THIS ISSUE: Why Join the NTMA? / Making a Difference in Your Industry / An Emboldened President
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ARIZONATOOLING.ORG MARCH/APRIL 2015
PrecisionNews TM TM
TECHNOLOGY . BUSINESS . EDUCATION . EVENTS . DIRECTORY
Inside: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS NIMS ANNOUNCES RECORD NUMBER OF CERTIFICATIONS PURSUED FOR METALWORKING JOBS
PROTECTING AGAINST HACKERS BREACHES AT SMALL BUSINESSES ARE OFTEN OFTEN DEVASTATINGEVEN TO THE POINT OF BUSINESS FAILURE
WILD WILD WEST! JOIN US THIS JULY IN DOWNTOWN PHOENIX FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL NTMA SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE! next page
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING IS
BACK IN THE GROOVE! / LATEST NIMS DATA SHOW THE POSITIVE SIGNS! / Sandvik Coromant metal cutting technology in action
THE TRENDING ISSUE
NTMA SW BRINGS YOU:
THE EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT TO GET THE JOB DONE!
PN HELPS YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RESOURCES AND MEMBERSHIP
SAVETHE DATE, PARDNER! !$1
!$1
“WILDWILDWEST” Saddle Up Your Posse N’ Head to
The 2015 NTMA
Regional Conference 7.31.15 thru 8.2.15
!$1
NETWORKING • TECHNOLOGY • EDUCATION • BUSINESS Keynote Presentations by:
Sandia Labs - Futuristic R&D NAM - National Association of Manufacturers Presented by your favorite Outlaw Chapters of Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado & Utah
www.swregionalconference.org
MARCH /APRIL 2015 VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 2
Contents 12
Features
Departments
NIMS Announces Record Number of Certifications Pursued for Metalworking Jobs
03 President’s Letter
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the metalworking industry’s premier standards and skill certification body, announced that it awarded a record number of credentials to individuals seeking to enter into or advance in jobs in the industry.
16
04 Policy Matters 21 NTMA Initiatives 22 Websites that Work 22 Arizona Chapter Info 27 NTMA Membership 28 Shop Floor
Protecting Your Organization From Online Hackers Small organizations, churches and other organizations that never considered themselves targets are becoming victims of credit card fraud, automatic clearing house fraud, and wire fraud. Cover photo: Sandvik Coromant
OUR MISSION:
“WE JOIN TOGETHER AS MEMBERS OF THE SW REGION PRECISION CUSTOM MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE BUSINESS SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY THROUGH ADVOCACY, ADVICE, NETWORKING, INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.”
The Premier NTMA SW Regional Magazine EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & EDITOR Chris Mignella
PrecisionNews
TM
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....................................
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ATMA Safety Team, David Lair, Chad Moutray, Omar S. Nashashibi, Tim Reynolds EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING & ADDRESS CHANGES Chris Mignella, Executive Director & Editor Phone: 602.388.5752 Email: ExecutiveDirector@arizonatooling.org
Precision News is published bi-monthly by the Arizona Tooling & Machining Association (ATMA). Opinions expressed are those of the authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of the ATMA. While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, ATMA assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. ATMA assumes no responsibility or liability for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Reproduction in whole or part without the expressed written consent from ATMA is prohibited. Precision News is the registered trade name of this publication. Copyright ©2015 by ATMA. All rights reserved.
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
01
Solutions for every BTQFDU of your business
Equipment Finance
Commercial Real Estate
Financial Solutions for Your Manufacturing Business
Lines of Credit
Office Equipment
Bart Walker Business Banker 480.521.7257
Whether you’re starting or expanding your business, U.S. Bank can help you manage cash flow, payments and loans for future growth opportunities. Call your local U.S. Bank Business Banker, and let’s talk.
usbank.com/smallbusiness
Credit products are subject to normal credit approval and program guidelines. Some restrictions and fees may apply. Please see your banker for more information. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2014
.................................................................................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
First Word PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Greetings, P.N. Readers! As I enter my second year as your ATMA President it is amazing to me the level of commitment it has taken to stay on top of the numerous obligations the association has.
. . .. ..
The ATMA is actively involved with continuing efforts to develop your skilled work force. As we have discussed on a number of occasions, work force is a major concern for our industry – locally and nationally. None of us are islands in this effort. Your ATMA Board has supported the efforts to steer the Arizona Department of Education, the Arizona Community Colleges, and the local government agencies toward closer relationship with to our industry. We continue our dialog with all of them and as one of your representatives along with the members of the Arizona Manufacturing Partnership we have attended a number of meetings and events promoting actions which are changing the way these groups are responding to our needs. Our position is steadfast and our message constant. Changes are happening. But what we need is MORE of YOU to join in our chorus so that these groups recognize our voice is larger and louder than the few of us that meet with them regularly. We are participating with the “Dream It Do It” campaign which is spreading the message in Arizona about careers in manufacturing. We’ve worked with AMP to help bring sponsorship for the “The eduFactor” to 40 high schools in our state. This is an educational website from Edge Factor that brings great content into the high schools to promote manufacturing careers. Coming in October we will again participate in Manufacturing Month to help bring students, parents and educators into our shops so they can see firsthand how manufacturing effects their daily lives. As NTMA regular members you have two bodies from which you can seek support and participate the NTMA and the ATMA. Your national association continues to look for new ways and new tools to assist the membership. If you haven’t visited their website in a while or read their email blasts I would encourage to do so. I was reminded of a single tool this last month – the “NTMA Wage and Benefits Report”. If you are a regular member and participated in the survey you received the report which captures the data from your region and across the country. It is an outstanding tool to help you determine where you match up to wages and benefits for your employees. How can you make informed decisions without current data? So this is just one example of a tool made available to you as a member. The national events, meetings, online aides, etc. are developed for you to have opportunities to participate and use to help your businesses. Likewise your local ATMA meets and plans and promotes events that your board believes will help contribute to your success. We try and bring to you events that promote networking and content to provide information and education for our members and their staffs. We’re having a series of Round Table events to get the regular members together to discuss various topics.
DAVID LAIR Vice President, Dynamic Machine & Fabrication Corp. and President, ATMA
Once again the ATMA is hosting the Southwest Regional Conference here in Phoenix. This is the third year of this weekend conference which brings participation from several southwest NTMA chapters. In our regular dinner meetings we continuously strive to bring relevant content for you to hear and provide an opportunity for meeting with your peers. So my message to you in this issue is – If you want to know what’s going on - then get involved and find out first hand. Our ATMA calendar posted on our website is there to help identify opportunities for you to get together with your association members. We’re LOOKING for YOU at one of our next events. Manufacturing leads the way nationally for economic strength and job creation! Get involved, help make a difference in your industry! I wish you continuing success in 2015!
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
03
................................................................................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Policy Matters BECOME A VOICE FOR CHANGE
Despite New Congress, an Emboldened President by OMAR S. NASHASHIBI
In the November 2014 Congressional elections, Republicans took control of the Senate for the first time since 2006 and the House GOP expanded their majority to its largest size in 86 years. House Democrats have little ability to affect the outcome of legislation and Senate Republicans only need six Democrats to defect on any vote to move major legislation. President Obama’s job approval rating hasn’t exceeded 50% since February 2013. Seemingly, many observers would expect the White House to adopt a conciliatory tone and appease the new Republican Congress. They were wrong. On January 20th, a confident President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union to this newly Republican-held Congress. At times, the President seemed playful with his largely GOP audience, winking to some and reminding them that he won two elections after cheers when he said he has run his last campaign. While he may not appear on the 2016 ballot, his actions are framing the Presidential election one year before the primaries begin. In what many are calling a bold or even strident tone, the President made clear in his speech that he will not spend his remaining months in office as a lame duck. He threatened to veto efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act, Wall Street reform, immigration, or his climate change agenda, with the Keystone Pipeline his first opportunity to do so.
As previewed in the State of the Union, the President is baiting Congressional Republicans to battle over the middle class vs. the wealthy. He mentioned the phrase “middle class” more than any other President in the past fifty years and discussed education policy more often than any of his predecessors with the exception of Bill Clinton. The President spent 25 minutes discussing the economy (8 minutes in 2014), mentioning the word “jobs” 55 times, more than twice as often as any other President dating back to President Johnson’s White House. In February, the Administration sent to Capitol Hill its proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Federal Budget. While Congressional Republicans immediately declared his request dead on arrival, President Obama’s budget plan appeared intended more for the voting public than legislators in Washington. He proposes to undo the sequester budget cuts, raises taxes on the “wealthy”, and replenishes the highway trust fund for infrastructure development. Overall, the FY16 budget would set total funding at $74 billion above the levels put into place during sequestration. This 7% increase includes $38 billion for defense and $37 billion in non-defense spending. The Administration “pays for” the higher funding levels, in part, through a 14% tax on current overseas corporate profits (repatriation) and a 19% percent tax on future profits earned abroad. The budget
Overall, the FY16 budget would set total funding at $74 billion above the levels put into place during sequestration.
Photo: Photo:NTMA NTMA
arizonatooling.org
The President’s budget expands upon several of the priorities he plans to use to support his message towards the middle class, especially focusing on workplace flexibility. The proposed budget seeks to expand funding for Pre-K and child care programs targeting low- and moderateincome families. Continuing on the workplace flexibility (middle class) themes, the President Obama urged Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act, giving workers the ability to earn up to seven days of paid sick time off each year. He also is asking Congress to advance a bill granting up to an additional six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees (a Presidential Memorandum recently granted six weeks to federal employees). Many observers in Washington anticipate efforts to expand to all private sector employers many of the workplace policies adopted for federal employees and contractors.
continued on page 06
+
PrecisionNews
Specific to manufacturing, the Administration is proposing to expand the number of manufacturing institutes from nine to sixteen facilities. These innovation centers foster partnerships among the private sector, universities, researchers, and foundations. The White House also sets a target of doubling the number of apprenticeships within five years.
While he seeks economic policies geared towards the middle class, Administration regulators continue their efforts on climate change regulations long sought by environmental groups and other traditionally Democratic constituencies.
fyi:
04
also increases the capital gains and dividends rate to 28 percent, from a current total of 23%, which raises $320 billion over 10 years.
march/april 2014
/
/
A CUT ABOVE.
///////////////////////////////////////////////// We have the capabilities and the skills to get any job done.
CNC Machining 5-Axis Machining Multi-Spindle Machining Lights Out Machining Blade and Blisk Machining Electro-Discharge Machining Laser Machining Waterjet Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Gun Drilling Jig Bore/Jig Grind Hydroforming Cylindrical Grinding Surface Grinding Curvic Grinding Tool Grinding Thread Grinding Creep Feed Grinding Chemical Milling
Swiss Turning Micro-Machining Honeycomb Seals Tube Bending High Speed Stamping Sand Casting Investment Casting Molded Rubber Plastic Injection Molding Rapid Prototyping Balancing Electromechanical Assembly Clean Room Assembly Wire Harness Production MIG/TIG Welding Resistance Welding Hydrogen Brazing Vacuum Brazing Laser Welding
Electron Beam Welding Heat Treating Vacuum Heat Treat Nitriding Shot Peening Cryogenic Processing Plasma Spray Coating HVOF Coating Diffused Aluminide Coating Electroless Nickel Plating Hard Chrome Plating Cadmium Plating Silver Plating Copper Plating Anodizing Phosphating Black Oxide Dri-Lube Painting
/
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arizona Tooling & Machining Association
Contact the Arizona Tooling and Machining Association and discover how you can put your unique skill-set to work in Arizona and give your company the Competive Edge.
ATMA
CHRIS MIGNELLA, ATMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PO Box 3518, Scottsdale, Arizona 85271 USA / phone: 602.388.5752
PRECISION
executivedirector@arizonatooling.org
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
05
................................................................................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Policy Matters
Despite New Congress, an Emboldened President continued from page 04
The National Tooling and Machining Association is working with allies in Washington prevent unnecessary and ineffective regulations. This includes opposing a new EPA proposal, which could increase the price of electricity by up to 20% for every NTMA member, costing the average company $30,000 annually. Regulatory compliance costs businesses over $2.2 trillion each year, money better spent on purchasing equipment and creating jobs. In 2014, federal government agencies issued 3,541 final regulations and proposed 2,375. There are several areas where we expect the President and Congressional Republicans to work together. Sources indicate agreement is possible on Trade Promotion Authority, transportation infrastructure, cybersecurity,
and ISIS authorization, among others. Discussions are beginning to emerge on some level of tax reform, possibly for CCorporations (lower rate from 35% to 28%). NTMA is working to expand the conversations to include all businesses and cover S-Corporations and other pass-throughs. Many of the battles Americans will witness between this Congress and the President are part of the broader messaging wars targeting voters in 2016. The two sides will often talk past one another as President Obama tries to frame the race for the White House around middle class policies. House Republicans are content with a comfortable majority and a buffer of 20-25 moderate GOP Freshman members anxious to protect their seats ahead of tough reelections.
Meanwhile, Republican Senators may be left alone at the dance looking for a partner to prove they can legislate and govern before 24 of their own face voters in November 2016. While all politics are local, the State of the Union, FY2016 Budget, EPA regulations, and veto threats show that when it comes to Presidential politics, it is the long game that matters most. OMAR NASHASHIBI is a founding partner at The Franklin Partnership, LLP, a bi-partisan government relations firm retained by the National Tooling and Machining Association in Washington, D.C. Learn more at: www.franklinpartnership.com
Manufacturing in Arizona for over 46 Years Providing precision machining and fabrication of diverse parts and assemblies
Serving the Aerospace/Aircraft, Military, Oil Tool and Commercial Industries ISO9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 REV “C” CERTIFIED Facility Recently Expanded to Over 36,000 Sq. Ft. Equipment Capacities range up to HR-4R HAAS 4-Axis Horizontal Milling Center @ 150”x 66”x 48” and Ikegai VTL CNC Lathe @ 0/ 55” Diameter
Centerless Grinding Capacities ranges from 0/ 1/8” up to 0/ 1-1/2” in Lengths up to 14’ long and 0/ 1-1/2” to 0/ 3” RD with Weight Maximum of 50#
Dynamic Machine and Fabrication Corp. and Dynamic Centerless Grinding 3845 E. Winslow Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 phone: (602) 437-0339 fax: (602) 437-8947
www.dynamic-machine.com We’re Looking Forward to Meeting and Exceeding Your Expectations! 06
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
This Wasn’t Supposed To Happen Attorney Attor ney
Heirs
Damage
Probate Disability
Will
Federated Insurance is here for you before, during, and after a claim.
Cancer
It’s Our Business to Protect Yours® Visit www.federatedinsurance.com to find a representative near you.
*Not licensed in the states of NH, NJ, and VT. © 2015 Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Quality | Innovation | Dependability 5 AXIS | MULTI-TASKING w/Y AXIS | EDM | WEDM Trust the company that does it all Fast Hole EDM | Water Jet | Laser | Wide Variety of Part Configurations 2905 South Potter Drive
Delivering High Quality and Value in Conventional and Non-conventional Manufacturing, Fabrication, Rubber Molding, Mechanical Assemblies, Water Jet and Laser Cutting.
Tempe, AZ 85282-3138 www.micro-tronics.com rfq@micro-tronics.com
AS9100 Rev C and Nadcap-Nonconventional Machining Certified
Phone: 602-437-8995
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
07
YOUR NEW TOOL OF THE TRADE. PRECISION NEWS READERS ARE KEY DECISION MAKERS THAT YOU AS AN ADVERTISER WANT TO REACH. OUR READERS WANT AN EDGE IN A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY AND THEY FIND IT IN PRECISION NEWS!
Let your ad be a call to action! Contact Precision News today for more details at: executivedirector@arizonatooling.org
PHOENIX METAL TRADING, INC.
Industrial Scrap Specialists OUR MISSION: Our mission at Phoenix Metal Trading is to provide the best service at a fair price and to continually improve our company to be a leader in our industry.
EPA and ADEQ Environmental Compliance We Purchase All Types of Scrap:
Copper Brass Aluminum Steel Stainless Steel
Titanium Plastic Cardboard Nickel and Cobalt Alloys
State of the Art Fleet and Plant Equipment Never a charge for pickup
PrecisionNews
TM
THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE RIGHT TEAM. THE RIGHT TIME.
602-257-4660 www.phxmtl.com SCRAP METAL RECYCLING SINCE 1989 • ATMA MEMBER
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
09
Time Is Money. Start Here and SAVE!
Make parts faster with TCI Machine-Ready Blanks. s #USTOM MADE TO ORDER FROM ONE TO THOUSANDS
s !S CLOSE AS v DIMENSIONALLY AND v m ATNESS SQUARENESS AND PARALLELISM WHILE MINIMIZING MATERIAL MOVEMENT DURING #.# MACHINING
s $EBURRED AND CLEAN READY TO LOAD DIRECTLY INTO YOUR #.# MACHINING CENTER
Save On: Material Prep Time Set Up Time CNC Cycle Time #ALL TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT JOB
1
2
3
Raw Stock
Machine-Ready Blanks
Finished Part
Requires sawing, milling, grinding, deburring, or wasteful machining in cycle.
10
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
Go directly from receiving to CNC machine.
march/april 2014
The high value result—Up to 25% faster cycle time, chip-to-chip.
Good Parts. On Time. Period.
)3/ !3
(800) 234-5613 www.tciprecision.com
MEMBER
Services You Need to Manage Health Care Reform.
EDUCATE
ASSIST
®
COMMUNICATE
We offer Health Care Reform education, assistance, and communication. American Fidelity realizes that Health Care Reform comes at a time of budget constraints and limited resources for many employers across the nation. We have a package of Health Care Reform services to help employers tackle the new health care landscape.
Our Health Care Reform Services • W-2 Reporting Tools • Enrollment Solutions • Reporting Tools
We want to be your partner and resource to help you manage your new responsibilities and choices arising from Health Care Reform. We can provide a variety of services to educate you on the new requirements, assist with implementation and ongoing compliance, and communicate plan changes to your employees.
• Non-Discrimination Testing Tools • Cost Modeling
To learn more about what American Fidelity can do for your organization, contact: Lela Yu District Manager 602-418-8109 lela.yu@americanfidelity.com SB-25307-0312
Proud Partner
Feature Story // PrecisionNews
NIMS Announces Record Number of Certifications Pursued for Metalworking Jobs Posted on January 20, 2015
12
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
Fairfax, Virginia, January 20, 2014 — Today, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the metalworking industry’s premier standards and skill certification body, announced that it awarded a record number of credentials last year to individuals seeking to enter into or advance in jobs in the industry. In 2014, NIMS issued 18,947 industry-recognized credentials, representing a 36% increase from 2013. “It is clear that the precision manufacturing sector is strong and growing, and more students and workers are preparing for success in the wide variety of jobs our industry offers,” said Jim Wall, Executive Director, NIMS. “NIMS would like to congratulate more than 8,000 individuals who earned at least one industry-recognized credential last year and have the ‘mark of excellence’ that will make them highly sought-after talent.” More than 6,000 metalworking companies and major industry trade associations have invested more than $7.5 million in private funds to develop NIMS standards and credentials that prepare and advance the industry’s workforce, and continue to upgrade and maintain the standards as the industry changes.
More students and workers are preparing for success, competition in high-demand careers.
“The precision manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, becoming more complex, technology-driven and innovative,” said Greg Chambers, director of compliance, Oberg Industries, Inc. and chairman of the board, NIMS. “NIMS ensures that companies, workers, and students keep up with changing industry standards and job requirements and that training programs equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to succeed in in-demand jobs.” NIMS has developed skills standards ranging from entry-level to master-level that cover the breadth of metalworking operations, including metalforming and machining. NIMS certifies individuals’ skills against these national standards via credentials that companies can use to recruit, hire, place, and promote individual workers. Training programs, both at the secondary and post-secondary level, incorporate the credentials as performance or completion measures of academic coursework in metalforming or machining programs.
Contact NIMS at support@nims-skills.org or call 703.352.4971 with questions.
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
13
Feature Data // PrecisionNews
NIMS Credentials by Region Southeast
2012 1027
2013 1513
2014 2036
Midwest
2012 3022
2013 4313
2014 6572
North Carolina
255
424
515
Illinois
886
1484
2285
Florida
165
127
338
Indiana
924
1348
1808
Tennessee
94
220
280
Minnesota
676
344
590
Virginia
88
177
272
Missouri
147
307
431
South Carolina
108
171
211
Iowa
4
155
375
Alabama
86
149
183
Wisconsin
24
115
310
Mississippi
227
189
180
Kansas
22
133
265
Georgia
4
56
57
Michigan
115
65
197
Ohio
88
244
191
Kentucky
129
112
109
2012 1222
2013 1445
2014 1905
Nebraska
0
2
9
North Dakota
1
4
1
California
884
946
1043
South Dakota
6
0
1
Arizona
156
216
285
Washington
81
118
172
Colorado
4
22
109
Nevada
75
99
105
Montana
1
1
89
Oregon
4
5
55
Hawaii
2
7
21
Utah
10
24
13
Idaho
4
9
11
Wyoming
3
5
2
West
14
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
“It is clear that the precision manufacturing sector is strong and growing...�
Northeast
2012 2471
2013 3119
2014 3886
Pennsylvania
1470
1881
2189
Connecticut
396
549
792
Maryland
183
187
166
New Jersey
38
77
166
Massachusetts
177
170
163
West Virginia
124
152
121
Maine
106
102
112
New York
66
56
91
New Hampshire
5
13
30
Rhode Island
8
27
28
Vermont
4
1
19
Delaware
0
5
6
Alaska
0
21
3
DC
0
1
0
Southwest
2012 374
2013 1034
2014 1310
Texas
117
487
703
Oklahoma
245
448
518
Louisiana
5
40
39
New Mexico
2
26
36
Arkansas
5
33
14
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
15
Feature Story // PrecisionNews
STORY BY MARK EICH
Protecting Your Organization From Online
H4CK3R5 16
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
WHILE HIGH PROFILE BREACHES AT TARGET, HOME DEPOT, AND SONY DOMINATE THE HEADLINES, BREACHES AT SMALL BUSINESSES FLY UNDER THE RADAR. YET THESE DISRUPTIONS ARE OFTEN MORE DEVASTATING, EVEN TO THE POINT OF BUSINESS FAILURE.
Small organizations, churches and other organizations that never considered themselves targets are becoming victims of credit card fraud, automatic clearing house (ACH) fraud, and wire fraud. These crimes are often perpetrated from outside the country by attacking the online cash management features that banks provide their customers. You can take steps to protect your entity, but before taking action, you must first understand and acknowledge this growing threat. The attacks fall into three main categories: • Theft of personal financial information • Online banking malware (so-called corporate account take-over) • Ransomware attacks (the most common being CryptoLocker)
Theft of personal financial information Organized crime groups (primarily in Russia, Eastern Europe, and China) have created a high demand for personal financial information, including name, address, social security number, driver’s license number, bank account number, and credit card details. Hackers steal this information then sell it to criminals who use it to commit various forms of identity theft. The more complete and associated to an individual, the more valuable the information is on a “wholesale” basis. Payroll databases, customer sales records, and supplier/accounts payable records are common targets for this type of attack. This was the driving force behind the breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus, the University of Maryland, and many others. Indeed, as the price being paid to hackers escalates, smaller businesses are being targeted. Online banking malware Zeus, Citadel, Spyeye, and Gozi are just a few examples of the new breed of sophisticated online banking malware. Once a network is infected with this type of malware the online banking credentials (user ID, password, challenge questions) are harvested by the attacker, who then logs into the online banking server and executes fraudulent wires or ACH transactions. More sophisticated malware can bypass multifactor authentication tokens. This type of attack is often called corporate account takeover. Malware code is often delivered via email, either by a file attached directly to the message, or more commonly, by use of a link to a rogue web page. In the latter case, the malware returns with the web page and installs itself on the victim’s computer. This type of attack has been dubbed “spear phishing” since often only one email is sent to the victim organization. Spear phishing emails have improved significantly in their sophistication and effectiveness, and can be very difficult for users to identify as fraudulent. They often use carefully crafted scripts to entice the user to click the link. In some cases, the emails are even “spoofed,” that is, they are crafted to appear to come from someone inside the victim organization (e.g., the company president). In other cases, the emails are designed so they appear to come from a legitimate business or organization, such as UPS, American Express, PayPal, or the IRS. These spoofing tactics are designed to increase the likelihood that the recipient will act quickly, clicking on the link without much thought. continued on page 18
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
17
HACKERS STEAL INFORMATION THEN SELL IT TO CRIMINALS WHO USE IT TO COMMIT VARIOUS FORMS OF IDENTITY THEFT.
Feature Story // PrecisionNews
Protecting Your Organization From Online H4CK3R5 continued from page 17
Ransomware Ransomware is a malware that encrypts virtually all data and files that it can find, both on the local machine and on every network device that it can connect to. This renders the data unusable by the victim organization. Typically the hacker requests payment (the ransom) in exchange for decrypting the affected data. This is how the hacker hopes to make his money. Having working backups that are regularly tested allows victims to wipe the affected machines clean and reinstall both systems and data. However, for companies with high reliance on technology, even the downtime required to wipe and reinstall can result in costly losses and reputational damage. CryptoLocker is by far the most common ransomware deployed. CryptoLocker attacks are increasing rapidly because they are easy and effective. Such attacks rose from 7,000 in April 2014, to more than 15,000 in May. Kovter is a ransomware variant with an especially malicious tactic. It dumps a payload of child pornography, in addition to the encryption, to put more pressure on the victim to comply with the ransom demand. Protecting your business Preventing these attacks is no small task. It requires a multilayered approach. Organizations should consider each of these tactics. Properly defend - Keep current on technical defensive measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and spam filters. - Keep up-to-date on the anti-virus software on each device, and complete regular scans to keep them clean. - Keep all network servers and PC workstations current with the latest security updates and patches. - Limit the number of PCs used to conduct online cash management. If possible, isolate them from the rest of the company network. - Encrypt sensitive data, such as intellectual property and personal financial information. - Utilize bank security tools for online cash management, including multifactor authentication, ACH blocks and filters - Daily and individual transaction limits 18
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
- Wire call-back features - Positive pay systems to reduce check fraud - Make regular backups of key data and systems and store them in a secure, off-site location. - Monitor activity and balance online accounts daily. - Perform periodic vulnerability or penetration assessments to validate that controls believed to be in place are functioning as intended. Relationships, communication, and training - Educate users to spot fake emails and to be wary of website links and file attachments. - Read and thoroughly understand your agreements with your bank related to online activity. - Identify the primary contact at your bank who will be your first call for help in the event of a breach. - Develop an incident response plan so users know who to contact immediately if they suspect malicious activity on their computer. - Establish a relationship with local law enforcement agencies that are familiar with online crimes. How we can help Reliance on technology is a reality for even the smallest organization. But you can conduct business securely in this threatening environment with the right strategy and implementation. View our webinar on payment fraud trends at CLAconnect.com under the caption “issues” and “preventing cybercrime” to help prepare your entity against online attacks.
MARK EICH is Principal, Information Security, for CliftonLarsonAllen. Please contact Mark at 612.397.3128 or via email at mark.eich@CLAconnect.com with any questions. To learn more about CliftonLarsonAllen, visit www.CLAconnect.com.
NTMA EXCLUSIVE
YOUR BEST TOOL OF THE TRADE.
ASK ABOUT SPECIAL RATES FOR NTMA MEMBERS!
Call 602.388.5752 today and become a part of Precision News - the most informative and comprehensive tooling and machining industry magazine!
PrecisionNews THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE RIGHT TEAM. THE RIGHT TIME.
CM
MY
CY
CMY
1235 S. 48th Street, Suite #1 Tempe, AZ 85281 480.615.6353 www.arizonacnc.com 20
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
PrecisionNews // NTMA INITIATIVES
How Can NTMA Help You Grow Your Business?
3 RYL GL QJ :DW HU -HW U VHU YL FHV VL QFH
:H VSHFL DO L ]H L Q SU RGXFW L RQ DQG SU RW RW \SH FXW W L QJ )U RP W KH YHU \ EDVL F W R W KH H[W U HPHO \ L QW U L FDW H ZH FDQ L W ZL W K DQ\ RI RXU FXW I L YH PDFKL QHV
Profitability grows when revenue increases and costs are controlled. NTMA can help you with both. Though most of our members are small- to medium-sized companies, the power of the association can help you do business like a large corporation. REVENUE GROWTH • We organize regular business-to-business purchasing fairs, designed to operate like speed dating for suppliers. We invite 100 or more buyers from large companies and then give you opportunities to briefly pitch your products and services. As a result attendees leave with good contacts and solid leads, leading to increased business. Companies have been awarded millions of dollars in contracts as a direct result of these events. • We offer a program called Members First, designed to help members turn to each other to meet needs. Perhaps your next customer is an NTMA peer? Or perhaps an NTMA member would make an excellent vendor for you? Members First helps make the connections.
3KRQH 7 )U HH )D[ PDU ]HH#PDU ]HH FRP
1RU W K W K 'U L YH 3KRHQL [ $]
ZZZ 0DU =HH FRP
• By interacting with fellow members in your local chapter, you may discover new business opportunities, or ways to work together with peers to increase business or market yourselves cooperatively. COST CONTROL • We offer discount programs with several large suppliers (including Grainger, UPS and Yellow Freight), allowing you to leverage NTMA’s combined buying power for your own benefit. • Our business insurance program keeps more money in your pocket by offering a necessary product in a low-overhead, notfor-profit manner. Our decision resources allow you to be smarter about how you use your resources, resulting in greater efficiencies and lower costs. Learn more at: www.ntma.org/initiatives
Get Turned-On to the ATMA! Contact Chris Mignella at: ExecutiveDirector@arizonatooling.org
PUSH OUR BUTTONS ...AND ACHIEVE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, ADVICE, NETWORKING, INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Power-Up with
PrecisionNews
TM
For more information contact Chris Mignella at: ExecutiveDirector@arizonatooling.org
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
21
PrecisionNews Presents
WEBSITES THAT WORK FOR YOU
ATMA PRECISION
2015 ATMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Arizona Chapter Website arizonatooling.org Arizona Commerce Authority -Job Training Grant Application azcommerce.com/workforce
President DAVID LAIR Dynamic Machine & Fabricating
Arizona Department of Education azed.gov
Vice President JOSEPH KOENIG Exactitude, LLC
Arizona Manufacturers Council azchamber.com/amc
Executive Director CHRIS MIGNELLA
Arizona Manufacturing Apprentice Program www.azpmap.org AMP - Arizona Manufacturing Partners www.AMParizona.com
Secretary DUSTIN WHALEY Resonant Solutions
Arizona State University Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology poly.asu.edu/technology/mmet/ Arizona Technology Council AZtechcouncil.org
EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) evit.com
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce phoenixchamber.com Manufacturing Extension Partnership azcommerce/MEP
Jeremy Shalk HiTech Machining & Engineering
Bruce Treicher Zircon Precision Associate Member Liaison David Senkfor TopGun Consulting ATMA Ambassador Maxine Jones mjones14@cox.net
Maricopa Community Colleges maricopa.edu Maricopa Workforce Connection maricopaworkforceconnection.com Mesa Community College mc.maricopa.edu National Institute for Metalworking Standards nims-skills.org National Robotics League NRL.org
ATMA Ambassador Dante Fierros Nichols Precision
Arizona Tooling & Machining Association A Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association P.O. Box 3518 Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Office: 602.388.5752
NTMA - National Tooling & Machining Association ntma.org National Association of Manufacturers NAM.org
ExecutiveDirector@arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
TM
One Voice Advocacy metalworkingadvocate.org
arizonatooling.org
Norela Harrington Bent River
Gary Watkins MarZee
GateWay Community College gatewaycc.edu
PrecisionNews
BOARD MEMBERS Kevin Beach R&D Specialty Manco
City of Phoenix – Community & Economic Development Program phoenix.gov/ECONDEV/index.html
22
Treasurer ZACH WILSTERMAN Profile Tool & Engineering
THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE RIGHT TEAM. THE RIGHT TIME.
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
PrecisionNews // ARIZONA TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION
MEMBER LISTINGS REGULAR MEMBERS David Wright
Accuwright Industries
480-892-9595
James Costello
Sanair Products
480-218-0918
Rob Markson
Action Machine
692-233-0883
Erik Niemira
Sierra Precision Products, LLC
602-481-9582
Michael Holmes
AeroDesign & Manufacturing
602-437-8080
Mark Willmering
Sonic Aerospace, Inc.
480-777-1789
Chuck Eriksen
Allied Tool & Die Company, LLC
602-276-2439
Jeff Gaffney
Southwest Swiss Precision
602-438-4670
Charles A. Van Horssen
Axian Technology, Inc.
623-580-0800
Steven Yeary
Southwest Turbine, Inc.
602-278-7442
Rex Dugdale
AZ Industries for the Blind
602-269-5131
Mike Gudin
Southwest Water Jet
480-306-7748
Paul Bowman
B3 Precision, LLC
480-250-3366
Dennis Miller
Summit Precision, Inc.
602-268-3550
Bill Boat
B&B Fabrication & Machine
602-684-0393
Scott Higginbotham
Sun Grinding LLC
602-238-9595
Kevin Burbas
B&B Tool, Inc.
520-397-0436
Craig Berland
Systems 3, Inc.
480-894-2581
Jeff Buntin
Barnes Aerospace - Apex Mfg. Div.
602-305-8080
Jacque Cowin
Tram-Tek, Inc.
602-305-8100
Norela Harrington
Bent River Machine, Inc.
928-634-7568
Rick Lorenzen
Tri Star Design & Mfg.
480-345-1699
Mark Clawson
C & C Precision Machining
480-632-8545
Jeremy Lutringer
Unique Machine & Tool Co.
602-470-1911
Joe Cassavant, Jr.
Cassavant Machining
602-437-4005
Bill Ankrom
Vitron Manufacturing, Inc.
602-548-9661
David Bardin
Chips, Inc.
602-233-1335
Robert L.Wagner
Wagner Engineering, Inc.
480-926-1761
Mark Musgrove
CJ Manufacturing
480-517-0233
Todd Kuhn
West Pharmaceutical Services
480-281-4500
Ron Gilmore
Continental Precision, Inc.
602-278-4725
Bruce Treichler
Zircon Precision
480-967-8688
Allen Kiesel
Creative Precision West
623-587-9400
David Lair
Dynamic Machine & Fabricating
602-437-0339
Mike Hallford
Empire Precision Machining
602-622-4580
Joseph J. Koenig
Exactitude, LLC
602-316-6957
Mark Weathers
Excaliber Precision Machining
623-878-6800
Arizona Precision Industrial
John Raycraft
Jeff Hull
Foresight Technologies
480-967-0080
MicroTronics
Mark Travis
602-437-8995
Tim Malin
Helm Precision, Ltd.
602-275-2122
Performance Grind & Manufacturing
Joe Hajda
480-967-5354 480-632-9414
MANUFACTURING ADVOCATES 480-785-7474
Jeremy Schalk
Hi-Tech Machning & Engineering
520-889-8325
Arcas Machine
Denny Arcas
Don Theriault
Industrial Tool Die & Engineering
520-745-8771
Critical Cut, LLC
Frank Froncillo
480-785-1316
Jim Carpenter
Kimberly Gear & Spline, Inc.
602-437-3085
A&M Manufacturing
Steve Barton
602-278-6380
Don Kammerzell
K-zell Metals, Iinc.
602-232-5882
Ernest Apodaca
Layke, Inc.
602-272-2654
Michael C. Majercak, Jr.
Majer Precision
480-777-8222
Edward Wenz
MarZee, Inc.
602-269-5801
Arle Rawlings
Mastercraft Mold, Inc.
602-484-4520
Jeff Meade
Metalcraft
480-967-4889
Joe Tripi
Micropulse West
602-438-9770
Lyle Rusanowski
MMI Precision Technology
480-897-7100
Mark Lashinske
Modern Industries, Inc.
602-267-7248
John Anglin
Nelson Engineering
602-273-7114
Tom Osborn
Osborn Products, Inc.
623-587-0335
Ray Chu
Phoenix Analysis & Design Tech.
480-813-4884
Michael & Laura Cree
Phoenix Custom Lasering
602-996-1402
Steve Macias
Pivot Manufacturing
602-306-2923
James Buchanan
Powill Manufacturing & Eng, Inc.
623-780-4100
Roy Stenger
Precision Aerospace
602-352-8658
Tony Costabile
Precision Die & Stamping, Inc.
480-967-2038
Michael Dailey
Prescott Aerospace, Inc.
928-772-7605
Tyler Crouse
Pro Precision
602-353-0022
PrecisionNews
Zach Wilsterman
Profile Tool & Engineering
480-894-1008
THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE RIGHT TEAM. THE RIGHT TIME.
Michael Hughes
Pure Logic Industries, Inc.
480-892-9395
John Bloom
R & D Specialty/Manco
602-278-7700
Dustin Whaley
Resonant Solutions
602-288-6740
TM
visit: arizonatooling.org
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
23
ATMA_0202_FINAL_Layout 1 6/18/11 7:04 AM Page 23
PrecisionNews // ARIZONA TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION
MEMBER LISTINGS MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
UPCOMING ATMA EVENTS!
ARIZONA SPONSOR MEMBERS
Richard Short
Adams Machinery
480.968.3711
Lela Yu
American Fidelity Assurance
800.450.3506
Greg Whelan
Arizona CNC Equipment
480.615.6353
Tim Nichols
Arizona Bank & Trust
480.731.7354
Linda Daly
A 2 Z Metalworker
602.412.7696
Austin Miller MAY
Aerotek
Howie Basuk
Barry Metals
602.484.7186
Ty Miller5/11 Safety Meeting Clifton Larson AllenStandards) 11:30 480.615.2320 (General Safety
Joe Ciancio
Bralco
602.252.1918
Treat, Bank 2450 W. Mohave, Phoenix602.417.1188 Kevin Draper at Phoenix Heat Comerica
Marc Bissell
CadCam/Geometric
480.222.2242
James Burriss
ChemResearch Co., Inc.
602.288.0394
Kerry Vance
Consolidated Resources
623.931.5009
Lou Gallo
DDi - Solidworks
602.241.0900
Steve Warner
EMJ Metals
602.272.0461
Mickey Gartman
Gartman Technical Services, Inc.
602.788.8121
Jackie Bergman
HUB International
602.749.4190
David Cohen
Industrial Metal Supply
602.454.1500
Tim Kloenne
Klontech Industrial Sales
480.948.1871
Jeff Trimble
Magnum Precision Machines
602.431.8300
Jim Algers
Makino, Inc.
602.228.0347
Thomas Moore
Moore Tool & Equipment
602.455.8904
Glen Zachman
North-South Machinery
602.466.2556
Pete Hushek
Phoenix Heat Treating
602.258.7751
Bob Nichols
Phoenix Metal Trading
602.257.4660
Arlene Helt
Ryerson-Phoenix
602.455.3386
Dave Bolt
SBG Capital
480.897.4988
Jane Rousculp
Samuel Aerospace Metals
602.721.0176
Chris Tanner
Solid Products
480.206.0330
Russ Kurzawski
Star Metal Fluids LLC
602.256.2092
Megan Lenhart
SVS Group
623.687.8386
David Senkfor
Top Gun Consulting
602.510.5998
Donna Kordas
Tornquist Machinery Co.
602.470.0334
Greg Burke
TW Metals
602.864.0014
Doug Pratt
Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Spec.
203.234.3464
ATMA EVENTS IN MAR/APR 2014 March NTMA Conference > 3/5-8 A&D Conference > 3/5 Board of Directors Mtng > 3/17 @ MicroTronics Combined Membership/Mktng & Program Mtng > 3/19 @ Phx Airport Hilton, Rennicks 4:00-5:30 DINNER MEETING > 3/25 @ Airport Hilton 5:00-8:00 KEYNOTE SPEAKER-NTMA & AZ Commerce Authority
April Precision News Articles/Ads Due > 4/6 Golf > 4/17 @ 1:30 pm shotgun at The Legacy Board of Directors Mtng > 4/21 @ 4:00pm (MicroTronics) For more information contact Chris Mignella at: ExecutiveDirector@arizonatooling.org
24
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
5HFUXLWLQJ 6WDIÂż 607.725.9418
At Aerotek not only do we know yo Marketing & Program Cox Combined Membership, Federated Insurance 817.545.1500 Michael5/12 ÂŽ
Meeting 11:30-1:00 at Foresight Technologies, the time to really understand your n MSCTempe Industrial Tool 480.755.0415 Steve Piotter 1301 W. Geneva, QHHG WR ÂżOO RQH SRVLWLRQ RU UHTXLUH D VWD National Bank of Arizona at 623.872.2540 Mike Hasenkamp Meeting 11:30-1:00 5/17 Board of Directors HQWLUH RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZH ZLOO ÂżQG \RX WKH Micro-Tronics, 2905 S. Potter, Tempe, 85282 Noel Trias
PensionMark/401K Matrix
760.432.9614
5/25 General Dinner Meeting 5:00-8:00pm at Phoenix 602.242.4602 David Pettycrew Republic Indemnity :H VSHFLDOL]H LQ SODFLQJ VNLOOHG SHUVRQ
Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix PDLQWHQDQFH PHFKDQLF DQG RWKHU VNLOO JUNE
Safety Meeting (General Safety Standards) 11:30 MANY6/08 THANKS 7R ÂżQG RXW KRZ \RX FDQ SXW RQH RI WKH ODU at Leavitt Group, 919 N. 1st St., Phoenix TO OUR 2015 ATMA VALUED SPONSORS: VSHFLÂżF UHFUXLWHUV WR ZRUN IRU \RX FRQWD 6/09 Combined Membership, Marketing & Program
Meeting 11:30-1:00 at Foresight Technologies, at 1.888.AEROTEK RU JR WR www.aer 1301 W. Geneva, Tempe
6/21 Board of Directors Meeting 11:30-1:00 at Micro-Tronics, 2905 S. Potter, Tempe, 85282 6/29 General Dinner Meeting 5:00-8:00pm at Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix
1.888.AEROT
MANY THAN
TO OUR 2011 ATM VALUED SPONSOR
www.SunGrindingUSA.com
For All Your Grinding Needs!
We have the largest centerless grinder in the state!
Blanchard - Our 60 inch chuck will cut stock quickly and allows us to grind parts up to 72” diagonally.
Mattison - 32” wide and 168” long capacity. If it is one part or 100 parts at a time, we can do the job!
Sun Grinding, formerly known as BK Grinding, has been in the Phoenix fabrication industry for over 14 years. We are the leading surface grinding shop in Arizona. Family owned and operated. info@sungrindingusa.com / 522 E. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 85004
arizonatooling.org / 19
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions, there’s no substitute for world-leading expertise. The yellow coat is your guarantee that you’ll get both the world’s finest tools and the know-how to make the most of them. With thousands of proven manufacturing solutions, we have the experience to help you cut cost per part produced, increase machine utilization and improve product quality in your applications. Sound interesting? Visit our website at www.sandvik.coromant.com or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1-800-SANDVIK.
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
25
Shop Floor NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES
Fire Protection & Prevention by JAMIE BEAUVAIS, Arizona Safety & Emergency Consultants LLC
Fire is a chemical reaction that requires three elements to be present for the reaction to take place and continue. The three elements are:
HEAT, FUEL AND OXYGEN These three elements typically are referred to as the “fire triangle.” Fire is the result of the reaction between the fuel and oxygen in the air. Scientists developed the concept of a fire triangle to aid in understanding of the cause of fires and how they can be prevented and extinguished. Heat, fuel, and oxygen must combine in a precise way for a fire to start and continue to burn. If one element of the fire triangle is not present or removed, fire will fyi: not start or, if already burning, will extinguish.
Heat, fuel, and oxygen must combine in a precise way for a fire to start and continue to burn.
Ignition sources can include any material, equipment, or operation that emits a spark or flame—including obvious items, such as torches, as well as less obvious items, such as static electricity and grinding operations. Equipment or components that radiate heat, such as kettles, catalytic converters and mufflers, also can be ignition sources. Fuel sources include combustible materials, such as wood, paper, trash and clothing; flammable liquids, such as gasoline or solvents; and flammable gases, such as propane or natural gas. Oxygen in the fire triangle comes from the air in the atmosphere. Air contains approximately 79 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen. OSHA describes a hazardous atmosphere as one which is oxygen-deficient because it has less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or oxygen enriched because it has greater than
28
PrecisionNews
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2014
23.5 percent oxygen. Either instance is regarded by OSHA as an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) for reasons unrelated to the presence of fire. Depending on the type of fuel involved, fires can occur with much lower volume of oxygen present than needed to support human respiration. Every roofing project has all three of the fire triangle elements present in abundance. The key to preventing fires is to keep heat and ignition sources away from materials, equipment, and structures that could act as fuel to complete the fire triangle. Fire Classifications Fires are classified as A, B, C, or D based on the type of substance that is the fuel for the fire, as follows: Class A - fires involving ordinary combustibles, such as paper, trash, some plastics, wood, and cloth. A rule of thumb is if it leaves an ash behind, it is a Class A fire. Class B - fires involving flammable gases or liquids, such as propane, oil, and gasoline. Class C - fires involving energized electrical components. Class C - fires involving metal. A rule of thumb is if the name of the metal ends with the letters “um,” it is a Class D fire. Examples of this are aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, and sodium. Class D fires rarely occur in the roofing industry.
Resources: Fire Protection and Prevention. n.d. https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy09/sh-1879609/fireprotection.pdf. Learn more at: www.ica.state.az.us or www.atma.org
PrecisionNews // NTMA MEMBERSHIP
Why join NTMA? To say it simply, the NTMA gets it. We understand your challenges in today’s economy. We recognize that many of you face a talent gap, with necessary skills in short supply. And we know that there’s a gap between the reality of our industry and the public’s perception of it. But even more importantly, NTMA has the resources to do something about these issues. Our educational programs stimulate the talent pipeline. Our resources and roundtables help members share best practices and solve common business problems. And by speaking with one voice, we cut through media-generated perception to communicate reality to policy makers and the public. American ingenuity isn’t dead. It isn’t in decline. It’s alive and well in the custom precision manufacturing industry. NTMA stands for the future. We also stand with your peers. Will you stand with us– and your industry–today? JOIN US TODAY!
BENEFITS OF JOINING Networking You don’t have to go it alone. Membership immediately connects you with peers at the local, regional and national levels—opening up conversations that can lead to new opportunities while helping you discover better ways to operate. Training We offer an arsenal of training programs designed to pick up where American vocational and technical education leaves off, preparing your workers to meet the demands of today’s precision manufacturing environment. These range from informal programs to college-level courses. Discount Programs You don’t have to be a big company to get big-company treatment from suppliers and vendors. Through association membership, you qualify for volume discounts on everything from office supplies to payroll service to shop components—no matter how small your volume may be. Online Resources From job postings to a members-only marketplace, from industry news to archived webinars, NTMA members can take advantage of a number of benefits without ever leaving their keyboards. Market Research Good business begins with good planning. But it’s hard to plan without reliable market intelligence. That’s where our reports come in. We survey the marketplace as well as our members to put useful data in your hands. Initiatives NTMA is constantly moving forward, seeking new ways to help you grow profitably. Our programs include everything from the National Robotics League to a constantly evolving set of benchmarks and best practices.
YOUR NEW TOOL OF THE TRADE. PRECISION NEWS READERS ARE KEY DECISION MAKERS THAT YOU AS AN ADVERTISER WANT TO REACH. OUR READERS WANT AN EDGE IN A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY AND THEY FIND IT IN PRECISION NEWS!
Let your ad be a call to action! Contact Precision News today for more details at: executivedirector@arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
TM
VISIT:
NTMA.ORG 800-248-6862
THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE RIGHT TEAM. THE RIGHT TIME.
arizonatooling.org
march/april 2015
arizonatooling.org
PrecisionNews
27
THE ARIZONA TOOLING AND MACHINING ASSOCIATION
FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE:
MANUFACTURING IN ARIZONA AND PROVIDING THE CAPABILITIES YOU NEED TODAY!
/
THE STATE OF ARIZONA has a broad and capable industrial base committed to providing low-cost manufacturing to OEMs
and Tier Ones around the world. Our agile and entrepreneurial small shops make Arizona’s high-tech manufacturing supply base one of the world’s most capable and cost-effective for machined and fabricated components. Our industry supplies the necessary precision tooling and machining for such vital industries as defense, automotive, aerospace, medical, appliance, business machines, electronics, agricultural implements, ordinance, transportation, environmental, construction equipment, nuclear and many more.
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arizona Tooling & Machining Association
ATMA PRECISION
Contact the Arizona Tooling and Machining Association and discover why doing business in Arizona will give your company the Competive Edge. CHRIS MIGNELLA, ATMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PO Box 3518, Scottsdale, Arizona 85271 USA / phone: 602.388.5752 executivedirector@arizonatooling.org
arizonatooling.org