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Fravic Daunert signs contract with ANCA to distribute its products in portions of Mexico Representatives from ANCA and Fravic Daunert recently witnessed the signing of the contract at IMTS 2022
Fravic Daunert, a specialist in the distribution and commissioning of machine tools and accessories was developed with the union of two companies, the Fravic Group and Daunert Machine Tools. The first is a company that is established in the industrial sector that focuses on distributing machine tools including turret lathes, Swiss lathes, machining centers, CNC grinding machines, and much more. The second is a Spanish company, based in Barcelona that has specialized in the distribution of machine tools and accessories in a variety of industries for over 105 years.
According to Guillermo Ramirez, the CEO in Mexico of Fravic Daunert, the partnership between Fravic Group and Daunert Machine Tools was established a year ago to "serve the Mexican market with brands that Daunert represents in Europe." To ensure proximity to local industry, Fravic Daunert has two offices in Mexico, one in Sahagún City, Hiladgo state and another in Queretaro State.
With a 2020 manufacturing output of $232 billion in Mexico, ANCA knew that they wanted to grow the company’s presence in the country. ANCA President, Russell Riddiford said, “ANCA is already established in the Mexican market, with over 160 machines installed around the country, but we know that the manufacturing industry in Mexico is a strong market for us, and we want to make sure we focus on continued growth in the region.” What better way to continue that growth, then to partner with a company you trust?
ANCA has been well represented by Daunert in Spain for many years. The partnership is already established, and proven, so the decision to partner with them in Mexico was simple. The partnership between ANCA and Fravic Daunert in Mexico has been in the works for months, but it was finalized in September at IMTS 2022 in Chicago, IL. Fravic Daunert will distribute the entire range of ANCA products, including ANCA’s world class CNC tool and cutter grinders, as well as the accessories that accompany them.
Present at the signing was Mr. Riddiford, as well as Mr. Ramirez, and brothers Fritz and Max Daunert, from Fravic Daunert. Fritz is the vice president, while Max holds the position of general manager. Sales representatives will promote and represent ANCA products in San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Aguascalientes, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City and Tlaxcala in conjunction with ANCA regional manager, Denny Smaic.
This partnership with ANCA is significant because it is, "A great opportunity, since in the Mexican market ANCA machines are widely used in the automotive, aerospace, medical and electrical industry for companies to manufacture their own tools." This allows a reduction of costs, as well as greater efficiency and probability. Ramirez concluded, "This in the long run has a very positive impact on the economy and productivity."
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InspecVision Planar: A High Speed Integrated 2D and 3D Measurement System
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, represents Planar from InspecVison. This 2D inspection machine allows manufacturers to simply and quickly verify product quality by performing 2D inspection, CAD comparisons and reverse engineering in seconds.
Planar is ideal for shop floor use, requires minimal operator input and increases production throughput across a wide range of applications. These include flat and folded/formed sheet metal components, gaskets and seals, laminations, O-rings, paper acetate and electronic drawings and other opaque and semi-transparent flat materials.
A standard feature on every Planar system is 2D reverse engineering. Existing parts can be reverse engineered quickly, creating dxf or dwg CAD files. The software allows the user to edit and clean the data such as standardization of hole sizes and clean edges and eliminates the need for hand measurement and CAD programming. Physical parts or even paper, acetate or electronic image files can be reverse engineered to create CAD files. Furthermore, reverse engineering processes can also be carried out in 3D using optional 3D modules. For full 3D capability, users simply add Opti-Scan 3D, while the SurfScan module extends Planar to 2.5D.
Opti-Scan 3D is a non-contact white light scanning system that uses a high speed, high resolution camera and an LED DLP projector to scan the surfaces of an object. Patterns of light are beamed from the projector onto the part, recorded by the camera and used to create a 3D point cloud of the scanned surface. The Opti-Scan 3D outputs the ultra-high resolution points into a number of different file types which can be used in virtually any 3D inspection or reverse engineering software package.
SurfScan integrates seamlessly with the Planar 2D automatic inspection software to allow accurate inspection of both the part’s 2D shape and its 2.5D features with a single click. The SurfScan is a high resolution projector which mounts onto the existing Planar vertical column. The projector shines structured light on the part which is then imaged by the Planar’s camera to create a 3D scan of the upper surface of the part. The point clouds created by the system can then be loaded into free and readily available 3D inspection software for comparison against a 3D solid CAD model. Point clouds are also compatible with Geomagic Control, Control X, Polyworks, etc.
InspecVision Planar offers fully automated one click inspection with machine sizes ranging from 500m to 3000mm. The machine is scratch resistant, features no moving parts, has simple calibration and minimal maintenance, requires minimal training and offers rapid return on investment.
Bruce Williams Starts New Chapter at Exact Metrology
Formally the president of Accurate Pattern Inc., a Wisconsin patternmaker, Williams works as a trainer for the company’s educational initiative
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, has hired Bruce Williams at their Brookfield, Wisconsin location to help customers with their metrology applications.
His educational background includes attending Milwaukee Area Technical College and Phoenix University (Brookfield, Wisconsin). Williams’ first job was in 1974 at J.P. Pattern Inc. (Butler, Wisconsin). For eleven years, he had several roles in the company including patternmaking journeyman, sales and supervisor. In 1985, Williams started working at Premold Corporation (Oconomowoc, Wisconsin), working sales and as a general manager. From 1985 to 2021, he was the founder/president of Accurate Pattern Inc. (Butler, Wisconsin). They specialize in wood, metal and plastic patterns. Although Williams decided to retire in 2021, he works as a manufacturing adjunct instructor at Waukesha County Technical College (Pewaukee, Wisconsin).
Once he decided to “retire,” Williams reached out to Greg Groth, Exact Metrology applications engineer and Dean Solberg, vice president of metrology, both of whom he has had long business relationships with. He commented that “I have always admired Dean and Greg in their technical expertise and the culture they promote.” He is excited to work as an Exact Metrology trainer, specializing in 3D Systems Design X reverse engineering software.
Exact Metrology offers training options on all hardware and software options related to digitizing, reverse
engineering, measurement and metrology. In his role, Williams will lead the recently implemented educational initiative for the company. This will involve working with schools of all types as well as multiple trade associations to help educate the current and future workforces on the application of advanced metrology, especially robots and cobots, CT technology and advanced laser scanning in the quality area at all types of companies across America. The educational initiative means that, “The training is specific to each customer with small in-person classes. The instructors are experts in the field and use practical examples including the customer’s own parts and data.”
Describing the experience, Williams commented, “This is a great place to share my years of pattern/tooling experience in combination with the latest technologies in metrology and modeling. It is satisfying to see customers and colleagues succeed as we help each other.”
In the future, he plans to keep learning and growing with others through his teaching, work at Exact Metrology and industry involvement.
Gaubert Oil Launches New Website
Gaubert Oil Company, Inc., a leading provider of fuel, lubricants, chemicals and related services to industries in the Gulf South, announces the launch of their new corporate website, gaubertoil.com.
“We are excited to share Gaubert Oil’s new website with our customers,” said Ron Gerlach, Director of Marketing for Gaubert Oil. “The transition from the former website to our enhanced platform was carefully strategized and implemented to ensure our visitors receive an even better experience.”
Founded in 1926, Gaubert Oil provides comprehensive, on-time delivery with a full range of storage, handling, and on-site lubrication services. The new website features a full redesign with updated content, all-new navigation and important information for Gaubert Oil’s customers and partners.
“The new website provides a convenient platform for seamless interaction, quality information and expert advice,” Gerlach said.
Gaubert Oil Company, Inc. invites visitors to gaubertoil. com to experience all-new market and product-specific content, products and services, company history and more.
Sandvik Coromant and NAIT Renew 15-Year Partnership Sandvik Coromant and NAIT celebrate the renewal of a long-standing 15-year partnership through 2025
Sandvik Coromant and NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) recently celebrated a 15-year partnership with a new contract extension that will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2025. The partnership was officially signed and agreed upon before an awards ceremony hosted by Sandvik Coromant and NAIT in Edmonton in October. Representing Sandvik Coromant during these proceedings were Magalie Jackson, Canada General Manager, Alex Durkovics, Channel Marketing Manager, and Jim Cordoviz, Sales Regional Manager.
“Education has always been at the forefront of Sandvik Coromant, whether with the customer, with our partners and even in the academic space, in order to develop the future of manufacturing,” said Alex Durkovics, channel marketing manager for the Americas. “We're proud to have a positive influence in Western Canada through our long-term and continued partnership with NAIT, empowering students with the tools, knowledge and passion for a positive impact on the future of industry.”
The three-year agreement includes gifts-in-kind for equipment and digital machining applications, as well as a robust scholarship program. A total of 12 scholarships are available to students each year for the five-year period. Eleven awards per year are available to first- through fourth-year students, which are awarded based on academic achievement. The twelfth award is the Sandvik Coromant Leadership award, which is granted to the top student who demonstrates initiative, creativity, leadership with their fellow students and enthusiasm, in conjunction with academic achievement.
“Together, Sandvik Coromant and NAIT have always provided students with a healthy and fair competitive environment to help them grow in every facet of life for almost 15 years,” says Magalie Jackson, Canada General Manager. “As the most recognized school in Western Canada, we are so proud to partner with them. We have given equal opportunities to all our students so that they realize their true potential and get ready to face the outer world once they complete their studies. And we are so pleased to see the recipients of these awards performing and excelling in their respective areas of interest year after year.”
“We are so grateful to Sandvik Coromant for their generosity in providing equipment and educational resources for both the students and staff,” said Vance Monaghan, 2022 recipient of the third-year academic achievement award. “It lifts a huge burden, knowing that we no longer need to be fixated on the cost of tooling. Because of your gifts, we can take creative risks and grow our skills further than what we could imagine possible. Your dedication to and sponsorship of us — the students — has incentivized many people I know to join skilled trades, or at least further appreciate the dedication and skills tradespeople bring that keep our world turning.”
As part of the partnership, the state-of-the-art NAIT Sandvik Coromant Centre for Machinist Technology facility is available for use by all machinist programs for hands-on training, machine time and coursework. Within the Centre are four CNC machinist labs, a metrology lab and a centralized tool crib, as well as smart classrooms, computer labs and office space for both instructors and support staff.
“Sandvik Coromant’s ongoing commitment to NAIT goes above and beyond,” adds Matthew Lindberg, Dean, NAIT School of Skilled Trades. “Not only is Sandvik Coromant a trusted industry partner, they support NAIT’s
vision through their support of our students. Because of the contributions of Sandvik Coromant, together we can provide an exceptional learning experience for students and advance our goal to be a leading polytechnic.”
“On behalf of our students, the School of Skilled Trades and NAIT, I offer my sincerest thank you to Sandvik Coromant. I look forward to all that our continued partnership will bring in the coming years.”
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has recently appointed Mr. Matthew Wells as Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement. In this new position based at Starrett Headquarters in Athol MA, Mr. Wells is responsible for Production, Planning, Production Control and Purchasing, Inventory Management, Warehouse and Shipping, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility, EHS, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Wells reports directly to Mr. Emerson Leme, Vice President, Starrett Industrial Products, North America.
“We are very pleased to have Matt join the Starrett team,” said Leme. “He brings to Starrett a broad range of manufacturing and production expertise that will be vital for the company’s operations.”
Mr. Wells, a Western Massachusetts native, has over 25 years of manufacturing experience in the U.S.A. and Canada, including extensive experience with Toyota Production Systems, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma during his tenure at a Toyota motor manufacturing company and The Schaeffler Bearing Group, among other manufacturing enterprises. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both obtained at Western New England University. He currently resides with his family in Central Massachusetts.
Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Increases Made in USA Components to 90 Percent In-House Parts Production Speeds Lead Times for TAB Wrapper Tornado
Orbital wrapping machine manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has increased the amount of component parts that are “Made in USA” in its TAB Wrapper Tornado line of pallet wrappers to 90 percent. Now manufacturing more than 40 different parts per orbital wrapper in its Reading, PA facility, the company increased the use of in-house and locally sourced components as a key part of its business strategy to help insulate production from global supply chain disruptions and permit faster lead times. Recent investments in fabricating, welding, automated laser cutting, and CNC machining equipment have eliminated reliance on outside suppliers and accelerated lead times by approximately two weeks. Current lead times for the standard model wrapping system are at eight weeks.
First manufactured in 2011 using only [40?] percent of component parts that are “Made in USA”, the TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrappers today feature heavy gauge steel wrapping rings, laser cut machine guarding, a variety of latches, clips, and plates, and advanced electronics, all designed, manufactured, assembled, wired, and programmed in-house and delivered ready to plug in and operate. The company's streamlined production capabilities also promote fast delivery of replacement parts.
The TAB Wrapper Tornado line of orbital wrapping machines automatically apply stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under the pallet and load to create a sturdy, secure, unitized load in seconds without banding, boxing or strapping. Testing is offered using customer-supplied pallet loads to verify performance.
West Ohio Tool Gives Back to West Ohio
Continuing its tradition of strong family and deep community roots, West Ohio Tool is paying its success forward. For every new product sold, the company provides 10 meals to families who are struggling to put food on the table. Since the initiative began Sept. 1, the company has donated the equivalent of 950 meals to Feeding America, a national organization with local resources for Ohio families who live in Auglaize and Champaign counties as well as Logan County, which is home for the company.
Kaci King, CEO of West Ohio Tool, has always appreciated how much her parents sacrificed for her. For instance, whether it was factory closings or building the family business that is now West Ohio Tool, King is fully aware that as a child she never went hungry, but her parents did.
“I watched many days that groceries were either stacked on credit cards or Mom and Dad went to bed hungry because starting the business took hard work and money,” recalls King. An organization like Feeding America that lifts up my neighbors goes deep into my soul.”
The West Ohio Tool family of employees have also allocated work time as volunteer time for Second Harvest Food Bank that serves people experiencing food insecurity in Logan County.
Further, King encourages employees to follow their personal passions for service. West Ohio Tool provides up to two paid days off to team members who volunteer with area community service organizations.
“When any of us invest our time with an organization in our community, it means we are putting feet to our fire,” King said. “And I want the warmth of the fire to spread in our community.”
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