September 2013 TDMAW Surgeons of Steel

SURGEONS of STEEL

September 2013 - Volume 7; Issue 9

Fall ‘Kick-off’ Meeting October 8th Keynote speaker:

Wayne Larrivee WI State Fair Expo Center 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

See back cover for more information.

In this issue...

Legislative Update: September: Workforce Development Month in Wisconsin CNC Machining Bootcamp a Success How Do I Monitor My Computer Systems?

Focus on Federated: Detecting Problem Drivers? No Problem!

President’s Letter

TDMAW 2013-2014 Program Year KICK-OFF

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es, the Packers just kicked off their season . . . unfortunately with a hard fought loss. The TDMAW will open our program year on October 8th with a real winner: • Use of the State of Wisconsin Trade Show Booth at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, October 8th, 9th & 10th, at Wisconsin State Fair Park to promote our association and our programs.

• Our first Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, October 8th at State Fair Park from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. (after the show) featuring the voice of the Green Bay Packers, Wayne Larrivee and a special book signing by Author Karin Lindner, promoting her new book “How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?” *Definitely plan to be part of both events and bring a prospective member(s).

As if this isn’t an amazing start, how about Milwaukee County Sheriff, David Clarke, as the keynote speaker at our Buying Expo on Tuesday, November 5th?

Plan on finding great businesses that are eager to share their products and services in order to improve your organizations.

Whether your company is a TDMAW member, partner and sponsor, I truly believe you will benefit greatly with participation on one of our committees. To learn more about their mission/schedule:

Promotions Committee Lynn Mahuta Mahuta Tool Corp.

262-502-4100 Lynn@mahutatool.com

Budget Committee

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

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

262-786-0120 dbrockelman@stanektool.com

Insurance Committee

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

Scholarship Committee

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

Legislative Committee

Lastly, if you haven’t had time to investigate the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) / Obama Care, it is critical that you put it high on your priority list. It will affect all Americans on January 1, 2014. One thing is for sure, it’s neither as bad nor as good as you think.

Inaccurate information has been distributed everywhere and often is false (due to political motives). Definitely stay on top of the deadline dates and required paperwork to avoid penalties. More importantly, work with a trusted advisor.

Kathy Pfannerstill Toolcraft Co., Inc. 262-250-7640 kpfannerstill@toolcraft.com

Communications Committee (Ad hoc) Austin Weber DACO Precision-Tool 262-626-6591 austin@daco-precision.com

Membership/Programs Committee

Randy Weber DACO Precision-Tool 262-626-6591 randy@daco-precision.com

EmpoWer-Women In Manufacturing Committee (Ad hoc) Antonia Stone Busch Precision, Inc. 414-362-7306 purchasing@buschprecision.com

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. The qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.”

-Vince Lombardi I definitely look forward to kicking off our 2013-2014 program year together with each of you on October 8th at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

TDMAW Headquarters

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Michael A. Mallwitz – President

The more involvement we can achieve, the better TDMAW can service each member organization, foster professional individual growth, nurture business friendships and definitely market ourselves as a first rate supply chain to Tier One Manufacturers.

This will cause economic development in our region. This clearly can be a real bonus to our individual sales efforts . . . together we can knock on doors with more to offer as a team. Business success has always been about relationships.

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2013 EVENTS

For Members Only - Classified Advertising The Kinetic Co., Inc. www.knifemaker.com

TDMAW Dinner Meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2013

For over 65 years we have successfully manufactured Industrial Knives and we want to share our expertise by offering contract services, which include heat treating, grinding (Blanchard, Mattison & Cylindrical), and machining! We want to be your partner in manufacturing!”

WI State Fair Park after the WI Manufacturing & Technology Show 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Keynote speaker: Wayne Larrivee and special appearance by Karin Lindner, Author of How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?

Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, October 8th, 9th & 10th

Come visit the TDMAW booth!

Our Granville Partners AreInvited Invited to All OurAll Granville BID BID Partners Are toCelebrate Celebrate Granville Manufacturing Appreciation Days Luncheon.

Granville Manufacturing Appreciation Days Luncheon.

Save the Date

“Celebrating the Women in Granville Manufacturing” Tuesday, October 1, 11:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Hilton Garden Park Place, 11600 W. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI “Celebrating the Women in Granville Manufacturing” Keynote speaker: Milwaukee County Sheriff, David Clarke Women are playing critical roles in the success of manufacturing.

Tuesday, October 1 H 11:30 – 1:15 p.m.

We Hilton see them in Granville in many on theMilwaukee, productionWI floor, Garden Park Place, 11600positions: W. Park Place, For more information, go to http://www.tdmaw.org/calendar.html. in the front office, purchasing, sales and marketing. As a sector, If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturing is looking to fill the gap. Women will continue to be TDMAW headquarters at 262-532-2440 or toolmaker@TDMAW.org Women are playing critical roles in the success of manufacturing. We see them in Granville in many positions: a vital role the future.

Often overlooked in theAsfield, we want to is on the production floor, for in the front office, purchasing, sales and marketing. a sector, manufacturing ladies who make ourrole Granville manufacturers looking celebrate to fill the gap.the Women will continue to be a vital for the future.

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TDMAW Buying Expo Tuesday, November 5, 2013

want to celebrate the ladies who make our Granville manufacturers great.

Please invite as many women from your company as possible to

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attend ourwomen luncheon and hear asour panelists their careers Please invite as many from your company possible to attenddiscuss our luncheon and hear our panelists discuss their howhave they have foundfulfilling fulfilling careers in manufacturing.

The career path for our andcareers how and they found careers in manufacturing. panelistsThe has not been traditional andour demonstrates howhas skills not are transferable to great manufacturing careers. career path for panelists been traditional and This luncheon is a chance to thank the women in your company and get ideas how to retain and attract more demonstrates how skills are transferable to great manufacturing 149”women to manufacturing.

Riverstone Machining has invested in an Okuma MCR-Bill Double Column Five Face Machining Center. Table size: 79” x As well as a new LB-4000EX Lathe with capabilities up to 12” x 54” between centers. Please call Beau at 920.344.3997 or email blane@riverstonemachining.com for more info.

careers. This luncheon is a chance to thank the women in your ideas how to retain and attract more women to manufacturing.

Diane Rawski, Vice President Sales, Supreme Casting

company and are: get Our distinguished panelists

Paprcka, Corporate Marketing Our Susan distinguished panelists are: Director, United Milwaukee Scrap Dorothy Walker , Dean of Technical and Applied Sciences,Casting MATC Diane Rawski, Vice President Sales, Supreme www.knifemaker.com. Kinetic has remanufactured a Mattison Susan Paprcka, Corporate Marketing Director, United Milwaukee Do not miss this opportunity to celebrate the women in manufacturing and discuss the changing role of Vertical Spindle Reciprocating Table Grinder. It has 42” x 144” Scrap Magnetic table with a Blanchard style 300 H.P. segmented grinding women in manufacturing.

Dorothy Walker, Dean of Technical and Applied Sciences, MATC head. Contact Kinetic for your large grinding needs!

DoRegistration not miss this the women in – 1:15 Program 11:30: and opportunity Networking toI celebrate 11:50: Lunch I 12:00 manufacturing and discuss the changing role of women in For Sale: Like new Zeiss Prismo Navigator Model – 12/18/10 manufacturing.

DCC Coordinate Measuring Machine SN 137284. Measuring range: Please register in advance: Call Mary at 414-357-5493 or 414-736-2891 or email mary@granvillebusiness.org X Axis = 47.24”; Y Axis = 70.87”; Z Axis = 39.37”. Max weight = 11:30 Registration and Networking; 11:50 Lunch; 11,000 lbs. Temperature controlled enclosure. Only 3,000 hours of 12:00 – 1:15 Program use. Contact Gary Norton at Busch Precision for demo and details.

Please register in advance: Call Mary at 414-357-5493 or 414.362.7300.

414-736-2891 or email mary@granvillebusiness.org

New Capabilities – The Kinetic Co., Inc.

Currently seeking production type WEDM and small hole drilling work for our NEW Makino Duo43 EDM and Versamax hole drill machine. The Versamax is a fully submersed CNC small hole drilling machine with an 18 position ATC with table travel of 24” x 20”. Contact Nick at Master Jig Grinding Specialists.

262.255.0300.

For Sale: Wells-Index Hydraulic Pencil Trace Duplicator with “T” ram and two spindles. $3500 or make an offer! Contact George or Matt at Precision Pattern Company, 414.541.5911

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Attention Members Take advantage of FREE classified advertising in this section. Email toolmaker@toolmaker.org for details.

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TDMAW Partners With WEDC

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he Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is partnering with the Tool, Die, and Machining Association of Wisconsin (TDMAW) for the AmCon and Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show in Milwaukee, Wis. October 8 - 10th.

Utilizing the “In Wisconsin” brand established by WEDC, the two entities will promote Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry assets and strengths. One of the key assets being touted at the trade show is the diversity of Wisconsin’s manufacturing supply chain.

According to the Wisconsin Economic Future Study, manufacturing is Wisconsin’s biggest driver sector, generating $51.3 in gross state products and employing more than 400,000 workers.

The WEDC leads economic development efforts for the state by advancing Wisconsin’s business climate. WEDC nurtures business growth and job creation by providing resources, technical support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin.

We look forward to seeing you at the WMTS – stop by our booth (#360) while you’re there!

Come to the TDMAW October 8 Kick-Off meeting at State Fair Park, and meet Author, Karin Lindner. She will be available at our meeting to sign your book!

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Oct. 8 - 10, 2013 Exposition Center Wisconsin State Fair Park

Invest In Innovation

Lock in the date as this is Wisconsin’s largest manufacturing event!

Experience the latest technologies, find new suppliers and see machines up and running. Interact with Industry leaders and discover new processes to solve your manufacturing challenges. Visit WIMTS.com or call 800-367-5520.

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Member Updates, News and More Interested in receiving TDMAW quarterly financial report updates? Contact the TDMAW HQ at toolmaker@tdmaw. org or 262.532.2440.

TDMAW is proud to be a Manufacturing Labor Initiative Program Sponsor at the upcoming Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, at State Fair Park, on October 8th, 9th and 10th. As a sponsor, we look forward to interacting with students at Thursday’s Student Day. If you are interested in volunteering to work at the TDMAW booth, please let us know! We look forward to connecting with prospective members and sponsors at the show.

TDMAW will be hosting two student tours this October, in conjunction with October is Manufacturing Month.

The TDMAW has invited: Bradley Technology & Trade High School and the School of Career and Technical Education to participate.

Approximately 30 students from each school will be touring a TDMAW member shop, with the hope of exciting the students about career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

Students from Bradley Technology and Trade High School will be touring Superior Die Set Corporation, in Oak Creek, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. The School of Career and Technical Education will be touring Matzel Manufacturing, in Milwaukee, on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.

In addition to the MPS students, MPS Guidance Councilors, WI Legislators and members of the press will be invited to attend.

TDMAW looks forward to helping students connect what they are learning in their classrooms with the possibility of family-sustaining jobs in manufacturing, after graduation.

TDMAW Fall ‘Kick Off’ Dinner Meeting with Keynote Speaker Wayne Larrivee, Radio play-by-play voice of the Green Bay Packers! Special Appearance by Karin Lindner, Author of “How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?” A Tailgate Dinner Buffet will be served at the WI State Fair Expo Center on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Come visit the TDMAW booth at the WI Manufacturing & Technology Show, and then come upstairs to the TDMAW Meeting.

TDMAW members, member employees, member families and significant others, TDMAW Partners and Sponsors are invited. Bring a prospective TDMAW member for free, with TDMAW Headquarters pre-approval!

West Bend High Schools technology education department is looking for help with equipment!

Currently we have two Bridgeport type mills, and four lathes. The lathes are less than desirable. One lathe is from the 40’s the other three are lower quality ENCO models that have reached various states of disrepair. I inherited my labs two years ago and have put a lot of time into updated and repairing whatever possible. We have some advanced equipment including a CNC Mills, CNC plasma table, CNC router, CNC Spring Coiling Machine, and a WIRE EDM. We are always looking to move forward, however right now it is difficult to teach the basics with lower quality manual machines.

What we are looking for is a business willing to donate older machines that are in working order. There will be some stipulations on size, but that can be worked out individually. In the future I would like to find room for a CNC lathe and will need to update our CNC plasma. Any help that can be given is great, even advice. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jacob Gitter West Bend East High School jgitter@west-bend.k12.wi.us 920-538-5388

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Volunteers Needed! We are looking for TDMAW members to help us man the TDMAW/WEDC booth at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, October 8-10. Any time you can spare would be appreciated! Contact the TDMAW HQ for details. toolmaker@TDMAW.org or (262) 532-2440 TDMAW Membership Application An application for membership have been received from The Howard G. Hinz Company. 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.

Howard G. Hinz Company Owner: David Hinz Years in business: 55 Number of employees: 26 Web site: www.hinzcompany.com Deadline for objection: October 4, 2013 (an email announcement has gone out to all members).

Welcome our Newest TDMAW Members The Kinetic Company, Inc. 6775 West Loomis Road, Greendale, WI 53129 414.425.8221 www.knifemaker.com Main contact: Cash Masters Owners: Cash Masters and Jared Masters Employees: 90 Riverstone Machining LLC 107 Industrial Drive, Fox Lake, WI 53933 920.928.3771 www.integitymachine.net Main contact: Beau Lane Owners: Juli Robbins-Mobry and Bob Robbins Employees: 25 Southwest Metal Finishing 2445 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 262.784.1919 www.swmetalfinishing.com Main Contact: Nicole Busalacchi Owners: Tony Fronczak and Jack Strunsee Employees: 500 Please update your rosters!

Announcing TDMAW’s Newest Sponsors Schenck M & A Solutions Contact: Corey Vanderpoel Corey.vanderpoel@schencksc.com Nalani Services, Inc. Contact: Deeatra Kajfosz deeatra@nalaniservices.com

Wisconsin’s Dream it. Do it. Is Seeking Manufacturing Ambassadors. The DIDI message is to increase manufacturing awareness and, with support from Ambassadors, encourage technical careers.

To learn more or to sign your company up to become a Manufacturing Ambassador, contact Jana Heinzelmann at WOW Workforce Development, Inc., jheinzelmann3@wctc.edu or 262.695.6222, www.DreamItDoItWI.com.

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Excellence In The Field Of Balancing

Busch Precision Takes Part in SmartBalancer Training

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uly 30, 2013 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Busch Precision took to the field for some hands-on training of the Schenck SmartBalancer from Leo Milito, Senior Application Engineer for Schenck Trebel Corporation. Joining Leo were Busch Precision’s three “pointmen”, responsible for the SmartBalancer – Mark Groth, Dean Katzka, and Jarrod Breitzman – as well as the Busch Sales Team.

The SmartBalancer simply and accurately identifies unbalance within a machine. Rotors of almost any size and weight can be balanced quickly, cost-effectively, and accurately in their installed condition without having to dismantle the machine. The technicians observed as Leo demonstrated how to take measurements; from the importance of where to place the acceleration sensor, capturing the data, and saving it to the device, to reading and analyzing the results.

“The SmartBalancer is great! It’s a state of the art tool that is easy to use and handle.

The compact design is a huge advantage, making on-site diagnosis a welcomed benefit for both Busch Precision and its clients.” – Dean Katzka, Mechanical Technician for Busch Precision “It was nice to see the SmartBalancer in action. The complex work that Busch can accomplish in the metallurgy field is just another added benefit to working with their team.” - Paul Hagen, Fox Point Water Utility Foreman.

To learn more about this story and the vast offerings of Busch Precision, visit Busch Precision.com or call 414.362.7300 to schedule a plant tour.

About Busch Precision

Busch Precision, Inc. is a precision machining center for unique specifications and large components throughout the Midwest. Busch offers turning, boring, and grinding services to the United States manufacturing community. Specializing

in complex machine maintenance, repair, rebuilding, Busch continues to be a leader within the industry. The company’s complete line of aluminum and cast iron precision tools are of the highest caliber, enhancing the part inspection, fixturing, and machinery alignment capabilities of their skilled team and manufacturers worldwide. For more information about the company, visit BuschPrecision.com or contact Nalani Services at 262.293.3713.

Members are invited to submit press releases regarding experiences with new technologies and capabilities. Email to toolmaker@TDMAW.org

Call us for more information: 920-783-6600 Our waste services include: • Safe transport, treatment and disposal of non-hazardous fluids • Absorbents inventory and disposal program • Fully licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois

Our fluid services include: • Fluid maintenance and machine cleaning • Metalworking fluid consultation, testing, and problem solving • A full line of coolants, lubricating oils, cleaners and RP ’s

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Legislative Update Article

September: Workforce Development Month in Wisconsin orkforce Development - Governor For the second straight year, Scott Walker recently proclaimed September as Workforce Wisconsin manufacturers will Development month in Wisconsin. In issuing the proclamation, Governor Walker expressed be celebrating manufacturing his thoughts on the subject.

“Among Wisconsin’s many strengths are its workers in Wisconsin throughout the who produce goods and services in demand around the world. For the past two years, we Chet Gerlach have worked hard to improve Wisconsin’s month of October.

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business climate and spur growth to create family-supporting jobs. The more than $100 million we are investing in Workforce Development this year and next year will help insure continued growth to the benefit of communities throughout Wisconsin.”

October: Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin - For the second straight year, Wisconsin manufacturers will be celebrating manufacturing in Wisconsin throughout the month of October.

The idea of resurrecting this celebration began at a meeting between TDMAW and WMC leaders back in December 2011.

As part of the celebration, TDMAW members will be hosting tours for Milwaukee Public School students and encouraging them to consider a career in manufacturing. Many thanks to Superior Die Set Corporation for hosting a group of students from Bradley Tech and Matzel Manufacturing for hosting students from the School of Career and Technical Education (formerly Custer High School). In addition, teachers, counselors, parents and the press will also be invited to attend these tours.

We encourage all TDMAW members to open their doors during October and let the rest of Wisconsin know how important manufacturing is to the economic vitality of this state. Please send me an email referencing any activity that you may be

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planning in October. I would like to share these activities in future editions of our newsletter. For more information regarding Manufacturing Month go to http://www.wmc.org/ programs/manufacturing-month/ Workers Compensation - Every legislative session, the workers Compensation Advisory Council submits an agreed upon bill to the Governor and State Legislature recommending changes in the system. TDMAW members have voiced serious concerns about the current system that we hope will be rectified in legislation to be introduced later in the year. The TDMAW Legislative Committee will be meeting with Council member, Representative Dan Knodl to share our concerns with him.

Wisconsin Manufacturing and Technology Show: October 8-10 - TDMAW and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be partnering at the October Wisconsin Manufacturing and Technology Show to highlight the fabulous “supply chain” that Wisconsin offers to OEM’s. Please stop by at the booth to see how this joint effort is helping to support Tier II and Tier III manufacturers in Wisconsin.

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CNC Machining Bootcamp a Success on campus to distribute certificates and congratulate participants.

Dr. Barbara Prindiville and WOW Workforce Development Board President Francisco Sanchez surrounded by Water Accelerator program boot camp graduates.

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n August 16, a total of 19 Water Accelerator program participants graduated from a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining boot camp ready to enter the workforce. The training is part of a federal grant administered by the WOW Workforce Development Board in partnership with WCTC to offer CNC machining and welding boot camps to individuals seeking employment within the Water industry, which is Southeastern Wisconsin’s fastest growing segment of the economy. WOW Workforce Development Board President Francisco Sanchez and WCTC President Dr. Barbara Prindiville were present at the graduation ceremony

Our Solutions are as Different as you are.

The Water Accelerator program is a 4-year US Department of Labor training grant led by the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board. Both the WOW Workforce Development Board and the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board serve as grant administration partners that coordinate participant trainings and job placement activities. The WOW Workforce Development Board will train 40 individuals through the grant, of which 30 must be unemployment and 10 must be incumbent workers. The next boot camp training to be offered will be for welding and it is scheduled to begin in January 2014 at WCTC. For more information about Water Accelerator program training opportunities or to obtain the resumes of recent bootcamp graduates for current positions in manufacturing, please contact the WOW Workforce Development Board at (262) 695-7822 or send e-mail to msprager@wctc.edu.

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How Do I Monitor My Computer Systems?

SUBMITTED BY SWICK TECHNOLOIGES, TDMAW GROUP BUYING PARTNER

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omputer systems are vital to the daily operations of any company, monitoring to prevent issues is the key to keep businesses running. A proactive versus a reactive approach makes a lot of sense. Overlooking or postponing maintenance because of a lack of monitoring can turn into huge issues.

Monitoring Windows systems is easy; it can be divided into two categories: 1) 2)

Hardware and Software

Server and Workstation.

Let’s focus on the Server and the Hardware category. First, you will need to log in to the server and check all the volumes for their space. Second, open the Server Management software which should contain a Hardware category. Inside Hardware, you should see a Logs option. Check for any alerts / conflicts.

These checks are very important because if you identify any issues in the logs indicating that the hard drive might have physical issues you might need to replace the hard drive.

Conflicts can also be caused by software that is released by Microsoft as optional updates. If these updates are not properly managed, they can cause significant issues with the system.

Sometimes, firmware upgrades can resolve some physical issues with components on the servers. Firmware is software that the manufacturer releases to resolve or provide other functionality on their hardware.

If hardware needs to be replaced, such as the hard drive, you will need to make sure all your files are properly backed up.

It is common that your server will have several hard drives.

First, you need to know what Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configuration, if it exists, is in place. All the next steps depend of what RAID configuration you have.

To prevent these issues, it is recommended that a monitoring solution is set in place. Monitoring a computer system or a

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whole network begins with a piece of software and a set of instructions.

Computer hardware and software can be challenging to monitor. Without the proper monitoring tools, no proactive work can be identified. Only break-fix or reactive work can be performed. This does not allow for planning; instead, all extra time is used on fixing issues that could have been identified and prevented.

On the network side of things, Routers, Firewalls and Switches should also be monitored for memory usage, CPU usage and bandwidth utilization. Companies have higher and more reliable Internet service grade and usually faster speeds, compared to homes internet service. With the proper monitoring tools, this can be enabled to help identify if an internet upgrade is necessary or know who is downloading unnecessary big files, streaming music, videos over internet at work, utilizing resources that cost companies thousands of dollars per year.

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Contact Sussex Tool and Supply for the latest in Machining Technology and Process Improvement.

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Focus on Federated

Detecting Problem Drivers? No Problem!

Submitted by Federated Insurance, TDMAW Group Buying Partner and Sponsor

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he past may be the best predictor of the future. Take a motor vehicle report (MVR) for instance. It is a reflection of an individual’s driving behavior, attitude, and habits— especially when you consider how many times the act did not result in an accident or recorded violation.

A study by the California Department of Motor Vehicles illustrates the relationship between the number of traffic accidents/violations a person has and the likelihood of being involved in another traffic accident.

Like it or not, as an employer the reality is you may be held responsible for vicarious liability as the result of harm caused by your employees. Far too often, businesses are put at risk when problem drivers are allowed to operate company vehicles.

Don’t take chances!

Remember to utilize Federated’s driver insurability service.

It just takes a phone call to the Client Contact Center. With that phone call, Federated can review the MVRs of prospective drivers and let you know if the prospective drivers are insurable to drive your company vehicles.

What’s the Relationship?

Comparison to Driver with Zero Problems Over a 3-Year Period Greater Likelihood of # of Future Accidents Accidents/Violations Accidents 1 1.6x 2 2.2x 3 4.0x Violations 1 1.5x 2 1.9x 3 2.2x “Using Traffic Conviction Correlates to Identify High Accident-Risk Drives,” Michael A. Gebers and Raymond Peck, California Department of Motor Vehicles, June 2000.

Call Federated’s Client Contact Center at 1.888.FED.4949 to take advantage of this client service.

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Member benefits include....

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Success Factors for Collaborating on a New Venture

How to share resources and foster innovation among different parties.

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SUBMITTED BY PNC BANK, TDMAW BLUE-LEVEL SPONSOR

n manufacturing, collaborations between companies may come in a handful of different forms, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers in Navigating Joint Ventures and Business Alliances. Some of the forms that may be employed include:

rewards will be shared. Each partner must be ready to make the degree of commitment the new business will require. And new ventures are complex. Shared assets and structures from one partner may be very unlike those of the other, making integration difficult.

• A joint venture is a structural alliance where the parties form a new company.

Any successful collaboration requires firm, mutual trust. To support trust, create transparency. Your plan should define the key business and performance indicators to be measured, as well as the monitoring mechanisms to be used--and how they will be reported. While the venture is being structured and negotiated, the parties must thoroughly and explicitly share and understand a vision and purpose for it. Key stakeholders and their objectives need to be identified, and the objectives of the new venture aligned with them. There should be a clearly documented strategy for how to achieve the objectives.

• Virtual joint ventures are collaborative arrangements based on contracts that include defined risks and reward.

• A joint development arrangement is a long-term contract for a specific task such as purchasing or developing a part or module of a new product.

Sometimes a venture includes more than two parties. To foster collaborative ventures and innovation, cities and regions are establishing networks--business ecosystems--of educational institutions, government agencies, research organizations, entrepreneurs, mentors and sources of capital. In the Grand Rapids, MI, region, for example, a tech-driven initiative of several partner organizations led by GR Current is supporting startup medical device manufacturers. This collaborative also includes customers--area hospitals--in the mix.

If you enter a joint venture, you will be committing to sharing certain resources, knowledge and activities with your partner.

The intention to collaborate can break down unless both parties have a full understanding of exactly how resources, risks and

The companies should make a firm commitment of the resources and leadership needed to start up and manage the new venture. Expectations and accountability should be part of the plan. The agreement also should establish policies and procedures within a solid operating and governance framework.

However strong your trust and plans are, things can change.

Be sure that your understanding and contracts are clear on exit mechanisms you may need if things are not going the right way.

Another company and yours may have the right ingredients to do more together than you could do separately. With all details clarified beforehand, your joint venture will be able to hit the ground running.

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EMPLOYERS WANTED Moraine Park is seeking employer partners for Manufacturing Skills Academies* to train workers for entry-level positions in welding and CNC.

All skills academies run in 10 to 15 week boot camp formats.

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TDMAW Member, Strohwig Industries, Hosts Plant Tour For Our Friends At AMBA

By Todd Schuett, Creative Technology Corp.

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n all trade organizations, the key benefit is the networking with other members who share common interests, challenges and goals. The plant tour workshops take networking to a whole new level for the AMBA, sharing the unique benefit of thoughtfully planned presentations about best practices, distinctive business aspects, organized tours of the facilities and networking with other attendees. Plant tour workshops provide an accelerated education in mold manufacturing management and methods.

Strohwig Industries of Richfield, WI, hosted the AMBA’s tour August 1, 2013. With 170 employees, over 200,000 square feet, there was a lot to see and talk about. Seventy-five attendees attended the workshop in last month.

From the beginning, it was apparent that the tour wouldn’t be just another walk through a shop. After a brief introduction, all participants were issued red and green cards and tasked with taking notes throughout the tour, marking down areas of excellence, as well as areas for improvement. This unique approach made the tour a win-win for Strohwig, the host, and the attendees. The Strohwig team received thoughtful input from its peers as to how it might build its business to the next level.

With a carefully planned schedule, the tour actually started with a presentation of some behind-the-scenes information.

President Wolfgang Strohwig gave a brief history of the company and shared the vision he and partner Larry Glass had started with 35 years ago. Then he introduced four managers who each gave presentations about design and engineering, programming, machinery and tooling. In a company so impressively large in numbers, some of the small numbers, like only two modelers and only two offline 3-D programmers, were real surprises.

Exemplary efficiency like this underscored the opportunity to learn from a company that is truly efficient.

For the actual shop tour, attendees split up into smaller groups of only eight to ten people each. With smaller groups, it was easier to stay close to and hear our guides, and all had more

Photo courtesy of: Creative Technology Corp.

opportunity to ask questions. Specific stations visited included design and engineering, small parts machining, EDM, palletized machines cells, large machining, mold tryout and validation, and a large, enclosed area for mold cleanup and refurbishing.

Throughout the company, the crew was working on jobs as usual, and visitors had opportunities to ask machine operators and others about what they saw.

Returning to the original meeting area, participants had time for networking with the hosts and other attendees while enjoying a catered lunch. The groups at each table reviewed the tour, compiled their input from the green and red cards and shared their commendations and recommendations with the table. As a group, the praise and suggestions were compiled by the AMBA Executive Director for presentation to Strohwig management.

A busy three and a half hours passed quickly, sharing years of knowledge to help take all participants’ businesses to the next level.

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Everything you need to know about thread cutting For twenty-five years, Carmex has been helping customers achieve significant savings in time and money utilizing thread turning and thread milling tools. Our solid carbide tooling featuring the Helical Advantage™ profile, coupled with Carmex thread turning and “Tiny Tools,” can handle your toughest applications.

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A Living Example That Job Corps Works

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orn in Chicago, Illinois reared and educated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ms. Vera D. Ford graduated from Rufus King High School in January 1965. After graduation from Rufus King High School, Ms. Ford was one of four high school graduates to enter the Los Angeles Job Corps Center in June 1965. After thirteen months she graduated in the top five of her Nursing Class.

In 1966 she took the California Nursing Board test and upon successful completion, returned home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In addition to receiving her license in California, she also received her license in the State of Wisconsin in 1966. Ms. Ford worked as an LPN in the Milwaukee area for over twenty-two years. After years in the Nursing field, she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin in 1983.

Once she returned to Milwaukee, Vera immediately began exerting her efforts to promote the Job Corps Program. She spoke at local junior and senior high schools and appeared on local radio and television shows informing the community and area youth of the Job Corps program and its benefits.

In 1968, she became the first Job Corps graduate to join Women In Community Service Inc. (WICS) as a volunteer recruiter, and in 1983 became a member of its Board of Directors. In 1984, she achieved another first, as the first Job Corps graduate to become the Secretarial Director of the National Job Corps Alumni Association (NJCAA) headquartered in Washington D.C. and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Ms. Ford’s affiliation with Job Corps has taken many paths.

She has been a Deputy Center Director at the Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor, Maine; Assistant Executive Director, Women In Community Service Inc. in Washington D.C.; Center Director at the New Haven Job Corps Center in New Haven, Connecticut and Treasure Lake Job Corps Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. Ms. Ford has also been a member of several Workforce Investment Boards in Connecticut and Oklahoma.

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Ms. Ford is a living example that “ Job Corps Works.”

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Ms. Ford’s greatest accomplishments have been testifying before the House Committee on Education and Labor in support of continued Job Corps funding; receiving the prestigious National Job Corps Hall of Fame award in July 1983; appearing on the “Today Show” with then Secretary of Labor, Elizabeth Dole during the celebration of Job Corps 25th Anniversary and finally founding and becoming President of AREV Training Consultants, LLC, a company that develops and facilitates Leadership and Organizational Workshops for Job Corps Centers across the country.

Ms. Ford’s life has been centered around helping others so that one day they might be better prepared to help themselves. This has been exemplified by the many years of volunteer service devoted to community concerns and the promoting the Job Corps program.

In her current position as the Director of Residential Living at the Milwaukee Job Corps Center operated by MINACT, Inc., she continues to positively touch the lives of youth through modeling, mentoring and monitoring their personal growth and development.

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TDMAW 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 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 Citizens Bank of Mukwonago John Schmitz ~ (262) 548-0208 ~ www.citizenbank.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 Haas Factory Outlet —Milwaukee Wally Mulvaney ~ (262) 373-5050 ~ www.hfomilwaukee.com Midwest Forman Metal Co. Marty Forman ~ (414) 351-5990 ~ www.midwestformanrecycling.com Morris Midwest Walter Weigel ~ (414) 586-0450 ~ www.morrismidwest.com PNC Bank Stacy Bell ~ (414) 744-2028 ~ www.pncbank.com Progressive Machinery, Inc. John Gennrich ~ (414) 577-3200 ~ www.progressivemachinerywi.com ShopWare, Inc. Jeff Angsten ~ (847) 428-4350 ~ www.shopwareinc.com United Milwaukee Scrap Susan Paprcka ~ (414) 449-4410 ~ www.umswi.com Weller Machinery Mike Weller ~ (262) 523-1800 ~ www.wellerusa.com Wells Fargo Bank Heather Nill ~ (414) 530-1925 ~ www.wellsfargo.com WI Manufacturing & Technology Show ~ October 8-10, 2013 (800) 367-5520 ~ www.WIMTS.com

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PARTNERS Bank—Equipment Loans US Bank ~ Charles Starck ~ (920) 791-9089 ~ www.usbank.com Computer Services for Business Swick Technologies Gary Swick ~ (414) 257-9266 ~ www.swicktech.com 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 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 Sales ~ (262) 703-4000 ~ www.metalworking.mscdirect.com Sussex Tool & Supply - Sussex Sales ~ (262) 251-4020 ~ www.sussextool.com

Community Directory: BotsIQ Wisconsin ~ Robotics Education Program Erin Gudeyonn ~ (262) 391-1028 ~ www.wi-robotics.org Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Karen Morgan ~ Karen.morgan@dwd.wi.gov DWD/Office of Veteran Services Local Veterans Employment Rep ~ Stan Kogutkiewicz (262) 695-7790 ~ Stanley.kogutkiewicz@dwd.wisconsin.gov GPS Education Partners -formerly 2nd Chance Partners for Education Eric Decker ~ (262) 695-6206 ~ www.GPSed.org Junior Achievement ~Katie Granucci, Development Manager (414) 577-3833 ~ kgranucci@jawis.org 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 SkillsUSA - Laura Domer ~ (262) 698-8700 ~ lauri@skillsUSA-wi.org Waukesha Area Technical College Michael Shiels ~ (262) 691-5345 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. (See Board info)

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

262-786-0120 dbrockelman@stanektool.com

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

Insurance Committee Allen Weiss Integrity Wire EDM Inc. 262-820-3400 aweiss@integritywireedm.com Legislative Committee Kathy Pfannerstill Toolcraft Co., Inc. 262-250-7640 kpfannerstill@toolcraft.com

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.

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

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TDMAW Fall ‘Kick Off’ Meeting Tuesday, October 8th 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Bring your employees, significant others and prospective TDMAW members to see Wayne Larrivee, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Green Bay Packers Enjoy our Tailgate Dinner Buffet and Network with your friends from TDMAW! State Fair Expo Center, Upstairs Meeting Room #2 $35 per person

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Bring a prospective TDMAW member as our guest, with pre-approval by the TDMAW Headquarters.

Contact TDMAW Headquarters at toolmaker@TDMAW.org for a list of prospects and to register for the dinner meeting.

Note: While we encourage attendance at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, it is not required to attend the TDMAW dinner meeting. Details for entry to the meeting only will be provided with RSVP confirmations.