, Lisa Homeyer, Herb Homeyer, Joanne entertainment. Then back to the resort to Herb has brought in outside coaches for Mosey crash. What a day! CONTINUED ON — p5

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG all of his key manag- ers to help them be better leaders and it shows throughout OPERATIONS & EDITORIAL the company. Great Dave Tilstone, President Governance! Back Emily Lipovan, Managing Director at the estate, Herb Editor and Elise treated us to a wonderful home NTMA EXECUTIVE TEAM cooked meal. Herb grilled up some deli- Robert Mosey, Chairman cious pork butt steaks. Moseys’ Production Machinists Inc. – What he lacks in mu- Anaheim, CA sical talent, he more than makes up for with Theodore O. Toth, Jr., Vice Chairman his culinary skills. Toth Technologies – Pennsauken, NJ CONTINUED ON — p6

Herb Homeyer, Treasurer Homeyer Tool and Die – St. Louis, MO

Dave Sattler, Secretary Sattler Companies, – Sharon Center, OH

Roger Atkins, Past Chairman of the Board MIC Group – Brenham, TX

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THE RECORD — october 2013 / P5 The next morning Herb dropped say, that for a first time event, these chap- National Associate Member Carl Reed, JoAnn and me off at the airport where ters and their many volunteers did an out- owner of Abbot Workholding, at his new we flew directly to Charlotte. We met up standing job of putting together a great foundry. The word hot doesn’t do it jus- with Dave Tilstone at the hotel then off program that went off seamlessly. Talk tice. It was right at 110 degrees outside to dinner with President and COO of about Stewardship of the Manufacturing so you can imagine what it was like for Okuma America, Jim King and VP Sales, Industry, these folks get it! those guys pouring molten brass and Dave Tilstone and I arrived in Phoenix aluminum into the molds. Aside from a day early to give us a chance to visit one the temperature, Carl is turning a small, or two of our member companies and dated foundry into a much larger state spend some quality time with Arizona of the art facility to serve all of his West Chapter President Dante Fierros and Coast customers. With this added capac- President Elect, David Lair. We had a ity, we look for even bigger things from great dinner and discussed what the Abbot in the future. Great job Carl! Arizona Chapter was working on and That evening, Dave and I attended shared with them all of the great things a scheduled dinner with several of the that are being done at headquarters. The chapter board members and some folks Chapters main efforts are focused on the chapter is working with to create Workforce Development. More on that and sustain a qualified workforce for Dave Tilstone, Jim King, President of OKUMA and bob in minute. manufacturing. This group is really Mosey The next morning, our first stop passionate and committed to Workforce was to meet Andy Yahraus and Mark Development. They shared with us their Tim Thiessen. We discussed how we can Lashinske at Modern Industries. We partnership and work on workforce de- continue to build our already strong rela- velopment. I would encourage you to tionship with Okuma. We had some great read the sidebar article (Page 21) on this discussion and the future looks bright. group submitted by Arizona Chapter In the morning, we met Jim and Tim President, Dante Fierros. This may be along with Jeff Estes, Director-Partners a model for workforce development in in THINC at their beautiful facility. After your part of the country. more relationship discussion, Jeff gave All in all, this was a great month of us a grand tour showing us how they travel and continues to encourage me have worked with all of their partners. that there is great Stewardship of the The main focus of THINC is to develop Manufacturing Industry. Next month, and integrate all the tools that we as us- I will report on the ET meeting in ers could possibly want. It is easy to see Monterey, Tennessee Chapter visit, and that Okuma is really on to something Bob Mosey, Mark Lasinksi, Dave Tilstone, Andy the Rocky Mountain Chapter visit. here. We were also introduced to Evelyn Yarhraus In the mean time, keep up the Velasquez, Training Program Manager. good work in your own chapters and Evelyn has been challenged with setting had a very nice sit down visit with the communities! up Okuma training centers across the US two of them discussing everything from Peace, not only for their own service people but business conditions to NTMA, and even also us as customers. We shared with her touched on family. As some of you are ROBERT MOSEY / CHAIRMAN our efforts in NTMA-U and connected aware, Andy’s father is Dan Yahraus, Past her with a couple of training centers that NTMA Chairman, and one of the most we felt would be a good fit for partnering. wonderful men I have ever had the privi- This trip was a great opportunity to build lege of knowing. Dan has had his health our relationship with one of our National challenges over the last several years but Associate members, all in the name of continues to fight the good fight. God Membership Value. Bless Dan. I was honored to be invited to attend Mark gave Dave and me a grand tour the inaugural NTMA Southwestern of their facilities and shared with us all Regional Conference… in August… of the complex and demanding parts and in Phoenix. At least it was a dry heat! assemblies that they produce for their This event is the brain trust of five of customers. If you did not get a chance our western chapters including Arizona, to tour this company at the MFG meet- North Texas, San Diego, San Francisco, ing in 2011, try to get a tour the next and Northern Utah. These are the same time that you are in town. Maybe not in chapters that participate in Precision August though. Machining magazine, a publication first From Modern Industries we headed started by the Arizona Chapter. I must out to the edge of the earth to visit our

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Air & Earth Instrument Company Clinton Aluminum & Stainless H & M Machine & Tool , LLC North Texas Chapter Akron Chapter, NTMA Toledo Chapter Mr. Mike Hesttly Mr. Matthew Kaye Mr. John Miller 2315 Hinton Drive 6270 Van Buren Road 3823 Seiss Ave Irving, TX 75061 Clinton, OH 44216 Toledo, OH 43612

Bollinger Tool & Die, Inc. DAK Industries Ranken Technical College Toledo Chapter North Texas Chapter Education Institiute Mr. Danny N Bollinger Mr. Brooks Dyer Mr. John Wood 959 Hamilton Rd 5612 Ledbetter 4431 Finney Ave Toledo, OH 43528 Dallas, TX 75236 St Louis, MO. 63113

Burrow Industries, Inc. Dundee Manufacturing Co. Inc. U.S. Axle Inc Toledo Chapter Toledo Chapter Philadelphia Delaware Valley Chapter Mr. Mark Burrow Mr. Pete Davis Mr. Matthew Inmon 7380 Express Rd 107 Fairhill Drive 275 Shoemaker Rd Temperance, MI 48182-0359 Dundee, MI.48131 Pottstown, PA 19464-6433

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The quality coach Manufacturing Day 2013 Welcomes becomes newest Four Key Support Organizations NTMA national The roster of Manufacturing Day 2013 A panel of co-producers comprised of the associate member sponsors recently added four more key support Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, organizations, with the Precision Metalforming International (FMA), the National Association Association (PMA) and the Association for of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Manufacturing Technology (AMT) both join- Institute (MI), the National Institute of ing the movement at the Silver level, while Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Women in Manufacturing (WIM) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Precision Machined Products Association and guest producer Industrial Strength (PMPA) have joined the movement at the Marketing (ISM) provide the centralized sup- Bronze level. port necessary to coordinate this nationwide ar- Manufacturing Day sponsors provide the ray of simultaneous events. The national media resources to support manufacturers participat- partner for the event is the Science Channel. ing in the program, a grassroots effort by U.S. “The co-producers are very pleased that manufacturers to improve public perception these fine manufacturing industry organiza- of manufacturing in America by coordinating tions are putting their full support behind awareness-raising activities at a variety of loca- Manufacturing Day,” said Ed Youdell, president tions across the country on October 4, 2013. and CEO of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Manufacturing Day is an annual national Association. “Their reputation and their reach event, executed at the local level, that supports to professionals in the industry, as well as edu- hundreds of manufacturers across the na- cators and students, will help to generate par- tion that host students, teachers, parents, job ticipation in Manufacturing Day events across From left: Jeanne Gladden, Colleen Himmelberg, seekers, and other local community members the nation.” Matt Gildehaus, Hank Epstein, Dr. Pris Bass, Amy at open houses designed to showcase mod- Eagan, and Ricki Vaughn. ern manufacturing technology and careers.

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P9 NTMA Boston & Western MA Members Participate in the MA Advanced Manufacturing Summit

Massachusetts held its first statewide Advanced Manufacturing Summit at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA. This full-day event brought together over 400 manufacturers, educators and workforce development practitio- ners to share best practices, network, and discuss future opportunities and challenges. Chapter members attending the Boston member, Michael Tamasi addresses Summit took advantage of OEM pan- Boston & Western MA members, Joanna Dowling attendees during the Competitive Future Panel els and peer workshops, moderated by (Custom Group) and Omer Gingras (C&G Machine Discussion. experts from the aeronautics, defense, Tool) discuss training programs & initiatives on the life sciences, energy, electronics and Workforce Future Panel. manufacturing industries. Several of our members were instrumental in the development and planning of the summit and participated on the Workforce Future and Competitiveness Future Panel Discussions. The Summit was part of the state’s initiative that established an Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative in 2010 to enhance the competitiveness of Massachusetts manufacturing and lead the national effort to revitalize this country as a place that makes things.

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG Ripple Effects from Sequestration

Congress returned to Washington in has been actively making sure that Congress of sequestration-related budget cuts will be September following a 5-week summer re- is aware of the impact of the sequester on required for fiscal year 2014, cuts which cess facing the daunting task of achieving America’s manufacturing base. This sum- will be steeper than those enacted for 2013. consensus to fund the government before mer, Rick Schwind of Continental Tool Many think it likely that negotiations will the end of fiscal year 2013 on September & Mfg in Lenexa, KS, testified before the drag on through the end of the year. One 31st and dealing with the next round of House Small Business Committee about Voice will continue to fight for fiscal clar- budget cuts resulting from sequestration, the effects of sequestration on his company: ity and an end to the uncertainty that the the automatic spending cuts that began in “Roughly 80% of our business is sup- budget process has caused for businesses March 2013 and have had a serious impact plying the defense industry. This is where throughout the economy. on small manufacturers whose businesses sequestration has had a real impact on us. Manufacturers can make a difference are related to the defense industry. We agree with the decision to pass a law in Washington, but only if they participate NTMA member Patrick Shrader of holding Congress accountable to reduce in the process. NTMA members can give Maine-based Arundel Machine, a leading our nation’s debt and reign in spending. unlimited corporate or individual contribu- regional CNC manufacturer of precision Our company made difficult decisions and tions to the NTMA Government Affairs machined components, says that the de- significant cuts to survive [the economic Administrative Fund which supports the fense business accounts for roughly 35% downturn], and the federal government work done by The Franklin Partnership and of the company’s sales revenue. “While we should do the same. However, we took Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell & understand that defense budgets are always a sensible, precision approach to our fi- Giuliani LLP. Additionally, NTMA mem- subject to cuts or decreases, the sequestra- nances … while Congress did not. Unless bers can make limited personal donations tion represents an unheard of amount of Washington quickly addresses the situation to the Committee for a Strong Economy money. Businesses cannot work effectively they created with sequestration, the impact (CFASE) PAC, which supports pro-manu- with an unknown aspect affecting 35% of to small manufacturers like ours, whose facturing Congressional candidates. their revenue base.” primary customer is the federal govern- Arundel Machine is not alone. Many ment, will be severe.” NTMA members have work related to spe- Unless Congress reaches a fresh agree- cific defense industry programs. One Voice ment on spending reductions, a new round

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THE RECORD — october 2013 / P11 CoroDrill® 870 Exchangeable-tip drill now even available for stainless steel

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US Cutting Tool Consumption up 3.2% in July According to the USCTI and AMT, July U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $159.5M

July U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $159.5 million, The Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) is jointly com- according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and AMT – The piled by AMT and USCTI, two trade associations representing Association For Manufacturing Technology. This July total, as the development, production and distribution of cutting tool reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market technology and products. It provides a monthly statement on Report (CTMR) collaboration, was up 3.2% from June’s to- U.S. manufacturers’ consumption of the primary consumable in tal but down 0.2% from July 2012. Year-to-date shipments are the manufacturing process – the cutting tool. Analysis of cutting $1.17 billion, which tool consumption is down 7.2% from is leading indicator the same period in of both upturns and 2012. downturns in U.S. These numbers manufacturing ac- and all data in this tivity, as it is a true report are based on measure of actual the totals actually re- production levels. ported by the compa- Historical data nies participating in for the Cutting Tool the CMTR program. Market Report is The totals here rep- available dating back resent about 80% of to January 2012. the U.S. market for This collaboration cutting tools. of AMT and USCTI “Most economic is the first step in indicators for manu- the two associations facturing for July were in line with cutting tools, showing small working together to promote and support U.S.-based manufac- improvement for the month,” says Brad Lawton, chairman of turers of cutting tool technology. AMT’s Cutting Tool Product Group. “Key customer industries such as motor vehicles are poised for a strong autumn.”

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG One Voice Partnership Hosts Congressman Tiberi in Cleveland Ohio Congressman Dave Joyce stops by for support of One Voice and Tiberi

Together with NTMA, One Voice Partners, PMA and PMPA, joined forces and leveraged resources of our members to raise money for Congressman Dave Tiberi. This effort organized by the Franklin Partnership and Bracewell Guiliani continued the momentum our strategies are bringing to the national agenda. Approximaltey 20 people attended and the Congressman Tiberi and NTMA Managing Director unanticipated surprised was Congressman Congressman Tiberi and NTMA President Dave Emily Lipovan David Joyce coming by not only in his sup- Tilstone port of his collegeue, but of NTMA and One Voice Partnership.

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NTMA_Speroni_Futura_2013.indd 1 THE RECORD — october 2013 / P13 9/6/13 2:38 PM Work Gloves Must Do More Than Protect They must provide the flexibility workers need to meet productivity objectives. Article provided by: Laura Proctor, Ansell

Modern plant workers are New glove technology is gency response, reports and at Toyota Motor Engineering masters at multitasking—they helping to bridge the gap by case management, interrupted and Mfg. and a panelist at the work on assembly lines, pack offering the cut protection pre- operations, lost revenue and America’s Safest Companies materials and record data on viously associated with heavier expenses associated with any conference. a keyboard. With the level of work gloves. The new hand damage. (information provided The comfort factor global competition in today’s protection also provides the by EHS Today) He added that Preventing hand injuries, marketplace, many workers comfort and dexterity required injury-related costs often add however, goes beyond providing feel the pressure of productiv- to boost worker productivity up to more than company lead- employees with work gloves that ity quotas requiring them to and overall performance. ership anticipates. protect against hazards such as “An accident that results in a cuts. Work gloves must be com- hand injury may appear to cost fortable enough that workers $7,000, but once you consider want to wear them for the dura- all of these areas, the true cost tion of their shift. may be $12,000 to $15, 000,” According to the BLS, 30 Margaretta said. percent of all lost time hand in- Two U.S. sheet metal manu- juries result from workers wear- facturers placed the cost of ing inadequate hand protection, hand injuries requiring stitches with the remaining 70 percent at $22,000 – $30,000 per in- occurring because workers cident. These figures included do not wear their gloves. Even medical and ambulance trans- when work gloves provide high portation, the cost of shutting levels of protection, workers are down the line and cleaning the unlikely to wear them for ex- area, and worker rehabilitation. tended periods if the gloves are “The greatest opportunity uncomfortable or hinder their New glove technology has resulted in lightweight work gloves that provide the to reduce costs of injuries is to ability to do their jobs. same level of cut protection previously associated with heavier products. eliminate or prevent those inju- Ansell conducted research ries from occurring in the first that confirmed some workers execute tasks quickly and con- The cost of injury place,” said Bill Horsford, man- are willing to sacrifice protec- fidently—even in the presence Worker injury is a serious ager of team member relations tion in favor of comfort and of potential hazards such as and expensive problem, with the dexterity. In cases cutting tools and sharp metal U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics where work gloves edges. (BLS) reporting nearly 3.1 were too tight or Employees must have work million nonfatal workplace affected tactility, gloves that protect yet enhance injuries and illnesses among workers altered the their ability to perform their private industry employers in product by removing jobs. A plant walk-through may 2010. Hand and finger injuries the fabric over the verify that some workers are represented the most common fingertips or clipping still wearing the leather and type of injury, accounting for 20 the wrists. Some heavy cotton gloves they have percent of all manufacturing ac- employees removed always worn in the past. While cidents. Forty-seven percent of their gloves entirely these materials provide some injuries were cuts that affected or replaced them degree of protection, they of- the hands, fingers and arms. with hand protection ten fall short in their ability to According to Bill they perceived as protect the hands against risks Margaretta, New Jersey State more comfortable. associated with hand tools and Safety Council president and a Management at sharp materials. They also lack panelist at the 2012 America’s All work gloves should fit and function like a a major chemical the dexterity and tactility work- Safest Companies conference, second skin. Factors such as dexterity and company learned ers need to efficiently perform a workplace injuries typically tactility will affect a worker’s comfort and that employees were variety of tasks. have five cost factors: emer- productivity. bringing their own

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG gloves to work because they felt the hand In essence, employees wanted work gloves overall lower cost of ownership. protection the company supplied was un- that protect against cuts yet supply the same D3 pinky knitting ensures a tailored fit at comfortable. Workers selected a popular level of comfort, dexterity and tactility that the base of the pinky finger and helps match glove brand recognized for its comfort and is possible when working barehanded. the natural contour of the hand. HyFlex® visual appeal that they purchased at a local Ansell responded with the development 11-518 gloves are offered in sizes 6 to 11. retailer. The problem was the new gloves did of ultralight duty HyFlex® 11-518 gloves Field trials conducted in production not provide the chemical protection workers (www.ansellpro.com/hyflex/11-518.asp), and packaging environments confirmed needed and resulted in injuries. with an ultra lightweight 18-gauge seam- that nearly 70 percent of workers preferred Many factors impact worker comfort, less liner offering barehand-like sensation the HyFlex® 11-518 gloves for tasks previ- including dexterity, tactil- ously requiring heavier gloves. ity and fit. Gloves made with Individuals liked the fact they lightweight fabric or designed could wear the same glove for to provide extra room across a range of cut and non-cut ap- the back of the hands pro- plications, which resulted in mote dexterity by allowing the greater productivity. hands to move freely without Workers at a recreation restriction. Thin coatings such equipment manufacturer were as polyurethane or nitrile ap- working bare-handed to assem- plied to thin, seamless liners ble small parts kits for the pro- constructed of nylon, Lycra, duction line. In one instance, a or new Dyneema® Diamond worker was cut on a part’s sharp Technology fiber promote tac- edge, so the Safety Director tility in the fingertips, increas- implemented a requirement for ing workers’ ability to handle workers to use gloves. They tried ultra fine objects efficiently. many cut & sewn, nylon-lined, All work gloves should fit Work gloves must enhance an individual’s ability to quickly and confidently synthetic-coated products that and function like a second perform job-related tasks under the pressure of productivity quotas. did not provide the necessary skin—neither too large, which cut resistance, comfort, dexter- can interfere with hand movement or be- and comfort. Combining strong 220 denier ity and tactility to do the job. come caught in machinery, nor too small, Dyneema® Diamond Technology yarn, The workers were introduced to the which can constrict hand movements and nylon and spandex into a sheer, breathable HyFlex® 11-518 and were amazed at the result in perspiration and fatigue. Many liner, HyFlex® 11-518 gloves are the first comfort, dexterity and added cut protec- top glove brands offer products in a range hand protection product to provide ANSI tion the glove provided. In fact, because the of sizes to accommodate almost any worker. Level 2 cut protection in a cool, ultra thin trial was so successful, the Safety Director Hand protection for today’s plant product that replaces the more mature recommended workers on the main produc- environments range of 13-gauge cut resistant gloves. tion line switch from their existing glove, Based on the rate of injuries and increas- The gloves’ palm-dipped polyurethane a nylon-lined, rubber-coated glove, to the ing emphasis on worker productivity, Ansell coating ensures the high levels of dexterity HyFlex® 11-518. The production workers conducted global research to identify unmet and tactility workers require for fine dedi- commented that they could do their job just hand protection needs within the manu- cated tasks in risk applications such as wire as effectively, but with the peace of mind of facturing industry. Worker feedback dem- assembly and fastening, machining and final the added protection. onstrated a demand for lighter weight, cut assembly. The tough, thin coating contrib- Conclusion resistant gloves that provide a high level of utes to the ANSI Level 3 abrasion resistance New technology is resulting in hand protection without sacrificing performance. rating and extends product wear life for an protection that provides the cut protection and flexibility workers need to perform tasks inherent to today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment. Workers who have used leather and cotton gloves for many years, however, may be reluctant to wear the new products—often because they do not un- OIL MIST & SMOKE derstand how thin, comfortable gloves can IN YOUR SHOP? provide the protection they require. Education is essential to communicate www.mistcollectors.com product features, performance advantages and intended applications. Product trial also Tel: 1-800-645-4174 allows workers to compare new gloves to the products they previously wore and encour- ages acceptance—and compliance.

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P15 NTMA Executive Staff Visit Southern California - San Fernando Valley and San Diego Chapters

This summer, the NTMA State Offices in addition to the Executive Staff, Emily Lipovan commitment of the chapter to Managing Director and education and training. Jeff Walmsley, Director of The trip continued south to Membership, had the oppor- the San Diego Chapter where tunity to visit our chapters in Lipovan and Walmsley met with Southern California. Our visi- officers of the chapter with Sean tation schedule started earlier in Tillett and Cliff Minske both of- the year with the San Francisco Sean Tillet, president of the San Diego Cliff Manske and his wife at Manzke fering tours of their companies. Bay Chapter and the Installation Chapter in his office after touring Machine The trip ended with an inspiring Dinner with the Los Angeles introduction to the Maraicosta Chapter in January. August brought Lipovan and Walmsley to the San College in San Diego where we met instructor Calandra Crawford, Fernando Valley Chapter and Members and the San Diego Chapter retired Navy Captain, who is now an instructor of machining at the and the Maraicosta College in San Diego. The member company visits school. HAAS has significantly invested in this training center and we were really great experiences for the promotions of new NTMA member were proud to see NTMA Textbooks throughout the school. benefits, reacquainting long time member companies with NTMA-U, The chapters in California are very open to working together both the NRL Program and espe- on State initiatives and events. The excitement is building and the cially the affinity programs such NTMA is proud to support these efforts. as Grainger and PartnerShip. While in San Fernando Valley, Lipovan and Walmsley had the opportunity to meet with all the board members and have a frank and candid discussion about their needs and strategies. Great Calandra Crawford instructor, Glenn ideas about developing a State Vannoy, Jeff Walmsley at the San wide strategy for California as it Diego Training Center relates to manufacturing and the Prompt Machine Part of the SFV NTMA Chapter Board

BIG Kaiser to Display Comprehensive Line- Up at South-Tec Booth #1711

Hoffman Estates, IL – BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has heads for small diameters,” says Jack Burley, BIG Kaiser vice been continually expanding its product line while staying true president of sales and engineering. “Together, they cover the full to its mission of bringing the highest quality, most precise, most range of finish boring needs from Ø.016”-118”.” reliable and most accurate tooling and accessory products to The Unilock Zero-Point Clamping System will also be on market. display. Unilock uses spring pressure to drive wedges against The entire KAISER EWD Series of digital boring heads will a tapered wedge lock (clamping knob). Air pressure is used to be featured—including the brand new 310 medium diameter compress the springs, releasing the wedge lock. The result is and 318 large diameter programs, which augment the popular quick and repeatable clamping. The product will be shown in 112 digital program. “These two new lines complement the 5-axis setups, tombstone configurations (ROC® Mineral Cast), Kaiser Series 112 EWD 2-54 line of digital precision boring as well as standard table top solutions.

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG The new Hydraulic Chuck Super Slim line of tool holders, an expansion of the high performance Hydraulic Chuck line, has received a lot of attention lately. The slender body eliminates in- terference in confined areas—ideal for 5-axis precision machining. Hydraulic Chuck Super Slim types are ideal tool holders for precision finishing processes in confined areas with drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools. Two table-top tool presetter solutions will be presented – a new and improved entry-level Diaset contact presetter, and the tried-and-true Speroni MAGIS vision-based table top model. The Diaset, by Innotool Austria, underwent a major design

overhaul, including new mineral cast construction, an “easy- run” system for fast axis movement, a more robust spindle and a brand new digital control readout. Finally, be sure to ask a product expert at the booth about the new Mega ER Grip with a KAISER KAB connection from BIG Daishowa, which is a high quality modular ER collet chuck that completely satisfies the 4 requirements for tool holders; clamping force, concentricity, rigidity, and balance for high spindle speeds. Using existing KAISER modular components, custom tool configurations can be made with standard components. BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. is a leader in high precision tooling systems and solutions. With brands including BIG Daishowa, KAISER, Speroni, Unilock, Sphinx and more, BIG Kaiser’s line is focused on extreme accuracy and repeatability. BIG Kaiser’s mission is to support North American manufacturers with products that are designed and manufactured to a superior standard. Guaranteed.

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P17 Manufacturing Day Manufacturing participate Day participate motivate motivate educate educate October 4, 2013 October 4, 2013

Second Annual National participate Manufacturing Day motivate educate October 4, 2013 Slated for Oct. 4, 2013 Manufacturing Day participate Factory Tours Urged to Raise Awareness of Skilled CareerManufacturing Options Day has been designed to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of motivate manufacturing careers and manufacturing’s value to the North American economy. In addition, manufacturers will educate learn about business improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships. After a successful initial celebration tunity to shift Americans’ perception that Day,October log on to www.mfgday.com, 4, 2013 where last year, the next Manufacturing Day it is not our grandfather’s manufacturing those wishing to host events will find re- has been scheduled for Fri., Oct. 4, 2013. anymore and to showcase the tremendous HOSTsources AN to OPEN help them HOUSE prepare. 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Association of Manufacturers (NAM), The we already know—manufacturing makes For more information contact: ManufacturingHOST AN Institute OPEN and the HOUSE National us strong.” Register to host an open house at your company Institute of Standards and Technology’s “Manufacturing Day is a great oppor- Sign-upPatricia to visitLee other manufacturer’s open house events (NIST) As a manufacturerHollings it’s yourManufacturing opportunity to:tunity to celebrate work and innovation Director of Marketing Extension • Tell Partnership your company’s (MEP). story Industrial of the 12 million men and women who www.mfgday.comFabricators & Strength • DispelMarketing, outdated a Nashville myths about area manufacturing mar- make the United States the world’s largest Manufacturers Association Intl. keting • agency Inspire aspecializing new generation in ofmarketing manufacturers manufacturing economy,” said Ed Youdell, (815) 227-8286 services for the manufacturing sector, has president and CEO of the Fabricators & [email protected] • Connect with potential customersMfg in your community joined the effort as a guest producer for Manufacturers Association. the 2013 • Learnevent. about manufacturing extension partnerships“Manufacturing that can improve Day your provides effi ciencies a foand- workJenni forcefer skills Huergo and boost your profi ts In its • Visitfirst other year, manufacturers more than 240toDay initiate events business cused relationships point in andtime learn each what year is being when made all in your communityDirector of Media Relations wereThe coreheld element in manufacturing to Manufacturing facilities Day is thein schedulemanufacturers of manufacturer’s in America open houses.can collaborate Manufacturing DayNational producers Institute will promote of the open house 37 states and more thanOct. 7,000 people4, 2013 to bring attention to this crucial sector Standards & Technology participated.schedule through This generalyear’s andcelebration trade media will campaigns of the which economy will alert and thousands celebrate of people their to ac visit- manufacturersCo-produced(301) by: 975-6343 and see that American manufacturing is a vibrant career path and employers need skilled workers. 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Manufacturing Day has been designed to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manu- October to be Celebrated as facturing’s value to the North American economy. In addition, manufacturers will learn about business improvement resources and services MANUFACTURING MONTH IN OHIO delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships. Public and Private Organizations Join Together to Highlight the Importance of Manufacturing in the Buckeye State HOST AN OPEN HOUSE participate As a manufacturer it’s your opportunity to: motivate • Tell your company’s story How important is manufacturing in Ohio? So important that educate • Dispel outdated myths about manufacturing more than one million vehicles are produced in the state each • Inspire a new generation Octoberof manufacturers 4, 2013 year, more than 1/6 of total U.S. output. Ohio is also the un- • Connect with potential customers in your community disputed leader in American aircraft engine production with 17 • Learn about manufacturing extension partnerships that can percent of the total U.S. employment in aviation and aerospace participate improve your effi ciencies and work force skills and boost your located in Ohio. Manufacturingprofits Day And did you know that the state’s food and beverage manu- motivate • Visit other manufacturers to initiate business relationships and facturing industry shipped $24 billion in products last year? educate learn what is being made in your community To showcase the importance of manufacturing in Ohio, Manufacturing Day has been designed to expand knowledgeThe about core and element improve to generalManufacturingOctober public Dayperception is the4, schedule of2013 of various industry leaders have developed a series of activities in manufacturer’s open houses. 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The event will also make it “National Manufacturing Day takes place October 4, but possible for manufacturers to visit other participating companies with the level of interest from various groups, we felt one day HOST AN OPEN HOUSE in their region that may be potential business partners – either as just wasn’t enough to pay tribute to the thousands of manufac- Manufacturing As a manufacturer Day has it’s been your opportunitydesigned to to: expand knowledgecustomers about and or suppliers. improve general public perception of turing companies, hundreds of thousands of workers in Ohio’s manufacturing • Tell your careers company’s and story manufacturing’s value to the NorthATTEN AmericanD AN OPEN HOUSE economy. In addition, manufacturers will manufacturing industry and the billions of dollars in revenue • Dispel outdated myths about manufacturing If you are employed in a non-manufacturing service industry and income generated by manufacturing in Ohio each year,” said learn about business improvement resources and services deliveredsuch as accounting, through manufacturingbusiness and MRO extension supplies, business partnerships. services, Gary Conley, President of TechSolve. “We’re delighted that there • Inspire a new generation of manufacturers education, media or if you are a student or a parent,* will be activities taking place throughout Ohio in October.” • Connect with potential customersMfg in your community Visit manufacturers on Oct. 4, 2013 and learn: Ohio is still the third largest state in manufacturing as a ATTEND • Learn aboutAN manufacturing OPEN HOUSE extension partnerships that can improve• Whatyour eﬃ modern ciencies manufacturing and work force skills facilities and boost are really your proﬁlike tsthese days percent of Gross State Product, ranking only behind the much • Visit other manufacturers toDay initiate business relationships and learn• whatWhat is the being companies made in yourlocated community in your community make and who larger states of California and Texas. Some 600,000 Ohioans If you are employed in a non-manufacturing service industry such as accounting,they sell business to and MRO supplies, business services, education, are employed in manufacturing, nearly 13% of Ohio’s total The core element to Manufacturing Day is the schedule of manufacturer’s open houses. Manufacturing Day producers will promote the open house media or if you are a student orOct. a parent,* 4, 2013 • What kinds of jobs are available in manufacturing employment. schedule through general and trade media campaigns which will alert thousands• What of peopleskills and to visit education manufacturers are needed and see tothat qualify American for manufac-today’s While 80 percent of Americans believe manufacturing is im- Visitturing manufacturers is a vibrant career on path Oct. and 4, 2013 employers and learn:need skilled workers. The eventmanufacturing will also make jobs it possible for manufacturers to visit other participating portant to the country’s economic prosperity, standard of living companies • What modern in their manufacturing region that mayMfg facilities be potential are really business like partners these days – either as*Students customers under or suppliers. age 18 must be accompanied by an adult or and national security, only 30 percent encourage their children participate with a school group. to pursue a manufacturing career. For that reason, a primary • What the companies located in your community make and who they sell to objective of Manufacturing Month in Ohio is to have middle Register • What kinds to of host jobs are an available openDay inhouse manufacturing at your companyRegister to host an open house and high school students tour a manufacturing facility in their at your company own community to see the high tech opportunities of modern, Sign-up • What skills to and visit education otherOct. are manufacturer’s needed4, 2013 to qualify for open today’s manufacturinghouseS ign-upevents jobsto visi t other manufacturer’s advanced manufacturing and the well-paying careers available open house events to them in manufacturing. Most students will no doubt be sur- *Students under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult or participate with a school group. www.mfgday.com www.mfgday.com prised to learn that wages in manufacturing are 9 percent higher than the state’s economy-wide average. All the activities and event related to Manufacturing Month in Ohio can be seen and searched at:www.ohiomanufacturing- Learn how to make the most of month.com. Events in other states can be viewed at www.mfg- Learn how to make the most of Manufacturing DayManu facturing Day day.com. Register to attend manufacturing open house eventsRegis tiner tyouro atten communityd manufacturing The sponsors of Manufacturing Month in Ohio include open house events in your community the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Ohio www.mfgday.com www.mfgday.com Development Services Agency, OH! Manufacturing, CIFT, TechSolve, MAGNET, the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association, The Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Manufacturer’s Association, Ohio Manufacturing Institute and The Columbus Region. Co-produced by:

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Makino_CustomerClaims_Productivity_NTMATheRecord_AugSept.indd 1 8/8/13 12:06 PM NTMA Chapters Leading Regional Manufacturing Movement ARIZONA Manufacturing Partnership drives state wide agenda By Dante O. Fierros, President ATMA

Manufacturing is important for our economy and our country. We Goal 2: need more and better workers to replace an aging and retiring work Ensure curricular content and education delivery system lead to force. Manufacturing and Industry need to collaborate better on meet- skill development and qualified workers with nationally recognized, ing the needs of manufacturing. These things we know. These things are industry-validated credentials. talked about a lot. Objectives: A few key Arizona organizations have come together to do something 1. Promote nationally recognized skill certifications and increase the about it and the result has become the establishment of the Arizona business demand for their attainment. Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) under the Arizona Chamber 2. Create or revamp technical programs to meet certification in a Foundation 501C3 and specific projects to address these key issues have wide range of skills. already commenced. Support is growing and many organizations, as- 3. Design and deliver a way to connect education products to indus- sociations, and companies have come together to pledge involvement in try needs. accomplishing the key goals below. The ATMA, the Arizona Commerce 4. Support a Pre-K through Workforce (P20W) curriculum pipeline. Authority, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arizona Goal 3: Department of Education, Science Foundation Arizona, SUMCO, Serve as the liaison between manufacturing needs and education WestMEC, Arizona Governor’s Office of Education Innovation, the articulation. Arizona Manufacturers Council and many more too numerous to list Objectives: here have come together in this initiative. 1. Serve as the collective voice for industry, recognizing and identify- The ATMA Board of Directors and a growing number of ATMA ing regional manufacturing workforce needs. members have endorsed AMP fully and have pledged to insure the at- 2. Link industry needs with education articulation to close the skills tainment of the following goals: gap. PURPOSE STATEMENT Goal 4: A statewide, industry-led initiative that aligns industry needs with Join with the Arizona Chamber Foundation 501(c)(3). education articulation to create and sustain a qualified workforce for Objectives: manufacturing. 1. Identify the partners, relationships and responsibilities necessary Goal 1: to reach goals. Promote the world-class image of manufacturing to schools, teach- 2. Leverage opportunities with the National Association of ers, parents and legislators. Manufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturing Institute. Objectives: 3. Obtain seed and operating funding. 1. Showcase the value and opportunities available in 21st century manufacturing, using industry data resources. 2. Utilize all media outlets to reach stakeholders. How Congress can support America’s manufacturing renaissance The Hill, By Thomas Gibson

Increased energy production within North America is expected to add Energy is typically 20 percent or more of the cost of making steel. As 1.4 million jobs and create almost $803 billion in revenues by 2030. These major consumers of energy, steel companies are negatively impacted by benefits should not be overlooked, especially in light of the fact that each high fuel prices. Reliable and plentiful sources of energy are essential to day we find ourselves with more energy resources than we had previously our productivity and international competitiveness. Increasing produc- anticipated. The U.S. steel industry is the tion of all of these sources is essential for the solutions-provider in the energy renais- industry, which directly and indirectly employs sance, as the pipe and tube products that more than one million people in the U.S. steelmakers produce are integral to the In September of last year, the Consumer exploration, production and transmission Energy Alliance (CEA) released its report, of natural gas and oil. “North America’s New Energy Future: A The domestic steel industry has vol- Roadmap for energy self-sufficiency. If we untarily reduced its energy intensity by 27 choose it.” In its findings, CEA notes that, after percent since 1990, while reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions several decades of preparation, the United States is finally in a place to by 33 percent over the same time period. Despite our world-leading levels substantially increase its energy generation and reduce oil imports. Part of of energy efficiency, the steel industry consumes substantial amounts of this new energy reality for the U.S. includes a sweeping national shale gas energy each year primarily in the form of coal, natural gas and electricity. CONTINUED ON — p22

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P21 boom that has brought economic growth, increases in state and local revenue and a revival WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM for struggling manufacturing sector – including By US REPORTS the steel industry. The shale gas revolution has helped to drive up production for many steel plants while reducing operating costs. The formal and State laws To make any further significant improve- safety program also require that ment in energy use, new breakthrough tech- is a set of writ- critical jobsite nologies are also needed. A decade ago the ten documents hazards must industry began investing, often in partnership that describe a be controlled with the Department of Energy (DOE), in company’s safety through specific the CO2 Breakthrough Program – a suite of policies, priori- written programs research projects designed to develop new ties, and respon- and extra em- ironmaking technologies that emit little or no sibilities. The program is designed to ployee training. These include programs CO2 while conserving energy. We have devel- bring structure and consistency into in Confined Space Entry, Lock out /Tag oped two key technologies to achieve those your firm’s accident prevention efforts. out, Fall Protection, Scaffolding Safety, goals since that time and they are now ready for Without a written document, you might Hazardous Materials/chemicals, Hearing pilot scale testing. The research is being done at as well have a construction crew without conservation, Machine guarding, PPE, MIT and University of Utah and both projects a blueprint, or a machine shop without a weather / environmental concerns, etc... are the subject of proposals currently under production plan. Strict procedures are necessary to con- consideration for DOE cost-sharing. This suc- However, just because a safety pro- trol exposures and hazards, fatalities or cessful partnership with DOE, along with the gram is written, doesn’t mean it is always serious injuries. continued support of Congress, will accelerate followed. To be effective, everyone on the 6. Safety Meetings - Responsibilities the development and deployment of these criti- management team must understand what and safety procedures are rarely followed cal technologies. is expected of them and safety must be by everyone without an occasional re- For our new energy reality, CEA predicts an ongoing, essential part of production. minder. Most worksites have a variety of that while “technology will play a leading role This means the entire workforce must hazards to discuss, and safety meetings in boosting domestic supplies... the real vari- have an occasional reminder of what ac- provide this opportunity. Remember, able in it all is public policy.” As such, Congress cident prevention is all about. though, you needn’t wait for a safety must: Key safety program elements are: meeting to correct a potentially hazard- • Promote an abundant and affordable en- 1. Management’s Safety Policy - This ous situation. ergy supply by fully developing domestic natu- is usually a simple but important state- Why a written safety program? ral gas, oil, coal, and nuclear power resources; ment, emphasizing that the safety and All workers need to know specifically including, harnessing the energy and economic well- being of employees is of the highest what is required to perform their job benefits of natural gas from shale formations. It priority in the firm, and will be fully sup- safely to protect themselves and mem- is also essential that Congress act to ensure the ported by top management. bers of the general public. approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline without 2. 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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG 2014 NRL competitioN cLeveLaNd, oHio may 16-17 Lou Higgins center at Baldwin Wallace college The Premier National Robotics Combat League Lou Higgins Center mark your calendars, and plan to join us in cleveland, 136 E. Bagley Rd. may 16-17 for the 2014 NRL National competition. the event Berea, OH 44017 (440) 826-2285 will be held in the Lou Higgins center at Baldwin Wallace college, a venue that offers easy airport access, free parking and plenty of space for up to 100 teams, 500+ spectators, two arenas, as well as exhibit space for sponsors to interact with students and spectators. the move to cleveland also means the teams from many of our most active regions will spend considerably less time on the The newly renovated Lou Higgins Center is the centerpiece of the BW athletic bus, and everyone can expect to pay less than $100 per room for overnight accommodations. facilities. The 170,000 square-foot complex houses the Ursprung Gymnasium, Stay tuned for more information about this event. We Harrison Dillard Track, Natatorium, updated workout spaces, a state-of-the-art have some cool things planned for you and can hardly wait to see athletic training facility, classroom space, and offices for coaches and faculty you there! Check it out rules Update We Love our Sponsors! Big Kaiser Servo combat Zone is looking for articles over the summer, the NRL rules Boston centerless by combat robot builders like you! Stories committee will be reviewing and updating depco, LLc about recent events, our technical regulations and competition Grainger favorite parts or rules, and we want to make sure we address ivy tech community college tools, as well as build the concerns moseys’ production machinists tips are welcome. of everyone in National tooling and machining Foundation Remember, if you the league. to overton industries are a High School that end, if you partnerShip or college rising have a rules Sandvik coromant senior, there’s change request these companies and organizations gave $1,000 or more to help make the nothing better than please email 2013 National competition a reality. Want a few published articles on your resume to maureen carruthers at to join them? e-mail tiffany Bryson @ rise out of the slush heap! [email protected] and let her know [email protected] for help finding the perfect e-mail Kevin Barry, the Servo combat which rule(s) you’d like us to consider package for your Zone editor for more information @ changing, and your rationale for the company. The National [email protected] change. Robotics League is Powered by:

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THE RECORD — october 2013 / P23 Hannover messe 2014 April 7-11, HAnnover, GermAny

Welcome to the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. A perfect network of seven flAGsHip fAirs International appeal, coverage of all the relevant issues and a concentration of senior decisionmakers make HANNOVER MESSE the premier destination for doing new business and making new contacts – and the first choice for industry professionals, politicians and the scientific community. The core display categories at HANNOVER MESSE are inspired by global megatrends and drivers of growth such as energy and environmental engineering, mobility and urbanization. All these themes are addressed in the 7 leading trade shows in the 2013 line-up. If you are interested in attending this show, please contact Emily Lipovan at [email protected] 2014 trAdesHow lineup Synergistic technologies. Get the full picture at HANNOVER MESSE. WWW.HANNOVERMESSE.dE enerGy The energy industry worldwide is facing the diGitAl fActory Leading Trade Fair for Integrated Processes and need for change. IT Solutions. At the trade fair Energy trade visitors from From the very start the integration of all processes across the globe can discover how, with in the industrial value chain has been the core the right mix and control, state-of-the-art topic of Digital Factory, the Leading Trade Fair for Integrated Processes technology and solutions can meet this challenge.This is the only trade and IT Solutions. fair for the energy sector which covers the entire value chain – from energy This focus was reflected by the HANNOVER MESSE slogan in 2013 generation, supply and storage through to transmission and distribution to – Integrated Industry. Embedded software is the most important driver smart grids. All at one venue. of innovative products, while IT solutions such as those showcased at Digital Factory are the key tools for developing and manufacturing these mobili tec products. Leading Trade Fair for Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Technologies, Mobile Energy Storage and Alternative Mobility Solutions This leading trade fair is now firmly established as industriAl supply the No.1 business platform for hybrid and electric mobility technologies. Boasting highly specialized expertise and The entire industry comes to Hanover to meet its customers worldwide. adaptability, industrial suppliers play an This is where the key contracts are signed, projects launched and joint important role in their customers’ ongoing drive ventures further developed. for innovation. The components and assemblies supplied by these specialist subcontractors are vital for the manufacture of all downstream end industriAl Greentec products. This symbiotic relationship makes today’s industrial suppliers Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technology the forerunners of what we now call “Integrated Industry”. Exhibitors at Following its successful launch, the Leading Trade Industrial Supply will show how the growing demands of customers can Fair for Environmental Technology is being further be met through intelligent components and assemblies and collaborative expanded. Themes such as sustainable production, partnerships. Attended by decision-makers from all your user sectors techniques for safeguarding air and water quality and the recycling industry and over 50 nations, this show is the ideal place for you to market your attract a lot of interest from visitors and the media. solutions for materials, components, systems and processes. Green technologies, developed by industry for industry, form the core of the exhibition. reseArcH & tecHnoloGy industriAl AutomAtion Leading Trade Fair for R&D and Technology The international profile of the event and the broad Transfer. Industry worldwide faces enormous spectrum of topics and trends covered by Industrial challenges. Automation offers exhibitors new opportunities to In order to deal with complex issues such as the tap into global markets and thus helps secure your continuing integration of industrial processes, the transition to renewable business success. energy, the effi cient use of resources, sustainability, mobility, lightweight In 2014 Industrial Automation will again take up the themes that interest construction and the development of alternative resources and new trade visitors from various sectors: the networking of automation and IT, materials, industry needs science. At the same time, R&D professionals process automation, energy and materials efficiency, robotics and systems need eff ective partners in industry and government in order to market integration, as well as smart systems offering solutions in assembly and their innovations successfully. handling.

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG The 411 to Tradeshow Shipping

We know tradeshow shipping can be be in place when you ar- confusing. When you’ve been to as many rive for setup. Although tradeshows as we have, you’ve seen it all. some show decorators may Here’s some of our sage tradeshow ship- charge slightly higher dray- ping wisdom, gathered in one place for your age for a shipment sent to reference. the advance warehouse, the pros generally system that you can easily ship with your Before the Show outweigh this cost. booth exhibit to the show. A typical 10’ x When preparing for a show review your When shipping to the show site, your 10’ booth space will cost less than $300 to show’s exhibitor manual closely! You will freight may only arrive during the scheduled carpet. Rather than renting a couple hun- save money by familiarizing yourself with times of exhibitor move-in. Shipping to the dred bucks worth of carpet at every show, move-in and move-out dates, as well as ad- show site brings into play the risks of your just buy some and ship it with your booth. vance warehouse and show site shipping in- shipment not arriving in time, being re- Material Handling/Drayage formation. Be sure to order any utilities you fused by the facility, or incurring additional Drayage is the charge for moving your might need (electric, water, special services, charges. If your freight is sent directly to the exhibit materials from the dock to your etc.) well in advance, when discounts of up show site, the carrier controls your delivery booth space on the tradeshow floor before to 33% can be realized. The closer the show time. Carriers are assigned an unloading the show, as well as for moving your materi- date approaches, the more expensive these number according to driver check-in time, als back to the dock at the end of the show. types of items become. so make sure they arrive early! Drayage is typically calculated on a fee per Important Materials to Ship with Your Booth Furniture (ship it) 100 lbs. of freight per shipment. Drayage It seems obvious, but we’ve seen it a All tradeshow decorators offer a wide fees vary depending on the type of ship- thousand times — booths showing up at the array of furniture for rent, including tables, ment, the amount of handling, the time of tradeshow floor missing the basic essentials chairs, bag stands, literature racks, waste day, and other factors. Be sure to review and to make unpacking and setup a breeze, baskets, and more. Renting furniture en- anticipate drayage fees when you prepare including: sures that the decorator handles delivering your show budget. • Clear packing tape items to your booth (usually the day before Drayage service provides for: • Velcro — two-sided self-stick the show opens) and picking them up after • Completing inbound carrier’s receiv- • Scissors the show. While this is certainly easy, we’ve ing documents • Permanent markers found that furniture rental can add upwards • Unloading and delivery of the goods to • Stapler and staples of 20% to your total show costs. your booth space from the receiving dock • Shrink wrap The PartnerShip tradeshow shipping • Storing of empty cartons/crates and Place at least two labels on each box in solution? Go to your local low price ware- extra products at an on-site warehouse the event pieces get separated during tran- house (Costco, Sam’s Club, Wal Mart, etc.) • Returning empty cartons/crates and sit. Clearly mark your company name and and buy collapsible furniture. Then just pickup of the exhibit materials from your booth number on each box/label. include it with your pallet and ship it to the booth space to the receiving dock and Advance Warehouse vs. Show Site show. Your one-time expense of buying a loading back onto the truck of your chosen You have two options to ship your trade- few hundred dollars worth of booth furni- carrier show shipment to your show: the advance ture could pay for itself after one show. • Completing outbound carrier’s ship- warehouse or directly to the show site. If Carpet (ship it) ping documents you plan to ship your booth and materials Depending on the venue selected for Common mistakes that typically result in ad- to the show well in advance of the show your event, you can expect either a bare ditional drayage charges include: date, you will want to ship your materials to concrete floor or ballroom carpet greeting • Multiple small shipments arriving the advance warehouse. If time is tight and you when you arrive in your booth space. separately – it’s always best to consolidate you cannot get your materials there early, Not very fun to stand on for eight to ten your shipment if the weight is over 200 lbs. shipping to the show site is a viable option hours a day for the duration of the show. • Shipments being delivered after the as well. The solution? Carpet. deadline date When shipping to the advance ware- All major tradeshow decorators offer • Missing your target date house, your freight may arrive up to 30 carpeting and padding for rental. It is im- • Trucks arriving during “overtime” days prior to the show dates; check your portant to note that standard carpet sizes hours, which include all weekend shipments show’s exhibitor service kit for informa- are 9’ x 10’ even if your booth size is 10’ Insurance tion on shipment types and dates. If your x 10’. This is because most booths utilize a Check with your company’s insurance freight is ready early, we suggest shipping to back wall and do not utilize the rear 1’ of the provider for insurance available to you while the advance warehouse whenever possible. booth space. exhibiting. You are encouraged to make sure Shipping to the advance warehouse gives Renting carpet and padding for the your property is sufficiently insured from you the ability to track your freight and show, similar to renting furniture, can be the time it leaves your place of business un- ensure that it has been received, with time an expensive proposition. We recommend til it returns after the show. Speak with your to double-check. Your freight will already investing in a portable interlocking floor CONTINUED ON — p29

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P25 Fall ConFerenCe october 16th - 19th, Boston, Ma omni Parker House 60 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Phone: (617) 227-8600, Fax: (617) 742-5729 THe oMni Parker House welCoMes aTTendees oF nTMa Fall ConFerenCe. keynote speaker Block Dates: October 15th - 20th, 2013 Group Rate: From $250 per night Headlining as our keynote Cutoff Date: September 16, 2013 to receive special rate speaker will be Robert O’Neill, The group rate is made available until the “Book By” date. team leader, Naval Special Warfare Reservations made after the cutoff date are subject to availabil- Development Group. In his speech, ity and prevailing hotel rates. O’Neill shares what he learned dur- TenTaTive sCHedule oF evenTs ing his more that 400 combat missions across four theaters of wednesday, oCToBer 16 7:30am - 9:00am NTMA Continental Breakfast war. Join us as one of the legends of our nation’s military shares 7:45am - 8:30am First Timers Breakfast 9:00am - 10:45am NTMA General Membership Assembly/ his views on the ingredients to a successful mission: the right Awards & Updates/Keynote Speaker 11:00am - 12:30pm Robotics Team Meeting people, preparedness, decision making under pressure, and, 11:00am - 12:30pm Education Team Meeting 11:00am - 12:30pm Next Generation Team Meeting above all, a commitment to never quit. 11:00am - 12:30pm NTMF Board of Directors Meeting 1:00pm - 2:30pm Manufacturing Technology Team Meeting 1:00pm - 2:30pm Nominating Team Meeting 2:30pm - 4:00pm Government Affairs Team Meeting Friday, oCToBer 18 2:30pm - 4:00pm Workforce Development Team Meeting 6:30am - 8:00am Budget & Finance Team Meeting 2:30pm - 4:00pm NTMA Chapter Executives Meeting 7:00am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast 2:30pm - 5:00pm NTMA Insurance Board Meeting 8:00am - 9:00am NRL & NTMA-U Update 1:30pm - 4:30pm Optional Activity - Boston Duck Tour www.bostonducktours.com INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tech Suite Welcome Reception 9:30am - 11:30am NTMA Tools, Dies & Molds Round Table NTMA Precision Machining Round Table I THursday, oCToBer 17 NTMA Precision Machining Round Table II 7:00am - 8:30am NTMA Continental Breakfast NTMA Precision Machining Round Table III w/ Franklin Partnership Specialty Machines 8:00am - 10:00am NTMA Membership Value Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch 8:00am - 5:00pm Okuma Technology Suite BREAKOUT SESSIONS 8:00am - 5:00pm Precision Fluids Technology Suite 12:30pm - 1:15pm Healthcare Reform/Clifton Allen Presentation 8:00am - 5:00pm Mazak Technology Suite 1:30pm - 2:15pm Roundtable regarding Health Care Reform 9:00am - 11:30am Spouses Program 1:30pm - 2:15pm CLiftonLarsonAllen-JobBOSS, Epicor and 9:00am - 11:00am Kennametal/Pioneer Tool Business Track Profit Key Panel 10:30am - 12:00pm NTMA Chapter Leadership 12:30pm - 1:15pm International Business - Hannover Messe /EMO Speaker Development Seminar - Workforce & 12:30pm - 1:15pm Additive Manufacturing Breakout Economic Development - 1:30pm - 2:15pm International Business Panel/Roundtable How to Become a Regional Player 1:30pm - 2:15pm Emerging Technologies Panel/Roundtable 12:00pm - 1:30pm NTMA Luncheon for 2:30pm - 4:30pm Workshop with Scott Klososky Past Chairmen & Wives 6:30pm - 10:30pm Auction/Fundraiser 12:00pm - 1:00pm Business/Sales Development with Dan Bagley 12:00pm - 1:00pm Chapter Executives Roundtable saTurday, oCToBer 19 1:00pm - 3:00pm Industry Advocacy Team Meeting 7:00am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kennametal/Pioneer Tool Business Track 8:00am - 9:00am NTMA Team Leaders Meeting 1:30pm - 4:30pm Optional Activity - Freedom Trail Tour 10:00am - 12:00pm NTMA Board of Trustees Meeting 2:30pm - 5:00pm Plant Tours 12:00pm - 5:00pm Free time to explore Boston 3:00pm - 5:00pm Chapter Leadership Development Track - CultureShoc sunday, oCToBer 20 7:00pm - 10:30pm New England Aquarium 9:00am - 11:00am Executive Team wrap up Meeting

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NTMA Fall Gala 50/50 Raffle In support of the National Robotics League

Help us grow the National Robotics League and possibly your bank account by buying a ticket in our 50/50 raffle. Half of what we collect will go to support this great program, and the other half will support a great holiday season for the lucky winner. Last year's winner took home $7500!

To purchase your tickets, fill out the form below and return to Kristen Reitz via e-mail at [email protected] or fax at 216-264-2840. We’ll contact you upon receipt of this form to collect payment information.

Name: Company: Phone Number: E-mail Address: # of Tickets: Total: ($100 per ticket)

Thanks for supporting the Future of Manufacturing!!

Note: You do not need to be present, or even an NTMA member to win. We'll announce the winner at the Fall Conference Gala as well as on the NRL Facebook page. If the winner isn't present, we'll contact him or her after the conference and send a check with their winnings.

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG insurance provider about types and levels of stored throughout the show and return the materials stay together and minimize the coverage recommended for your particular items to your booth upon show close. If at possibility of lost or damaged items, you situation. all possible try to break down your boxes may want to shrink wrap your materials. Be Your shipment will also be covered by and store your move-out materials under a aware that if you need shrink wrap and/or the carrier’s liability, which is different than table in your booth, this way you won’t have shrink wrap service from the decorator it insurance. Liability is the carrier’s financial to wait — sometimes for hours — to receive will cost you extra money. accountability for lost or damaged goods. your empties at the end of the show. After the Show Each carrier has specific limits of liability Once the Show is Open After the show, make notes of what you coverage. If your material gets damaged or Be aware of your dismantle schedule learned from your show experience — these lost during transport, you must file a claim and instructions in advance to avoid any will be valuable throughout your exhibiting with the carrier directly. possible confusion. Leave enough time for future. Keep copies of any forms, invoices, At the Show empty containers to be returned to you and show materials. The next show may be Always bring master copies of literature from storage. handled by someone else or may be too far and your shipment information (including You will need to confirm your outbound in the future to remember all the details the pro number) with you to the show, in shipping arrangements with your carrier. If when the time comes. Remember to take the unlikely event that your shipment is lost your designated carrier does not show to the time to compare your costs with your or delayed. If the worst happens, you’ll have pick up your shipment please be aware that benefits after the show as well. a method for tracking down your shipment the official show contractor has the right to The Next Show and materials to hand out to customers. “force” the freight out with another carrier Sometimes your schedule demands that Show Office of their choice. you exhibit at another show, in another state, Once you arrive at the show and deter- Closing Day in a few days. This is when you definitely mine your booth location, it’s always a good Once the show is closed, pack up all of need an expert in handling and expediting idea to locate the show office — it will be your materials to be shipped out and leave your tradeshow materials. PartnerShip can your key support center while you are there. them in your booth. Please pay special atten- help move your booth and materials in a If you have questions about show proce- tion to any move-out bulletins you receive, timely manner, to be sure you are ready to dures, rules and regulations, or just need which will include timelines for turning in go. We do all the tracking and communica- general show information, visit the show your outbound paperwork. You will need tion with the carriers to assure this is one office. to complete the official show contractor’s thing you don’t have to worry about. Preparing for Show Opening Outbound Material Handling Form and PartnerShip is here to provide you with First thing’s first – set up your display! turn it in at the service center desk once you simple, dependable, and exceptional trade- After you set up, have your empty packing have your exhibit material packed up and show shipping – all while saving you money. material and containers ready for removal ready to go. Please double check that the For a quote on your next shipment to or and storage during the show by labeling carrier information and billing information from a show visit PartnerShip.com/Quote them with your company name and booth are correct on your form. Show site person- or call us at 800-599-2902. number. The official service contractor will nel will collect your materials and take them clear the floor of all labeled material to be to the dock for pickup. To ensure that your

Sandvik acquires remaining shares in Precorp Inc., USA

Sandvik Coromant parent company with Sandvik’s long-term strategy to have Sandvik AB, Sandviken, Sweden, has reached full ownership of core assets. Through the an agreement to acquire the remaining 51 acquisition, we intend to further develop and percent of shares in Precorp Inc., a company strengthen the global business for engineered based in Spanish Fork, UT. special diamond and cemented carbide based The acquisition is expected to be con- cutting tools, particularly in the attractive cluded by October 1, 2013 and Precorp Inc. materials as well as many other materials. aerospace segment”, says Jonas Gustavsson, will be consolidated into Sandvik Machining The company serves customers worldwide, President of Sandvik Machining Solutions. Solutions. Sandvik has been the minor- primarily within the aerospace and automo- “I am confident that this acquisition is a ity share owner (49 percent) of Precorp Inc. tive segments. good step, both for Sandvik and for Precorp. since 2008. In 2012 Precorp Inc. had sales of approxi- Precorp’s long-term strategy for growth in the Precorp Inc. was founded in 1986 and mately $37 million, (230 MSEK), with 200 Aerospace segment is in line with Sandvik’s offers a full line of Polycrystalline Diamond employees. strategy and now we will work even more (PCD) and carbide tools including drills, “The already existing co-operation be- integrated to generate innovative solutions reamers, end mills, port tools, and micro tools tween Sandvik Machining Solutions and for our customers”, says Richard Garrick, to meet the requirements of high speed ma- Precorp has led to several new business op- President of Precorp Inc. chining of die cast aluminum, carbide parts portunities. The acquisition of the remaining and the machining of advanced composite shares in Precorp is a logic step and is in line

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P29 You’re invited: Manufacturing Days Where advanced manufacturing begins.

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Toyota Invests $28M in Mich. Plants Investment will be used to expand powertrain R&D operations in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a “Toyota is a global leader in the automo- American designed and manufactured vehi- division of Toyota Motor Engineering & tive industry and its growth in Michigan is cles. For more than 10 years, Toyota has been Manufacturing, N.A. (TEMA), plans to welcome news for all of us,” Gov. Rick Snyder manufacturing engines and transmissions in invest more than $28 million to expand its says. “Toyota’s commitment strongly signals the U.S. and in the past 20 months Toyota powertrain operations at two facilities in Ann that Michigan offers an improved climate for has invested about $2 billion in its North Arbor, Mich. increased business investment. We welcome American manufacturing facilities, adding The new growth will support powertrain this very positive decision.” more than 4,000 new jobs development capability, specifically in the The expansion projects will occur in Ann areas of design, evaluation and calibration on Arbor and position TTC to develop engines new engine and transmission projects. and automatic transmissions for the North

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P31 Do You Have a Written Income Plan for Retirement? Think You Have Your Golden Years Covered? – Get it in Writing! Says Expert Financial Planner

“Age 85 is a bad time to go broke,” married couple today, there is a 72 percent Just like a retailer may have an incentive says expert retirement planner Jeff Gorton. chance that at least one spouse will live to to move certain brands of products, many Personal savings, various investments and, age 85; a 45 percent chance that one will planners are incentivized to have you invest yes, Social Security may prove to be short live to age 90, and an 18 percent chance in specific financial vehicles from major of what you’d expected. that one will reach age 95, according a re- institutions. What plan works best for you? “Budgeting how you spend money cent study from the CDC National Center Seek advice from an expert who isn’t trying before retirement can often be a mislead- for Health Statistics. You may not think of to sell you something, such as an indepen- ing measurement of how you’ll actually listing things like pet care, yard mainte- dent firm. spend it during re- nance, and regular visits to salons or spas. “If you don’t have a written income tirement,” says But if you enjoy those services now, you plan, then you’re just hoping things will Gorton, a veteran may want them during retirement, and you work out,” Gorton says. Certified Public might find that you underestimated the real About Jeff Gorton, CPA, CFP® Accountant and cost of maintaining your desired lifestyle. Jeff Gorton is a Certified Public Certified Financial And, that’s not including gifts to children Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner™, and and grandchildren! Planner™ specializing in individual tax head of Gorton • The forecast of a two-legged stool. A and retirement planning. He is also an Financial Group WIP helps you appreciate the reliability of Investment Advisor Representative under Jeff Gorton (www.gortonfinan- retirement income. What sources of income Alphastar Capital Management, an SEC cialgroup.com). do you anticipate having? Traditionally, Registered Investment Advisor, and has a “Spending 40 hours a week at work not retirement funding has been viewed as a life and health insurance license. Gorton only earns you a paycheck, it also keeps you “three-legged stool,” implying a balance works with individuals and their families from spending money on more vacations, between Social Security, retirement plans to create and protect their financial lega- matinee screenings at the movie theater, and savings/investments. As the baby boom cies. He specializes in working with retir- extra trips to the mall or shopping online. generation ages, Social Security benefits ees in the areas of tax planning, benefits, You need to be exceedingly realistic in your may decrease — and the age at which an retirement planning, estate planning and planning, and the five years before retire- individual can collect benefits may in- safe money techniques. He received his ment are actually the most crucial in solidi- crease. Changes in employment may affect BBA in Accounting from the University of fying post-employment stability.” retirement plans. As a result, the third leg of Oklahoma. Gorton previously worked for To prevent a rude awakening during re- the stool, savings/investments, may become 10 years as the Chief Financial Officer for tirement, Gorton makes certain his clients even more important. a large retail organization, overseeing their start with a written income plan (WIP). He • Who is authoring your WIP? As with all accounting, benefits and 401(k) retirement reviews the benefits and importance of this written documents, you must always con- plans. “living document”: sider the source. What you may not realize • A comprehensive list of life expenses is that a financial planner is liable to have paints a clearer picture. For a 65-year-old a stake in selling you a financial product. HINGED SHAFT COLLARS SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS

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I was recently reminded have allowed for training and manufacturing leader became of the value of manufactur- empowerment. And, entre- a sourcing leader. Today, our ing. A couple weeks ago, I preneurs inhabit the manu- manufacturing leaders must spent some time in Mexico, facturing space like never be- exhibit process skills, techni- observing our excellent op- fore. Manufacturing is being cal innovation and entrepre- erations there. Later, I was a digitized, decentralized and neurship. They must leverage speaker at Walmart’s summit democratized. their teams. This requires new on American manufacturing. GE is pioneering advanced thinking. There, we announced an ini- materials and work-force Our goal at GE is to make tiative to increase our lighting training. We are making big products to serve our mar- share at Walmart and create investments at the Global kets. Localization, innovation new manufacturing jobs in Research Center in high-per- and materials are far more competitiveness has become the U.S. formance computing, novel important than labor cost in the key source of country Manufacturing is the new processing and additive man- our products. We need flexible competitiveness. basis for competitiveness for ufacturing. We are working people in supportive locations. We must always challenge industrial companies and, with suppliers on cycle time We will grow our supply chain old-fashioned thinking. I find for that matter, for countries. and entrepreneurial behavior. where we are growing our that our leaders can have a The notion of manufacturing This requires us to think sales and our innovation. very old view of manufactur- has changed. Today, materi- differently about the factory Based on all of this, the ing. Today, there is more in- als decide the performance of floor. I have seen three genera- geographic nature of manu- novation in our plants than our products. There are novel tions of manufacturing think- facturing has changed. The anywhere in our company. processes and capabilities, ing at GE. The first (1980s+) notion that one or two coun- like additive manufacturing. really dealt with the difficult tries will manufacture for Jeffrey Immelt is the chief High-performance comput- relations with our workforce the rest of the world is old executive officer of General ing opens the door for cycle- and the need to compete. The thinking. Many places can Electric Co. time reduction. Better labor second (1990s+) led with a compete. We must be aware relations on the factory floor desire to outsource. Every of the fact that manufacturing

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Owners are passing their busi- A successor must balance the desire to a transition issue with a healthy respect machines, lathes, milling machines, jig bore and jig grinder, surface grinder, E.D.M, and abrasives. ness to their children, their management move fast with an understanding of the for each other’s perspective, will provide SEMESTER 3 (100 HOURS) INTRODUCTION TO CNC / ADVANCED APPLIED SHOP MATH / ADVANCED BLUEPRINT team, or to new owners from outside broad, long-term implications of each both leaders with a powerful opportunity Computer applications to machining processes. Engineering drawing analysis, using trigonometry to determine programming points; the organization. At best, this can be a decision. 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The SMART WAY to TRAIN your WORKFORCE We will be using over 300 Tooling-U Modules, Plus Hundreds of Learning Achieve your Workforce Development Goals Videos Unparallel levels of Training and Convenience We will offer. One-on-One Instructor access, plus National Manufacturing WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING – COLLEGE CREDITS Best Practices. Federal Bureau of Ap- prenticeship Training Approved NTMA Member cost of $449.00 and $100 in textbooks (these textbooks will be used for two Semesters For More Information Non-NTMA Member cost: $2,000.00 plus $120 in textbooks. Contact: NTMA Vice President Demo of NTMA-U can be found on the NTMA website at: Ken McCreight: 216-264-2834 http://NTMA.org E-Mail: [email protected]

THE SMART WAY TO TRAIN YOUR WORKFORCE National Precision Machining Apprenticeship Training (Total 600 Hours)21 College Credits Awarded Upon Completion SEMESTER 1 (100 HOURS) INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING / BASIC SHOP MATH / BASIC BLUEPRINT READING A foundation for study of manufacturing methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry, shop safety practices, job planning, feeds and speeds, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws, drilling machines, lathes, milling machines, jig bore and jig grinder, surface grinder, E.D.M, and abrasives. Blueprint Reading-related to the manufacture of a working part, lines, views, dimensioning, calculating cutting planes, fraction to decimal conversion, practical and applied basic shop math, constructing a sketch of an engineering drawing, auxiliary sections, symbols, and broken lines. SEMESTER 2 (100 HOURS) INTERMEDIATE MACHINING / INTERMEDIATE APPLIED SHOP MATH / INTERMEDIATE BLUEPRINT Provides skills in layout techniques and operations, including calculating bolt hole circles, location of surfaces relat ed by non-right angle triangles, and points of tangency and other related applied shop mathematics. Included is all learning outcomes that are necessary to successfully layout drawing by understanding the proper views from an actual part. Continues with a foundation for study of manufacturing methods, processes, related machining equipment, and tools of industry, requiring the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, feeds and speeds, precision measuring and layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws, drilling machines, lathes, milling machines, jig bore and jig grinder, surface grinder, E.D.M, and abrasives. SEMESTER 3 (100 HOURS) INTRODUCTION TO CNC / ADVANCED APPLIED SHOP MATH / ADVANCED BLUEPRINT Computer applications to machining processes. Engineering drawing analysis, using trigonometry to determine programming points; ascertaining implied part dimensions; determinations of machining parameters; calculation of speeds; feeds and tool offset; establishment of work zero and tool home positions. Manual programming of CNC machines using G-codes; tooling and set-up of CNC operations; veri cation of toolpaths by simulation. Program upload/download, proper collets and guide bushing setting and adjustment, turning tools setting, milling tools setting, ID tools setting, proof running, rst part cutting techniques. SEMESTER 4 (100 HOURS) CNC OPERATIONS / SHOP MATH / BLUEPRINT READING/GDT CNC machine controls, setting tools, programming and operations of CNC, and machine limits and capabilities. Fundamentals of work planes and the process of setting work planes, xture offset, determining work offset shifts, input work offset shifts, writing a CNC mill program. Advantage of using canned cycles in CNC mill manual part programming. Codes and information required to program CNC mill canned cycles. Writing a simple CNC mill program using canned cycles, subprograms, the commands and rules for creating and processing subprograms. The advantages of using subprograms. Writing CNC mill programs using subprograms. SEMESTER 5 (100 HOURS) SPC / MFG PROCESSES SPC- Quality tools used to solve problems determined by SPC data collection process, basic statistical parameters, interpret variables and attribute control charts, Interpret process capability, measurements of central tendency and variability, descriptive Analysis of Data, Con- trol Charts for Variables Data and attributes. Job Planning and Control Mfg systems, job ow and decision making, specialty tooling and materials. Metallurgy and Composites. The basics of steel manufacturing, the elements used to create steel and steel alloys, the main types of ferrous materials and their properties, and the common tests used to measure metal properties SEMESTER 6 (100 HOURS) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES Additive Mfg, Specialty Steels, Advanced manufacturing technologies, processes, performance objectives in modern manufacturing, increased output and quality by integrating the right tools. Jig and Fixture building, CNC, PLC, automation, and software. Calculations of critical performance objectives. The 5S tool used for organizing and maintaining the workplace: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. properties, elements, and types of ferrous materials commonly employed in metal manufacturing.

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORGTHE RECORD — october 2013 / P35 Ehrhardt Tool and Machine Selects Vimana by System Insights for Production Efficiency Improvement

System Insights (SI) recent- a large number of MTConnect Ehrhardt has been a strong and machine learning tech- ly announced that Ehrhardt products with specific goals leader in the manufacturing nologies to deliver predictive Tool & Machine has chosen in mind regarding a baseline industry. And now with their manufacturing solutions for vimana as their manufacturing to measure improvement, im- support and adoption of the both machining-based discrete software platform for improv- mediate feedback so we could MTConnect standard and our and process manufacturing ing shop floor production effi- correct situations when they vimana solution, they are once industries. ciency. The selection was made occur and tracking informa- again proving to be visionaries vimana identifies periods after a vendor competition tion to discover the root cause and innovators.” of production losses using a between System Insights and of delays and production inef- vimana will be monitoring sophisticated classification en- six (6) other software solutions. ficiencies. The best match to and analyzing data from a range gine, and provides users with meet our goals from our wide of equipment in the Granite the information and insight variety of machine brands and City, Illinois facility - including needed to improve utilization. data availability was vimana. Mori Seiki , Okuma, TOYADA vimana includes real-time dash- With System Insights’ applica- and Star Swiss machine tools. boards as well as historical re- Ehrhardt Tool & Machine tion assistance and experience vimana software solution ports and analysis; it integrates has over 75 years of experience we will both be successful in monitors and manages ma- with a wide range of modern as a manufacturer of tools, improving efficiencies and se- chine tool productivity and legacy factory equipment dies, special machines and curing more business.” vimana is the only software using the MTConnect open automation systems focusing Rick Moran, COO of product that combines a com- standard for machine tool data on the needs of sheet metal System Insights remarked, prehensive real-time data solu- interoperability. fabricators. “As founding member of tion, based on the MTConnect Bob Roseman, President of the National Tooling and data standard, with multi-di- Ehrhardt, said, “We evaluated Machining Association, mensional, complex reasoning

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Are you overpaying or underpaying your Fringe Benefits Survey reports include employees? job-specific compensation data, thus providing your company the ability to How will Obamacare influence the em- make reliable and impartial financial ployee benfits being offered? decisions regarding wages and benefits. Participating firms will receive information Find out by taking part in the NTMA Wage on topics such as: and Fringe Benefit Survey. • Low, High & Average Wage Rates • Manual Machining Operations Maintaining a competitive and effec- • CNC Operations Wages tive compensation program helps you • Support Function Wages get and keep top-notch employees. Do • Benefit Programs including: you know what employees with similar • Health Care Plans experience earn at other companies? • Retirement Income Plans Is your benefits package competitive? • Paid Vacation & Holidays NTMA can help you determine how you Schedule compare to the market—in your chap- Questionnaires will be mailed to all ter, in your industry segment (Tools NTMA members in early September. & Dies, Molds, General Precision They are due back by the November Machining, Aerospace Machining 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity! & Fabrication, Special Machines, Production Operations) and at similar size companies. The NTMA Wage and

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NTMA_Blaxx-HP4C-Record.indd 1 THE RECORD — october 2013 / P37 11/20/2012 1:39:13 PM Western MA NTMA Chapter Hosts a Feast! Public Officials come to meet NTMA members at Annual Pig Roast

It was a politician’s paradise at the Western MA Chapter’s annual event that brought over 80 people to the outstanding networking event. NTMA Managing Director Emily Lipovan attended the event in a continuing effort to promote membership and the national support of our four chapters in New England. Western MA leadership is actively working with NTMA to promote the Fall Conference that is to be held in Boston, MA later in the month.

Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Peerless Precision hosts their 7th Annual Pig Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Debbie Maier of Peerless Precision and Gary Roast for the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling & Machine Siedlik of Precise Turning and Manufacturing hosts their 7th Annual Pig Roast Association and National Machine workers in Westfield. Left to right are Ira for the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling & Machine Rubenzahl- President of STCC, State Rep. Don Humason, Greg Bialecki-Secretary Association and National Machine workers in Westfield. of Housing & Economic Development, Peerless Precision’s Debbie Maier, Gary Siedlik-Precise Turning & Manufacturing, Erik Nakajima-Assistant Secretary for Innovation Policy and M.C.A.D.M.’s Eric Hagopian.

NTMA Managing Director Emily Lipovan addresses the crowd in promoting the Fall Conference in Boston and thanking the Western MA Chapter for Eric Hagopian and Daryl Ott Hagopian, CT NTMA their hospitality Chapter Executive

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG Western Massachusetts manufacturing group works to introduce youngsters to machine technology

The region’s precision machine shops Peerless Precision and a huge booster of shops and the Eastec trade show, a show- are working to get more middle school the industry and vocational education. The place for the latest and greatest technology, students exposed to their industry and the amount raised is not yet available. put on every other May on the grounds opportunities it can provide. His wife, Debbie C. Maier, runs Peerless of the Eastern States Exposition in West “They need to know that it is not dirty, now and says business is good for local Springfield. loud and smelly,” said Gary Siedlik, of manufacturers. There is high demand for Housing and Economic Development Precise Turning and Manufacturing in parts, if not for military use then for grow- Secretary Gregory Bialecki was one of the Westfield. ing civilian aerospace markets as well as the state officials at the event. He said the state Siedlik and Precise Turning spon- manufacture of civilian firearms. is supportive of vocational education. For sored, along with Peerless Precision Siedlik said all this work requires trained him, Westfield’s Mainline Drive is a bit of Inc., the annual pig roast for the Western machinists. And many shops are staffed by a metaphor. Massachusetts Chapter of the National baby boomers who plan to retire in a few The retail economy nearby on Main Tooling and Machining Association. The years. Street is the most visible, he said. Anyone event drew hundreds to Mainline Drive “It takes years to train them,” he said. from out of town would think that’s all in Westfield, where both companies, along “And the big players in the industry no Westfield is about. with a number of other small machine longer have their apprenticeship programs. But Bialecki pointed to all the manu- shops, are located. Those programs used to feed the entire facturers on Mainline Drive, back off the The event helps raise money for the trade.” highway. That’s the real economic driver, Larry Maier Memorial Fund, which helps So Maier, Siedlik and others hope to he said. provide skills training for middle school and work with the Regional Employment Board high school students in the area. Maier, who of Hampden County so middle school stu- died in October, was the longtime owner of dents get a chance to visit local machine

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P39 Manufacturing discussion draws Congresswoman to Sandvik Coromant Productivity Center

Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) visited the “This is a continuation of the work that I’ve been doing since Schaumburg, Ill. Sandvik Coromant Productivity Center I got to Congress - moving this district forward is all about man- on Friday, Aug 23, to participate in a discussion on future of ufacturing,” Duckworth said. “We have the largest concentration manufacturing in the particularly fertile Chicago area. Recent of tool and die manufacturers in the entire nation right here in studies have shown the region to possess a unique mix of in- this congressional district, but we still have capacity. And this frastructure, geography, and is all about capacity - not just potential labor force that in businesses themselves, but makes it suitable for ramped in terms of the manpower and up technology and manufac- workforce, and the capacity turing sectors. Local manu- we have there as well.” facturing business owners Sandvik Coromant’s Kevin attended the event, co-hosted Clay addressed the important by the Chicago Metropolitan support role Productivity Agency of Planning (CMAP). Centers, like the one he man- This event provided an ages in Schaumburg, Ill., opportunity for public and have in the equation. Staffed private stakeholders to dis- with highly experienced and cuss the issues facing manu- knowledgeable instructors facturing, and actions being and engineers, Productivity taken to support the regional Centers serve as resource economy. Congresswoman centers for both theory-based Duckworth addressed the Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) discusses Sandvik Coromant’s training and education, and skills gap in manufactur- production capabilities with Mark Briel, machine application engineer (right) real-world manufacturing ing by highlighting the need and Kevin Clay, Productivity Center manager (center). A recent study identified consultation and solution. for a stronger link between her district, Illinois’ 8th, and the Chicagoland area in general, as extremely skills certifications and job promising for growth in manufacturing due to a unique combination of available placement. transportation, available labor, and existing manufacturing infrastructure. SWIC Technical Education Students Medal At Skills USA National Contest

Education and training paid off for two Southwestern Illinois local, state and national level. College (SWIC) Technical Education students who won medals at These two were among the SWIC first-place winners from the the recent Skills USA National Competition. Illinois-state competition. Cody Coffin won gold in precision machining technology and “It was an incredible experience,” Coffin said. “Its an honor to Mike Camp-bell won bronze in CNC turning at the competition in be representing SWIC, coming from a community college and get- Kansas City. Both are from Collinsville. ting to that point and winning at a national competition like that.” “I am very proud of Cody and Mike for their success at the Campbell shared his pride of winning. “I’d like to thank the teach- national Skills USA competition,” SWIC Precision Machining ers, the dean and the college for encouraging us to compete,” he Technology Program Coordinator Mark Bosworth said. “Both of said. “The teachers came in off the clock sometimes and gave their them have put in a great deal of extra work over the past six months free time to help us. Without them I don’t think I would have been and they have been rewarded for their efforts.” up there.” Both are pursuing an Associate in Applied Sci-ence in SWIC is the only college to have two students place at the na- Precision Machining Technology. tional level for PMT. \ For more information on the SWIC Technical Education pro- Skills USA is a national technical education organization that grams, contact the division at 618-931-0600, ext. 7476. partners educators, employers and students to teach greater skills to Americans, according to its website. Contestants compete at the

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG NCDMM Recognizes DoD Leadership Retirement and Appointment Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy, Brett B. Lambert Retires; Elana Broitman Appointed Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and ing with her and pledge our continuing support of the U.S. Machining (NCDMM) deeply congratulates Brett B. Lambert Department of Defense especially its MIBP and Manufacturing on the occasion of his retirement as the Deputy Assistant Technology (ManTech) offices. I also want to take the oppor- Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy tunity to recognize Mr. Lambert for his inspirational leadership and Mr. Lambert’s replacement, Elana Broitman on her ap- and unwavering support of and contributions to NCDMM and pointment as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. NAMII. Throughout the last four years, it has been a privilege “On behalf of NCDMM and the National Additive and pleasure to collaborate with Mr. Lambert. I personally want Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), I want to extend to thank Brett and wish him all the best as he begins the next our congratulations to Ms. Broitman on her appointment,” said chapter of his career. NCDMM President and Executive Director and Founding NAMII Director Ralph Resnick. “We look forward to work-

DMG / MORI SEIKI USA Promotes Doug Pierce to Chief Learning Officer Pierce to oversee continued growth and development of DMG / MORI SEIKI University

DMG / MORI SEIKI USA is pleased distributer and machine-customer train- Another valued member of the DMSU to announce Doug Pierce as the new Chief ing, so we increased the availability and team, Rod Jones, has assumed a new Learning Officer of DMG / MORI SEIKI efficiency of the university systems—spe- role. As the Senior Advisor of Business USA. In his new position, Pierce will over- cifically with online curriculum offerings,” Development, Jones will use his years of see all functions of the online university says Pierce. experience in sales management and con- (Education On Demand), instructor-led DMSU offers a variety of courses, rang- sulting to develop DMG / MORI SEIKI classes, and the apprentice programs of ing from the basics of machining to more USA’s strategic sales and marketing sup- DMG / MORI SEIKI University (DMSU). specialized courses in machine program- port process. Jones will also act as a con- Formerly, Pierce served as the Manager of ming/operation. Courses are interactive sultant for DMSU. Educational Operations. and engaging, providing students with real, “I hope for DMSU to grow into a “This opportunity is very exciting,” hands-on experience. In the spring of this game-changing, accredited, educational says Pierce. “What excites me most is the year, DMSU received accreditation from powerhouse,” says Jones. “The dream of chance to build on a terrific foundation the National Institute for Metal Working creating a learning-based organization established at the University by Rod Jones Skills (NIMS). This achievement is an- internally and externally is now a real- and the rest of the staff here at DMSU.” other testament to the company’s com- ity. Doug Pierce’s leadership will sharpen Pierce will lead the expansion of stu- mitment to providing the highest quality DMSU’s focus on serving customers and dent engagement at DMSU, building on training in the industry. exploring the delivery of unique training the University’s recent growth. DMSU was DMSU offers “Student Days” for solutions. My six years with the DMSU responsible for delivering 170,000 hours middle school, high school and college stu- team has been an unforgettable experi- of global training last year—more than the dents with an interest in the machine tool ence. The team’s passion is the secret to previous five years combined—and that industry. Students, parents, and educators DMSU’s success.” number is growing this year. Pierce attri- are invited to tour the facility and learn butes the growth to supply and demand. about the manufacturing industry and the “We are seeing a demand for employee, many career opportunities available.

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Tooling industry professionals and a according to Ken Kuhn, owner of Kuhn shortage, Onyeiwu’s study recommends a local professor who studies the business Tool and Die of Meadville. multiple point approach. agree countering a growing skill short- “Today, there are more specialists, not Recommendations from the study age in northwest Pennsylvania’s tooling those who know every machine,” Kuhn are an aggressive enrollment drive to get and machining industry requires bold said. “Technology has evolved with ma- students into training centers such as vo- measures. chines being more sophisticated so we’re cational-technical schools and Precision “One single strategy is not enough to doing more with less people. But, manu- Manufacturing Institute; providing sub- solve it,” Stephen Onyeiwu, an associ- facturing isn’t going away. There’s always sidies and scholarships for students who ate professor of economics at Allegheny going to be a need for toolmakers.” attend those training centers; a reintro- College, said recently. Kuhn agrees there is a growing short- duction of apprentice programs at area A survey of 40 tool shops in the region age of skilled workers in the industry, but tooling shops; collaboration between the revealed skill shortages are not only per- it’s not a localized problem. training centers and local tooling shops; vasive but also threaten the performance “It’s nationwide and it’s globalwide,” and a need for a coalition of shops, educa- of area tool shops. The survey was done said Kuhn, who also is the current presi- tors, economic development people and between June and dent of the local chapter of the National government officials to work to address August this year Tooling and Machining Association, a the problem. by Onyeiwu, who trade group. “The most common topics The study notes the NTMA is holding studies the lo- discussed are where to get people and events such as job shadowing, career fairs cal industry, and how to train them.” and encouraging the formation of manu- Keith Maxwell, an The local tooling industry does face facturing clubs in order to spark interest Allegheny College the prospect of the skilled labor shortage in tooling and machining. It also recently senior majoring in growing if people aren’t attracted to the commissioned a study on how to revitalize economics. profession. The study found 80 percent the industry. A few years ago of the 40 shops interviewed had trouble The study found formal apprentice- Stephen Onyeiwu when manufactur- finding skilled workers because they just ship programs within shops have all but Associate Professor ing experienced aren’t in the labor pool. disappeared. There was a formal four-year of Economics at a slowdown, skill “The shop owners have said ‘Whatever program with 8,000 hours of on-the-job Allegheny College shortages were not it is we do, we need more kids,’” Onyeiwu training as well as classroom work. That apparent, accord- said. has wound down to only two of the 40 ing to the study. In fact, the industry was A perception that the industry is un- shops surveyed offering apprentice pro- characterized by massive layoffs of skilled stable will have to be overcome. grams. Shops that had apprentice pro- workers, many of whom sought employ- “We’ve had major hits in employment grams were losing those who graduated, ment in other sectors of the economy. in a short period,” Chad Kearns, an own- creating a “free-riding” situation where The study reports a total of 183 emer of Quality Tool and Die of Meadville, some shops expected others to bear the ployees were laid off by a sample of 28 said of two major economic downturns burden of training — “free-riding” on firms surveyed in Crawford and Erie in about 12 years. “It’s a stressful job and the other shops’ investments of time and counties in mid-2009. About 752 jobs takes time to learn. There’s going to be money. The end result is shops don’t were lost in the tooling and machining in- trouble because nobody wants to do it.” want to undertake apprenticeship training dustry in Crawford County alone in 2009, Kuhn said the tooling and machining anymore. representing an average layoff of about industry has been working hard to sup- Kuhn said the NTMA is studying the 7.24 per firm. Back in 2001, more than port training centers such as the Crawford apprenticeship issue on a national level 1,000 jobs were lost in the industry, while County Career and Technical Center and to revamp it toward the technology used 25 firms went out of business in Crawford the Precision Manufacturing Institute. today in the industry. The NTMA has County. It also has instituted programs such as adapted some courses to online training The U.S. manufacturing sector has RoboBOTS, a high school-level robot via computer. recovered somewhat from the economic building competition to spark student in- “The NTMA also is developing pro- crisis of 2008-09, but the recovery re- terest in manufacturing careers. grams so students earn an associate’s de- mains very fragile, the study found. “The last four to five years we’ve gree,” Kuhn said. Manufacturing output is estimated to stepped up our PR (public relations) ef- While there are a number of recently have increased by 20 percent over the past forts,” Kuhn said. “We’ve talked with trained young people with general knowl- three years, though jobs in the sector rose guidance counselors and school superin- edge of tooling and machining, they don’t by just 4 percent in the same three-year tendents to show them what we can do as have the practical skills the tool shops period. an industry.” need, the study found. But, technologically, the tooling indus- Countering the potential shortage The study recommends students at try isn’t the same as it was 30 years ago, To counter the potential skilled labor CONTINUED ON — p46

THE RECORD — october 2013 / P45 PMI or vocational schools be assigned to local tool shops for half of their train- The Future of ing period. About six shops, representing different segments of the industry, can Manufacturing be designated as places where trainees from both institutions can gain practical Takes Shape Here experience. The number of experienced toolmakers can be increased if PMI and October 23-24, 2013, Dayton Airport Expo Center technical schools collaborate more closely with the tool shops. Kearns thinks that’s a good idea. AMTS brings you... “I went to the vo-tech and I learned Machine Tools, Automation & Accessories more in a shop in three months than I did As competition gets tougher and your costs keep rising, what’s the solution? Since you in two years at the vo-tech,” Kearns said. can’t raise your pricing, you have to lower your expense -- and an investment in new tech- “I learned hands-on by doing things in nology and automation does exactly that. the shop. I’m a firm believer that that is a At AMTS, you’ll find the latest “done in one” multi-tasking equipment, from multi- quicker method.” turret lathes with milling capabilities to trunnion style machining centers with turning The study recommends manufactur- capabilities. Don’t have the need or budget for a new machine right now? Check out the ers’ associations in the state, including the latest technology in robots, machine tending and pick and place automation, plus an array NTMA, lobby Pennsylvania’s Legislature of profit-enhancing accessories to increase your bottom line without “breaking the bank.” to introduce a scholarship program for Rotary tables and indexers, specialized heads and much more will be available for “hands tooling and machining students. It also on” demos and inspection. proposes the establishment of a “Tooling AMTS brings you... and Machining Endowed Fund” for sup- Metrology and Inspection porting students enrolled at the Vo-Tech Looking to improve quality and hone your competitive edge? AMTS gives you the and PMI. chance to consult with top providers of precision measuring and inspection equipment, The support could be in various forms, calibration services, inspection and engineering, metallurgical analysis and nondestructive including payment of a “training wage” or testing services, training and consulting... Everything you need and all under one roof! a lump-sum scholarship for each trainee “My Show Planner” Makes the Most of Your Visit that enables them to receive a stipend, as It’s your show, your contacts, and your events. Use My Show Planner as your personal well as purchase books and tools, accord- roadmap to get the most out of your time at AMTS. ing to the study. Featuring a show floor plan, exhibitor searches, product searches, and seminar informa- The study notes everyone in the com- tion, you can determine what you want to see before you even get there. Features include: munity — from schools to industry to My Exhibitors government and economic development Compile the companies you want to see with all the necessary information to contact needs to come together to change the cur- them and book appointments in one neat, printable planner. rent negative perception of tooling and My Events machining as a “dead-end” career path. Track exhibitor appointments, seminars and in-booth demos you want to see, and easily The study recommends it should be coordinate them with your Outlook calendar. emphasized that tool and die is a respect- My Profile able career, enabling residents to become This time saver adds companies to your planner based on selection criteria you define. prosperous, purchase good homes and And don’t forget to Pre-Register to attend and you’ll avoid the lines the day of the show. raise families. These feats are usually ac- complished without the huge debt load EXHIBIT SALES Thank You To Our Event Supporters that many college graduates are saddled Deb Perkins with upon graduation. 937.512.4083 Did you know? [email protected] Crawford County has a higher depen- dence on manufacturing than other areas SHOW MANAGER of the country. About 22 percent of all Doug Conrad jobs in the county are in manufacturing, 937.586.3729 while the figure is only about 10 percent [email protected] statewide and 11 percent nationally. Most Crawford County manufacturing jobs Produced By: are related to the tooling and machining industry, with local firms supplying tools and parts to larger manufacturing plants.

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