May 2013 TDMAW Newsletter

SURGEONS of STEEL

May 2013 - Volume 7; Issue 5

In this issue...

Legislative Update: Legislative Tours Pay Dividends What Are You Really Getting For Your Scrap Metal?

Focus on Federated: Annual “Checkups” for Your Business Network & Systems Security for Your Business Wisconsin’s Future Workforce SkillsUSA 40th Annual State Conference

President’s Letter

Insights from TDMAW

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n spite of frequent negative economic reports, Wisconsin can take great pride as a growing manufacturing state. With the inspired leadership of Governor Scott Walker, there is a renewed sense of optimism in the state. The one area that has been an on-going concern for over a decade is the manufacturing skills gap.

The TDMAW has been very innovative for the last several years in attacking this problem. Our 150 member companies have worked as teammates with each other to share capabilities when labor skill or machinery is lacking. More important, we have successfully reached out to our local high schools, Second Chance and the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Bureau to address our long term machining requirements.

Our very important present and immediate skill requirements are being addressed through the collaboration with politicians, the WOW Workforce Development Board, local technical colleges, Power Test training program, the Wisconsinjobs.com website and several supportive employment agencies. Another important component to combating our skills gap are the government training grants that are so effectively administered by Workforce Development. Consequently, many difficult-to-staff jobs are filled.

Bottom line: “Collaboration and teamwork is necessary to win the skills gap bottle.”

It was my honor to make the above statements, on behalf of the TDMAW, as a featured writer in the recent Workforce Development publication “WORK” (Issue 14). Other key contributors in “WORK” that were charged with identifying innovative solutions to close the skills gap include: • Governor Scott Walker • Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch • Tim Sullivan, Special Consultant to Governor Walker • William J. McCoshen, Executive Director of Competitive WI, Inc. • Sheila Ruhland, Ph.D., President of MPTC • Barbara Prindiville, Ph.D., President of WCTC • Michael Burke, Ph.D., President of MATC • Secretary Reggie Newson, WI Dept. of Workforce Development • Reed Hall, CEO of WI Economic Development Corporation • Kathleen Cady Schilling, Executive Director of Ozaukee Economic Development • Suzanne Kelley, President of Waukesha County Business Alliance • Christian T. Scheschlok, Executive Director of Economic Development – Washington County • Howard Teeter, CEO of Anteco Plasma and Chair of WWDA If you would like to secure a copy of this amazing publication, pick one up at the TDMAW June Outing.

April 24: MATC Apprenticeship graduation banquet at Italian Community Center April 25: MATC Advisory Meeting: How MATC can better serve the community in the next three years (Hosted by President Michael Burke) May 3: Hosted (2) Menomonee Falls High School student tours which included parents, Mike Kuehnl from MATC and Wisconsin Superintendant, Tony Evers. This was organized by the Waukesha Business Alliance. Chet Gerlach attended in order to prepare for our fall TDMAW Member Tours.

May 7: Attended MPS STEM Meeting /Exhibition at Direct Supply Co. Many Milwaukee Public School students proudly displayed and explained their projects. Superintendent Gregory Thortch gave a very positive speech that spread optimism for Milwaukee’s future education.

May 13: Met at WCTC with Michael Shiels (Dean), Trisha Lea Hornburg (Recruitment Supervisor), Denine Rood (Vice President of Learning) and James Rehagen (Manager-Executive Operations).

Becky Fisher and our Lobbyist, Chet Gerlach and Eric Knight were in attendance. The objective was to collaborate on initiatives to close the manufacturing skills gap and plan WCTC participation at TDMAW community outreach tour.

May 13: Toured Milwaukee Jobs Corps. Proper discipline and quality/caring educators do make a huge difference in the lives of our youth. I strongly encourage you to visit this facility . . . you’ll be amazed.

I’m pleased to share that the Board of Directors unanimously approved the revised “Rules of the Road” with a sincere thank you to the Advisory Committee: Co Chairs Jim Persik/Mary Wehrheim, plus John Puhl, Jerry Heckel and Al Weiss. This project provides a road map for TDMAW operations guidance and took a year to complete. It may be hard to believe, but these truly dedicated TDMAW members will now begin a By-law review.

Special thanks are also in order for Al Weiss, Joe Wiemiller and Laura Gustafson for their TDMAW representation at MATC’s April 27th Heavy Metal Tour at the Oak Creek campus and to Ken Heins, for presenting a very impressive NIMS Pilot Apprenticeship Program overview and update. I encourage everyone to view his presentation at http://www.tdmaw.org/trainApprenticeship.html Lastly, on behalf of our entire Association, many thanks to Federated Insurance (Brock Martinez) for sponsoring an absolutely top shelf meeting May 7th at the Delafield Brewhaus. The Pasta Bar was first rate, the presentation “A Risk Management Culture – A Vision for your Future” was very thought provoking and the comedian, Rex Havens, was not only funny, but ensured a victory for women . . . and a major loss for men.

Speaking about comedians, remember the words of Lily Tomlin: “The road to success is always under construction.”

I look forward to seeing each of you June 18th at the River Club of Mequon for dinner (after golfing or fishing).

The past month definitely kept me busy as your representative…

Michael A. Mallwitz – President 2 www.TDMAW.org

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2013 EVENTS

For Members Only TDMAW 2013 June Outing

Golfing at River Club of Mequon and Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Find registration forms and details at www.tdmaw.org/calendar

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 TDMAW Summer Outing 5pm to 8pm

Sporting Clays course and dinner at Wild Wings Sportsman’s Club in Campbellsport. Save the date!

SAVE THE DATES!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Saturday, November 16, 2013

Bots IQ Wisconsin Upcoming Competition Dates For more information, go to http://www.tdmaw.org/calendar.html.

If you have any questions, please contact the TDMAW headquarters at 262-532-2440 or toolmaker@TDMAW.org

Classifieds Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. has new equipment capabilities. We have added a large Hurco 64 CNC machining center. XYZ travel, 64” x 34” x 30”. We can handle any larger tool room machining support you may need. Contact Wisconsin Metal Parts, (262) 524-9100, Info@wisconsinmetalparts.com.

For Sale: Filtair Electronic Air Cleaner model 2500 heavy duty.

Call Three R Machine, Roger or Russel, (414) 466-5466.

New Capabilities: Oldenburg Metal Tech recently added CNC capacity. OMT added a Hurco VMX 84 (34” x 84”) and two Hurco VM1’s (14” x 26”). If OMT can help you in any way, please call Jeff Decker at 262.284.6984 ext. 1 or jdecker@oldenburgmetaltech.com.

Equipment For Sale: Norton 6 x 18 cylindrical grinder with tooling, extra wheels and Arnold gage. Works great. $7,500 obo. One ton rotating jib crane with electronic hoist, $2,000 obo. Madison/ Speedgrip chuck mount face driver. New, never used, $800 obo.

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Attn: Owners Designate a representative from your company’s management

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Women in Manufacturing Focus Group Formed

team to attend in your place. Simply email toolmaker@TDMAW. org and tell us. Give us their email address and we will add your representative to our mail address.

As manufacturing continues to address the skills gap, it is imperative that it not ignore 50 percent of the pool of potential workers.

Urgent Notice regarding Wisconsin Apprenticeships

TDMAW recently held its first Women in Manufacturing focus group meeting to discuss ways to encourage women to consider manufacturing as a career choice and encourage manufacturing companies to consider hiring more women for jobs on the shop floor, as well as other positions.

The focus group discussed the book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandburg. The book challenges us to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what women can do.

Interested in getting involved? Contact the TDMAW Headquarters at ToolMaker@TDMAW.org.

MATC Grads Available for Hire MATC is graduating a number of students from the machining/ manufacturing programs that are seeking employment. There are also students that are continuing their education that could be interested in part time, summer or second/third shift employment. Tool & Die students will have completed the CNC set up program and will have completed an additional 770 hours on the machines with an additional 192 hours of theory classes.

If you are interested in hiring a MATC student, contact the MATC JobShop at jobshop@matc.edu or 414.297.8288. If you have questions about their students or programs contact Tom Olson, Instructor at MATC, 414.297.7281 or olsont@matc.edu.

Congratulations to TDMAW member, Logopress Corp./ Accurate Die Design, Inc. who was awarded 2012 SolidWorks Partner of the Year! This award was given by the SolidWorks User Group Network (SWUGN). The award was presented at SolodWorks World in Orlando, Florida where approximately 5,000 users, resellers and employees join together annually.

The TDMAW is now accepting applications for the Edward L. Simeth Scholarship, which awards up to $500 per semester for students currently enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations Program or Tool & die Program at any accredited Wisconsin technical college. For more information, contact the TDMAW Headquarters at (262) 532-2440 or toolmaker@tdmaw.org. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2013.

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If your are in need of “Metal Working Skilled Trades” to effectively run and grow your business and want to invest in the long term needs of your future workforce then this message is for you.

The State of Wisconsin, working with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), has now launched the 21st Century Competency-Based NIMS Apprenticeship Program for CNC Machinists, Tool & Die Maker, Mold Maker, Tool Maker, and Machine Repair and Maintenance in Wisconsin. This is the result of a pilot program in which several Tool, Die & Machining Association of WI (TDMAW) member companies sponsored apprentices to participate in fall of 2012. All participants have given this program high marks!

In August 2013, WCTC plans to start the next group of NIMS Level 1 (Beginners level) Apprenticeship Program for metal working trades, so we are seeking companies that think they may want to participate or want more information regarding this opportunity. ***Replying that you are “interested” does not obligate you, WCTC for scheduling, facility and staff requirements needs to make a final decision before July 1st.

Companies interested in participating can be of any size, there is no need of previous experience with NIMS and there doesn’t have to be a formal training program already in place. Training is open to all companies, not just TDMAW members (as the pilot program was).

To learn more about the NIMS Program, please go to www.tdmaw.org/ trainApprenticeship.html or contact the DWD Bureau of Apprenticeship Field Representative in your area at dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/ contacts.htm

WI Apprenticeship – YOUR best ROI

Wisconsin’s Dream it. Do it. Is Seeking Manufacturing Ambassadors. This program is created to increase awareness of careers in manufacturing, improve the image of manufacturing and encourage individuals to consider careers in manufacturing. Ambassadors will determine their level of participation based on their schedule, resources and attraction assets.

As an ambassador, some of the things you might be asked to do are: provide facility tours, allow a link from the DIDI website to showcase your organization’s mission, vision, job openings, and share the success stories of current talent. To learn more or to sign up to become a Manufacturing Ambassador, contact Jana Heinzelmann at WOW Workforce Development, Inc., jheinzelmann3@wctc.edu or 262.695.6222.

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Legislative Update Article

Legislative Tours Pay Dividends

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any thanks to all those members who have opened their doors to Legislators over the past few years... those tours and subsequent conversations have made a difference in Madison.

and Equipment (M&E) property tax exemption back in the1970’s. Once again the impetus for this legislation came from conversations that our members had with Senator Grothman and Representative Kooyenga.

Workforce Development

Though much has been accomplished over the past few years, there remains other opportunities for the TDMAW to focus on. Many of our members have raised concerns over the current Unemployment and Workers Compensation systems.

Efforts are currently being made by legislators to pressure the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Council and the Workers Compensation Advisory Council to make needed reforms. These reforms, however, will not come easily and I believe the TDMAW can again play a leading role in making it happen.

The current session of the Wisconsin Legislature has gotten off to a very positive Chet Gerlach start. The number one concern of TDMAW members over the past few years has been workforce development. In response to that concern, Governor Walker and our Legislature passed bipartisan legislation calling for increased state support for technical education 2013 Wisconsin Act 9. Our legislative tours played a very important role in educating legislators about the need to train future workers for the manufacturing industry. In addition, our tours also inspired other business associations to provide similar educational experiences for our policy makers. I believe that our efforts and the efforts of TDMAW members led the way in passage of this historic legislation.

Corporate Income Tax on Manufacturers

Last session, under the leadership of Senator Glenn Grothman and Representative Dale Kooyenga, the Legislature adopted a proposal that will, over a period of three years, eliminate the corporate income tax on manufacturers in Wisconsin.

This historic legislation is the most positive signal sent to Wisconsin manufacturers since the adoption of the Machinery

Future Opportunities

Another issue relates to marketing small manufacturers in Wisconsin. Having spent the past 26 years working for the tourism industry I have become acutely aware of how important tourism marketing is to the economic health of the tourism industry and the state of Wisconsin. Two pieces of legislation, AB 36 and AB 37 received strong bipartisan support from the State Assembly and passage of these two bills would be a good first step to providing state support for marketing our tier II and tier III manufacturers. I truly believe that passage of this legislation could be as important in the long run as both the M&E tax exemption and elimination of the income tax on manufacturers.

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What Are You Really Getting For Your Scrap Metal?

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his is the time that comes right before a long and miserable downturn in scrap prices is about to end. Scrap peddlers are out in force with a fist-full of promises. The boldest that I have encountered in more than thirty years is: “I don’t care what your current guy is paying, we’ll double it!” Clearly, since most honest margins rarely exceed fifteen percent, that would be a tall order. In this particular instance, I believe the fellow never ended up paying at all—not a dime to the scrap supplier period. Certainly, that is about as bad as you are going get, but there are all sorts of stops short of that.

Put simply, there is just nothing new under the sun. If you have a scrap dealer who is paying you a fair price, one that allows him or her to actually pickup, transport, process and ship to the mill, that price is going to be less than what the steel mill pays. If someone offers you more than what the steel mill pays, (and it is happening every single day) you are taking a long walk down a short pier. Actually, you ought to have your head examined. Old King Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.” I guess that was about the time when the “world’s oldest profession” was relatively new!

You are not going to win the Powerball, you are not going to keep all your hair, and (if you are my age) you are also getting shorter. Along with that, no scrap dealer banging on your door or ringing your fax machine is going to buy your scrap for more than what they sell it for. Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny?? I’m not saying they are not real. I’m just saying nobody is going to lose money hauling your scrap!

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TDMAW Happenings

TDMAW was honored to have Secretary Newson (pictured left), from the WI Dept. of Workforce Development, address our group at the Town Hall-style meeting on May 21. Paco Sanchez, President of the W-O-W Workforce Development Board also spoke, and hosted our meeting.

On April 27, students from area high schools toured the MATC ECAM building to learn more about manufacturing careers. TDMAW and BotsIQ Wisconsin were there to help introduce students to exciting possibilities for their future.

Welcome New TDMAW Members Church Metal Spinning Owners: Mark Verhein and Kim Verhein Herro 5050 N. 124th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53225 414.461.6460 Southwest Metal Finishing Owners: Tony Fronczak and Jack Strunsee 2445 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 262.784.1919 Please update your roster.

TDMAW New Member Application An Application has been received from Riverstone Machining LLC. In accordance with the TDMAW bylaws (article II – Membership section 5), members are given 30 days to submit a written objection. Below is information about our current applicant.

TDMAW Insurance Committee Chairperson, Al Weiss with Federated Insurance Account Executive, Brock Martinez at the May 7 TDMAW Dinner Meeting.

Riverstone Machining, LLC, Fox Lake WI Owner: Juli Robbins-Mobry and Bob Robbins Years in business: 3 Number of employees: 25 Web site: www.integritymachine.net Deadline: May 24, 2013.

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TDMAW Membership Committee Chairperson, Randy Weber presents Mark Verhein of Church Metal Spinning with his TDMAW membership plaque at the May 7th Dinner Meeting.

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Focus on Federated

Annual “Checkups” for Your Business Submitted by Federated Insurance, TDMAW Group Buying Partner and Sponsor

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any of us make it a point to see our doctor for an annual medical checkup. This is an important opportunity to have a medical professional assess the current condition of our health. It also allows us to ask questions of our doctor about medical issues or concerns, and it is a chance to consider making changes to accommodate a healthier lifestyle.

When was the last time you turned to your insurance provider for a similar checkup of your business insurance and risk management programs?

Get an insurance “physical”

As your business changes and grows, so do your business insurance needs. It is a good idea to consult your insurance advisor, at least annually, to review your insurance coverage in light of changes your business may undergo from year to year.

For example: • You may have purchased or sold buildings, personal property, or vehicles.

Give your risk management program a “checkup”

In addition to an annual review of your insurance program, you should also expect your insurance professional to review your business risk management strategies on a yearly basis.

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A thorough review of your risk management plans can help you and your insurance representative identify new exposures or operations that were not contemplated by your current programs. It provides you an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of your current risk management plans and also uncover patterns in your loss experience that suggest the need for additional risk control attention. Finally, an annual review can help you determine if you are appropriately targeting resources to risk control programs that have the greatest impact on your bottom line.

An annual risk management review may have other indirect benefits as well:

• You may have experienced fluctuations in payroll or sales receipts as business conditions change.

• Help protect your future insurability by controlling losses and reducing claims.

• You may need to respond to new legal or regulatory issues.

• Trim expenses by reducing the hidden costs associated with claims—such as lost productivity, additional costs for hiring and training, and lost goodwill.

• You may have undertaken new operations or developed new products or services.

An annual review—or “physical exam”—of your insurance coverages helps ensure that coverage purchased last year adequately protects you today. Annual reviews are a good time to consider, for example, whether your policy limits are sufficient to replace damaged property. They provide you and your insurance representative an opportunity to discuss insured and self-insured exposures, as well as consider any new exposures that can impact your current insurance program.

Annual insurance reviews are also a good time for you to assess the performance of your current insurance provider. Are claims paid according to your expectations? Is the insurer still financially sound and stable? Are you receiving the promised level of policy service and loss control support? Answers to these questions can have a huge impact on your business and may influence your decision to continue to do business with your current insurance provider.

• Provide cost savings through reduced insurance premiums.

• Assist in creating a safer, more favorable work environment to attract and retain high-quality employees.

Your recommended insurance carrier, Federated Insurance, provides an Annual Client ReviewSM and a Risk Control ReviewSM for each insured business each year. These reviews are part of the Company’s Major Client Service Standards.

You should expect your insurance agent or company to visit with you annually for a check-up of your insurance and risk management programs. You may find annual reviews are the best prescription for maintaining the health of your business.

Visit www.federatedinsurance.com to find your representative.

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Network & Systems Security for Your Business SUBMITTED BY SWICK TECHNOLOGIES, TDMAW WHITE-LEVEL SPONSOR

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ast month’s article touched on several scenarios making a case for securing business networks. Today we will focus on what you can do as a business or technical decision maker to better secure and stabilize your business networks and systems.

Trusted IT Partner

Many businesses do not have the resources to staff a full-time IT professionals required to build and maintain a stable and secure IT infrastructure. Often, a business may have a single or part-time staff member that spends most of their time battling a never ending barrage of symptoms -- rather than treating the problems.

Finding a trusted partner or adding staff, with the resources and competencies to better secure and stabilize your business networks and systems is recommended avenues. The following are a few questions that you can ask: • What approaches do you specifically take to achieve multilayered security?

• How do you handle required legacy systems that use insecure systems or plaintext protocols?

• What systems have you put in place to comply with regulations like HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, or pass a PCI-DSS audit?

Business grade systems are built for stability, security, and scalability. However, they are also built with diagnostics in mind. When a problem does arise it is advantageous to “see, hear, taste, smell, and touch” what is going on in and around the systems and hardware. The same way an automotive shop makes use of your vehicle’s On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) capabilities, a network or systems engineer needs similar functions and tools.

Business Grade Systems, Hardware, and Support

Stable, secure, and scalable IT systems do not come at $19.95 with free shipping and handling. Nor are they doubled if you order in the next ten minutes. On the flip side it shouldn’t take a second mortgage to lock down the guest wireless network.

Business grade systems and hardware have well supported and well documented capabilities that make it possible to better assess attacks, hardware failures, and configuration mistakes -ultimately reducing time spent in down or degraded conditions returning to stable business operation.

What is important is to recognize the difference between off the shelf consumer grade systems and hardware whose chief responsibilities include feeding your family’s Netflix or Facebook habit -- versus business grade systems and hardware responsible for keeping employees productive, attackers out, and revenue coming through the firewall.

The consumer systems and hardware mantra of “when it breaks, replace it” doesn’t translate well to the higher complexity, more interconnected systems present in a business network. The capabilities needed by network and systems engineers to keep your business network and systems secure and stable are available through your trusted IT partner.

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TDMAW member company, Power Test, Inc. thinks outside of the box with their MRT program SUBMITTED BY: TDMAW MEMBER, POWER TEST, INC.

Description of training program

Manufacturer’s Resource Training (MRT) is an 8 week training program to prepare you with entry-level machinist skills. The program is a combination of classroom learning with an emphasis on hands-on experiences. At the completion of the program you will have the skills to gain entrance into a manufacturing career.

You will be capable of the set up and operation of basic machine shop production equipment. You are expected to work safely and learn production processes with the intent to progress into more sophisticated equipment and processes at your new job.

Who should apply for MRT?

This training program is for individuals with a desire to work in a manufacturing facility using the tools and equipment to create precision products for their company. Applicants will: • Have a strong mechanical aptitude and work ethic • Hold a high school diploma or HSED

• Be willing to prepare for a career, not just another job

• Work and train in a fast-paced, no nonsense production environment • Pass a mechanical aptitude test

• Five MRT t-shirts for daily wear

• Portfolio to show their qualifications and competencies • Notebook including all training materials

• Training and assistance with interview skills and job placement at the successful conclusion of the program

Expectations of MRT students • Attend all classes and be on time

• Bring a desire to learn machines, processes, and safety within a machine shop setting • Must wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses, MRT t-shirt • Professional behavior and positive attitude • Willingness to follow directions

How do interesed parties apply?

Applications are available online (manufacturersresource training.com) or at Power Test, Inc. You will need to complete the application and perform a mechanical aptitude test. This information will be reviewed by the MRT staff and successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

When do classes start?

What do the students get?

Contact MRT for the next class. 262-252-4301

• No charge to them for the class

• Weekly pay equivalent to $8.00 per hour

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Wisconsin’s Future Workforce SkillsUSA 40th Annual State Conference

By Brent Kindred, SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Director

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here is a solution to the current and future demand for a skilled workforce. Jobs are available right here in our state: employers are waiting for people with the right skills. Our future workforce was on display at the 40th annual SkillsUSA Championship on April 10-11, in Wisconsin Dells and at MATC in Madison. There were about 2,000 competitors, members, advisors, volunteers and guests during the conference.

Two of our most exciting events are the Automated Manufacturing Technology and CNC Milling Technology competitions. The purpose of these competitions is to evaluate students’ preparation and professionalism for employment in the arena of Automated Manufacturing / CNC Milling and the team approach to problem solving. This year we had four teams compete in the Automated Manufacturing competition, with the Hartford Union High School team (B. Youmans, K. Boydwine, J. Reichard) earning gold. And for CNC Milling, we had 12 students compete, with Osseo Fairchild High School (J. Peterson) winning the gold medal. All gold medal winners have the opportunity to compete in Kansas City, in June, at the annual

SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

The Automated Manufacturing Technology / CNC Milling Technology competition is lead

by Mr. Allen Weiss of Integrity Wire EDM, Inc. The competitions also have full team of following volunteers and judges; Howie Taylor, HT Machine LLC John Puhl, J P Pattern Inc.

Steve Latus, Journeymen Tool and Technologies Inc. Ken Heins, KLH Industries Inc.

Lynn Mahuta, Mahuta Tool Corp.

Andy Nolan, Integrity Wire EDM

John Bremberger, Integrity Wire EDM

Thank you to Allen and the entire Automated Manufacturing team for making this year’s competition a huge success. We appreciate all you do.

For more information about SkillsUSA Wisconsin, please visit www.skillsusa-wi.org

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Bots IQ Update BotsIQ is a program that was formed to introduce students, teachers, and parents to the career opportunities available in high tech manufacturing. Students design and manufacture robots with their school team, and ultimately compete in local competitions.

At the most recent competition, on April 20th at WCTC, eighteen teams consisting of over 130 students competed before a crowd estimated to be between 200 and 300 people.

At each spring competition, teams are required to give a portfolio or documentation on how and why and/ or what changes they have made to their bot. The first place Documentation Award went to the Second Chance Waukesha team. They received $150 and a trophy. The second place award went to Germantown Merhing’s Nightmare, and they received $50 and a trophy. The third place award went to Wauwatosa East Chompy.

Tools to Succeed Tools to Succeed is a program that awards deserving students with Kennedy 11-drawer steel toolboxes, on behalf of TDMAW Group Buying Partner, MSC Metalworking and the Tool, Die & Machining Association of Wisconsin. Two recent toolbox recipients are from the Second Chance Partners for Education program: Brody Kolpin (pictured with TDMAW member and BotsIQ referee, Mike Retzer, and Jared Schmidt.)

After graduation, Brody plans to further his career in either industrial maintenance or metal fabrication. Right now, Jared is thinking about focusing on welding. We wish both awardees success and prosperity in their futures!

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Support Our Partners & Sponsors!

SPONSORS A. Finkl & Sons Company Kathy Gilleran ~ (773) 975‐2510 ~ www.finkl.com ApTex Waukesha Industrial Peter Delany ~ (262) 970‐4833 ~ www.aptex.biz Bell‐Well Sales Co. Tom Schoenecker ~ (262) 781‐3670 ~ www.bellwellsales.com The Boerke Company Tony Haning ~ (414) 203‐3031 ~ www.boerke.com Busch Precision, Inc. Micheal Mallwitz ~ (414) 362‐7305 ~ www.buschprecision.com Carmex Precision Tools Jeff Dei ~ (262) 628‐5030 ~ www.carmexusa.com Cincinnati Tool Steel Co. Ronald Cincinnati ~ (800) 435‐0717 ~ www.cintool.com The Dickman Company, Inc./CORFAC International Dave Hazenfield ~ (414) 271‐6100 ~ www.dickmanrealestate.com Federated Insurance Kyle Julseth ~ (800) 533‐0472 ~ www.federatedinsurance.com Fox Valley Metrology Fred Gallant ~ (920) 426‐5894 ~ www.foxvalleymetrology.com

PARTNERS Cutting Tools Midwest Cutting Tool, Inc. ‐ Waukesha Ronald Abts ~ (262) 896‐0883 ~ www.midwestcuttingtools.com EDM Services K L H Industries, Inc. ‐ Germantown Ken Heins ~ (262) 253‐4990 ~ www.klhindustries.com Heat Treating Therm‐Tech of Waukesha, Inc. Mary (Beth) Springer ~ (262) 549‐1878 ~ www.thermtech.net Insurance—P&C, Health & Workers Comp Federated Insurance Visit www.federatedinsurance.com for the nearest agent Optical Visionworks ‐ All Locations ~ www.visionworks.com Recycling & Waste Disposal Jensen Environmental Management, Inc. ‐ Muskego David Jensen ~ (414) 422‐9169 Steel Supplier Alro Specialty Metals ‐ Wauwatosa Inside Sales ~ (800) 365‐4140 ~ www.alro.com Supplies/Full Line E.L Simeth ‐ Milwaukee Steve Simeth ~ (414)771‐9270 ~ www.elsimeth.com

MSC/J&L Metalworking ‐ Pewaukee Midwest Forman Metal Co. Sales ~ (262) 703‐4000 ~ www.metalworking.mscdirect.com Marty Forman ~ (414) 351‐5990 ~ www.midwestformanrecycling.com Sussex Tool & Supply ‐ Sussex Morris Midwest Sales ~ (262) 251‐4020 ~ www.sussextool.com Walter Weigel ~ (414) 586‐0450 ~ www.morrismidwest.com PNC Bank Stacy Bell ~ (414) 744‐2007 ~ www.pncbank.com

Community Directory:

BotsIQ Wisconsin ~ Robotics Education Program Erin Gudeyonn ~ (262) 391‐1028 ~ www.wi‐robotics.org

Progressive Machinery, Inc. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards John Gennrich ~ (414) 577‐3200 ~ www.progressivemachinerywi.com Karen Morgan ~ Karen.morgan@dwd.wi.gov ShopWare, Inc. Jeff Angsten ~ (847) 428‐4350 ~ www.shopwareinc.com Swick Technologies Gary Swick ~ (414) 257‐9266 ~ www.swicktech.com US Bank Charles Starck ~ (920) 791‐9089 ~ www.usbank.com United Milwaukee Scrap Susan Paprcka ~ (414) 449‐4410 ~ www.umswi.com Weller Machinery Mike Weller ~ (262) 523‐1800 ~ www.wellerusa.com

Become a Sponsor!

Contact TDMAW at (262) 532‐2440 or Email: Toolmaker@tdmaw.org today!

Milwaukee Area Technical College ‐ School of Technology Dorothy Walker ~ (414) 297‐6501 ~ walkerd@matc.edu Moraine Park Technical College ‐ Dean of School of Technology Marcia Arndt ~ (262) 335‐5725 ~ marndt@morainepark.edu Second Chance Partners for Education Eric Decker ~ (262) 695‐6206 ~ www.secondchancepartners.org SkillsUSA Laura Domer ~ (262) 698‐8700 ~ lauri@skillsUSA‐wi.org Waukesha Area Technical College Michael Shiels ~ (262) 691‐5345 DWD/Office of Veteran Services Local Veterans Employment Representative Stan Kogutkiewicz ~ (262) 695‐7790 ~ Stanley.kogutkiewicz@dwd.wisconsin.gov WOW Workforce Development Board Time Project Grant for On‐The‐Job Training Laura Sprengeler ~ (262) 695‐7894 ~ lsprengeler@wctc.edu

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Leadership Our Mission Statement

2013 Board of Directors Committee

Chairs President Mike Mallwitz Busch Precision, Inc. (414) 362-7305 info@buschprecision.com

Apprenticeship Committee Ken Heins KLH Industries, Inc. 262-253-4990 klhsales@klhindustries.com

Promotions Committee Lynn Mahuta Mahuta Tool Corp.

262-502-4100 Lynn@mahutatool.com

Vice President Gary Broege Metalcraft Tool & Die 262-468-4317 gary@metalcrafttoolanddie.com

Budget Committee Terry Moon Versevo, Inc. 262-369-8210 tmoon@versevo.com

Treasurer Terry Moon Versevo Inc. 262-369-8210 tmoon@versevo.com

Insurance Committee Allen Weiss Integrity Wire EDM Inc. 262-820-3400 aweiss@integritywireedm.com

Business Support Committee (Group Buying & Sponsorship) Doug Brockelman Stanek Tool Corp.

262-786-0120 dbrockelman@stanektool.com

Secretary Steve Latus Journeymen Tool and Technologies, Inc. 414-228-8338 jrnymntool@aol.com Chairman of the Board Doug Brockelman Stanek Tool Corporation 262-786-0120 dbrockelman@stanektool.com

Legislative Committee Kathy Pfannerstill (See Board Info)

Scholarship Committee Steve Latus Journeymen Tool & Technologies, Inc. 414-228-8338 jrnymntool@aol.com

The Tool, Die & Machining Association in Wisconsin, chartered in 1937, was organized for the purpose of providing a forum for the independent tool, die and machine shop owners of Wisconsin to discuss mutual problems and for the exchange of ideas in business management and the technical aspects of the industry. We are also committed to educating the community, parents and students about our industry through scholarships, seminars, and the like, on the life long rewards of a career in the precision metalworking industry.

TDMAW Headquarters

W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive, Suite 204 Germantown, WI 53022 (262) 532-2440 Phone (262) 532-2430 Fax toolmaker@tdmaw.org www.tdmaw.org

Membership/ Programs Committee Randy Weber, DACO Precision-Tool, 262-626-6591 randy@daco-precision.com Nominations Committee TBA

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W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive Suite 204 Germantown, WI 53022

TDMAW 2013 June Outing Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Join us for a Best Ball Scramble at the beautiful private golf course, River Club of Mequon or a day of charter fishing on Lake Michigan, then join together for dinner and great prizes at the River Club of Mequon.

For a registration form and more details go to www.tdmaw.org/calendar.

Attendance is open to TDMAW owners and key employees, spouses and significant others.

Sponsors & Group Buying Partners are also invited.