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IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS …

Inside every Castrol drum is cutting edge technology that is proven to impact process efficiency and operating costs. Offering a wide range of products to meet your application needs, we provide the maximum performance benefits you seek, accompanied by world-class service and technical expertise. Castrol’s line is broad enough to cross all applications, yet refined enough to fulfill the intricate needs of the specialty markets we serve.

THE RIGHT LINE OF PRODUCTS

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One Small Step

With one small step, a man became a hero and the impossible became a reality.

The same heroic spirit that fueled the space race and placed the fi rst man on the moon still lives within the people who support NASA’s continued pursuit of innovation. Using GF AgieCharmilles HPM 800U machines, NASA experts manufacture the technology that continues to propel science beyond what we think possible.

From that fi rst lunar landing to modern space exploration, the heroes behind these accomplishments take small steps every day that amount to giant leaps for mankind.

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maximize productivity and reduce costs with the power of castroL high performance products

IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS …

Inside every Castrol drum is cutting edge technology that is proven to impact process efficiency and operating costs. Offering a wide range of products to meet your application needs, we provide the maximum performance benefits you seek, accompanied by world-class service and technical expertise. Castrol’s line is broad enough to cross all applications, yet refined enough to fulfill the intricate needs of the specialty markets we serve.

THE RIGHT LINE OF PRODUCTS

• Cutting & Grinding

• High Performance Lubricants

• Greases

• Deformation

• Cleaners

• Corrosion Preventatives

• Chain Oils

Discover why only Castrol Industrial has THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDE.

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One Small Step

With one small step, a man became a hero and the impossible became a reality.

The same heroic spirit that fueled the space race and placed the fi rst man on the moon still lives within the people who support NASA’s continued pursuit of innovation. Using GF AgieCharmilles HPM 800U machines, NASA experts manufacture the technology that continues to propel science beyond what we think possible.

From that fi rst lunar landing to modern space exploration, the heroes behind these accomplishments take small steps every day that amount to giant leaps for mankind.

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“I do believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad, how many trivial affairs even the wisest thinks he must attend to in a day; how singular an affair he thinks he must omit. When the mathematician would solve a difficult problem, he first frees the equation of all encumbrances, and reduces it to its simplest terms. So simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run. ”

Henry David Thoreau

A couple of my daughter’s friends have been capitalizing on the Phoenix housing market plummet, as prices are just now slowing

rising again. Alyssa purchased her own house, and is really taking pleasure in household ownership. But when I asked her if she was interested in entering the rental market, as those friends were doing, she was emphatic in her answer. “No.” When I asked her why, she told me that she likes to keep life simple. Owning a home, while rewarding, entails hassles when things break, installations don’t work, etc. Alyssa said her one home was enough for her. She didn’t need more houses, or contractors, or services in her life.

It made me think about my life, and what I could do to simplify.

What does simplifying mean? Different things to different people, but for me it translates into downsizing my life. Figuring out what is really important, and letting some of the other stuff go.

Have a small, but comfortable home. Less clutter, more space to move, breathe, and do the things you really care about doing. This also has the side benefit of less time spent cleaning.

Learn to live with less. Buy less, savor quality more, and save more.

Don’t procrastinate. Do what you say you are going to do, and get it done.

Spend less time on television, movies, video games, and technology. It affects your life more than you think. Not only are these activities time consuming, but if you are addicted to the news, you can’t help but be affected by all the negativity.

Say ‘yes’ less. Over extending yourself complicates your life. Learn to tell others no when you don’t want to or just can’t do something. “No, that’s not going to work for me.” Not only does it free up time for yourself and your family, it makes you feel empowered in your decisions.

Read more. Create time for solitude, quiet and relaxation. Spend more time on your hobbies.

Perhaps one of the best outcomes of simplifying is stress reduction. If your needs are simplified, your expenses go down, and your financial situation improves. You naturally are less stressed when your day to day worries don’t include the overriding fear associated with debt. Maslow’s hierarchy says that our basic needs, including our biological, physiological and safety needs -must be satisfied before we can move to the highest level of needs, that of self-actualization.

If you feel you are doing too much or pre-occupied with acquiring more than you need, explore simplicity. I am. And as always, God Bless our Troops.



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gains an edge through its diverse capability to produce a variety of products from select materials.

Specialty products for the government, such as T321 stainless steel jet engine testing assemblies, to a square tubing 48 foot “self erecting” Christmas tree framework for Nieman-Marcus San Fransisco are two extremes on the spectrum of capability at Allfab Engineering Co., Inc.

For more information on this sheet metal and welding company, contact them at 602-437-0497 or visit their website at www.allfabeng.com.

Southwest Tool & Die Services Celebrates 14 Years In Business

Ruben Rodriguez has owned Southwest Tool & Die Services for 14 years now, though his tool and die making career began 35 years ago.

Ruben says, “We make jigs, fixtures, dies, stampings, molds, machine tools, cutting tools (milling cutters and form tools), gauges, and other tools used in manufacturing processes. Our die capabilities span Bend dies, Notching dies, Punching dies, Cutting dies, and we also offer industrial tool repair and rebuild services for our customers.”

For more information on Southwest Tool & Die Services, a successful Minority Owned Small Business, contact them at 480-317-9366 or email Ruben at [email protected]

Exactitude Welcomes New Shop Manager

Exactitude LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Nick McLean to their company as Shop Manager. Nick is an East Valley Institute (EVIT) graduate, completed an Internship with Honeywell, and was a Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) award winner.

Prior to joining Exactitude, Nick worked for multiple precision machine shops around the Valley and has been in the industry for 14 years. His experiences include CNC Programming, Quoting, Supervision and Engineering.

Founded by Joseph Koenig, Exactitude is a precision machining company in Mesa which has the ability to do quick turn, low quantity machining jobs as well as welding, precision grinding, fabrication work and light assembly. The company serves the Aerospace, Semi-Conductor, Electronics, Commercial and Die/Mold industries. The company also has a comprehensive understanding of prototyping, jig & fixture work & short run production machining.

Joe says, “A unique competency we practice is specializing in engineering related services to help customers review projects and drive out costs while maintaining design intent and end product

Announcements & ReleasesACT Adds New Arizona Regional Sales Manager ACT is pleased to announce that Sam Callander has joined the team in Arizona, as our new Regional Sales Manager. Sam has a BS from St. Cloud State University and, before joining ACT, he worked in the calibration field. We welcome Sam to his new position. For more information on the measurement equipment we represent, please contact our offices in Tempe, AZ at 480-921-3370 or Denver, CO at 303-371-6818.

Infinisys Announces Move To New Facility

Infinisys Manufacturing, an ISO9001/AS9100 Revision C certified manufacturing company that provides precision machined products, is pleased to announce that it has relocated to a new facility. The new facility, at ~ 14,000 square feet, effectively more than doubles its space. Branko Jozanov, partner with Admir Ahmetovic, says, “We’ve grown over the past 7 years, acquiring new equipment, and expanding our team. Today, we operate 2 shifts.”

Branko and Admir welcome current and new customers to visit their new facility, located at 4814 South 33rd Street,Phoenix, AZ, 85040. Their phone number (602) 276-2276 and email remain the same. ([email protected])

Allfab Engineering, A Veteran Owned Sheet Metal And Welding Company, Emerges From Ashes Better Than Ever!

For over 38 years, Allfab Engineering has been offering precision metal fabrication in stainless steel, a luminum and structurals.

In 2008, the company burned down to ashes. Lori Jones, partner of the company with Ralph Arredondo and Terry Cory, says, “We didn’t think we could recover from this disaster. But we kept the business open with reduced capabilities, and with outsourcing to other shops.”

The partners made the decision to invest in a new state-of-the-art facility. It took nearly 2 years, and today Allfab Engineering occupies 10,800 square feet in 3 buildings. They offer shearing, punching,laser, press brake and welding to their customers.

Founded in 1973 with its roots in industrial sheet metal and precision welded light structurals, Allfab Engineering has grown stronger in its capabilities, equipment, and size throughout the years. Producing assemblies in precision sheet metal and precision welded structurals from steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and exotics, Allfab


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function. Our business has full CAD/CAM capabilities and our company philosophy is to be dynamic and diverse.”

For more information, contact Exactitude at 602-316-6957.

Barton Adds a BART® Tip Hopper to its Abrasive Removal Tool Accessories Barton International, the leading supplier of garnet abrasives and consumables for waterjet cutting systems, announces the addition of a Tip Hopper to the Barton Abrasive Removal Tool (BART®) product offering. Designed to be placed next to a waterjet cutting table, the self dumping BART® Tip Hopper serves as a disposal vessel for waste garnet abrasive. During abrasive removal, overflow water is returned to the waterjet table. The ¾ cubic yard BART® Tip Hopper includes a liner to simplify the dumping of waste garnet from hopper.

Introduced in 2010, BART® is a convenient, p o r t a b l e system for removing waste abrasive from a waterjet cutting table. With removal rates greater than 2,000 pounds an hour,

BART® is used in waterjet shops nationwide. Visit www.barton.com/bart for details, e-mail us at [email protected], or phone 800-741-7756.

Wright Prototype Celebrates 1.5 Years in Arizona and 17 Years in Oregon!

17 years ago, Robert ‘Bob’ and Denise Wright founded Wright Prototype in Albany, Oregon. From its inception, the company was a high quality manufacturer of precision components with the experience and capability to work with the most exotic of materials.

Denise says, “We specialize in the design and production of a wide variety of close tolerance parts and assemblies. We couple our experience with the latest technology in equipment and software with the goal to exceed our customers expectations.”

Just over a year and a half ago, the company expanded their business with a machine shop in Peoria, Arizona. Bob says, “We saw an opportunity to expand our business with a 2nd location. Business is very good at our flagship location in Oregon, and we are establishing our reputation in the Arizona market.”

The company is expanding their equipment in Arizona, and just recently purchased a Haas VF-2YT Vertical Machining Center and a Haas OM-2A Office Mill.

For more information on Wright Prototype, call them at 541 924-1203 or visit their website at wrightprototype.com.

New Double Column Machining Center from Okuma

Okuma America Corporation unveils their newest double column machining center, the MCR-A5CII. With its multiple heads, the MCR-A5CII can now machine all five sides of a part from a single set-up. With this machine it takes only 2-3 set-ups to accomplish the same tasks that require 5-6 set-ups on a vertical machining center. This reduction in set-up time saves end users time and money, and also minimizes chances for costly errors.

The MCR-A5CII double column machining center delivers true 5-sided machining in a compact footprint. The solid double column construction ensures greater rigidity and closer tolerances, making this machine well-suited for the efficient machining of general parts and rapid die/mold jobs.

Features of the MCR-A5CII double column machining center include:

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and control software. A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers, Makino provides a wide range of high-precision metal-cutting and EDM machinery, including horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, graphite machining centers, and wire and Ram EDMs. Our flexible automation solutions provide reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of production volumes and designs. With Makino engineering services, we offer industry-leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across all industries. For more information, call 1-800-552-3288 or visit makino.com.


consistently problem free drilling at high penetration rates. The new unique geometry combined with the new flute shape provides a cutting edge shape for effective clearance of the chip, even at increased penetration rates. Low cutting forces provide fewer problems with weak fixturing, thin walled components and loads on the cutting edge. The drill comes in lengths 3-8xD as standard. Sandvik Coromant is a world-leading supplier of cutting tools and tooling systems for the metalworking industry and is represented in 130 countries. 25 state-of-the art Productivity Centers located around the world provide customers and staff with continuous training in tooling solutions and methods to increase productivity. Sandvik Coromant is part of the Tooling business area of the Sandvik Group. For more information contact: Email: [email protected]

D av i d O l ve r a Jo i n s Makino as Senior Process Development Engineer

Makino has expanded its titanium process research and development group with the recent addition of David Olvera. Joining Makino as a senior process development engineer, Olvera brings with him extensive knowledge and experience in titanium processing.

“The addition of Olvera to the titanium research and development group solidifies our position as an international knowledge leader in titanium process engineering,” says Mark Larson, Makino’s titanium R&D manager. “His robust academic background will be a key asset in our objective to research and analyze the machining of titanium, the effects within the cutting zone and our ability to develop new processes for the highest level of productivity and efficiency.” Olvera received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pachuca Institute of Technology in Pachuca, Mexico. He also holds a master’s degree in manufacturing systems from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. Olvera is currently working on his PhD in mechanical engineering, design and manufacturing through the University of the Basque Country near Bilbao, Spain. Olvera has been published on a variety of topics related to titanium process engineering such as ball nose helical milling of titanium alloys, analysis of a tool-tip’s radial stiffness on turn-milling centers, and the prediction of tool stiffness for machine tools. In addition to his academic background, Olvera has worked with a variety of machine platforms

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RELIABLE SERVICE SUPPORT

Local, Responsive, Factory Certifi ed Your emergency is our emergency. So don’t panic. If anything goes wrong with your equipment, call Arizona CNC. You will get a quick response from an expert, factory certifi ed service engineer. On-site or over the phone, AZCNC's team of expert service personnel can solve problems fast-usually within hours. Your uptime is our goal.

Keep in mind time spent preventing problems can save you the unwanted costs of having to fi x them later. AZCNC offers preventive maintenance programs to help you avoid unexpected downtime through managed care of your equipment.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ENGINEERS

Knowledgeable, ExperiencedOur goal is to provide you with the right solution and improve your profi tability. The cheapest machine on the market is seldom the best value or the most cost effective. Our sales engineers are trained professionals with the ability to recognize and apply the appropriate manufacturing process for your needs. Their understanding of processes as well as product enables them to fi nd the most effi cient machine tool for your application. Our sales staff also can present you with the financing options that make your machine tool purchases more affordable.

EXPERIENCED APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING

Time Studies, Programming Services, Training, Turnkey Projects, AutomationIf you are looking for a partner to help solve your machining challenges and optimize your cycle times turn to our applications engineering department. You benefi t from the knowledge and experience that comes with people who work full time solving tough problems for various companies every day. Whether it’s evaluating your parts to help you make your machine selection, training the people in your facility to maximize your productivity or providing you a full turnkey system we are committed to your success.

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We are proud to be a 100% locally owned and operated company and our mission has always been to be the supplier of choice to Arizona’s manufacturing companies – the ones determined to fi nd a better way to compete in this world’s economy. We offer everything from parts to production-ready systems. And we do so with a friendly, personal touch, too often missing in today’s click-and-order environment. Call us with your manufacturing challenges. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what we can provide!

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Hardinge Announces Alliance with a Premier Distribution Company in the US

ELMIRA, NY: Hardinge Inc. (www.hardinge.com) is pleased to

announce an alliance with Arizona CNC Equipment, LLC. They will have exclusive sales and support responsibilities for Hardinge products in Arizona and portions of Nevada. Over a transition period of the next few months they will replace the current Hardinge distributor and service support group.

“We are honored to be working with this caliber of distributor that will sell and support our products.” said Rick Simons, President and CEO of Hardinge Inc. “Arizona CNC has been serving job shops and manufacturers in the region since last century. They bring a team of well trained sales, service and applications people to assist in future sales and provide service support on existing Hardinge equipment in the field. Their reputation as capable, comprehensive and a professional organization make for a perfect fit with Hardinge.”

“Hardinge is a strong company with strong brand names of Hardinge, Bridgeport, Kellenberger, Hauser and Tschudin. We have a loyal customer base who appreciates the benefits of buying machines and accessories with our brand names. We are confident in entrusting our customer relationships to this group and are also pleased that Arizona CNC has confidence in Hardinge. We believe our products complement their existing strong machine lines,” continued Mr. Simons.

Hardinge announced earlier this year its intention to further strengthen its brand reputation for precision, continuous machining accuracy and longevity through ongoing and increased focus on the advancement of our precision, SUPER PRECISION and SP

2 technology and products. Hardinge will continue to develop and introduce the

world’s finest lathes, machining centers, grinding machines and workholding to support and enhance the businesses of manufacturers around the world.

About Hardinge Inc. Hardinge is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of machine tools, specializing in SUPER PRECISION(TM) and precision CNC Lathes, high performance Machining Centers, high-end cylindrical and jig Grinding Machines, and technologically advanced Workholding & Rotary Products. The Company's products are distributed to most of the industrialized markets around the world with approximately 69% of the 2008 sales outside of North America. Hardinge has a very diverse international customer base and serves a wide variety of end-user markets. This customer base includes metalworking manufacturers which make parts for a variety of industries, as well as a wide range of end users in the aerospace, agricultural, transportation, basic consumer goods, communications and electronics, construction, defense, energy, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, and recreation industries, among others.. The Company has manufacturing operations in the United States, Switzerland, Taiwan, and China. Hardinge's common stock trades on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, "HDNG." For more information, please visit http://www.hardinge.com

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Hardinge is the leader in providing highly reliable turning, milling, grinding and workholding solutions unmatched in the industry for more than 100 years.

Products include: • HARDINGE, manual lathes to high-performance, Super-

Precision multi-tasking CNC lathes, world’s largest manufacturer of precision collets and workholding systems.

• BRIDGEPORT, manual knee mills to high-performance vertical and horizontal multi-tasking CNC machining centers.

• KELLENBERGER, precision CNC universal grinding machines for OD, face and ID grinding.

• TSCHUDIN, compact, high precision CNC grinding machines for low or high-volume OD production CNC grinding.

• HAUSER, multi-axis precision jig grinding for complex profi les.


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• Improved productivity with higher machining capacity than its predecessor, the MCR-A5C

• High accuracy and dimensional stability• Highly rigid ram-type spindle head• THINC® OSP P300 CNC control for easy operation• Compact auto loading/unloading attachments for 5-axis machining• Compact footprint

The MCR-A5CII comes standardly equipped with Okuma’s Thermo-Friendly Concept, which stabilizes thermal deformation and therefore shortens warm-up times and reduces the need for dimensional correction during production.

Learn more about the MCR-A5CII double column machining center in our blog post at www.okuma.com/father-of-all-cnc-machines. For more information on machine specifications, visit http://www.okuma.com/mcr-a5cii.

Las Cruces Machine, Mfg. & Engineering, Inc. Certifies To ISO9001/AS91000 Revision C with the Help of BMSC!

Las Cruces Machine, Mfg. & Engineering, Inc., a Certified Woman Owned Business, is pleased to announce that they recently certified to ISO9001/AS9100.

Kari Mitchell, co-owner of the company, says, ““Our location in the southwest and proximity to North America’s largest maquiladora market

creates an exceptional value both in lead time and cost without sacrificing quality. We service a wide range of manufactures delivering engineered components to California, Phoenix, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico.”

The company, nearly 4 decades old, is a DDTC (Department of Defense Trade and Commerce) partner, and manufactures weaponry for defense contractors.

The company utilized the services of well known BMSC, an ISO Consulting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. Kari says, “BMSC was so beneficial to us -- and the results show -- with zero findings!”

Contact Las Cruces Machine, Mfg. & Engineering at 575-526-1411.

You can reach BMSC at (602) 445-9400 or visit their website at businessmsc.com.

Marshall Tool and Supply Expands with New Facility!

Marshall Tool and Supply is pleased to announce that they have moved to a new facility.

Barry Powell, Arizona Branch Manager for the company for the past 3.5 years, says, “Our new office at 3625 E. Atlanta in Phoenix was selected to allow us to better serve the entire metalworking community. We did a brand new build out of an existing facility, and

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At Star CNC, we’re continually reinventing the idea of perfection.

When it comes to manufacturing medical and aerospace parts, progress demands increasingly stringent requirements during each phase of machining and finishing. No detail is insignificant…no short-cuts allowed. Innovative production methods competitive.

That’s the thinking behind Star CNC’s newest machine – Introducing the ST-38… its revolutionary triple-turret design is specifically developed for larger diameter components (up to 38mm). It features an opposed twin-turret tool post to dramatically reduce machining time, and an exclusive third back-working turret for independent machining of front and rear ends for further savings. The result: flawless precision with optimal productivity, precisely when it’s needed.

We understand it’s not just a part, it’s a part of life.

Star CNC…Continually raising our own bar.

Whether you need Precision, Productivity, or Versatility, the winning choice is STAR.

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At Star CNC, we’re continually reinventing the idea of perfection.

When it comes to manufacturing medical and aerospace parts, progress demands increasingly stringent requirements during each phase of machining and finishing. No detail is insignificant…no short-cuts allowed. Innovative production methods competitive.

That’s the thinking behind Star CNC’s newest machine – Introducing the ST-38… its revolutionary triple-turret design is specifically developed for larger diameter components (up to 38mm). It features an opposed twin-turret tool post to dramatically reduce machining time, and an exclusive third back-working turret for independent machining of front and rear ends for further savings. The result: flawless precision with optimal productivity, precisely when it’s needed.



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we are here to continue to serve you, as we have for the last 25 years, but even better, in fact we are very excited to announce that Barry has accepted the newly created position of Field Sales Manager and that we are welcoming back a trusted and longtime valley friend, Ron Neumueller as Branch Manager for Phoenix!”

Marshall Tool invites its customers, new and old, to come by and see our new facility. They will be planning an open house when the weather cools off in the Fall so stay tuned. New location same phone number 602-269-6295.

Sterling Fabrication Te c h n o l o g y O p e n s Dallas Showroom

Sterling Fabrication Technology opened its 5,000+ sq. ft. showroom in Dallas, TX. The state-of-the-art

showroom features Laser, Plasma, and Waterjet cutting, as well as press brake forming, and finishing equipment all under power. Conveniently located near Love Field Airport, the facility is perfect for efficient same-day visits to see the latest manufacturing technology.

Sterling’s showroom will feature leading manufacturers like TRUMPF, Hypertherm, Haeusler, Lissmac and Virtek. In addition to machinery, Sterling also offers offline programming demonstrations to take

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“We recognize the importance of our customer’s time and the inconvenience of long travel, so we have created a showroom that brings the technology to our customers. The showroom is conveniently located within five minutes of the airport and contains more technology under one roof than you will find anywhere else in the Southwest,” says Sterling Fabrication Technology President, Clay Kehrer. “Our customers are our first priority, and we want to show them what this technology can do for their business. With this showroom, we’ve accomplished our goal of offering our customers a convenient and state-of-the-art location to see machine tools in action and evaluate which machines are the best fit for their businesses.”

The Grand Opening is scheduled for July. 17th through the 19th. To make a reservation, please contact Sterling at 1(855) 898-7867 or [email protected].

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Sandvik Coromant continues the dialogue on industrial trends

June 19th marks the world premiere of the second Sandvik Coromant trend film “A look ahead at hyperspecialization and the talent mismatch.” In 2013, Sandvik Coromant launched a dialogue with the manufacturing industry focusing on macro trends affecting the future of manufacturing. This was supported by a trend report and a video highlighting the effects of urbanization, sustainability, new materials and new technology. This time the industry leader takes a look at competence-related trends, such as the upcoming skills gap and talent mismatch. These trends indicate that the world may lack up to 85 million


skilled workers by the year 2020. Other topics include hyperspecialization and the way we will educate people in the future.

“When it comes to the trends of the manufacturing industry, market leaders have a responsibility to be perceptive and forward thinking. We are a knowledge company. Competence and R&D are part of our main cornerstones. That is why it is imperative to us that there is a dialogue in the industry on how to meet future demands on competence and skills,” says Klas Forsström President, Sandvik Coromant. The talent mismatchWith the baby boom generation going into retirement and taking their knowledge with them we are faced with a number of new challenges. This also means that knowledge and skills will become a much more scarce resource in the future. Despite the fact that we are facing the largest new generation group ever, there is a problem. Their profile is not very well matched with the competence needs of the industry. This will force companies to change the way they construct their work. It will also change the way we think about education. The age of hyperspecializationIn the future manufacturers will not be able to have all competencies in-house. This opens up new ways of working and cooperating. Previously, outsourcing was done as a matter of cost. In the future outsourcing will be a means to access required skills. Work as such will be constructed differently by distributing it to specialists around the world and then bringing it back together again for delivery.

“It is very much an orchestrated network where specific project managers will coordinate a set of experts just like a conductor leads the way in a philharmonic orchestra. This way of working opens up for new partnerships and cooperation between manufacturers, tool makers, machine makers, universities and research centers,” Forsström explains. Learning on demandIn order to meet the needs of skilled specialists, universities and education institutions as we know them need to change


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“We will continue the dialogue about the future of the manufacturing industry and share important knowledge on new trends and challenges”, Forström concludes. The trend video is available at: www.sandvik.coromant.com/lookingahead

Delcam launches free CAM for SolidWorks

Delcam has launched a free version of its Gold-Certified D e l c a m f o r S o l i d Wo r k s integrated CAM system for Sol idWorks. Delcam for SolidWorks XPRESS provides

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Users will be able to generate NC code for feature-rich 2D parts quickly and easily with the unique ‘feature-from-feature’ technology inside Delcam for SolidWorks. The software is, of course, fully compatible with the latest version of SolidWorks.

Delcam for SolidWorks XPRESS is fully integrated into the SolidWorks environment, in exactly the same way as the full Delcam for SolidWorks software, so that the program looks and behaves like SolidWorks. Similarly, it offers the same full associativity with SolidWorks so that any changes in the CAD model are reflected automatically in the toolpaths.

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Phoenix Metal Finishing and Polishing Celebrates 21 Years in Business!

Phoenix Metal Finishing and Polishing thanks its loyal customers for 21 years serving them.

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Solar Manufacturing Launches Podcast Series

Solar Manufactur ing recently launched a new bimonthly podcast series in cooperation with Industrial Heating called “Vacuum Heat Treat Minute”. The topics will concentrate on providing helpful tips and new knowledge to vacuum furnace owners and users.

T h e p o d c a s t s f e a t u re S o l a r Atmospheres, CEO, William R. Jones and Solar Manufacturing president, Jim Nagy. Mr. Nagy explains, “Solar Manufactur ing is dedicated to educating owners on how to best care for their vacuum furnace and keep it running smoothly for years to come. Between our engineering expertise and the feedback we receive from our sister company, commercial heat treater Solar Atmospheres, we are intimately familiar with the challenges and best practices for getting the most out of your furnace investment. We are excited to have this new venue for sharing these lessons learned.” The debut edition covers “The Advantages of Processing Titanium in Vacuum Furnaces” and the second explores “Responding Effectively To Utility Loss: Power/Gas/Water”. The podcasts are available free of


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New Plate Mill Allows Diehl Steel to Custom Machine Large Footprint Steel Block Diehl Steel has installed a new plate mill that allows the company to custom machine steel material up to 30 inches wide by 50 inches long by 12 inches in height. Diehl can now machine larger sizes of tool steel, alloy steel, high speed steel, carbon steel, powder metal product and stainless steel to customer’s exact specifications and tolerances. With a 20 inch cutting head, the new plate mill eliminates the ridges that occur when cutting with smaller diameter cutters. The new plate mill is capable of producing Diehl’s Accu-Square™ steel

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United Performance Metals Empowers Military Veterans through the Get Skills to Work Program

A coalition which includes The Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and the Manufacturing Institute are partnering resources to adopt a collaborative and strategic approach to veteran employment. United Performance Metals joins their efforts by offering classroom assistance and job opportunities to military veterans.

Get Skills to Work was developed to address the high demand for skilled workers to fill U.S. manufacturing jobs. With the knowledge that 600,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs are available without skilled workers to fill them, nearly 1 million veterans are unemployed, and 1 million men and women will be returning from service over the next five years, Get Skills to Work aims to help prepare and place veterans in the jobs needed to power advanced manufacturing in the U.S.

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Mazak Honored for Investment in Manufacturing Campus

In recognition of the expansions of its North American Headquarters campus in Florence, Kentucky, Mazak Corporation received the Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development’s Growth Award during the Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast event held on May 2, 2013 in downtown Cincinnati. The award is presented to companies that attract and retain businesses, jobs and capital investments in the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as continue to grow and expand within the local area.

With three core business structures established in 1996, Mazak began in Florence with three facilities: a manufacturing factory, its National Technology Center and its National Customer Service and Support Center. Over the years, Mazak has expanded all three of these facilities and has since added two more facilities at the campus for a total of five buildings.

These expansions started in 2009 with adding 50,000 square feet to the manufacturing factory.

Additionally, the company’s Spindle Rebuild Department located in the manufacturing area moved into this new space to expand its operational capacity. Also at this time, Mazak invested $9 million in advanced manufacturing equipment that helped grow the company’s machining capacity for large casted machine tool components.

As the manufacturing industry started to recover from the recession in late 2010, capital investments in machine tools rose significantly as U.S. companies used a more competitive U.S. dollar to export more. Some companies began reshoring work to the U.S. and purchased new high technology machinery to increase their competitiveness. As customer demand surged, Mazak quickly stepped up its production. In 2011, it acquired its fourth building, which measures 33,000 square feet. Then shortly after, the company added its fifth building, a 65,000-square-foot leased facility that now houses the Spindle Rebuild Department and provides storage for sheet metal and other large production parts.

In the past three years, Mazak Corporation has hired 300 people and added a two-story office area to the manufacturing factory building.

Mazak is currently involved in a major expansion to its manufacturing factory. The preparation work for expanding the building and a required access road was begun this year, and by spring of 2014, the total addition of 200,000 square feet will be completed. This expansion will boost Mazak’s production capacity to between 170 and 200 machines per month.

The National Technology Center & Center for Multi-Tasking and Manufacturing Excellence in Kentucky is the hub for Mazak’s eight Regional Technology Centers and, as such, enhances Mazak’s customer support capabilities throughout North America. Mazak also continuously invests in its regional customer service and support facilities and recently opened a new larger Southwest Regional Technology Center in the Houston area as well as expanded its Midwest Regional Technology Center in the Chicago area.


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New Manufacturing Extension Centers Planned for Arizona and Rhode Island

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program has awarded cooperative agreements to the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation to serve the small and mid-size manufacturers in their respective states.

Arizona is home to more than 4,300 manufacturers, 95 percent of which have fewer than 100 employees, and only 29 employ more than 500 people. Among the state’s top manufactured goods are computer and electronic equipment, electronic components, transportation equipment (space vehicles, helicopters, turbine engines, guided missiles) and chemicals. The NIST award provides $1 million, which is half of the center’s operating budget for the first year.

MEP centers are public-private partnerships with annual funding from a mix of sources, including a portion from NIST MEP, industry support through fees for service, and some from nonfederal

agencies or organizations. This mandatory cost-share increases after the third annual renewal, up to a maximum two-thirds of the center’s budget for year five and beyond.

As a public-private partnership, MEP delivers a high return on investment to taxpayers. For every one dollar of federal investment, the MEP generates nearly $20 in new sales growth and $20 in new client investment. This translates into $2.5 billion in new sales annually. For every $2,100 of federal investment, MEP creates or retains one manufacturing job.

Commerce Dept. launches initiative, touts Mesa firm

Using Able Engineering’s expansive new Mesa facility as a backdrop, U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank unveiled a national initiative that will assist cities trying to attract or expand manufacturing opportunities.

The Invest ing in Manufactur ing Communities Partnership aims to shake up how federal dollars are used for economic-development efforts, forgoing targeted incentives for specific companies in favor of pushing cities to create investment-friendly environments through workforce training, infrastructure and innovation.

Blank chose to introduce the program at a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport facility because the airport’s surrounding community has “leveraged the resources of the public sector, private firms and educational institutions to achieve a successful model of economic development” since the 1993 closure of Williams Air Force Base, according to a Commerce Department statement.

Able, which provides services to reduce aircraft-operating costs, moved into its new building last month.

Blank also met with southeast Valley community, business and education leaders who brought her up to speed on Gateway’s transformation.

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strategic plan. We had a sense of what do we have here and what do we need to get further, and we’ve implemented that,’” she said. “The second thing they said is, ‘Every investment we brought in leveraged what was already here.’”

The U.S. government was an important partner, too, Blank said.

“There was a number of ways in which the feds put money into this after the base closed and really helped them make some of the infrastructure changes they needed to make,” she said. “So, (the new initiative is about) that type of partnership.”

President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2014 budget asks for $113million to fund the IMCP, with each of the five to six cities chosen for assistance receiving up to $25million. Cities’ strategic economic-development plans, which must center on “creating an environment primed to attract investment,” will guide the selection process.Though the initiative identifies desired elements for those plans -- specialized research centers; technology-driven business incubators; community-college work-training programs; public-works projects related to infrastructure or energy efficiency; export-promotion plans, and integrated supply chains -- Blank stressed that the right formula will vary based on the city.

“For some, it will be physical infrastructure. For some, it will be workforce development. For some, it might be tech transfer and innovation lab work of some sort,” she said. “We want to be in partnership helping the communities doing what they have

determined is best for them.”

Communities this year will be eligible for $200,000 grants to launch public-private partnerships, the importance of which Mesa Mayor Scott Smith pointed out while touting Able as the type of manufacturing presence American cities should be pursuing.

Able is “an incredible organization, which has an unbelievable future, helped to a large extent by the building you’re standing in right now,” he said. “That’s why we at the city of Mesa and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority were more than willing to make this $20million investment. That’s not a small amount of money.

“We think the citizens of not only Mesa but the East Valley deserve this kind of economic growth and this kind of economic opportunity,” he added.

Economy: Ar izona ranks 18th in terms of tech jobs TechAmerica Foundation released its annual Cyberstates report looking at high-tech jobs and pay in U.S. states. Here’s how Arizona and other Western states ranked nationally.


Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level In Five YearsThe Washington Times reports, “Consumer confidence soared to a five-year high this month as an improving job market and double-digit gains in home prices lifted consumer spirits, according to a survey released last month.”

Bloomberg News reports that the Conference Board’s consumer sentiment index rose to 76.2 in May, which exceeded “all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists” and was the highest since February 2008. Bloomberg News reports that the increase in housing values and stock prices are

“boosting household finances.” Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected the index to come in at 71.2 in May, up from 69.0 in April. Conference Board director of economic indicators Lynn Franco said regarding the results, “Back-to-back monthly gains suggest that consumer confidence is on the mend and may be regaining the traction it lost due to the fiscal cliff, payroll-tax hike, and sequester.”

U.S. Navy Details Amphibious Ship Mods Required For F-35

The U.S. Navy has identified “several specific initiatives on the flight deck” of landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ships the service says the vessels will need to accommodate the F-35.

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, acknowledged Wasp-class ship modifications have been designed for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) vertical lift-and-takeoff variants.

Navy officials say the modifications “are intended to offset the increased stresses associated with

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The Navy says, “The unique heat signature of the F-35 has required reinforcement of the flight deck to alleviate stresses from the heat of the jet, as well as modifying the flight deck coating to reduce erosion caused by jet exhaust associated with increased thrust. Specific system modifications that are unique to F-35 will also require the installation of new voltage regulators and rectifiers. Expanded mission capabilities of the F-35 have also required enhanced munitions throughput and systems capabilities to facilitate increased ordnance delivery and aircraft associated support equipment.”

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B o e i n g To D i v e r s i f y Engineering Base

Boeing said it will establish new engineering design centers in Washington state, South Carolina, and California to diversify its engineering base.

Boeing said this should reduce risk of disruption if one site needs to shut down for whatever reason. Boeing spokesperson Doug Alder said the centers would have to compete for work.

Advanced Auto Electronics Expected To See Growth In Safety Features

The Los Angeles Times reports on the growing market for “advanced automotive electronics – everything from driver assistance programs to new kinds of visual displays” expected to “jump to $240 billion by 2020,” according to IHS Inc.’s IMS Research. Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad said that “some of the more exciting developments will be vehicle-to-vehicle communications as an added safety feature.”

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Boeing Saves Time With Automated Wing Painter

The Seattle Times reports how Boeing uses “new robot painting machines” that can paint 777 wings “with perfect quality” in 24 minutes compared to the 4.5 hours it takes a team of people. Jason Clark, director of 777 manufacturing, told reporters how the system can also be used for the 777X wing, which the article takes as an “encouraging” sign of how the 777X work will be done in the area.

The article notes that “as Boeing raises its production rates to unprecedented heights and at the same time chases ever-increasing efficiency, more automation is the direction it wants to take.”

Ford: SUVs, Crossovers Will Drive Growth

The Detroit Free Press reports, “A decade ago an SUV meant a big, body-on-frame vehicle that could tow a trailer over a dirt road. Today, automakers think of utilities as small, sometimes-luxury vehicles that replace large or midsize cars.” The Press reports, “Global sales of utility vehicles now account for 13 million sales a year, or 18% of the worldwide market. That is 35% more than in 2005.”

To meet “growing global demand, Ford is stepping up exports and building more of its utilities in emerging markets such as China and Russia. Ford exports one of every four Explorers it makes and plans to offer it in 27 countries by 2017,” Erich Merkle, Ford analyst said.

Engineers Working To Make Rocket Launches Quicker, Safer

Florida Today reported Deb Huleatt is “leading an effort to reduce the time it takes to prep United Launch Alliance Atlas and Delta rockets for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. At the same time, Huleatt must maintain safety and reliability in an unforgiving business — one in which the law of unintended consequences often rules.” Huleatt and other researchers “are examining each and every aspect of Atlas and Delta launch preparations, looking for duplicative tests and inspections that could safely be eliminated; ways to lessen weather-related work stoppages in the ‘Lightning Capital of the World’; and methods for doing critical launch preparations more effectively.”

SME Launches Online Resource Featuring In-Depth Educational Manufacturing Content

ThomasNet News reported, The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has released Knowledge Edge, a new online resource featuring in-depth educational manufacturing content. The subscription service has information available in multimedia formats, including e-books, technical papers, videos, and thousands of entries in an industry-validated manufacturing knowledge database.

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ago, and while the team always envisioned keeping the business small (3-4 machines), from the onset it grew rather quickly. Jake says, “We’ve seen double digit growth every year since we opened for business, and we now own 16 machines. Bryan Johnson, Business Manager for Ellison Machinery Company for the past 3.5 years says, “These guys are doing things the right way. From the beginning, they have managed their growth, not too fast, so that they can always take excellent care of their customer’s needs, while manufacturing superior products. Also, they are extremely financially solvent; in fact they owe nothing on any of their machines.”

The company, ISO 9001 Certified and ITAR Registered for the past few years, has grown from 1 bay to 3 bays, and plans to purchase the

building this year. Jake says, “We’ll knock out walls to maximize the use of our space. Still, in tight quarters, we maximize the manufacturing that occurs by running 24 hours a day, 5.5 days per week.”

From the onset, JD Ellen Manufacturing supported customers in the gun industry. David says that the weapons industry comprises a large share of their business today, at about 60%, and the rest of their customers span the commercial and aerospace industry. Jake says, “We do anything from toys to weapons for our customers!”

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JD Ellen Manufacturing takes tremendous pride in the support they provide to their customers. Actually, they have built their business on that very concept. One of the biggest successes and a driving force to their growth has been, of all things, the lightsaber business. A few years back a potential customer came knocking on the door of JD Ellen Manufacturing. While they had moments of hesitation, they proceeded to work with this customer on the prototype for a toy lightsaber. As a result of the support in the development of prototypes and perfecting the manufacturing process, they have become the single source of manufacturing for this customer. They currently produce over 20,000 subassemblies a year covering 20 different models of lightsabers!

David Lewellen, co-founder of JD Ellen with his brother Jacob, says, “Manufacturing is an adventure, not a job. That is why we love to work with customers as they are designing a product from the ground up.” The two brothers say they’ve worked with their customers to take a half dozen prototype products to production, and their customers really appreciate their ‘out of box’ thinking and design support for better ease of manufacturing.

Machining is in the Lewellen family’s blood. Father, David Lewellen Sr., founded a machine shop in Rockford, Illinois more than a quarter of a century ago. Prior to selling his business in 1996, it had grown to an 80-man machine shop.

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quickly get a product into their hands. It helps them to see the aesthetics and ergonomics of their concept product.”

From the time Jacob and David opened their business, they have been strong believers in the Haas machines. David says, “There is no competition to the Haas for us. Why spend 3X on a machine, when the more economical Haas machines will do it for us?” Jake says, “We’ll look at the DMG/Mori Seiki brands down the road if we see a demand from our customers in machining with exotic metals. It’s just not needed now.”

Jake says, “We really like the Haas machines for their ease of use. We’ve also seen a focus on the increased quality and rigidity of the product lines over the years. We appreciate that their focus in the last years has been to improve their machine tool product line, from safety, to maintenance, to ease of use, rather than making new models.”

David and Jake value the support they receive from Ellison Machinery Co. LLC, the Haas Factory Outlet providing sales and service support in Arizona and southern Nevada. David says, “They have an excellent service team to support their customers. We had a monitor go blank recently, and we had a Service Technician here within 2 hours! Ellison service and support exceeds our expectations and is the basis for the partnership that has grown between our companies.”

Jake says, “The Ellison service team is made up of extremely knowledgeable technicians that bring the company’s dedication to their customers with them on every call. Danny White, one of their Service Technicians, is outstanding. When he comes out to support us, he always takes the time to teach us something new. He has helped us so much. In

fact, Danny should get a raise!”

JD Ellen Manufacturing’s latest upgrades to their Haas machine tool line included a Haas VF-4, with a 10,000-RPM spindle and the addition of an ST-20SSY lathe with live tooling capabilities. The addition of the live tooling allows them to complete more parts with reduced setups and reduced operations, while also reducing the risk of error by part handling. JD Ellen has a true partnership with Bryan Johnson, their Ellison Machinery Business Manager. David says, “Bryan comes out to see us on a regular basis, and he is always proactively supporting us. It seems that whenever we are thinking about a new machine, Bryan senses it and is on our doorstep at just the right time. This partnership began years ago, even before Bryan’s arrival, when Patrick Ellison, now President of Ellison Machinery Co, was our business manager. This type of continuity is extremely important to us as we continue to grow in the right direction.”

For more information on JD Ellen Manufacturing, particularly if you are looking for support for your prototype to production, contact them at 623-587-0253 or visit jdellenmfg.com.

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BAE to continue support for US Army’s COSMIC contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract extension to continue the provision of support services for the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s (SMDC) Future Warfare Center (FWC).

Covering supply of research, engineering, and technical services, the $85m contract modification has been awarded as part of the agency’s Concepts and Operations for Space and Missile Defense Integration Capabilities (COSMIC) program.

Services provided under the contract will be used for development and understanding of missile defence methods and technologies.

A wide range of engineering and technical services, including the development and integration of electronic systems for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, have been provided by the company under COSMIC indefinit-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract since October 2006.

FWC is responsible for development of the army’s space and missile defence doctrine and concepts, evaluation of requirements, and vertical integration of doctrine, organisations, training, materiel, personnel, and facilities activities across ballistic missile defence systems elements.

Additional responsibilities include the management of high-performance computer centres, threat scenario design, command and control engineering, as well as advanced concept technology demonstration programs.

Amid Big F-35 Deal, P&W Sees Challenges

Pratt & Whitney has signed a $1 billion contract for the fifth batch of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter engines and expects to sign a sixth contract shortly, according to the company’s head of military engines.

The low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract with the US military includes 35 jet engines — 32 for installation and three spares — as well as sustainment, support and spare parts. The engines will power 22 of the F-35As for the US Air Force, three of the jump-jet F-35Bs for the Marine Corps and seven F-35C carrier variants for the Navy. Through the first four LRIPs, Pratt has delivered 98 engines to the F-35 program.

Since the delivery of the first production representative engine, costs on the F-135 have dropped by 40 percent. Those cost savings are also seen in the contract for LRIP-5, which saw a 6 percent drop in cost from LRIP-4. A series of decisions to push F-35 purchases to the right has halved expected F-135 sales since 2009. Combined with the end of production

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M a c h i n e T o o l s . c o m launches new platform w i t h c o m p r e h e n s ive machine model database

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MachineTools.com was founded in 1999 to aggregate machine and tooling offerings from many different sellers to give shops instant access to a huge world-wide market with many choices.

With the June 2013 launch of the New MachineTools.com, founder Stuart Carlin has realized his dream of not only helping visitors find and buy machines and tooling, but also helping them assess their own needs.

The new site features a model database that currently has over 150,000 machine and tooling models. And the MachineTools.com staff is busy researching and adding more constantly.

“This is the only on-line model database in the world anywhere near this scope,” said Carlin. “The idea was to give buyers a powerful tool to find the right machine model from the right country and then help them buy that machine.”

The model database includes machine and tooling specs, manufacturer

information, for-sales listings, distributors and sales offices for new machines, and service and repair listings, all on the same page for each model. Plans are in the works to add sales history and manuals to the model database as well. The redesign includes a new mobile site, and an iPhone/iPad app, with an Android app on the way.

“Mobile is the future,” said Carlin. “We’re making it easy to find machines, tooling, and service from wherever people are and on whatever device they are using.”

Google Acquires Company That Makes Flying Wind Turbines

Popular Science reported that following Makani Power’s “first fully autonomous flight of a kite power system,” Google has acquired the company.

The company “generates power through wind turbines attached to robotic kites” and “claims that the system generates more energy than conventional turbines and costs less to build.”


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Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Gains Again in June The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the June 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725 billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 57.3, an increase from the May index of 56.7, reflecting industry participants’ increasing optimism despite continued moderate growth of business investment in equipment. When asked about the outlook for the future, MCI survey respondent Thomas Jaschik, President, BB&T Equipment Finance, said, “Demand for equipment leases has increased significantly over the last 60 days. Whether this is a seasonal factor or an indicator of an improving economy is subject to debate. If demand continues throughout the summer than perhaps we can give the nod to an improving economy.” June 2013 Survey Results:The overall MCI-EFI is 57.3, an increase from the May index of 56.7. When asked to assess their business conditions over the next four months, 19.4% of executives responding said they believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, up from 9.7% in May. 71% of respondents believe business conditions will remain the same over the next four months, down from 87.1% in May. 9.7% believe business conditions will worsen, up from 3.2% the previous

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19.4% of survey respondents believe demand for leases and loans to fund capital expenditures (capex) will increase over the next four months, up from 12.9% in May. 71% believe demand will “remain the same” during the same four-month time period, down from 80.6% the previous month. 9.7% believe demand will decline, up from 6.5% in May.

19.4% of executives expect more access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions over the next four months, down from 25.8% in May. 80.6% of survey respondents indicate they expect the “same” access to capital to fund business, an increase from 74.2% the previous month. No one expects “less” access to capital, unchanged from May.

When asked, 29% of the executives reported they expect to hire more employees over the next four months, an increase from 19.4% in May. 67.7% expect no change in headcount over the next four months, down from 71% last month. 3.2% expect fewer employees, down from 9.7% of respondents who expected fewer employees in May.

90.3% of the leadership evaluates the current U.S. economy as “fair,” unchanged from last month. 9.7% rate it as “poor,” also unchanged from May.

22.6% of survey respondents believe that U.S. economic conditions will get “better” over the next six months, a decrease from 32.3% in May. 71% of survey respondents indicate they believe the U.S. economy will “stay the same” over the next six months, an increase from 64.5% in May. 6.5% believe economic conditions in the U.S.

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will worsen over the next six months, an increase from 3.2% who believed so last month. In June, 25.8% of respondents indicate they believe their company will increase spending on business development activities during the next six months, unchanged from May. 74.2% believe there will be “no change” in business development spending, and no one believes there will be a decrease in spending, both also unchanged from May. June 2013 MCI Survey Comments from Industry Executive Leadership: Bank, Middle Ticket“The industry outlook is trending in a positive direction. However, the recent data reflects a single month and isn’t yet indicative of a larger trend. While we are currently in a positive environment, U.S. Bank is well positioned to capitalize on the current market conditions.” Anthony Cracchiolo, President and CEO, Vendor Services, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance

“Continued market uncertainty and volatility in the U.S. and abroad, mixed economic and industry results, and consideration by the Fed to reduce its stimulus program and increase interest rates are challenging customers on the timing of future capex replacement and/or expansion. Numerous industry segments experiencing modest to robust sales growth and replenished cash reserves during the past 18 months are moving forward with capex plans,

contributing to strong performance for the equipment finance industry during the remainder of 2013 and into 2014.” Russell Nelson, President, CoBank Farm Credit Leasing

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Bretta Kelly, Owner BMSC, Preparing More than 100 Companies for Certification.

For over 50 years, Nelson Engineering Co. has manufactured high precision sheet metal and machined products for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical and commercial industries. John Anglin, president of the company for the past 3 years, says, “We have experienced significant growth year over year for last several years. Our team goes through a strategic planning process each year, and our SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis revealed that we needed to streamline our processes and invest in capital improvements in order to sustain this kind of growth.”

The company has been busy doing just that over the past three years.They installed a superior Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in order to integrate internal and external management of information across the organization. They acquired a metal spinning company, formerly Metal Spinning Solutions, in order to grow their in-house metal spinning capabilities. They have upgraded their machine tool capabilities, the latest providing them with 5th axis machining and live tooling. And perhaps one of the most important upgrades was their recent certification to ISO9001/AS9100 Revision C.

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to get ISO 9001/ AS9100 certified. Though our current customers weren’t requiring it since they have years of experience working with us, we knew that if we wanted to expand our customer base, particularly in the aerospace industry, it was a must.” “But”, he continued, “We additionally wanted to go through the certification process in order to streamline our quality process - we simply had too many procedures.”

Kevin Lowe, Chief Inspector for Nelson Engineering, added, “Every time we had an audit, we would write a new procedure. Prior to ISO/AS9100 certification, we had 48 procedures. Today, we have 6. And we’ve gone from 5 binders to 2. Bretta adds that Kevin was so thorough that they added flowcharts that weren’t in her templates. “Nelson Engineering helped me to make a process improvement in my templates”, she said.

John didn’t interview a number of ISO/AS9100 consultants. “We just picked BMSC, founded and owned by Bretta Kelly. I saw articles in the Metalworker each issue, and there were so many satisfied customers. I know these companies through industry associations, and since they recommended BMSC, I made the decision to go with Bretta.”

BMSC offers a range of services for those preparing to certify to ISO/AS9100. The most cost effective package is her template package, which allows the company to receive training on the templates, and then they run with it. For those needing more hand holding, Bretta offers more consulting to support the customer.

John says, “We initially purchased the templates, and we decided we’d see how far we could get before needing Bretta’s onsite support. Bretta says, “Kevin emailed me a couple of times after they bought the templates with a few questions. A few months later, when I received his call, I thought he was ready to bring me in. He wasn’t, though, he had completed the entire documented system on his own with no consulting help. He was calling to say that Nelson was ready for the audit. And they were, as they passed the audit with ‘0’ findings!”

Kevin says, “Bretta’s system is extremely streamlined and concise.” Both Kevin and John agree that her knowledge of the certification process coupled with her personable and professional approach, made it very easy to work with her. They were also pleased that the ISO9001/AS9100 Revision C certification reduced the work required for the NADCAP approval process. John says it entailed 3 days of audits versus the 4 days required before they were certified.

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GD NASSCO to Construct Product Tankers for American Petroleum Tankers

General Dynamics NASSCO announced that it has entered into a contract with an affiliate of American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone on behalf of its investors, for the design and construction of four 50,000 deadweight ton LNG-conversion-ready product carriers with a 330,000 barrel cargo capacity. The contract includes options to build four additional ships.

Construction of the first tanker is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2014, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015, continuing through 2016. The four-ship APT contract will add up to approximately 800 jobs at NASSCO during construction and more than 165 seagoing union jobs during the operation of the vessels.

The 610-foot-long tankers are a new “ECO” design that offers improved fuel efficiency and incorporates the latest environmental protection features, including a Ballast Water Treatment System. All of the ECO-class tankers will be constructed at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. This contract builds upon the strong relationship NASSCO and APT developed during the construction of five State-class product carriers from 2007 to 2010.

The construction and operation of the new vessels are aligned with the Jones Act, which requires that ships carrying cargo between U.S. ports be built in U.S. shipyards.

NASA Par tner s w i t h M a d e - I n -Space to Create First Space Bound 3D Printer

NASA has officially partnered with Made in Space to develop a printer for space. The goal is to launch the first ever 3D printer in space next year, allowing devices and parts to be manufactured in a zero-gravity environment. Officially called the 3D Printing in Zero-G Experiment, the project will result in a custom 3D printer made specifically for the space agency. The goal is to one day allow space missions to be almost self-sufficient.

The 3D printer will allow parts to be manufactured in space and it will also facilitate the creation of tools needed to repair damaged space craft, and to resupply materials that are used up during the course of the missions. One example is the various projects currently in place to put humans on Mars – sending a resupply of consumable items to the planet would take quite a while, making 3D printing a better option.

Made in Space’s CEO Aaron Kemmer said: “The 3D printing experiment with NASA is a step towards the future. The ability to 3D print parts and tools on-demand greatly increases the reliability and safety of space missions while also dropping the cost by orders of magnitude. The first printers will start by building test coupons, and will then build a broad range of parts, such as tools and science equipment.”

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For decades, U.S. manufacturers fled the country for China to drive down labor costs, then shipped products halfway around the world to sell to Americans, costing the U.S. millions of jobs.

Now, some foreign manufacturers are turning that offshoring trend on its head. In 2011, British-based Rolls-Royce began making engine parts in Virginia and shipping them to jet engine factories in Europe and Asia. That same year, Germany-based Siemens started making power-plant turbines in Charlotte, N.C., shipping them mostly to Saudi Arabia and Mexico.

Remarkably, the long-jilted U.S. is becoming a manufacturing hotbed for dozens of foreign companies in aerospace, energy, chemicals and other sectors. Many want to be closer to customers in the world’s No. 1 market. Others are taking advantage of blossoming U.S. assets such as low energy costs, a relatively healthy economy, highly productive workers and a cheap dollar.

From 2007 to 2012, foreign investment in U.S. manufacturing totaled $493 billion, compared with $270 billion the previous six years, according to the Organization for International Investment.

Foreign manufacturers aren’t the only ones waking up to the benefits of making things in the U.S. Since 2010, more than 200 companies, mostly U.S.-based, have brought back production to the states. That phenomenon, known as onshoring, has created about 50,000 factory jobs, reported the Reshoring Initiative, an industry coalition.

By 2020, onshoring could generate a few million U.S. manufacturing jobs, including hundreds of thousands at foreign companies, Sirkin said.

That could be a boon for U.S. workers. Foreign manufacturers pay U.S. employees 14 percent more than the industry average, OFII figures show.

Faced with rising demand from airlines worldwide, Rolls-Royce opted to build a factory in Virginia to make jet engine discs and ship them across the Atlantic Ocean rather than expand plants in the United Kingdom.

One reason is to be closer to customers in the Southeast. Boeing began constructing its 787 Dreamliners in Charleston, S.C., in 2011 and Airbus is building its first U.S. assembly plant in Mobile, Ala.

Executives of those companies “can see that you’re making quality parts in super-modern facilities with the best working practices,” said William Powers, chief financial officer of Rolls-Royce North America.

While automation is part of the story, the Southeast also offered Rolls-Royce a flexible work environment. In Virginia and other Southern right-to-work states where union representation is low, factory employees typically can both set up and operate a machine, as well as run multiple machines. By contrast, in Europe, collective bargaining agreements often limit workers to single, repetitive tasks that increase labor costs. Partly as a result, from 2005 to 2010, worker productivity increased much faster in the U.S. than in western Europe.

Also contributing to faster U.S. productivity gains: The country was hit harder by low-cost Asian competition, forcing companies to cut waste and do more with fewer employees.

Add the fact that U.S. wages have largely stabilized over the past few years while China’s have risen sharply— and U.S. workers are now a better bargain for multinational companies such as Rolls-Royce.


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The May report shows that 63% of participants predict that economic activity will remain unchanged during the next three months (up from 56% in April), 23% believe that activity will improve (down from 28% in April) and 14% forecast that activity will decline (compared to 16% in April).

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“Suppliers of metal parts and assemblies experienced modest gains in orders during the first quarter of 2013, but suffered a 6% decrease in shipments compared to March 2012,” said William E. Gaskin, PMA president. “The automotive market is the sector with the strongest shipments, but most other markets have leveled off or declined somewhat from levels consistent with 2012. Expectations for the balance of the year rest on whether Congress and the President are able to address the critical budget and tax issues faced by all manufacturers. Congress and the President need to set aside their partisan differences and take action to ensure that the manufacturing sector continues to grow.”

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The Atlantic reports, “A collective of researchers from the US, Finland, Germany, and Japan, working with the US Department of Energy, has developed a way to make metal out of the straw of the contemporary world: cement. The process they discovered, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, transforms liquid cement into a kind of glass-metal fusion that is exceptionally good at conducting heat and electricity.

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GenCorp’s Aerojet: Rocketdyne deal to save U.S. $1 bln

Aerojet Rocketdyne, the new company formed after GenCorp Inc’s acquisition of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, said it has promised the U.S. government $1 billion in savings over the next decade as a result of the deal, with an additional $2 billion in savings possible in later phases of the merger.

Aerojet Rocketdyne President Warren Boley told Reuters that the new company, a wholly owned unit of GenCorp, expected to double its revenues over the next five years from a current combined estimate of $1.7 billion. He said the company was also looking at other business opportunities, and would soon sign a memorandum of understanding on a “significant strategic relationship” with Israel Military Industries that could evolve into a joint venture in the future.

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Gold Tech Industries knows that to continue to service their customers, they must embrace continuous improvement. In 2011, they achieved ISO:9001/AS9100 Revision C certification, then in 2012, NADCAP accreditation for three of their special processes. This year, they took the next step to achieve NADCAP accreditation on all 10 of their special processes.

This ITAR registered company is preparing to celebrate its 30th year in business and is a recognized leader in precision plating and metal finishing applications for the aerospace, defense, automotive, commercial, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries. Their customers are located throughout the world, and they include Boeing, General Dynamics, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman.

The team at Gold Tech that spearheaded the rigorous NADCAP accreditation includes: Brett Malacky, Project Manager; Julie Flickinger, Quality Manager; Mark Duschek, Environmental Compliance Manager; and Daren Hess, Technical Process Manager. Mark says, “We knew the accreditation to 10 processes was going to be a challenge, as we had been through it just over a year ago for 3 processes. It was, indeed, more than 3-fold the effort, but we are so excited that we can now offer these accredited processes for all of our customers.” Brett added, “We know that our customers, the Prime Contractors and their supply chains, had made NADCAP accreditation a requirement, and we achieved the accreditation as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and superior customer service.”

The company built its reputation on superior product quality, cycle time, and customer satisfaction. This position in the industry has, in part, resulted from the company’s ability and willingness to respond to challenging proposals involving exotic base materials, unique design configurations, and intricate plating and masking requirements. Brett says, “We successfully accomplish these challenges because of the expertise of our staff, and our management team has a combined 171 years of tenure with the company.”

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Gold Tech Industries’ Aerospace Division works with the following substrates: Aluminum, Copper, Mu Metal, Steel Alloys, Beryllium Copper, Hastelloy, Nickel Alloys, Silver, Brass, Invar, Kovar, Tellurium Copper, Inconel, Monel, and Stainless Steel. Processes Include:

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Daren says, “This past year we added ‘bright tin’ to our list of processes. We offered matte tin in the past, but a number of customers were requesting the bright tin finish, so we accommodated their requirements.”

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NASA’s largest rocket yet, a vehicle under development called the Space Launch System (SLS), is on track for its first test flight in 2017.

The rocket is designed to carry astronauts farther into the solarsystem than ever before. Meanwhile, NASA plans to leave travel to low-Earth orbit to commercial space companies, which are developing private space taxis to take over the job vacated by the retired space shuttle.

“We started working on Space Launch System concepts 10 years ago,” said former astronaut David Leestma, a veteran of three space shuttle missions, who now heads the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

“We want to take NASA well beyond the space station. The SLS will be the most powerful rocket ever built, and it will be safe, affordable and sustainable.”

The new super-rocket will be able to boost 143 tons (130 metric tons) to orbit using many existing components in its construction. The main liquid-fueled engines are leftovers from the shuttle program, as are the giant solid rocket boosters that will flank the rocket. Only the core, or central structure, will be completely new.

The solid rocket boosters are being readied by Alliant Techsystems (ATK). They need to be adapted for use on the SLS, and the changes are “right on budget and on schedule for a 2017 unmanned test fight,” said Don Sauvageau, who works at the engine design firm. “Affordability is a big factor, and these will be 30 percent cheaper than they were for the shuttle,” he said.

Atop the giant booster will be NASA’s Orion capsule. Orion is slated for a test flight with the Atlas V rocket in 2014, during which the heat shield and re-entry systems will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds similar to a lunar return. NASA hopes to have Orion ready for a crewed flight by 2021.

The lifting ability of the SLS will allow the rocket to deliver payloads to a position called L2 (a stable orbit beyond the moon), perform an asteroid mission, or even fly an unmanned sample return from the moons of Mars. It would also allow NASA to send probes directly to planets like Jupiter without the lengthy gravity-assist swings by Venus and Earth as have been undertaken for missions launched by less powerful rockets. Transit times to the giant planet would be cut down to about three years.

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The U.S. Army awarded a contract to General Dynamics C4 Systems for 10 vehicle-mounted Tactical Ground Station (TGS) Lot D systems with an option for 11 additional systems. The TGS system is part of the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), the Army’s primary deployed system for posting, processing and distributing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information in real time to intelligence analysts and commanders. The order is valued at $31.5 million with all options exercised. The first of the new TGS systems is scheduled for delivery during the third quarter of 2013.

DCGS-A provides Army analysts with access to more than 600 data sources and allows rapid collaboration through shared data access. The General Dynamics-built TGS-Lot D systems allow analysts to comb through millions of classified and unclassified records within minutes, providing commanders with status updates on persons of interest and imminent threats such as improvised explosive devices.

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Boeing Raises Twenty-Year Commercial Jet Forecast

Bloomberg News reports Boeing “raised its 20-year forecast for commercial jet demand by 3.8 percent as air traffic outstrips global economic growth and airlines refresh their fleets with $4.8 trillion in new planes.” Randy Tinseth, marketing vice president for commercial airplanes at Boeing, said he did not see a “bubble” in the market even as the company considers raising production rates. However, Richard Aboulafia, an analyst with the Teal Group, warned inexpensive financing and oil prices could change these numbers. Meanwhile, Howard Rubel, an analyst with Jefferies LLC, predicted that Boeing and Airbus would continue to dominate the market as new entrants are just starting to come to the market.

The AP reports that speaking ahead of the Bourget international air show in Paris, Tinseth, “said rising oil prices are forcing carriers to think harder about efficiency, and that means smaller planes that burn less fuel.” That “also means design changes, streamlined air traffic control and improved navigation to shave miles (kilometers) off each flight.” The AP notes, “The demand for fuel efficiency has eaten away at orders for the wide-body long haul carriers that are major profit-drivers for Boeing and Airbus, the world’s two biggest aircraft manufacturers.”

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The sites will not be co-located with existing DoD sites that have been cleared to fly UAS in the United States, such as Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, Pennington said. However,

he said the new airspace sites will likely butt up against those DoD-owned sites.

DoD will begin preliminary site selection for those locations by the end of 2012, Pennington said.

The unmanned aircraft will use a ground-based sense-and-avoid system for the early flight tests scheduled for the airspace locations. Sense and avoid technology allows unmanned aircraft to detect other planes in the area and change its course to avoid midair collisions.

The ground-based system will relay information from air traffic control and other sources on the location of all aircraft flying in the area of the UAS. That info will then be relayed to the UAS pilot on the ground, who can then maneuver the aircraft through the air traffic.

As tests progress, DoD officials plan to move to a partially automated sense-and-avoid system on board the aircraft, Pennington said.

Creation of these airspace bubbles was part of the FAA reauthorization bill proposed earlier this year. Lawmakers tabled passage of the FAA bill until September, when Congress is set to return from its summer recess.

Once passed, Pennington predicted that there would be a lot of “political jockeying” by lawmakers to land one of the test sites, given the money and resources DoD plans to pump into the effort.

Boeing Dreamliner Finishes Test Program

Bloomberg News reports the Boeing 787 Dreamliner “finished its 20- month flight-test program in the final hurdle toward approval for passenger service that could start next month.” The last flight was made on August 13 and now the FAA “must verify the paperwork in a review Boeing has said it expects this week and then certify the jet before its first delivery.

The agency, which has worked with Boeing since the 787’s inception, doesn’t discuss certification work, said Alison Duquette, a spokeswoman.” The article notes that the only the 787s with Rolls Royce engines completed testing and more are needed for those with GE Engines. The CNET News “Cutting Edge” blog notes that on the final test flight,

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Pratt, Rolls-Royce Realign Ties

United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney unit and Rolls-Royce PLC are ending one aircraft-engine joint venture to start another.Pratt will pay $1.5 billion for Rolls-Royce’s share in their existing International Aero Engines consortium, which produces the engines that power the Airbus A320 jetliner family.

The two companies plan to work together in a new venture that will develop engines for future narrow-body aircraft using Pratt’s geared turbofan technology.

The new venture will go head to head with General Electric Co. to develop more-efficient engines for the single-aisle-aircraft segment, in which the companies expect demand to be around 20,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years.

It also comes after London-based Rolls-Royce declined to develop new engines for the latest upgrades to the A320 neo, produced by Airbus, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co.

Pratt had all but abandoned the single-aisle market in the early 1990s but began muscling its way back in over the past few years in the face of dismissals from its rivals including Rolls and GE.

Last year, Pratt scored a coup when Airbus selected its geared turbofan engine as one of two engine options for the revamped A320.

But this summer Pratt was excluded from a similar move at Boeing Co., which opted to upgrade its 737 instead of investing in a next-generation aircraft.

The new 737 plane exclusively uses an engine from CFM, a joint venture between GE and France’s Safran SA.

The new venture will focus on the high-bypass ratio, geared-turbofan technology. The other partners in the previous partnership—Japanese Aero Engine Corp. and MTU Aero Engines GmbH—intend to join.

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Roche and Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE) announced an agreement to license several technologies developed by Stuart Lindsay at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University and Colin Nuckolls of the Columbia University Nanoscience Center for the development of a revolutionary DNA sequencing system.

The licensed technologies include specialized approaches for DNA base sensing and reading and build on an ongoing collaboration between Roche’s sequencing center of excellence, 454 Life Sciences, and IBM to develop and commercialize a single-molecule, nanopore DNA sequencer with the capacity to rapidly decode an individual’s complete genome for well below $1000.

The licensed technologies offer novel approaches for reading the sequence of bases, or letters, in a single DNA molecule as it is passed through a nanopore. The team has demonstrated proof-of-concept, and is in the midst of making a third generation reader molecule that provides better discrimination between the DNA bases. The licensing agreement with Roche will help translate these discoveries into a commercial instrument.

The DNA Transistor technology, developed by IBM Research, slows and controls the movement of the DNA molecule as it threads through a microscopic nanopore in a silicon chip, while the newly licensed DNA reading technology can decode the bases of the DNA molecule as it passes through.

Both technologies are centered on semiconductor-based nanopores, which have advantages over protein-based nanopores in terms of control, robustness, scalability, and manufacturability.

The deal was brokered by Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization of Arizona State University, and includes sponsored research funding that will help Lindsay’s team move the technology towards commercialization.

ASU was the only university to receive more than one award.

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Lockheed Martin Orion capsule completes structural testing Lockheed Martin’s Orion spacecraft has finished structural testing and is structurally prepared for its first launch in September, 2014.

The capsule was tested to 110% of expected loads from such traumatic events as launch, separation and re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.

“The static loads campaign is our best method of testing to verify what works on paper will work in space,” says Charlie Lundquist, NASA’s Orion crew and service module manager. “This is how we validate our design.”

Small cracks discovered in 2012 after limited structural testing raised concerns about the design of the Lockheed spacecraft. Though Lockheed repaired the damage and expressed confidence in its solution, the formal completion of structural tests is a relief to both the company and NASA.

Orion is scheduled for a first flight in September, 2014, atop a Boeing Delta IV launch vehicle. Though not capable of reaching the velocity necessary to escape Earth’s gravity well using the Delta IV, NASA projects the capsule will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere with 84% of the energy required for a lunar flight.

Orion will enter orbit propelled by the Space Launch System, a Space Shuttle-derived series of solid rocket motors capable of boosting such payloads as far as the Moon and even Mars. SLS will not fly until 2017

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Household Wealth Beginning To Rise Again

New data shows American household wealth rebounding in recent months, with the Wall Street Journal reporting a new Federal Reserve study found the net worth of US households rose 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2013 to $70.35 trillion – the highest level since at least 2007.

USA Today reports, “That topped the previous peak of $68 trillion in the third quarter of 2007, just before the recession began. In the January-March quarter, gains in stocks and mutual funds accounted for about half the nation’s $3 trillion increase in wealth. Rising home prices made up about one-fourth. The rest came from higher pension fund reserves, greater ownership of cars and other goods and lower debts.”

The New York Times reports, “The implosion of the housing sector, and the stock market tumble in 2008 and early 2009 took a huge toll on the net worth of American families. Between 2007 and 2008, household net worth dropped by nearly $13 trillion, a decline of nearly 20 percent.”

The Times notes, “The Federal Reserve report also showed that Americans continued to reduce debt levels and strengthen their personal balance sheets. Household borrowing sank by an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2013.”

Delcam expands North American support team

Delcam is pleased to announce a further expansion of its North American support resources with the addition of Mike Hillier and Rob Kobielski to the post-sales support team. The appointment follows a record year for Delcam in North America in 2012, with sales of software and maintenance up by more than 25% over 2011, and further growth expected this year.

Before joining Delcam, Rob was a Secondary School Technological Studies teacher with Kincardine District Secondary School. During his four-year tenure, he taught numerous courses in manufacturing, construction and technological design. Outside of regular school hours, Rob was the faculty advisor and coach to Kincardine & District Secondary School’s world finalist robotics team. Prior to teaching, Rob worked in manufacturing industry for six years as a CNC machinist and mould designer with specialized skills in CAD, CAM and CNC.

Mike has worked for the last thirteen years as a general machinist with leading companies in the plastics-manufacturing and systems-integration industries. Mike’s experience working in one of the largest tool and die areas in the world has enabled him to become highly proficient with Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining and PowerSHAPE CAD software for tooling design. Mike also has a teaching background with St. Clair College as a motorcycle instructor.

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4 companies explain their moves to Phoenix The Greater Phoenix Economic Council hosted a forum last month at its downtown Phoenix office to feature companies that it helped bring to the Valley.

• New-York based ZocDoc opened a Scottsdale office three months ago to reach a West Coast audience for its free website and application that allows patients to find a nearby doctor or dentist.

• Dalsin Industries Inc., a family-owned custom sheet metal fabrication company based in Bloomington, Minn., opened a west Phoenix regional manufacturing facility in December because the state is close to California, has a multitude of direct flights and is close to subcontractors and vendors the company works with.

• Silent-Aire, a Canadian custom HVAC and data center cooling systems manufacturer, opened a Gilbert manufacturing facility in April. The company chose the state for its mild winters, proximity to Silicon Valley and it’s only a three-hour direct flight to Edmonton.

• Stealth Software, a Dutch software development company, announced in February it was opening its U.S. headquarters in the Phoenix area, but is still choosing a site.

These four growing companies say the area’s highly-skilled workforce, low cost of living, and general business climate were among the factors why company CEOs chose the state.

In the past three years, GPEC worked with more than 100 companies to expand or relocate to the greater Phoenix region, and this fiscal year has helped more than 30 companies come to the area, said Barry Broome, GPEC’s president and CEO.

Keith Diekmann, Dalsin’s operations manager, said the incentives provided to companies to move to the Valley are mainly for large companies. Dalsin has 180 employees, with 42 jobs here, and couldn’t qualify for the incentives.“It would be nice to have incentives for smaller businesses,” Diekmann said.

The three companies who moved here also liked the existing empty buildings that are generally move-in ready. GPEC keeps a list of the large, vacant properties in the area to provide to companies, Broome said.

ZocDoc has 10,000 square feet in Scottsdale, and has plans to have 600 local employees and move to a bigger office.

Dalsin leased a 75,000-square-foot building to hold its large machines, and has plans for future expansion. The plan is for 150 local employees.

Silent-Aire moved into an existing 50,000-square-foot building to double its manufacturing capacity and put the company into a position for future growth. About 100-150 employees are expected in the new few years.

Stealth Software has plans to hire 200 people and wants to help put Arizona on the global map.“We want to help push Arizona into a high degree of excellence to be recognized around the world,” said Marty Schwarzkopf, who works in business development.


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Jet Airways To Purchase More Boeing Aircraft

Bloomberg News reports Jet Airways “is considering an order for Boeing Co. 737 planes, K.G. Vishwanath, the Mumbai-based carrier’s vice president of commercial strategy, told analysts. He didn’t disclose the number of aircraft or a timeframe.” Bloomberg News reports, “Carriers in India will need 1,450 new airplanes worth $175 billion over the next 20 years, Boeing forecast in February.”

U.S. manufacturing technology orders have best year since 1996 December U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $499.43 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 17.8% from November but down 9.4% when compared with the total of $550.99 million reported for December 2011. With a year-end total of $5,705.58 million, 2012 was up 2.6% compared with 2011. These numbers and all data in this report are based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTO program.

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Orbital Sciences Corporation announced that it has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to design, manufacture, integrate and test a new heliophysics science satellite that will investigate the connection between space weather storms in the ionosphere, located at the edge of outer space, and Earth’s terrestrial weather. Orbital will provide its LEOStar-2 spacecraft platform and conduct systems integration and test for the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) mission at its Dulles, VA satellite design and production facilities. Orbital’s contract for the two-year mission is valued at $50 million. The mission, which will be led by the University of California at Berkeley, is currently planned for launch in 2017.

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Obama Admin. Seeks Applicants for ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities’ Partnership

The Obama Administration announced that it is accepting applications for the first phase of the “Investing in Manufacturing Communities” Partnership, a new initiative outlined in the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget that will help accelerate the resurgence of manufacturing and create jobs across the country.

Phase One of the “Investing in Manufacturing Communities” Partnership: In the first phase of this effort, the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture as well as the Small Business Administration and Environmental Protection Agency will award at least 25 grants of up to $200,000 each to help regions develop long-term economic development strategies intended to create a globally competitive environment that will attract, retain and expand investment and spur international trade and exports. These “Implementation Strategies” will encourage collaboration at the local level to identify the region’s comparative advantages and assets, and plan investments to expand the area’s appeal to manufacturers.

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There were 5,295 precision manufacturing jobs nationwide posted in the last 30 days alone, according to a search June 12 on the job website indeed.com. 100 were posted in Arizona.

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At one point in time, the U.S. had a large manufacturing workforce, but as work was moved offshore, their ranks dwindled, Parker said. Now as workers age, the industry is at a crossroads where it must recruit new ones.

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Kuhn said there’s actually a misconception that all U.S. manufacturing is done overseas, when much of it is still done in the United States.The industry has struggled to attract young people for training “in an age of video games and iPhones. They don’t think about technology in industrial fields,” he said. Instead, he added, they are drawn to video game schools thinking they’ll develop the next Xbox game, when in reality, very few will do so. Parker said manufacturing has also suffered from an image

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A new version of solar cells created by laboratories at Rice and Pennsylvania State universities could open the door to research on a new class of solar energy devices.

The photovoltaic devices created in a project led by Rice chemical engineer Rafael Verduzco and Penn State chemical engineer Enrique Gomez are based on block copolymers, self-assembling organic materials that arrange themselves into distinct layers. They easily outperform other cells with polymer compounds as active elements.

While commercial, silicon-based solar cells turn about 20 percent of sunlight into electricity and experimental units top 25 percent, there’s been an undercurrent of research into polymer-based cells that could greatly reduce the cost of solar energy, Verduzco said. The Rice/Penn State cells reach about 3 percent efficiency, but that’s surprisingly better than other labs have achieved using polymer compounds.

“You need two components in a solar cell: one to carry (negative) electrons, the other to carry positive charges,” Verduzco said. The imbalance between the two prompted by the input of energy -- sunlight

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Since the mid-1980s, researchers have experimented with stacking or mixing polymer components with limited success, Verduzco said. Later polymer/fullerene mixtures topped 10 percent efficiency, but the fullerenes -- in this case, enhanced C-60 buckyballs -- are difficult to work with, he said.

The Rice lab discovered a block copolymer -- P3HT-b-PFTBT -- that separates into bands that are about 16 nanometers wide. More interesting to the researchers was the polymers’ natural tendency to form bands perpendicular to the glass. The copolymer was created in the presence of a glass/indium tin oxide (ITO) top layer at a modest 165 degrees Celsius.

With a layer of aluminum on the other side of the device constructed by the Penn State team, the polymer bands stretched from the top to bottom electrodes and provided a clear path for electrons to flow.

“On paper, block copolymers are excellent candidates for organic solar cells, but no one has been able to get very good photovoltaic performance using block copolymers,” Verduzco said. “We didn’t give up on the idea of block copolymers because there’s really only been a handful of these types of solar cells previously tested. We thought getting good performance using block copolymers was possible if we designed the right materials and fabricated the solar cells under the right conditions.”

He said the researchers want to experiment with other block copolymers and learn to control their structures to increase the solar cell’s ability to capture photons and turn them into electricity. Once they have achieved higher performance from the cells, the team will look at long-term use.

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A r i z o n a c o n g r e s s i o n a l delegates tackle state’s manufacturing challengesby Ilana Lowery, Editor-Phoenix Business Journal

Education and the need for more skilled workers in the state’s manufacturing sector was front and center at the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Summit held last month in downtown Phoenix.

The most interesting part was a bipartisan panel discussion focusing on federal issues affecting manufacturing. Participants included congressional representatives from Arizona, U.S. Reps. Matt Salmon (Dist. 5), David Schweikert (Dist. 6) and Kyrsten Sinema (Dist. 9).

Moderator Aric Newhouse, senior vice president for policy and government relations for the National Association of Manufacturers, led the discussion. It touched on a number of topics including federal funding, tax reform and the frustrations the representatives face in Washington when they try to get anything done. Watch the video above to see part of their discussion.

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• Arizona MEP (Manufacturer Extension Partnership) of the Future — Helping Small to Medium Sized Manufacturers Grow Organically was moderated by Steve Macias, chairman of the Arizona Manufacturers Council. Panelists included Al Sanders, MEP Program Advisor for the Arizona Commerce Authority and Brian Sherman, senior vice president of business development, also with the ACA.

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AM General is preparing its blast resistant vehicle-off road (BRV-O), which is being offered for the US Army and Marine Corps’ joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) program for government testing at its light tactical vehicle assembly line.

Around 22 BRV-O vehicle prototypes are currently being manufactured by the company as part of a 24-month $64.5m JLTV engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) phase contract

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The vehicles are being developed in two versions: a four-seat combat tactical vehicle designed to support three different mission package configurations, and a two-seat combat support vehicle for supporting a utility mission package configuration for different roles across the full spectrum of military operations.

Following the departure of BRV-O vehicles from LTVAL plant, the company will also receive additional mission packages for conversion into a specific mission package configuration, such as the heavy guns carrier.

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As Wars End, a Rush to Grab Dollars Spent on the Border Half a dozen major military contractors, including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, are preparing for an unusual desert showdown here this summer, demonstrating their military-grade radar and long-range camera systems in an effort to secure a Homeland Security Department contract worth as much as $1 billion.

Northrop Grumman, meanwhile, is pitching to Homeland Security officials an automated tracking device — first built for the Pentagon to find roadside bombs in Afghanistan — that could be mounted on aerial drones to find illegal border crossers. And General Atomics, which manufactures the reconnaissance drones, wants to double the size of the fleet under a recently awarded contract worth up to $443 million.

The military-style buildup at the border zone, which started in the Tucson area late in the Bush administration, would become all but mandatory under the bill pending before the Senate. It requires that within six months of enactment, Homeland Security submit a plan to achieve

“effective control” and “persistent surveillance” of the entire 1,969-mile land border with Mexico, something never before accomplished.

For military contractors, that could be a real boon. “There are only so many missile systems and Apache attack helicopters you can sell,” said Dennis L. Hoffman, an Arizona State University economics professor who has studied future potential markets for the defense industry. “This push toward border security fits very well with the need to create an ongoing stream of revenue.”

Since 2005, the number of Border Patrol agents has doubled to 21,000, and the stretches protected by pedestrian or vehicle fencing have grown to 651 miles as of last year from 135. But there are still large swaths where people trying to enter the United States illegally have good odds of success, particularly in rural Texas. And with budget cutting in the past two years, money for surveillance equipment along the border has been pared back.

Military contractors have not played a significant role in lobbying for the passage of the immigration legislation, which includes $4.5 billion to bolster border security over the next five years.

Homeland Security would have to decide, in consultation with Congress, how to divide the money — on long-range cameras, radar systems, mobile surveillance equipment, aircraft or lower-tech solutions like more border agents or physical fences — decisions that would determine how various contractors might fare.

“It has been a tough time for the industry: people have been laid off or furloughed,” said James P. Creaghan, a lobbyist who represents a small Texas company, Personal Defense, which is trying to sell more night-vision goggles to Homeland Security. “This could help out.”

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At a General Electric flight simulator here, the visibility has been set at near zero to mimic thick rain and clouds. But a video console near the pilot shows a vivid picture of nearby mountains precise enough to allow a plane to take off or land despite the conditions.

The system is one of several highly valuable next-generation technologies that GE has developed — and that the company has passed along to China as part of a joint venture with the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Access to the world’s second-largest economy is critical for nearly any global company. Yet this often comes at a cost: the transfer of the very technologies that leading business officials — including GE chief executive Jeffrey Immelt, who heads an Obama administration panel on U.S. jobs and competitiveness — cite as essential to the United States’ economic future. The “synthetic vision” system, for example, could be worth millions of dollars to airlines, which could significantly reduce costs from weather-related delays.

GE, like other companies, must weigh which technologies should be brought to joint ventures with China and how to protect them from being stolen or misused. These decisions face virtually any executive trying to develop a presence in the country — from the most sophisticated technology firms, which worry about software piracy, to old-line industrial equipment makers, which have seen knockoffs of their products pop up soon after making deals with Chinese partners. Under the agreement with AVIC, GE avionics will be on board a new Chinese commercial airliner that is likely to become a rival to aircraft produced by U.S.-based Boeing and Europe’s Airbus. The potential competition with Boeing, coming at a time when the United States is fighting to maintain its own manufacturing base, has stirred some American criticism.

But GE executives say they have had no second thoughts. China’s airplane market is booming, and the deal was too important to pass up, they said, even at the cost of sharing the avionics technology.

“We are all in and we don’t want it back,” said Lorraine Bolsinger, chief executive of GE Aviation Systems. She said new airplanes don’t come along that often, and that the chance to be part of developing a major new aircraft is not to be missed — even if most of the jobs will be in Shanghai or elsewhere in China.

“We don’t sell bananas,” she said in an interview here. “We can’t afford to take a decade off.”

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The specific requirement in the legislation now before the Senate is that Homeland Security must install surveillance equipment or other measures that would allow it to apprehend or turn back 9 out of 10 people trying to illegally enter across all sectors of the southern land border. The department would be prohibited from moving ahead with the “pathway to citizenship” for immigrants already in the United States until this new security strategy is “substantially operational.”

The Tucson area, for years the busiest crossing point for illegal immigrants, has served as the testing ground for the federal government’s high-technology border effort, although even senior Homeland Security officials acknowledge it got off to a poor start.

Boeing was selected back in 2006, when the last major push by Congress to rewrite the nation’s immigration laws was under way, to create a

“virtual fence” that would use radar and video systems to identify and track incursions, information that would then be beamed to regional command centers and border agents in the field.

But the ground radar system at first kept shutting down because of faulty circuit breakers, audits found, while the towers installed for the mounting of radar and advanced long-range cameras swayed too much in the desert winds. Even rainstorms snarled things, creating countless false alerts.

“It should have been pretty simple,” Mr. Borkowski said in a recent speech of the troubled $850 million project. “We weren’t frankly smart enough.”

But the technological solutions still have many advocates in Arizona, where Border Patrol officials contend that the equipment Boeing installed, despite its flaws, has fundamentally changed the cat-and-mouse game that plays out every day.

“What you see today is like night and day compared to what we had,” said Cmdr. Jeffrey Self of the Border Patrol, who oversees the Tucson region. The Boeing system, along with the surge in Border Patrol agents, has resulted in a major drop in attempted illegal crossings, he said, with apprehensions dropping 80 percent since their peak in 2000, considered a sign of a drop in overall traffic.

Homeland Security has been preparing for more than a year to expand this system, under a new contract that would rely on proven surveillance technology. That is why the military contractors vying for the job will be asked in coming weeks to demonstrate their gear. The department also wants to identify a mix of equipment — some on fixed towers, others on trucks for mobility — so that officials can tailor uses to the different needs along the border.

Department officials said their choices would be driven by a determination of what the best available tools were for securing the border, not what the defense contractors or their lobbyists were pitching. Customs and Border Protection officials, said Michael J. Friel, a department spokesman in a statement, are “dedicated to continuing this progress towards a safer, stronger and more secure border.”


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Last month marked the 70th anniversary of the publishing of Norman Rockwell’s iconic

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Many of these Rosies’ stories can be found on the National Park Service’s website dedicated to American World War II Home Front. A favorite story is that of Delana Close. Delana worked 10 hour shifts at a manufacturing company producing 155 millimeter howitzer field guns. She was assigned to a thirty-five foot long boring. A huge pan filled with oil

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When the men returned from war, Delana and many of the other Rosies were pushed out of their factory jobs and returned to life in positions society deemed more acceptable for women.

Today, a full 70 years since Rosie the Riveter first graced the cover of the Saturday Evening Post, the same stigma surrounds American manufacturing jobs.

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This research is a significant step in debunking the long-standing myths that manufacturing is not a suitable career for women and that it is not conducive to family life. And proving these stereotypes false is especially important for two reasons: First, women have a major role in the American workforce today and, secondly, there are many thousands of high-skill, highly compensated jobs to fill.

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows a major sea change in the role of women in the workforce. Women, the study found, are now the single income or primary

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In honor of Rosie’s 70th anniversary and that first generation of Rosies who ventured into the factories during World War II, we should make a commitment as a nation to support women in STEM education and careers.

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Last summer, a space rover named Curiosity landed on the surface of Mars. The name Curiosity was suggested by a 12-year-old girl from Kansas who submitted an essay as part of a NASA naming contest. “Curiosity,” she wrote, “is an everlasting flame that burns in everyone’s mind.... Curiosity is the passion that drives us through our everyday lives.”

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Two PAC-3 MSE missiles ripple were fired at the TBM target, with one missile intercepting it and the second self-destructing according to plan.The BQM-74 cruise missile target was locked in by a third PAC-3 MSE missile, while further preliminary data confirmed that the objectives of the test were achieved.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control PAC-3 program vice-president Richard McDaniel said that the test flight validated the maturity of the PAC-3 MSE configuration and that it can enter production stage.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was selected as the prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile Segment and MSE upgrades to the Patriot air defence system.

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Businesses Shifting Away From Defense Toward Commercial Projects

The New York Times reports a new study by AlixPartners has found that aerospace companies are shifting away from defense contracts and more toward commercial projects as US wars come to an end, especially in regions like the Middle East and Asia. Furthermore, the article notes that Boeing and Airbus are “moving more aggressively to compete with other companies in the lucrative market for maintaining and updating the planes” in order to earn even more.

As for suppliers, the report found those “with more commercial work will do better than ones mostly focused on military systems. And all of the companies are cutting costs, seeking overseas sales and scrapping for positions in new areas like unmanned systems and cybersecurity.”

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Bell Boot Camp Grows Next Crop of Engineers

Bell Helicopter is growing its own. The Textron subsidiary is using its innovative “boot camp” for college engineering majors to keep its talent pipeline full and to promote aerospace careers.

Last year Bell CEO John Garrison challenged the aviation industry to arrest the exodus of its best engineering talent to the likes of Google and Apple. Since 2008, Bell has been doing its part in this effort by conducting an “engineering boot camp” for selected college sophomores and juniors during their spring breaks. Students are given real-world engineering problems to solve on actual Bell design and manufacturing programs. Graduates are given the opportunity to apply for multi-year Bell internships, and some are eventually hired as full-time company employees.

What started as a small program with about a dozen students and three universities has grown into a national one with nearly 500 applicants annually, according to Jeff Lowinger, Bell’s executive vice president of engineering.

The selection process is rigorous. “We focus on their schooling first. We do look for a certain grade point average, but it is not the end-all. It really centers around the conversation we have with an applicant.” From 500 applicants, Bell whittles the choice down to phone interviews with 50.

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Boot campers arrive on a Sunday for orientation and quickly are given training on the Bell products, tours of the company’s design and manufacturing facilities, familiarization with Six Sigma analysis quality tools, information in a designated subject matter, and assignment to a team charged with solving an actual problem.

“They work with that team for an entire week to solve the problem. They learn how to analyze it, come up with the best alternative approaches, make a determination, and, if they have time, prototype a solution. These students are up until two or three in the morning every day,” said Lowinger.

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According to a recent survey by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, 13 percent of manufacturing executives plan to digitize their design/production processes, and social media tools represent an important component. By 2023, that percentage will rise to more than half (53%).

What’s the goal of increased social media-based interactions? Manufacturers want to tap into valuable customer opinions, preferences and desires. They also want to encourage collaborations between employees, partners and suppliers in order to create better end products.

For example, Frito Lay, the snack food maker, offers one illustration of a manufacturer going directly to its core constituency for critical product feedback. The company collaborated with customers via social media to define and select the most appealing flavor ideas. Such combinations of crowdsourcing—a form of distributive problem-solving—and taste buds represents a novel, and completely different, approach to the use of social media in manufacturing.

At the other end of the spectrum, a range of more industrial companies are beginning to employ social media-driven, collaborative tools for their workforce. Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, offers partners and dealers a range of interactive procurement portals. These platform-based resources enable suppliers to describe their capabilities to Airbus buyers in addition to exchanging requirements and proposals online during the bid process.

Such social media trends extend even further. Industrial Mold and Machine in Twinsburg, Ohio makes custom molds for plastic bottle manufacturers. The company empowers its workers by providing an iPad-accessible Social Media platform for production-line quality control, design access and problem-solving.

Who said: “Too many cooks spoil the broth?” In this, and similar instances, manufacturers are using collaborative Social Media technology to advance their operations through multiple, diverse collaborations.

Survey: CEOs Are More Optimistic About Hiring, Sales

Reuters reports CEOs project a pickup in sales and hiring in the next six months as the US economy improves.

The AP reports, “The Business Roundtable said that its April-June quarterly survey found 32% of its members expect to expand payrolls in the next six months.” That is “up from 29% in the January-March survey.” In addition, 78 percent expect sales to increase. “That’s up from 72% from the previous survey.”


Buyer’s Guide & Card GalleryEquipment and Services

NEW MACHINERYCHIP CUTTING

Boring MillsMagnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

CNC MillsAdams Machinery _____480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____480-615-6353CNC Machinery Sales ___602-244-1507D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335Ganesh Machinery ____888-542-6374Haas Factory Outlet ___ 480-968-5877Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Makino _________ 602-228-0347Methods West ______ 602-437-2220North-South Machinery _ 602-391-4696Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630Tornos USA _______ 951-695-0342Tornquist Machinery __ 602-470-0334TSM Machinery _____ 602-233-3757

CNC LathesAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353D & R Machinery _____ 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Ganesh Machinery ______888-542-6374Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach _ 505-345-8389Methods West _______ 602-437-2220Murata _________ 704-972-4469Savage Machine Tools __ 480-275-8630Tornquist Machinery ___ 602-470-0334TSM Machinery ______ 602-233-3757CNC Drill/ Tapping Machines

Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Haas Factory Outlet _____480-968-5877Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Methods West _______ 602-437-2220Savage Machine Tools __ 480-275-8630Tornquist Machinery ___ 602-470-0334

CNC Punching CentersMagnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach _ 505-345-8389Mesa Mach Sales _____ 480-545-0275CNC Swiss Turn Machines

Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Ganesh Machinery ____888-542-6374Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Methods West _______ 602-437-2220Murata _________ 704-972-4469North-South Machinery __602-391-4696Tornos USA ________951-695-0342

www.kdcapital.com922-1674

CHRIS EDGARPRESIDENT

CHRIS EDGAR


www.magnumprecisionmachines.comCELL: 505-249-7503

3614 E. SOUTHERN AVE. #1

PHOENIX, AZ 85040

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300

FAX: 602-431-8301

EMAIL: [email protected]

Tornquist Machinery ___602-470-0334EDM

EDM MachinesAdams Machinery _____480-968-3711D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Desert EDM Sales _____480-816-6300EDM Network _______480-836-1782Global EDM Supply ___ 480-836-8330Makino __________602-228-0347Methods West ______ 602-437-2220North-South Machinery __602-391-4696Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630TSM Machinery ______602-233-3757

EDM FiltrationDesert EDM Sales _____480-816-6300Ebbco Inc _________800-809-3901

EDM: Dielectric Systems/Filtration

Ebbco Inc_________800-809-3901Gauging Equipment

Osborn Products _____ 623-587-0335Gear Machinery

CNC Machinery Sales ___602-244-1507ELECTRICAL

Equip Hookup & DisconnectGeiger Electric Co _____623-773-1787

LightingGeiger Electric Co _____623-773-1787

Relocation: ElectricalGeiger Electric Co _____623-773-1787

Service UpgradesGeiger Electric Co _____623-773-1787ENGRAVING MACHINES

Innovative Cutting Systems__480-557-7999

GRINDINGGrinding Filtration

Ebbco Inc _________ 800-809-3901Grinding Machines

ACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ___ 480-615-6353DCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904North-South Machinery _ 602-391-4696QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630Tornquist Machinery __ 602-470-0334Grinding Machines, OD/ID

Adams Machinery ____ 480-968-3711Haas Factory Outlet __ 480-968-5877Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630Grinding Machines, Rotary

Silicon & QuartzDCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339

Patrick EllisonPresident








1610 S. Priest Drive, Suite 101Tempe, AZ [email protected]








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TSM Machinery & Equipment Sales

Tom CampCell (602) 363-6733

Phone (602) 233-3757Fax (602) 233-3793

Toll Free (866) 700-3757

3125 N. 33rd AvenuePhoenix, AZ [email protected]



602-470-0334

8622 N. 78th AvenuePeoria, Arizona 85345

Office (623) 773-1787Fax (623) 773-9882

www.geigerelectric.com

Phone: 951.324.3221 Cell: 951.551.2685 Orders: 800.741.7756 E-mail: [email protected]

Richard Amy Regional Sales Manager

High Performance Garnet Abrasives

Six Warren Street | Glens Falls, NY 12801 | www.barton.com

Tornos US840 Parkview BoulevardLombard, IL 60148Phone 630 812 2040Fax 630 812 2039 Phone

FaxMobileE-Mail

ROBERT SERRANORegional Sales Manager West

951 695 0342951 695 0346951 240 [email protected]

California Office

8622 N. 78th AvenuePeoria, Arizona 85345

MIKE HAHNV.P. CMTSE

MIKE HAHN



8448 WASHINGTON PLACE NE.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM. 87113

BUSINESS: 505-345-8389

FAX: 505-344-7167


Tornos US840 Parkview BoulevardLombard, IL 60148Phone 630 812 2040Fax 630 812 2039

STEVE COOKSALES ENGINEERSTEVE COOK




PHOENIX, AZ 85040

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300

FAX: 602-431-8301


Kwik Mark Inc

www.kwikmark.com

Dot Peen Marking Systems

Phone 815 363 8268Fax 815 363 [email protected]

Kwik Mark Inc4071 Albany Street

McHenry IL 60050

TECHNOLOGY THAT WORKS


QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733Grinding Machines, Rotary

Aircraft BrakeDCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339Grinding Machines, OD/IDAdams Machinery ____ 480-968-3711Haas Factory Outlet __ 480-968-5877Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630Grinding Machines, Rotary

Silicon & QuartzDCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733Grinding Machines, Rotary

Aircraft BrakeDCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339QS Machinery ______ 602-370-4733

Grinding Machines, ToolAdams Machinery ____ 480-968-3711D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Tornquist Machinery __ 602-470-0334

Grinding Machines, ToolPunch & Die

DCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339

Honing MachinesAdams Machinery _____480-968-3711Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Magnetic Drills/CuttersACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____480-968-3711Innovative Tool Sales ___ 714-780-0730

Manual Lathes & MillsACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____480-968-3711CNC Machinery Sales ___602-244-1507D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Ganesh Machinery ____888-542-6374Haas Factory Outlet __ 480-968-5877Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904S. L. Fusco, Inc. _____ 480-753-5000TSM Machinery _____ 602-233-3757

Sawing MachinesACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____480-968-3711bandsawparts.com ___ 800-240-2932D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Echols Saw & Supply ___ 602-278-3918

Jorgenson Machine Co. ___800-952-0151Mesa Mach Sales ____ 480-545-0275Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904Rocky Mountain Saw Blades303-761-3000Savage Machine Tools _ 480-275-8630Wayco Sales Inc _____ 562-927-3469

Saw Replacement Partsbandsawparts.com ___ 800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ___ 602-278-3918Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000Wayco Sales Inc _____ 562-927-3469

Tapping MachinesACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____480-968-3711

NEW MACH FABRICATION

CO2/Fiber LasersInnovative Cutting Systems 480-557-7999

CNC Punching CentersACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

Gantry Systems, CNCACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330

Iron WorkersACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____480-968-3711Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Mesa Mach Sales ____ 480-545-0275Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904Jorgenson Machine Co. ___800-952-0151S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542Laser Cutting/Proc. Center

ACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330 Mesa Mach Sales ____ 480-545-0275Murata _________ 704-972-4469S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

Laser Marking MachinesInnovative Cutting Systems _ 480-557-7999Kwik Mark Inc ________ 815-363-8268Plasma/Gas Cutting Systems

ACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Mesa Mach Sales ____ 480-545-0275Murata _________ 704-972-4469Pipe & Tube Benders/Notch-

ersACC Machinery _____ 602-258-7330Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

D. RANDY SMITHAPPLICATIONS ENGINEER

D. RANDY SMITH




PHOENIX, AZ 85040

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300

FAX: 602-431-8301


JEFFREY F. NAWROTVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

10530 E. 59th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46236ph317.823.6821 / 877.240.2462cell317.946.1235 / home317.823.8615fax317.823.6822www.trusty-cook.comemail-trustycook@sbcglobal.net

PATRICK ELLISONPresident

Telephone:Cell:Fax:

Email:

[email protected]

Haas Factory OutletA Division of Ellison Machinery Company

www.haascnc.com

1610 S. Priest Dr., Suite 101Tempe, Arizona 85281

JEFF TRIMBLESALES ENGINEER

JEFF TRIMBLE




PHOENIX, AZ 85040

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300

FAX: 602-431-8301


www.moore-tool.com

[email protected]


Sterling Fabrication____ 855-898-7860Plate Roll

Jorgenson Machine Co. ___ 800-952-0151Press Brakes

ACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Jorgenson Machine Co. ___ 800-952-0151Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Mesa Mach Sales _____ 480-545-0275Moore Tool & Equipment _ 602-455-8904S&S Machinery Sales ___ 602-368-8542

Punch PressesAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Sterling Fabrication____ 855-898-7860

Shearing MachinesACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Jorgenson Machine Co. ___ 800-952-0151Moore Tool & Equipment _ 602-455-8904S&S Machinery Sales ___ 602-368-8542Sterling Fabrication____ 855-898-7860Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300

Turret PressMurata __________ 704-972-4469

WaterJet: Filtration/ChillersEbbco Inc _________ 800-809-3901WaterJet Cutting Systems

Flow International ____ 800-446-3569Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330Flow Waterjet _______ 714-393-3783Flow Waterjet _______ 415-828-3569Jorgenson Machine Co. __ 800-952-0151North-South Machinery _ 602-391-4696Omax Corp. ________ 800-838-0343Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

Waterjet AccessoriesBarton International ___800-741-7756KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274Lone Arrow_________480-507-8074

Welding EquipmentACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

INSPECTION EQUIPCoordinate Measuring Mach.Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370D & R Machinery _____ 480-775-6462Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340Kerley Corp ________ 480-478-9177Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871OGP ____________ 480-889-9056Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422

Gauging EquipmentAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370Kerley Corp ________ 480-478-9177Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871OGP ____________ 480-889-9056Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000Starrett ___________602-790-6073Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422

Metrology InstrumentsAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340

Kerley Corp ________ 480-478-9177Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Starrett ___________602-790-6073Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422Washington Calibration __480-820-0506

Optical ComparatorsAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340Kerley Corp ________ 480-478-9177Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871OGP ____________480-889-9056Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Starrett ___________602-790-6073Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422

Punch PressesAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

SPC Data Acquis.Equip.D & R Machinery _____480-775-6462Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340

Rapid Optical InspectionMesa Mach Sales ____ 480-545-0275Moore Tool & Equipment 602-455-8904S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Repair & CertificationAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370OGP ____________480-889-9056Starrett ___________602-790-6073Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422Washington Calibration __480-820-0506

Shearing MachinesACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Jorgenson Machine Co. ___800-952-0151Moore Tool & Equipment _ 602-455-8904S&S Machinery Sales ___ 602-368-8542Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300

Turret PressMurata _________ 704-972-4469

Video Measuring systemsKlontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871Washington Calibration __ 480-820-0506

WaterJet: Filtration/ChillersEbbco Inc _________ 800-809-3901

WaterJet Cutting SystemsFlow International _____800-446-3569Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330Flow Waterjet _______ 714-393-3783Flow Waterjet _______ 415-828-3569Jorgenson Machine Co. ___800-952-0151North-South Machinery _ 602-391-4696Omax Corp. ________ 800-838-0343Sterling Fabrication___ 855-898-7860

Waterjet AccessoriesBarton International ___ 800-741-7756

Shearing Machines

InnovativeTool Sales

Manufacturers Representatives

755 East Debra LaneAnaheim, CA [email protected]

Office: (714) 780-0730Fax: (714) 780-0735Cell: (714) 580-7795

Rick BerryPresident

BRALCO METALS929 E. Jackson StreetPhoenix. Arizona 85034

(602) 252-1918(800) 544-8052Fax: (602) 252-7813Cell: (602) [email protected]

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMCERTIFIED BY DNV

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KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274Lone Arrow_________480-507-8074

Welding EquipmentACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000Sterling Fabrication____855-898-7860

ROBOTIC EQUIPMENTIntegrated Systems Inc __ 928-649-9600

USED MACHINERYACC Machinery ______ 602-258-7330CNC Machinery Sales ___ 602-244-1507EDM Network _______ 480-836-1782Ganesh Machinery ____888-542-6374Innovative Cutting Systems _ 480-557-7999K D Capital ________ 480-922-1674Methods West _______ 602-437-2220Moore Tool & Equipment _ 602-455-8904R. Jorgenson Company __ 800-952-0151S&S Machinery Sales ___ 602-368-8542Savage Machine Tools __ 480-275-8630TSM Machinery ______ 602-233-3757

ACCESSORIESTotal Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

AbrasivesBarton International ___ 800-741-7756S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000

Aqueous DegreasersPetroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899

Abrasive SystemsKMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274

AdhesivesS. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000Air Blast Cabinets, Blast RoomsLone Arrow________480-507-8074

Air CompressorsAirtek ___________ 480-966-5267

Air Drying SystemsAirtek ___________ 480-966-5267

Air Filtration EquipmentInnovative Cutting Systems _ 480-557-7999Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Ball ScrewsFadal CNC ________ 208-855-9426

Band Saw/ Bladesbandsawparts.com ___ 800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ___ 602-278-3918Innovative Tool Sales ___ 714-780-0730Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Rocky Mountain Saw Blades303-761-3000

Roentgen USA _______847-787-0135S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000

sawblade.com _______ 877-501-7297Wayco Sales Inc _____ 562-927-3469

Bar FeedersArizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Edge Technologies ____ 562-597-7824Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300

Bar Feeder AccessoriesEdge Technologies ____ 562-597-7824Trusty-Cook ________ 877-240-2462

Blast AbrasivesBarton International ___ 800-741-7756

Cabinets, CustomLone Arrow ________ 480-507-8074

Chemicals: UltrasonicPetroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899

Chip ManagementArizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335

Chip RemovalArizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335

Chuck JawsArizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335

ChucksAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335InnovativeTool Sales ___ 714-780-0730Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Seco Tools Inc _______ 248-528-5960

CNC Lathe AccessoriesTrusty-Cook ________877-240-2462

CNC Spindle LinersTrusty-Cook ________877-240-2462

Cleaners: UltrasonicPro- Ultrasonics _____ 602-938-0603Compressed Air Piping SystemsAirtek ___________480-966-5267Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Coolant SystemsBlaser ___________801-722-4095DCM Tech ________ 800-533-5339Ebbco Inc _________800-809-3901Hangsterfers _______ 316-640-2462Star Metal Fluids _____800-367-9966Cutting Fluids & Oils (Coolants)Blaser ___________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil _____800-894-7773Echols Saw & Supply ___602-278-3918Hangsterfers _______ 316-640-2462Houghton _________602-625-1407Marshall Tool & Supply _ 602-269-6295Maxum Petroleum ____602-278-8877Pioneer Distributing Co. _602-278-2693Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000S. L. Fusco, Inc. _____ 480-753-5000Star Metal Fluids _____800-367-9966

Cutting ToolsAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Innovative Tool Sales ___714-780-0730

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Jeff Klimowicz

Senior Sales Engineer

Mobile: 480‐320‐0308

[email protected]

www.qualichem.com

Southwest Region: AZ, UT, NV, CO, ID

All Products Proudly Made in the USA


Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______480-753-5000Sandvik Coromant ____480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____602-628-4242Seco Tools Inc _______248-528-5960

Cutoff ToolsEclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719

Deburring EquipmentS. L. Fusco, Inc. ______480-753-5000

Digital Readout UnitsAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery _____ 480-775-6462Lone Arrow ________ 480-507-8074Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300

Door OpeningSystems: Automatic

Midaco Corporation _____847-593-8420Dust Collectors

Lone Arrow________480-507-8074Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Factory Automation and Logistics

Murata _________ 704-972-4469Fasteners

Parker Fasteners _____ 623-925-598Filtration Equip.

Blaser______________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil _____ 800-894-7773Ebbco Inc _________ 800-809-3901Maxum Petroleum ____ 602-278-8877Qualichem, Inc. ______ 480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717EDM Materials & Supplies

Blaser______________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil _____ 800-894-7773

D & R Machinery ____ 480-775-6462Desert EDM Sales _____480-816-6300EDM Network _______480-836-1782EDM Performance acc’s _ 800-336-2946Global EDM Supply ___ 480-836-8330Qualichem Inc ______ 480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids ____ 800-367-9966

EDM FluidsHangsterfers _______316-640-2462Pioneer Distributing Co. 602-278-2693

EDM Tooling SystemsDesert EDM Sales _____480-816-6300EDM Network _______480-836-1782EDM Performance ___ 800-336-2946Global EDM Supply ___ 480-836-8330

Filtration -Grind Wheels & Belts

S. L. Fusco, Inc. _____ 480-753-5000Guard & Vacuum Pedestals

For GrindersMidaco Corporation ____ 847-593-8420

Hole Making ProductsSchenk Intertech_______480-323-6755

Industrial AutomationIEC Supply LLC _______ 480-455-1446

Industrial ControlsIEC Supply LLC _______ 480-455-1446

Industrial ElectronicsIEC Supply LLC _______ 480-455-1446

Lubricants / SystemsCanyon State Oil _____800-894-7773Hangsterfers _______ 316-640-2462Houghton _________602-625-1407Maxum Petroleum ____602-278-8877Pioneer Distributing Co. _602-278-2693Star Metal Fluids _____800-367-9966

Delivering Alloy Solutions to the World. Nickel Cobalt. Titanium. Stainless.

Bar / Plate 24 Hour Delivery

Patricia Negoro 800.337.3766 x 148AerodyneAlloys.com Santa Fe Springs, CA

[email protected]

Contact Us forYour Local Representative

Serving Arizona, Nevada andNew Mexico

(800) 543-1566FAX (513) 242-8988

P.O. BOX 17010800 ROSS AVE.CINCINNATI, OHIO [email protected]

www.diehlsteel.com


Machine Tool AccessoriesSchenk Intertech _______ 480-323-6755Machine Tool Cool. Filtration

Blaser______________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil ________800-894-7773D & R Machinery ________480-775-6462Houghton _________ 602-625-1407Maxum Petroleum ____ 602-278-8877Production Tool Co _______800-266-3253Qualichem, Inc _________480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids ________800-367-9966Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Magnetic Particle Ins Equip.DCM Tech ___________800-533-5339Milling and Turning ProductsSchenk Intertech _______ 480-323-6755

Mist CollectorsProduction Tool Co _______800-266-3253Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

MotorsFadal CNC ________ 208-855-9426

Pallet SystemsAdams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711D & R Machinery ________480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335Parts Washing Equipment

Blaser______________801-722-4095Production Tool Co _______ 800-266-3253Qualichem, Inc _________ 480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids ________ 800-367-9966

ResolversFadal CNC ________ 208-855-9426

SensorsIEC Supply LLC ________480-455-1446Solvents & Degreasing AgentsBlaser______________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil ________ 800-894-7773Houghton _________ 602-625-1407Maxum Petroleum ____ 602-278-8877Petroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899Pioneer Distributing Co. _ 602-278-2693Qualichem, Inc _________ 480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids ________ 800-367-9966

Solvents: Vapor degreasing Petroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899

Solvents:Hand WipePetroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899

Solvents: Mil PRF 680 Petroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899

SpindlesFadal CNC ________ 208-855-9426GMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Setco Spindles & Slides _____ 866-362-0699

Steel Service CenterRyerson ____________ 602-455-3374

Vacuum Pumps & WorkholdingAirtek _____________ 480-966-5267

Vibratory EquipmentAdams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711Production Tool Co _______800-266-3253

Vises and Vise Jaws Arizona CNC Equip _______ 480-615-6353Desert EDM Sales _______ 480-816-6300

Waterjet AbrasivesBarton International __ 800-741-7756KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274Lone Arrow ________ 480-507-8074Waterjet Replacement PartsBarton International __ 800-741-7756KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274

Work HoldingEllison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335Innovative Tool Sales ___ 714-780-0730Kurt Manufacturing ____ 763-574-8320

HARDWARE MATERIALAlloys: High Temperature

Aerodyne Alloys_____ 860-289-3820Haynes Intl ________619-449-1584 Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

Alloys: SpecialtyAerodyne Alloys_____ 860-289-3820Haynes Intl ________619-449-1584

AluminumAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Ind. Metal Supply ____ 602-454-1500Coast Aluminum ____ 877-977-6061

Diehl Steel ________800-543-1566Fry Steel Company ____800-423-6651MarZee Inc. ________602-269-5801Ryerson __________602-455-3374Samuel, Son & Co. ____800-631-9765TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613Tolleson Steel ______ 623-936-3325Tube Service Company __602-267-9865

Aluminum ExtrusionsBralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Coast Aluminum _____877-977-6061Samuel, Son & Co. ____800-631-9765

Armor:CommercialTemtco Steel ________ 480-389-2883

Armor:Military GradeTemtco Steel ________ 480-389-2883

Bar: Large DiameterBralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466TW Metals _________ 800-203-8000

BrassAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466 ______

Fadal CNCGMN USASetco Spindles & Slides

Ryerson

VP/General.Manager


Fry Steel Company ____ 800-423-6651Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500State Industrial Prod ___602-275-0990Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

BronzeAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500State Industrial Prod ___602-275-0990Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

CarbonAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Fry Steel Company ____ 800-423-6651

Cast IronWestern States Metals _ 801-978-0562

CastingsInd. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500

CeramicsMarZee Inc. ________ 602-269-5801

Chrome RodWestern States Metals _ 801-978-0562

CobaltUnited Performance Metals _888-282-3292

CopperApache Steel Company __602-323-2200AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061State Industrial Prod ___602-275-0990

Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562CPM Powder Metal

Diehl Steel _______ 800-543-1566Drill Rod

Diehl Steel _______ 800-543-1566Extrusions

TW Metals _________ 800-203-8000Lead

Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Material Sales

Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765TW Metals _________ 800-203-8000Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888

MetalsAdvanced Metal Sales___ 623-434-8343Apache Steel Company __ 602-323-2200AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Ryerson _________ 602-455-3374Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765State Industrial Prod ___ 602-275-0990TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613Tolleson Steel _______ 623-936-3325Temtco Steel ________ 480-389-2883Tube Service Company __ 602-267-9865TW Metals _________ 800-203-8000Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888United Performance Metals _888-282-3292Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

Metals-Bar & PlateAerodyne Ulbrich Alloys _ 800-337-3766AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003

AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Temtco Steel ________480-389-2883Tolleson Steel _______623-936-3325

Metals-Bar & PlateAerodyne Ulbrich Alloys _ 800-337-3766AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Temtco Steel ________480-389-2883Tolleson Steel _______623-936-3325Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138

Tool SteelDiehl Steel _______ 800-543-1566

Tubing & PipeAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Haynes Intl ________619-449-1584Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138Tube Service Company __ 602-267-9865

Tubing: Titanium & HastelloyHaynes Intl ________619-449-1584Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138

GASESCylinder Storage/MicrobulkPraxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151

Purifi cation Units (CO2 and Hydrogen)

Praxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151Welding and Cutting

Praxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151

TOOLINGPhoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011

Boring BarsAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763B & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481Marshall Tool & Supply __602-269-6295Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Seco Tools Inc. _______ 248-528-5960

CarbideAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763B & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Helical Solutions _____866-543-5422Horizon Carbide ______480-968-0957Innovative Tool Sales ___ 714-780-0730Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300Marshall Tool & Supply __602-269-6295Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______480-753-5000

Cutting ToolsAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Helical Solutions _____866-543-5422Horizon Carbide ______480-968-0957Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242

Cutting Tools: CustomAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763B & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719

Rob SchwisterRelationship Manager

[email protected]

alerusfi nancial.com

30 Years Experience

MIKE SMITH

602-397-4008

[email protected]

Arizona Machine Tool Service, AMTS

Opening a new chapter in my life, after 30 years, 22 in Arizona as Machinery Sales

Co. Senior Service Engineer, servicing Bridgeport, Cincinnati, Hardinge, Okamoto,

and many others, CNC and Manual Machine Tools, I will continue to provide service

and repair to Arizona,

Thank you

Mike Smith

[email protected]


Horizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957Drills

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Moore Tool & Equipment _ 602-455-8904Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242Seco Tools Inc _______ 248-528-5960

End MillsAlmar Tools, Inc. ____ 503-255-2763Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Helical Solutions _____ 866-543-5422Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454S. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242

Form Tools B & T Tool & Engineering 602-267-1481Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342Horizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957

Inserts, IndexableHorizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242

Inserts, PCD/CBNHorizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957Marshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295

Loose Abrasive GrainsS. L. Fusco, Inc. ______ 480-753-5000

Reamers & Drills, PCDMarshall Tool & Supply __ 602-269-6295Precision Toolholding Products

Schenk Intertech ________ 480-323-6755Thread Mills

Almar Tools, Inc. _____ 503-255-2763Horizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242

Tooling ColumnsEllison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335

Tooling: Cutting Tools Cus-tom

B & T Tool & Engineering ____602-267-1481 Tooling Systems

Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242Seco Tools Inc _______ 248-528-5960

METAL DISTRIBUTORSWestern States Metals __ 801-978-0562

PALLET SYSTEMSManual & Automatic Pallet

SystemsMidaco Corporation _____ 847-593-8420

Manual Lift Off Pallet Systems

Midaco Corporation _____ 847-593-8420

Manual Rotory Pallet Systems

Midaco Corporation ____ 847-593-8420ROBOTICS

Robotic Part Loading SystemsMidaco Corporation ____ 847-593-8420

PROG. SYSTEMSCAD/CAM

Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Delcam __________877 335 2261Feature Cam _______602-502-9654TMI (GibbsCAM) ______ 602-618-6553

Software, Inv. ControlDelcam __________877 335 2261Feature Cam _______602-502-9654

Software, NC ProgrammingAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Delcam __________877 335 2261Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335Feature Cam _______602-502-9654TMI (GibbsCAM) ______ 602-618-6553

Software, ServicingDelcam __________877 335 2261Feature Cam _______602-502-9654TMI (GibbsCAM) ______ 602-618-6553

Tooling SystemsGlobal EDM Supply ____480-836-8330

REPAIR/DESIGNBar Feeder Repair

Edge Technologies ____562-597-7824Machine Tool Design/

Engineering Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335

Machine Tool RebuildingAPI Services ________ 757-223-4157Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711

Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156AMTS____________602-397-4008CNC Machinery Sales ___ 602-244-1507DM Machine Repair ____480-709-1450EDM Network _______480-836-1782Jemelco, Inc. _______480-804-9541Setco-Pope Spindles ____866-362-0699Southwest Spindle Service 480-837-0368The Werks C&C, Inc ____602-569-1809Machine Retrofitting/CNC

Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711AMTS____________602-397-4008API Services ________ 757-223-4157Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353CNC Machinery Sales ___ 602-244-1507

Machinery MovingAdvanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156API Services ________ 757-223-4157Machine Repair Parts/FiltersTotal Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Maint/Repair ServicesAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156AMTS____________602-397-4008Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353DM Machine Repair ____480-709-1450D & R Machinery _____480-775-6462Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335Jemelco, Inc. _______480-804-9541Southwest Spindle Service 480-837-0368State Industrial Prod ___602-275-0990


The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809Mold Repairs

B&B Tool _________520-397-0436Stamping Repairs

B&B Tool. _________520-397-0436Prev. Maint Programs

Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156API Services ________ 757-223-4157Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353DM Machine Repair ____ 480-709-1450D & R Machinery _____ 480-775-6462Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717

Repair -HydraulicAdvanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156Road Machinery _______ 520-623-8681The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809

Repair - PortableAdvanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156The Werks C&C, Inc _____602-569-1809

Spindle RebuildingAPI Services ________ 757-223-4157Setco-Pope Spindles _____866-362-0699GMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Southwest Spindle Service 480-837-0368

Tool Repair, Coating, Treatment

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342MACHINERY REPAIR

PARTSBelts

All World Machinery Supply 815-943-9111Bearings(Precision)

All World Machinery Supply 815-943-9111Metric O-Rings

All World Machinery Supply 815-943-9111Switches (Proximity, Limit)

All World Machinery Supply 815-943-9111Valves (Hydraulic, Pneumatic)

All World Machinery Supply 815-943-9111SERVICES

BanksAlerus Bank & Trust _____480-905-2407Bank of Arizona _______480-642-2876

Business ConsultingBMSC ____________480-445-9400

Quality Improvement Consulting480-861-7088Quick Turn Financial ___ 480-385-1220

Calibration ServicesAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871MTLC ____________ 602-721-8819Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Starrett ___________602-790-6073Washington Calibration __ 480-820-0506Calibration: Repair & CertifyAdvanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370MTLC ____________ 602-721-8819Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Washington Calibration __ 480-820-0506

Cash Flow ManagementBank of Arizona ______ 480-642-2876

CNC Laser CalibrationMTLC ____________ 602-721-8819

Computer/Web ServicesGartman Technical Services _ 602-788-8121

Consulting American Global Standards 617-838-4648BMSC ___________ 480-445-9400Advanced Custom Screens 800-992-7936Quality Advisory Services __602-910-1510Quality Improvement Consulting 480-861-7088Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642

Contract InspectionKlontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131

Contract ProgrammingAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335Klontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131

CNC TrainingAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Jet Products ________ 623-869-6749

Design ServicesMetalcraft Inc.________480-967-4889

Engineering ServicesAdvanced Coord. Tech __ 623-780-4137Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Financial ServicesAlerus Bank & Trust ____ 480-905-2407Bank of Arizona ______ 480-642-2876Quick Turn Financial __ 480-385-1738SBG Capital _______ 480-897-4988

HeavyhaulIRH ___________ 800-334-2409

Insurance ServicesHUB Intl __________ 602-749-4190Leavitt Group _______602-264-0566

ISO/AS9100 ConsultingAmerican Global Standards _617-838-4648BMSC ___________ 480-445-9400Quality Improvement Consulting480-861-7088Quality Training Consultants_928-284-0856Sustaining Edge Solutions_888-572-9642

IT/ Network SupportGartman Technical Services _ 602-788-8121

Leasing and FinancingAlerus Bank & Trust ____ 480-905-2407Bank of Arizona ______ 480-642-2876Quick Turn Financial ___ 480-385-1220

Lean ManufacturingBMSC ___________ 480-445-9400Quality Improvement Consulting 480-861-7088Sustaining Edge Solutions___888-572-9642

Manufacturers RepTrepanning Specialties __ 562-633-8110Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856Schenk Intertech ________480-323-6755Rigging/Machinery MovingIRH ____________ 800-334-2409

RecyclingBarry Metals _________602-484-7186Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009MMR,LLC __________ 623-937-0385SA Recycling _________602-463-8791

Reverse EngineeringBMSC ___________ 480-445-9400Datum Inspection ___ 602-997-1340Klontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

RiggingIRH ____________ 800-334-2409

Schools, Custom TrainingAZPMAP __________ 602-723-8191Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335Jet Products ________ 623-869-6749Quality Advisory Services __ 602-910-1510

Services: Network SupportShop Floor Automations ___ 877-611-5825

Supplier AuditingBMSC ___________ 480-445-9400Quality Improvement Consulting 480-861-7088

Systems IntegrationEllison Machinery ______ 480-968-5877

Testing, MetallurgicalMetals Eng & Testing Lab. __ 602-272-4571ARTL _____________ 602-374-3770

Trade Show Booth DesignFry Fabricators _______ 602-454-0701

TransportationIRH ____________ 800-334-2409Lynden Intl. ________ 602-252-2911

Transportation:Air/Freight/Ground

IRH ____________ 800-334-2409Lynden Intl. ________ 602-252-2911

Working Capital, Credit LinesBank of Arizona _______480-642-2876Quick Turn Financial ____480-385-1220SBG Capital ________ 480-897-4988

SHOP FLOOR AUTOMA-TIONUSB

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825Scheduling

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825Serial Port

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825Software:CNC Networking

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825RS232 Cabling

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825Virtual CNC

Shop Floor Automations _ 877-611-5825

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Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(480) 2846618 Office

(480) 2509764 Mobile

[email protected], email


ASSEMBLYCGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Fry Fabrications _______ 602-454-0701Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325Lindel Engineering _____ 520-792-3160Morsch Machine _______ 480-961-7673Pure-Logic Industries ____ 480-892-9395Cable/Harness Assembly

Bar-S Machine ______928-636-2115X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385

Clean Room AssemblyJan’s Inc.___________ 480-833-7305

L&W Fluid ________ 602-323-2560BALANCING/DYNAMIC

Anmark ____________480-968-3126BENDING

Advanced Metal Sales __ 623-434-8343B&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855Fry Fabrications ________602-454-0701

Bending: CNCB&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855

BRAZINGPrecision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404Solar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994

Brazing: VacuumSolar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994

BROACHINGApache Gear, Inc ______ 623-934-7144Ayers Gear & Mach _____ 623-934-6913

CARBURIZINGSolar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994

CASTINGSAATC______________602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __801-531-8931

Western Cast Parts ____ 480-250-9764

Castings: PrototypeAATC______________602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts _____480-250-9764May Foundry & Machine __ 801-531-8931

Castings: ProductionAATC_____________602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __ 801-531-8931Western Cast Parts _____480-250-9764

Castings: RepairPrecision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404

Western Cast Parts _____480-250-9764COATING

Accuwright Industries ____ 480-892-9595


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DAVID MORENODAVID MORENO



12025 ROJAS DR. SUITE A

EL PASO, TX. 79936

BUSINESS: 915-856-7900

FAX: 915-857-4700



Arizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443Bolt’s Metallizing ______ 602-244-2432Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117LA Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Louie’s Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Perma-Finish ________ 602-278-1733Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878

Coating: Black OxideCoating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648

Collins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117Louie’s Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530

Coating: Chem FilmAP Industrial ________ 480-968-1947Certifi ed Inspection _____ 602-267-0661Collins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117Gold Tech Industries ____ _480-968-1930Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749LA Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Lynch Brothers Mfg _____ 602-267-7575Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260Treffers Precision ______ 602-744-2636The Metal Man _______ 800-448-9448Sav-On Plating ________ 602-252-4311

Coating: Dry Film LubeCoating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648

Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260

Coating: Nickel/TeflonCoating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117

Coating: NP3Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648

Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117Louie’s Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530

Powder CoatingFaist Greentek LLC _____ 602-633-0707

CUTTINGAdvanced Metal Sales __ 623-434-8343bandsawparts.com ___ 800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ____ 602-278-3918

Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748The Metal Man _______ 800-448-9448

Bandsaw Cuttingbandsawparts.com ____ 800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ___ 602-278-3918

CNC RouterMicropulse West _______ 480-966-2300

LaserAPMI ____________ 480-668-0024Faist Greentek LLC ______602-633-0707Fine Line Laser Cutting ___602-863-3196

Harschco LLC 602-617-7514


Geno FormanPresidentTel: 602.454.7385Fax: 602.454.7389Cell: 480.710.8420Email: [email protected]

Precision CNC Machining

3342 E. Wier Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85040

NADCAP Approved Facility

www.x5mfg.com

Your Manufacturing Solutions Partner

SPRINGS-STAMPINGS-MACHINEDPARTS-WASHERS-WIRE FORMS-FORMED TUBING-ASSEMBLIES

Spring & Manufacturing Co.,Inc.

Phone: (602)243-4329Cell: (602)370-5777

[email protected]

3325 East Wier AvenuePhoenix, Arizona 85040

A Complete Manufacturing Facility forFabrication, Machining and Assembly

President/C.O.O.Craig Roth

AEROSPRINGS-STAMPINGS-MACHINEDPARTS-WASHERS-WIRE FORMS-FORMED TUBING-ASSEMBLIES


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Tube Laser CuttingTube Service Company __ 602-267-9865

DIE CASTINGTVT Die Casting ________800-280-2278

Die Casting/Aluminum & Zinc

TVT Die Casting ________800-280-2278DIES

Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002Micro-Tronics, Inc _______602-437-8995Precision Die & Stamp’g ___480-967-2038

Southwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366Notching, Punching, Cutting

DiesSouthwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366

EDMEDM: Drilling Small Hole

Arizona Wire Specialists ___ 480-829-6530Critical Cut ________ 480-785-1316EDM Tech __________ 602-278-6666LAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654Micro-Tronics, Inc _______602-437-8995Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Sun Tech__________ 480-921-1665

EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)EDM Tech __________ 602-278-6666Micro-Tronics, Inc _______602-437-8995Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Quality Mold ________ 480-892-5480

Sun Tech__________480-921-1665Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939Wright Prototype _______ 541-619-2760

EDM: Dialectric Systems/Filtration

Ebbco Inc _________ 800-809-3901EDM: Wire

3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254Arizona Wire & Tool ______480-813-1002Arizona Wire Specialists ___ 480-829-6530Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Critical Cut ________ 480-785-1316EDM Tech __________ 602-278-6666Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300PGI_______________505-884-5782

Powill Manufactuing_____623-780-4100Quality Mold __________480-892-5480Sun Tech__________ 480-921-1665Thompson Machine ____505-823-1453Toolcraft of Phoenix ___623-435-5405WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620Whitley Machine ______ 602-323-5550Wright Prototype _______ 541-619-2760

Graphite ServicesMicro-Tronics, Inc _______602-437-8995

Southwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366480-317-9366 S

Tube Laser Cutting

Southwest Tool & Die Services

Southwest Tool & Die Services

Arizona Wire Specialists

Southwest Tool & Die ServicesEmail: [email protected]


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David W. Wright ‐ President

FAA Repair Station #UWZR525X EASA.145.6227


ENGINEERING/PROGRAMMING

Exactitude Precision ______ 602-316-6957Hexatron Engineering _____ 801-363-8010Pure-Logic Industries _____480-892-9395

ENGINES Sport Plane

Hexatron Engineering _____ 801-363-8010FABRICATION

Advanced Metal Sales __ 623-434-8343AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____602-243-4329Aero Tech ___________801-292-0493Allfab Engineering ______602-437-0497Anewco ___________ 520-751-1222APMI ______________480-668-0024Arrow Sheet Metal _______ 303-427-6419AzMark ____________480-926-8969B&B Fabrication & Machine __623-271-6855

Bell Steel __________ 480-833-5538BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304CAID Industries _______ 520-294-3126CGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Continental Machining ___ 800-777-2483CygnetStamping & Fab ___ 818-240-7574Creedbilt Inc _________ 623-939-8119Faist Greentek LLC _____ 602-633-0707Fry Fabrications _______ 602-454-0701Fine Line Fabricating ____ 602-863-3506Gilbert Metal Stamping ___ 480-503-1283Group Manufacturing Serv _ 480-966-3952Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Nelson Engineering _____ 602-273-7114New Hope Machine _____ 520-825-7830Phoenix Metalcraft _____ 602-279-4810Plastic Eng.__________480-491-8100

Precision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404Precision Metal Products 408-699-5037Pure-Logic Industries ____ 480-892-9395PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Scriven Precision ______ 480-961-9775TMM Precision _______ 800-448-9448Tolleson Steel _______ 623-936-3325

Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778Whitley Machine ______ 602-323-5550Wrico ____________ 480-892-7800Fabrication: Certified MobilePVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529

Aluminum (Medium & Large)Aero Tech __________ 801-292-0493

Fabrication: Custom Metal

Allfab Engineering _____ 602-437-0497Arrow Sheet Metal ______ 303-427-6419CygnetStamping & Fab ___ 818-240-7574Fine Line Fabricating ____ 602-863-3506Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Precision Metal Products 408-699-5037

Fabrication: Medium & Large

APMI_____________480-668-0024

Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419Bell Steel __________ 480-833-5538Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483CGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Faist Greentek LLC _____ 602-633-0707Fine Line Fabricating ____ 602-863-3506Fry Fabrications ________602-454-0701Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Precision Metalworks _ 602-455-9575PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Trepanning Specialties __ 562-633-8110

Fabrication: MiningPVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Fabrication: Rebuild/ Large

Bell Steel __________ 480-833-5538Empire Precision Mach. __ 480-633-4580

Fabrication: Sheet MetalACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171


Shawn Carlin [email protected]

11042 N. 24th Ave. Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85029


Allfab Engineering ______602-437-0497APMI_____________480-668-0024

Arrow Sheet Metal _______ 303-427-6419Bell Steel __________ 480-833-5538Capital Stainless _____ 480-967-0016CygnetStamping & Fab ____ 818-240-7574Faist Greentek LLC ______ 602-633-0707Fine Line Fabricating _____602-863-3506Fry Fabrications ________ 602-454-0701Howell Precision ________ 623-582-4776Jan’s Inc.____________480-833-7305New Hope Machine ______520-825-7830Phoenix Metalcraft ____ 602-279-4810Precision Metalworks __ 602-455-9575Precision Metal Products _ 408-699-5037Pure-Logic Industries _____480-892-9395TMM Precision ________800-448-9448Weiser/Mile High Precision __303-280-2778

FASTENERS6 LOBE

Parker Fasteners ______ 623-925-5998 Sockets

Parker Fasteners ______ 623-925-5998Tamper Resistant

Parker Fasteners ______ 623-925-5998FINISHING

AP Industrial ________ 480-968-1947Arizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648EPSI______________714-256-8950Faist Greentek LLC _____ 602-633-0707Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930Jet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117LA Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Louie’s Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Perma-Finish ________ 602-278-1733Phoenix Heat Treating ___ 602-258-7751Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878TVT Die Casting _______ 800-280-2278

Abrasive BlastingAP Industrial ________ 480-968-1947

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231Dry Film Lubrication

Jet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260

Electro-PolishingCollins Metal Finishing ___ 602-275-3117

Finishing: One StopPerfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Finishing: Ops CleaningJet Products _________ 623-869-6749Semiray Aerospace Testing _ 623-842-3030

Glass Bead Clean Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Byington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930L A Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878ACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171

Glass Bead CleanA2Z Sandblasting ______ 602-716-5566Desert Fire __________ 602-268-1511Lone Arrow _________ 480-507-8074

Gun DrillingACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171

Gun FinishingLouie’s Gun Finishing ____ 602-257-0530

PassivationCertifi ed Inspection Service___602-267-0661Coating Technologies ___ _623-581-2648Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930Jet Processing ______623-869-6749 x117Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749L A Specialties _________602-269-7612Semiray ____________602-275-1917

PolishingArizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671EPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930L A Specialties _________602-269-7612

Powder CoatingAP Industrial ________ 480-968-1947Faist Greentek LLC _____ 602-633-0707

526 E Juanita Ave Suite 8Mesa, AZ 85204

Tollfree: 866-319-3719 [email protected]

Offi ce:480-214-3719 Fax: 480-214-3954

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Sand BlastingA2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566Byington Steel Treating ____ 408-727-6630Coating Technologies _____ 623-581-2648Jet Products __________ 623-869-6749Southwest Powder Coating __ 602-272-0878STP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231

Shot BlastingDesert Fire ___________ 602-268-1511

StrippingCoating Technologies _____ 623-581-2648Jet Products __________ 623-869-6749Semiray ____________ 602-275-1917Southwest Powder Coating __ 602-272-0878

FIXTURESCJ Mfg _____________ 480-517-0233Exactitude Precision ______ 602-316-6957Hogan Manufacturing _____ 623-463-1939

Siro Machining _______ 480-512-1467Southwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366

FORGINGS

R&D Specialty Manco ____ 602-278-7700

Forgings: TitaniumR&D Specialty Manco ____ 602-278-7700

FOUNDRYAATC _____________ 602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __801-531-8931GEAR CUTTING

Apache Gear, Inc ______ 623-934-7144Ayers Gear & Machine ___ 623-934-6913

GRINDINGAnmark ___________ 480-968-3126Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088ChemResearch ________ 602-253-4175CJ Mfg ____________ 480-517-0233GMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939

JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600Lindel Engineering _____ 520-792-3160Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335Phoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100RMG Machining _______ 623-582-6544Ron Grob Co. ________ 970-667-5320Steel Services Grinding ___ 800-662-0126Sun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595Superior Grinding ______ 888-487-9701TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding, BlanchardSteel Services Grinding ____800-662-0126Sun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595Superior Grinding ______ 888-487-9701TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding: CenterlessBlue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869

Osborn Products ________623-587-0335Phoenix Grinding _______602-437-8401Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320Shaw Precision ________480-785-4925Sun Grinding _________602-238-9595Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701

Grinding, CNC/ContourBlue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088National Grinding & Mfg ___602-588-2869Powill Manufacturing_ ___623-780-4100Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701

Grinding… CurvicAnmark ____________480-968-3126

Grinding… CylindricalGrindworks __________ 623-582-5767

Grinding… Double DiscPhoenix Grinding _______602-437-8401TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding: ID/OD Anmark ____________480-968-3126

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edgibson@continentalmachiningco.comwww.continentalmachiningco.com

Your Precision Partner

Your Precision Partner

Mark Musgrove

1317 W. 21st Street, Tempe, AZ 85282

p: 480.517.0233 c: 602.763.7811 f: 480.517.0253

[email protected]

CJMfgSolutions.com


Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320Superior Grinding ______ 888-487-9701

Grinding:MattisonSun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595

Grinding: ODAnmark ___________ 480-968-3126Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Road Machinery _______ 520-623-8681

Grinding: SurfaceAnmark ___________ 480-968-3126Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401Quality Mold ________ 480-892-5480Sun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595Superior Grinding _______888-487-9701WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620

Grinding: Tool & CutterB & T Tool & Engineering ___ 602-267-1481CTE ____________ 800-783-2400Gilbert Metal Stamping ___ 480-503-1283Superior Grinding _______888-487-9701

GUNDRILLINGTrepanning Specialties __ 562-633-8110

HEAT TREATINGByington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630Controlled Thermal Tech’y _ 602-272-3714Desert Fire ___________602-268-1511Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939L A Specialties _________602-269-7612Phoenix Heat Treating ___ 602-258-7751Solar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868

Heat Treating/ AerospaceByington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630

Heat Treating/ISO9001/AS9100Byington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630Solar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994Large Capacity Drop Bottom Oven/

Aluminum Heat TreatingByington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630

HONING/LAPPINGGrindworks __________623-582-5767LAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654Road Machinery ________520-623-8681National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335Phoenix Grinding _______602-437-8401Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100

IDENTIFICATIONLabels & Bar Code

EPSI______________714-256-8950Tool / PartMarking (Laser)

Ace Laser ___________ 480-924-3232B & T Tool & Engineering ___ 602-267-1481East Valley Laser Inc ______ 480-855-7137TechMark __________ 480-820--9444

Silk ScreenArizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443Faist Greentek LLC ______602-633-0707Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260

INDUSTRIAL SEALINGSGaskets:Manufacturing

Cupps Ind Supply _______602-269-2301Industrial Sealings

Cupps Ind Supply _______602-269-2301

PackingCupps Ind Supply ______ 602-269-2301

INSPECTIONCalibration

Washington Calibration ___ 480-820-0506Inspection, First Article

Datum Inspection ______ 602-997-1340Klontech Measure Sol ____ 480-626-8131Total Quality Systems ____ 480-377-6422

Inspection ServicesArizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802Datum Inspection ______ 602-997-1340Klontech Measure Sol ____ 480-626-8131Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642Total Quality Systems ____ 480-377-6422

Inspection Services (NDT)Jet Processing ______623-869-6749 x117Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749Semiray Aero. Testing _____602-275-1917Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868Inspection Services, WeldingMetals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

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ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.ABS Quality Evaluations __ 281-673-2843American Global Standards _ 617-838-4648BMSC_____________480-445-9400

Gladhill Assoc _________623-939-4412Orion Registrar ________303-645-4017Great Western Registrar ____623-580-1881Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856 ISO RegistrarABS Quality Evaluations __ 281-673-2843American Global Standards _ 617-838-4648Great Western Registrar ____623-580-1881Orion Registrar ________303-645-4017

Liquid PenetrantCertifi ed Inspection Service _602-267-0661 Jet Products __________623-869-6749Semiray ____________ 602-275-1917Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868

MAG ParticleCertifi ed Inspection Service __ 602-267-066Jet Products____ ______623-869-6749Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868Process Improvement/ AuditBMSC_____________480-445-9400

Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642

X-RayCertifi ed Inspection Service __ 602-267-066Semiray ____________ 602-275-1917Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868

IRON STITCHINGPrecision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404

MACHININGMachining: 3D

3D Machine LLC ______480-239-8254Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414

Cassavant Machining ___ 602-437-4005Challenger Aerospace _____ 480-894-0802JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253L&W Machine Co _____602-323-2560Micropulse West ________480-966-2300Pro Precision _________602-353-0022Tooling Molds West ______480-921-9939

Machining: 5 AxisCassavant Machining ___ 602-437-4005Clings Mfg ________ 480-968-1778Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___520-889-8325Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Industrial Tool Die & Eng 520-745-8771indel Engineering _______520-792-3160Metalcraft Inc. _________480-967-4889Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673St. Vrain Manufacturing ____303-702-1529Uni-Tek ____________602-272-2601

Machining: AerospaceAATC _____________ 602-268-1467Absolute Turning & Machine _520-624-5628AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Anewco ___________ 520-751-1222Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414AzMark ____________480-926-8969B&B Fabrication & Machine __623-271-6855Backerworks Mfg _____ 505-342-2943Cassavant Machining ___ 602-437-4005Challenger Aerospace _____480-894-0802CJ Mfg _____________ 480-517-0233Cling’s Manufacturing _____480-968-1778Continental Machining __ 800-777-2483Evans Precision Machining __623-581-6200Excaliber ____________623-878-6800Foresight Technologies ____480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine ___480-892-4730Hexatron Engineering _____ 801-363-8010Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___520-889-8325HK Machining ________602-278-6704Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Infi nisys ___________ 602-276-2276JB’s Precision _________623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253

Jet Products __________ 623-869-6749KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331L&W Machine Co _____602-323-2560Las Cruces Machine ___ 575-526-1411LAYKE, Inc.___________602-272-2654Lindel Engineering ______ 520-792-3160Matrix Machine ________ 480-966-4451Metalcraft Inc. _________480-967-4889Micro-Tronics, Inc _______602-437-8995Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673Nelson Engineering ______ 602-273-7114Nichols Precision _____ 480-804-0593Osborn Products ________623-587-0335PGI ____________ 505-884-5782Powill Manufacturing ___ 623-780-4100Pro Precision _________602-353-0022Pure-Logic Industries _____480-892-9395R&D Specialty Manco _____602-278-7700Service & Sales ________480-968-9084Satowfi ____________480-374-5706Southwest Swiss Precision __602-438-4670St. Vrain Manufacturing ____ 303-702-1529Stewart Manufacturing ____ 623-582-2261Trepanning Specialties ___ 562-633-8110Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601

Machining: ContractAbsolute Turning & Machine _520-624-5628Aero Design & Mfg ______602-437-8080AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____602-243-4329AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Anewco ___________ 520-751-1222Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002Banner Machine, Inc ______ 602-437-4984Evans Precision Machining __623-581-6200Gilbert Metal Stamping ___ 480-503-1283Gilbert Precision Machine ___480-892-4730Group Mfg Serv. ________480-966-3952HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704 Hexatron Engineering _____ 801-363-8010Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Infi nisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc.____________480-833-7305

KLK Ind. ____________602-267-1331Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300RPM Industries _______ 623-780-4993Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075Stewart Manufacturing ____623-582-2261TVT Die Casting _______ 800-280-2278

Machining: CNC3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254Absolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ____480-632-9414Nichols Precision ____ 480-804-0593Anewco ___________ 520-751-1222Arizona Wire & Tool ______480-813-1002AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969B&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304Challenger Aerospace___ _ 480-894-0802Cling’s Manufacturing______480-968-1778Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Evans Precision Machining __ 623-581-6200Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Infi nisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc.___________ 480-833-7305JB’s Precision ________ 623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749KLK Ind. ____________602-267-1331L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560

ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.

CaChallenger AerospaceJD Ellen LLCL&W Machine CoMicropulse WestPro PrecisionTooling Molds West

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Las Cruces Machine ___ 575-526-1411LAYKE, Inc.___________602-272-2654Lindel Engineering ______ 520-792-3160Metalcraft Inc. _________ 480-967-4889Matrix Machine _______ 480-966-4451Micropulse West ________480-966-2300Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673New Hope Machine ______520-825-7830Nichols Precision _____ 480-804-0593Osborn Products ________623-587-0335PGI______________505-884-5782PMBC ___________ _602-431-8131Powill Manufacturing____623-780-4100Pro Precision _________602-353-0022Pure-Logic Industries _____480-892-9395Quality Mold _______ 480-892-5480R&D Specialty Manco _____602-278-7700RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904RPM Industries ________623-780-4993Satowfi ____________ 480-374-5706Siro Machining ________ 480-512-1467St. Vrain Manufacturing ____ 303-702-1529Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Stewart Manufacturing____623-582-2261SwissTech Tooling & MFg. ___480-998-2005Toolcraft of Phoenix ___623-435-5405Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg __________ 480-966-7376WC Machine & Tool ______480-507-4620Wire-Tech___________480-966-1591 X5 Manufacturing____ ___602-454-7385

Machining CompositesAbsolute Turning & Machine _520-624-5628Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255

Machining: LargeAlpha Machine ________602-437-0322Backerworks Mfg _____ 505-342-2943Continental Machining __ 800-777-2483Empire Precision Mach. ___480-633-4580HK Machining ________ 602-278-6704KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331

Mach: Turning CNC3D Machine LLC _______480-239-8254

Absolute Turning & Machine _ 520-624-5628ACME Metal Works ______480-926-4171Alpha Machine ________ 602-437-0322AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Anmark ____________ 480-968-3126Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414Anewco ___________ 520-751-1222AzMark ____________ 480-926-8969Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Cassavant Machining ___ 602-437-4005Continental Machining __ 800-777-2483Exactitude Precision ______ 602-316-6957Gilbert Precision Machine ___480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ____ 480-464-0150Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___ 520-889-8325Hogan Manufacturing _____ 623-463-1939JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Las Cruces Machine ___ 575-526-1411Morsch Machine _______ 480-961-7673New Hope Machine ______520-825-7830Nichols Precision _____ 480-804-0593Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335PGI _____________505-884-5782Precision Metalworks __ 602-455-9575RMSS_____________623-780-5904Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320RPM Industries ________623-780-4993Siro Machining ________ 480-512-1467St. Vrain Manufacturing ____ 303-702-1529Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075SwissTech Tooling & MFg. ___480-998-2005Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg _________ 480-966-7376Wright Prototype _______ 541-619-2760Metalcraft Inc. _________ 480-967-4889Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673St. Vrain Manufacturing ____ 303-702-1529Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601

Machining PlasticAbsolute Turning & Machine _ 520-624-5628Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255

Machining Precision3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254Absolute Turning & Machine 520-624-5628ACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171AATC_____________602-268-1467

Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322AMT-America ________602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ___ 480-632-9414Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637AzMark _________ 480-926-8969Backerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304Cassavant Machining __ 602-437-4005CJ Mfg ____________ 480-517-0233Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Evans Precision Mach’g 623-581-6200Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Glover Precision , Inc. ____ 480-464-0150Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704Howard PMP _______801-808-4106JB’s Precision ______ 623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541Jet Products _______ 623-869-6749JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600Las Cruces Machine ___ 575-526-1411LAYKE, Inc. _______ 602-272-2654Lindel Engineering _____ 520-792-3160Lynch Brothers Mfg _____ 602-267-7575Matrix Machine _____ 480-966-4451Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Micro-Tronics, Inc ____ 602-437-8995Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Morsch Machine _______ 480-961-7673Nelson Engineering ___602-273-7114Nichols Precision ____ 480-804-0593Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335PGI _____________505-884-5782Powill Mfg __________ 623-780-4100

Pro Precision ________ 602-353-0022Quality Mold ______ 480-892-5480R&D Specialty Manco ____ 602-278-7700RMSS_____________623-780-5904RMG Machining _______ 623-582-6544RPM Industries _______ 623-780-4993Satowfi ___________ 480-374-5706Service & Sales _____ 480-968-9084Southwest Swiss Precision _ 602-438-4670St. Vrain Manufacturing ___ 303-702-1529Stewart Manufacturing ___ 623-582-2261Sun Tech_________ 480-921-1665SwissTech Tooling & Mfg.__ _480-998-2005Tolleson Steel ______ 623-936-3325Toolcraft of Phoenix __ 623-435-5405Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939Tri-Matrix _______ 480-844-0165Uni-Tek ___________ 602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg _________ 480-966-7376WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778Wire-Tech ________ 480-966-1591

Machining: PrototypeA A T C ____________602-268-1467Absolute Turning & Machine 520-624-5628Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322AMT-America ________602-443-1403Anewco ___________520-751-1222Arcas Machine Inc ___ 480-632-9414Backerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943Bar-S Machine _____ 928-636-2115BID Machine, Inc ______480-892-7304CJ Mfg ____________ 480-517-0233Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Evans Precision _____ 623-581-6200Exactitude Precision _____ 602-316-6957Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939Howard PMP ______ 801-808-4106Infi nisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc.___________ 480-833-7305Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541


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JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600KLK Ind. ____________602-267-1331L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Nichols Precision ____ 480-804-0593Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335PGI_______________505-884-5782RMG Machining _______ 623-582-6544Pro Precision _______ 602-353-00220R&D Specialty Manco ____ 602-278-7700RMG Machining _______ 623-582-6544RMSS ___________ 623-780-5904RPM Industries _______ 623-780-4993Siro Machining ________480-512-1467St. Vrain Manufacturing ___ 303-702-1529Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075Stewart Manufacturing ____623-582-2261SwissTech Tooling & MFg. ___480-998-2005Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939Tri-Matrix __________ 480-844-0165Uni-Tek ___________ 602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg _________ 480-966-7376Wire-Tech __________ 480-966-1591

Machining: Quick TurnHK Machining _______ 602-278-6704Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541RMSS_____________ 623-780-5904RPM Industries _______ 623-780-4993

Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939Wright Prototype ______ 541-619-2760

Machining: Milling3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254ACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171AMT-America ________602-443-1403Anewco ___________520-751-1222Anmark ___________ 480-968-3126Bar-S Machine _____ 928-636-2115Challenger Aerospace _____480-894-0802Cling’s Manufacturing ____480-968-177Exactitude Precision _____ 602-316-6957Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325Hogan Manufacturing ____ 623-463-1939Infi nisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Micro-Tronics, Inc ______602-437-8995Morsch Machine _______ 480-961-7673RMG Machining _______ 623-582-6544RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904Siro Machining _______ 480-512-1467Uni-Tek ___________ 602-272-2601Wire-Tech __________ 480-966-1591Wright Prototype ______ 541-619-2760 Machining: Semiconductor

Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730KLK Ind. ___________ 602-267-1331L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560Satowfi ___________ 480-374-5706Siro Machining _______ 480-512-1467

Machining: SwissAbsolute Turning & Machine 520-624-5628Bar-S Machine _____ 928-636-2115

Cassavant Machining ___ 602-437-4005Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106RMG Machining ________ 623-582-6544Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320Southwest Swiss Precision __ 602-438-4670SwissTech Tooling & Mfg. ____480-998-2005

Machining: Ultra-PrecisionAuer Precision _________ 480-834-4637Southwest Swiss Precision __ 602-438-4670Nichols Precision _____ 480-804-0593

Machining: Turning: Automatic

Absolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628American Prec. Machine____ 602-269-6298Ayers Gear & Mach _____ 623-934-6913AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Challenger Aerospace ___ 480-894-0802Evans Precision Mach’g ___ 623-581-6200JB’s Precision Ind ______ 623-581-9088Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749LAYKE, Inc. _________ 602-272-2654Matrix Machine _______ 480-966-4451Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995RMSS _____________ 623-780-5904PGI _____________ 505-884-5782

MACHINING: LASERLaser Cutting

Ace Laser ____________480-924-3232Allfab Engineering ______ 602-437-0497Faist Greentek LLC ______ 602-633-0707Fine Line Laser Cutting _ 602-863-3196Howell Precision ________ 623-582-4776Precision Metal Products _ 408-699-5037Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748The Metal Man ________ 800-448-9448TMM Precision ________ 800-448-9448

Tube Service Company __ 602-267-9865Wrico_____________480-892-7800Laser Cutting:Rotary Axis

K-zell Metals, Inc. ___ 602-232-5882Laser Engraving & Etching

Ace Laser ___________ 480-924-3232East Valley Laser Inc ______ 480-855-7137TechMark __________ 480-820--9444

Laser MarkingAce Laser ___________ 480-924-3232East Valley Laser Inc ______ 480-855-7137Faist Greentek LLC ______602-633-0707TechMark __________ 480-820--9444

MANUFACTURINGAero Tech __________ 801-292-0493APMI __ __________ 480-668-0024B&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855CJ Mfg _____________480-517-0233Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Exactitude Precision ______602-316-6957Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325Howell Precision ________623-582-4776Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150Group Manufacturing Serv _ 480-966-3952KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331PMBC ____________ 602-431-8131PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Precision Metal Products _408-699-5037RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904


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Matthew CarlsonSales Manager

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[email protected]

6532 W Flint St. Ste. 1 Chandler, AZ 85226


Stewart Manufacturing ____623-582-2261Scriven Precision ______ 480-961-9775

Manufacturing: ElectrodeWire-Tech __________ 480-966-1591

Mfg: PhotoChemicalAero Tech __________ 801-292-0493

Etching FabricationTurnkey Product Services

Aero Tech __________ 801-292-0493METAL FORMING

Allfab Engineering _____ 602-437-0497B&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Fry Fabrications ________602-454-0701TMM Precision _______ 800-448-9448Tri-Matrix __________ 480-844-0165

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StampingPrecision Die & Stamping __ 480-967-2038Thompson Machine ____505-823-1453

METALIZINGAccuwright Industries ____ 480-892-9595Bolt’s Metallizing ______ 602-244-2432Jet Processing ______ 623-869-6749 x117

MOLDING: RUBBERMicro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995

MOLDSPMBC ____________ 602-431-8131JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600Quality Mold ________ 480-892-5480Toolcraft of Phoenix __ 623-435-5405Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939

Molds: ConstructionJWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600

Molds: Plastic InjectionMicro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Wire-Tech __________ 480-966-1591

Molds: RubberToolcraft of Phoenix ___ 623-435-5405

Molds: SteelAero Tech ___________801-292-0493

PAINTINGAP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947Arizona Finishing _______602-438-4443Coating Technologies _____623-581-2648Faist Greentek LLC ______ 602-633-0707Jet Processing ______ 623-869-6749 x117Precision Industrial Painting _602-256-0260STP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231

Painting& Blast BoothsAP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947Faist Greentek LLC ______ 602-633-0707STP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231

PhosphateCoating Technologies _____623-581-2648

Powder CoatingAP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947Arizona Finishing _______602-438-4443East Valley Powdercoat ____ 480-215-2461LA Specialties _________ 602-269-7612Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Perma-Finish _________602-278-1733Southwest Powder Coating __602-272-0878

Wet Paint/CARCAP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Precision Industrial Painting _602-256-0260

Sandblast/AutomatedSTP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231

Screenprinting & Pad Printing

AP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947STP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231

PLATINGArizona Hard Chrome _____ 602-278-8671

ChemResearch _________ 602-253-4175Coating Technologies _____ 623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117

EPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930L A Specialties _________ 602-269-7612Louie’s Black Oxide ______ 602-257-0530Precious Metal Plating ____ 800-481-6271Precision Metalworks __ 602-455-9575Road Machinery ________ 520-623-8681Sav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

AnodizingChemResearch _________ 602-253-4175Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117Gold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Brass PlatingSav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

Bronze PlatingSav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

CopperGold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930

Electroless NickelGold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930

Embrittlement ReliefEPSI______________714-256-8950

Gold PlatingEPSI______________714-256-8950

Gold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930Hard Chrome

Road Machinery ________ 520-623-8681Nickel/ Chrome/Palladium

Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117EPSI______________714-256-8950

Gold Tech Industries ______ 480-968-1930

LA Specialties _________ 602-269-7612Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Sav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

Silver PlatingEPSI______________714-256-8950

Gold Tech Industries ______480-968-1930Tin: Matte

Gold Tech Industries ______480-968-1930Tin / Zinc Plate

Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117EPSI______________714-256-8950

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Sav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

POLISHINGGold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930L A Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Road Machinery ________520-623-8681

PRODUCT DESIGN Design and Modeling

Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115PRECISION FLAT STOCK

Tri-Matrix __________ 480-844-0165PROCESSING: CHEMICAL

LA Specialties _________ 602-269-7612PRODUCTION

Challenger Aerospace _____480-894-0802Louie’s Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530Siro Machining ________ 480-512-1467

PUNCHINGGroup Manufacturing Serv _ 480-966-3952 Fry Fabrications ________602-454-0701

Phoenix Metalcraft ___ 602-279-4810Precision Metalworks _ 602-455-9575Precision Metal Products 408-699-5037Stellar Machining & Fab 480-961-3075WC Machine & Tool_ ____ 480-507-4620X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385Nelson Engineering _____ 602-273-7114

SPINNING: MetalNelson Engineering _____ 602-273-7114

SPLINESApache Gear, Inc ______623-934-7144

SPRAY: METAL, PLASMA

Accuwright Industries ____ 480-892-9595Bolt’s Metallizing ______ 602-244-2432Empire Precision Mach. __ 480-633-4580

SPRINGSFlat and Wire Springs

AERO Spring & Mfg Co ___602-243-4329SPRINGWORKS Utah ____ 801-298-0113Tri-Matrix __________480-844-0165

STAMPINGAERO Spring & Mfg Co ___602-243-4329Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637CygnetStamping & Fab ___ 818-240-7574Frontier Metal Stamping __ 303-458-5129Gilbert Metal Stamping ___480-503-1283Pacific Metal Stampings __ 661-257-7656Precision Die & Stamping _ 480-967-2038Scriven Precision ______480-961-9775Thompson Machine ___ 505-823-1453Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778Whitley Machine _____ 602-323-5550Wrico_____________480-892-7800

Precision Metal FormingSPRINGWORKS Utah ____ 801-298-0113Thompson Machine ___ 505-823-1453

Stamping: AerospaceFrontier Metal Stamping __ 303-458-5129Pacific Metal Stampings __ 661-257-7656

Stamping: BendingPacific Metal Stampings __ 661-257-7656

Stamping: Deep DrawThompson Machine ___ 505-823-1453

Stamping DesignFrontier Metal Stamping __ 303-458-5129Pacific Metal Stampings __ 661-257-7656SPRINGS WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778

Stamping Flat FormingPacific Metal Stampings __ 661-257-7656SPRINGS WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113

Stamping: LightPacific Metal Stampings ___661-257-7656

Stamping: PrecisionFrontier Metal Stamping ___ 303-458-5129Pacific Metal Stampings ___661-257-7656SPRINGS WORKS Utah ____ 801-298-0113

TAPPINGGilbert Metal Stamping ____480-503-1283Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514

TESTINGTesting: Flow / Target

Semiray Aero. Testing _____ 623-842-3030Testing: Non-Dest/ Pressure

Jet Products __________ 623-869-6749Semiray Aero. Testing _____ 623-842-3030

THERMAL SPRAYAccuwright Industries _____ 480-892-9595Bolt’s Metallizing _______ 602-244-2432Controlled Thermal Tech’y __ 602-272-3714Empire Precision Mach. ___ 480-633-4580

THREADINGThread Grinding

Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks __________ 623-582-5767Osborn Products ________ 623-587-0335Shaw Precision _______ 480-785-4925

Thread RollingRon Grob Co. _________ 970-667-5320

TOOL & DIE3D Machine LLC ______ 480-239-8254Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002Gilbert Metal Stamping ____480-503-1283Southwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453Whitley Machine ______ 602-323-5550

Wrico_____________480-892-7800

TOOL REPAIR/REBUILDSouthwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366

TOOLINGCJ Mfg _____________ 480-517-0233

Frontier Metal Stamping ___ 303-458-5129Hogan Manufacturing _____ 623-463-1939Siro Machining ________ 480-512-1467Southwest Tool & Die Services 480-317-9366

Tooling: Jig & Fixture Building

New Hope Machine ______ 520-825-7830

TREPANNINGTrepanning Specialties ___ 562-633-8110

TUBINGAssembly Formed Tubing

B&B Fabrication & Machine __ 623-271-6855

Howell Precision ________623-582-4776Service & Sales _______ 480-968-9084

Formed TubingAERO Spring & Mfg Co ___ 602-243-4329B&B Fabrication & Machine __623-271-6855Howell Precision ________623-582-4776Cling’s Manufacturing____480-968-1778

Large Diam. Pipe & TubingTrepanning Specialties ___562-633-8110Tube Bending /Fabrication

Cling’s Manufacturing ____480-968-1778Howell Precision ________623-582-4776K-zell Metals, Inc. ____602-232-5882Service & Sales ______480-968-9084

WATER PURIF/ RECYC.USFilter _________ 760-525-9930

WATERJET CUTTINGAerodyne Ulbrich Alloys _800-237-2888Alpha Machine ________602-437-0322Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Flow International ____ 800-446-3569Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255Jan’s Inc.____________480-833-7305MarZee Inc. ________ 602-269-5801New Hope Machine _____ 520-825-7830Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Toolcraft of Phoenix ___623-435-5405WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620Whitley Machine _____602-323-5550

Waterjet,3D 3 - 5 AXISInnovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255

Waterjet, Multi headWhitley Machine _____602-323-5550Waterjet, High Press. Cutting Alpha Machine ________602-437-0322Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255

WASHERSAERO Spring & Mfg Co __ 602-243-4329

WIRE FORMSAERO Spring & Mfg Co __ 602-243-4329Tri-Matrix _________ 480-844-0165SPRINGWORKS Utah _____ 801-298-0113

WELDINGACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171Allfab Engineering ______602-437-0497Alpha Machine ________602-437-0322APMI ____________ 480-668-0024Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419AzMark __________ 480-926-8969B&B Fabrication & Machine __623-271-6855Bell Steel __________ 480-833-5538BID Machine, Inc _____ 480-892-7304

Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Empire Precision Mach. __ 480-633-4580Faist Greentek LLC ______602-633-0707Group Mfg. Serv _____ 480-966-3952Howell Precision ________623-582-4776Jan’s Inc.___________ 480-833-7305K-zell Metals, Inc. ___ 602-232-5882Lynch Brothers Mfg _____ 602-267-7575 Precision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404Precision Metalworks _ 602-455-9575Precision Metal Products _408-699-5037Pure-Logic Industries ____ 480-892-9395PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Quality Mold ________ 480-892-5480Scriven Precision _____ 480-961-9775State Industrial Prod ___ 602-275-0990Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075Val-Tech Mfg _________ 480-966-7376Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385

Welding: AerospaceAnewco ___________ 520-751-1222Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419Backerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385Welding: Alum. Med & Lg

Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Empire Precision Mach. __ 480-633-4580PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778

Welding: EnclosuresAllfab Engineering _____ 602-437-0497Fry Fabrications ________602-454-0701

Welding: DesignFry Fabrications ________602-454-0701

Welding: Inspection SVCTeam Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868

Welding: OrbitalL&W Fluid ________ 602-323-2560

Welding: RoboticB&B Fabrication & Machine _ 623-271-6855

Welding: SpotNelson Engineering _____ 602-273-7114

Welding: TigAllfab Engineering _____ 602-437-0497Backerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Cutting Edge Mfg ______ 480-609-7233Jan’s Inc.___________ 480-833-7305Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075


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WIDTH 1/4” & !/2” 3/4" 1" 1-1/4"4'-6" $15.52 $16.63 $18.16 $20.195'-0" $16.53 $17.76 $19.46 $21.725'-6" $17.54 $18.89 $20.76 $23.256'-0" $18.55 $20.02 $22.06 $24.786'-6" $19.56 $21.16 $23.36 $26.317'-0" $20.57 $22.29 $24.67 $27.847'-6" $21.58 $23.42 $25.97 $29.368'-0" $22.59 $24.55 $27.27 $30.898'-6" $23.60 $25.69 $28.57 $32.429'-0" $24.61 $26.82 $29.87 $33.959'-6" $25.62 $27.95 $31.18 $35.4810'-0" $26.63 $29.08 $32.48 $37.0110'-6" $27.64 $30.21 $33.78 $38.5311'-0" $28.65 $31.35 $35.08 $40.0611'-6" $29.66 $32.48 $36.38 $41.5912'-0" $30.67 $33.61 $37.69 $43.1212'-6" $31.68 $34.74 $38.99 $44.6513'-0" $32.69 $35.87 $40.29 $46.1813'-6" $33.69 $37.01 $41.59 $47.7014'-0" $34.70 $38.14 $42.89 $49.2314'-6" $35.71 $39.27 $44.19 $50.7615'-0" $36.72 $40.40 $45.50 $52.2915'-6" $37.73 $41.53 $46.80 $53.8216'-0" $38.74 $42.67 $48.10 $55.3516'-6" $39.75 $43.80 $49.40 $56.8717'-0" $40.76 $44.93 $50.70 $58.4017'-6" $41.77 $46.06 $52.01 $59.9318'-0" $42.78 $47.19 $53.31 $61.4618'-6" $43.79 $48.33 $54.61 $62.9919'-0" $44.80 $49.46 $55.91 $64.5219'-6" $45.81 $50.59 $57.21 $66.0420'-0" $46.82 $51.72 $58.52 $67.5720'-6" $47.83 $52.86 $59.82 $69.1021'-0" $48.84 $53.99 $61.12 $70.6321'-6" $49.85 $55.12 $62.42 $72.1622'-0" $50.86 $56.25 $63.72 $73.6922’-6” $51.86 $57.38 $65.02 $75.2123’-0” $52.87 $58.52 $66.33 $76.74

WIDTH 1-1/2" 2" 2-5/8"15’-6” $65.93 $95.93 $117.6716’-0” $67.83 $98.79 $121.1416’-6” $69.73 $101.65 $124.6217’-0” $71.62 $104.51 $128.0917’-6” $73.52 $107.37 $131.5618’-0” $75.41 $110.23 $135.0318’-6” $77.31 $113.08 $138.5019'-0" $79.21 $115.94 $141.9719'-6" $81.10 $118.80 $145.4520'-0" $83.00 $121.66 $148.9220'-6" $84.90 $124.52 $152.3921'-0" $86.79 $127.38 $155.8621'-6" $88.69 $130.24 $159.3322'-0" $90.58 $133.09 $162.8022'-6" $92.48 $135.95 $166.2823'-0" $94.38 $138.81 $169.7523'-6" $96.27 $141.67 $173.2224'-0" $98.17 $144.53 $176.6924'-6" $100.07 $147.39 $180.1625'-0" $101.96 $150.24 $183.6325'-6" $103.86 $153.10 $187.1126'-0" $105.75 $155.96 $190.5826'-6" $107.65 $158.82 $194.0527'-0" $109.55 $161.68 $197.5227'-6" $111.44 $164.54 $200.9928'-0" $113.34 $167.40 $204.4728'-6" $115.23 $170.25 $207.9429'-0" $117.13 $173.11 $211.4129'-6" $119.03 $175.97 $214.8830'-0" $120.92 $178.83 $218.3530’-6” $122.82 $181.69 $221.8231’-0” $124.72 $184.55 $225.3031'-6" $126.61 $187.40 $228.7732'-0" $128.51 $190.26 $232.2432'-6" $130.40 $193.12 $235.7133'-0" $132.30 $195.98 $239.1833'-6" $134.20 $198.84 $242.6534'-0" $136.09 $201.70 $246.13

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Index of Advertisers3D Machine .............................82AATC ......................................................83ABS Quality Evaluations ......................85Absolute Machining & Turning......... 89ACC Machinery .................................7,73Accuwright...........................................85Ace Laser ..............................................83ACME Metal Works ............................91Adams Mach .......................15,49,73,96Advanced Coordinate Technology ..75Advanced Metal Sales ........................79Advanced Precision ............................80Aero Spring & Mfg .............................84Aero Tech ............................................89Aerodyne Alloys..................................78AgieCharmilles ......................................3Airtek ....................................................77AIT...................................................27,74Alerus Bank & Trust .....................32,80AllFab Engineering .............................85All World Machinery Supply.............84Almar Tools ...................................43,76Alpha Machine ....................................91American Aerospace ..........................83American Auctioneers Group .....16,81AMT-America ......................................87AMTS ....................................................80Anewco ................................................87Anmark ................................................86Apache Gear ........................................85Apache Steel .......................................77AP Industrial ........................................92API Services .........................................63APMI .....................................................82Arcas Machine Inc. .............................88Arizona Finishing................................86Arizona Hard Chrome .......................86Arizona Wire Spec .............................82Arizona Wire Tool ..............................92Arrow Sheet Metal .............................85ARTL .....................................................82Auer Precision .....................................85Ayers Gear & Mach ............................82AZ CNC ..............8,9,39,53,59,70,73,78AZMARK .........................................83,91AZ Metals .............................................77AZPMAP .........................................72,83AZ Tool Steel.......................................78B&B Fabrication & Machine .............84B&B Tool .............................................79B & T Tool & Engr ..............................77Backerworks Mfg ...............................89bandsawreviews.com .......................66Bank of Arizona ..................................78Barry Metals ..................................22,78Bar-S Machine Inc ..............................82Barton International ...................48,74Bell Steel ..............................................84BID Machine, Inc ................................84Blaser ....................................................78Blue Streak Grinding ...................44,85BMSC ........................................38,58,84Bolt’s Metallizing, Inc ........................88Bralco Metals ................................14,76Byington Steel Treating ....................86CAID .....................................................83Canyon State Oil ..............................2,78Cassavant Machining .........................90Castrol ...............................................2,78Certified Inspection Services ...........82CGS Technologies, Inc. .................... 84Challenger Aerospace .......................87ChemResearch .............................18,86CIS .........................................................82CJ Mfg ...................................................88Cling’s Manufacturing .......................84CNC Machinery ..................................75Coast Aluminum.............. ...................77Coastal Metals ...............................10,78Coating Tech.......................................54Collins Metal Finishing ......................83Consolidated Resources Inc........26,80Continental Machining ......................88Controlled Thermal... .........................86Creedbilt Inc ........................................89Critical Cut............................................ 83Cupps Industrial Supply.....................88Cutting Tool Consultants ..................75

CTE ..........................................................76Cygnet Stamping & Fab .......................91D & R Mchy ...........................21,65,73,79DCM Tech ...................................60,74Datum Inspection ............................86Delcam. .............................................84Desert Fire ........................................87Desert EDM Sales ......................42,76Diehl Steel .......................................78DM Machine Repair .......................80East Valley Laser Inc .......................88East Valley Powdercoat...................91Ebbco Inc. .......................................74Echols Saw & Supply ......................73Eclipse Carbide ............................... 86Edge Technologies ......................... 76EDM Network ............................33,77EDM Perform Access. .....................78EDM Tech.........................................71Ellison Machinery ...5,57,68,69,73,75Empire Precision Mach. .................89EPSI. ..................................................91Evans Precision Mach’g .................. 85Exactitude ........................................87Excaliber Precision .........................83Fadal CNC ...................................20,74Faist GreenTek.................................87Fine Line Fabricating Inc. ............... 85Fine Line Laser Cutting ...................91Flow Corp ....................................... ,73Foresight Technologies .................83Frontier Metal Stamping ................91Fry Fabrications ..............................82Fry Steel Co ......................................77Ganesh Machinery .....................19,75Gartman Tech Services .............67,92Geiger Electric Inc ..........................74Gilbert Metal Stamping ..................82Gilbert Precision Machine..............89Gladhill Assoc .............................40,87Global EDM Supply ........................ 76Glover Precision, Inc. .......................87GMN USA......................................... 76Gold Tech Industries ............47,50,87Great Western ...............................80Grindworks .....................................83Group Manufacturing ....................84HK Machining .................................88Hangsterfers ....................................77Harschco ........................................ 86Haynes Intl .......................................77Helical Solutions .............................80Helm Precision ................................52Hexatron Engineering ....................88Hi-Tech Machining & Welding ......84Hogan Manufacturing ....................90Horizon Carbide .............................82Houghton ........................................ 76Howard PMP ....................................87Howell Precision .......................56,83HUB Intl .......................................... .80IEC Supply LLC ................................ 76Ind. Metal Supply ......................28,78Ind.Tool Die .....................................87Infinisys ......................................83,87Innovative Cutting Tools ............... 76Innovative Cutting Solutions ..........91Innovative Tool Sales ..................... 76Integrated Systems Inc ..................92IPE Aerospace .................................64IRH ...................................................82ISMG ................................................73IVIS ..............................................86,82ITDE ..................................................87Jan’s Inc ............................................88J B’s Prec Ind.....................................87JD Ellen ..................................30-31,87Jemelco Inc .......................................80J.K. Tool............................................75Jorgenson ... ........ ............................75JWB Manufacturing ........................ 86K D Capital ......................................73Kerley Corp ..................................... 75KLK ...................................................88Klontech Indus. Sales ................73,79KMT Waterjet .................................74K-Zell Metals, Inc. ......................46,84Kurt Manufacturing Co. .................78

Kwik Mark Inc ..................................74L&W Machine Co. ...........................87LA Specialties ..............................48,87Las Cruces Machine .........................89Layke Inc ..........................................83Leavitt Group ...................................80Lindel Engineering ..........................88Lone Arrow ......................................76Louie’s Black Oxide ....................84,86Louie’s Gun Finishing ......................86Lynch Brothers .................................86Lynden Intl. ......................................82Machinery Sales .............................. 75Magnum Precision ...............11,73-75Makino ........................................13,73Marshall Tool & Supply ..................79MarZee .................................. 60,77,85Matrix Machine ..........................82,83Maxum Petroleum .......................2,78May Foundry ....................................85MC Machinery ............................31,76Mesa Machinery .........................56,75Metalcraft Inc. ..................................87Metal Finishing Systems .................29Metal Processing Intl.......................89Metals Eng & Testing Labs .............80Methods West .................................75Micro-Tronics ..................................83Micro 100 ....................................67,78Micropulse West .............................82Midaco Corp ....................................83Milne .................................................80MMR LLC ..........................................82Moore Tool & Equip .......................75Morsch Machine ..............................82MTLC ................................................82Muratec ............................................76National Grinding & Mfg. ...............85Nelson Engineering ..............28,38,84New Hope Machine ........................83Nichols Precision .............................89Noranco .......................................40,84North-South ..........................34-35,76OGP ...................................................74Omax Corp. ......................................73Orion Registrar ................................87Osborn Products ........................83,85Pacific Metal Stampings.................. 91Parker Fasteners ..............................85Perfection Industrial Finishing .......90Perma-Finish... .................................86Petroferm .........................................76PGI .....................................................87Phoenix Grinding.............................83Phoenix Heat Treat .........................86Phoenix Metal Finishing & Polishing .......86Phoenix Metalcraft .......................... 91Phoenix Small Tool .........................79Pioneer Distributing Co. .................83Powill Mfg ........................................86Praxair Distribution .........................85Precious Metal Plating. ................. ..87Precision Casting Repair .................83Precision Die & Stamping ...............82Precision Industrial Painting ...........83Precision Manufacturing .........1,36-37Precision Metalworks .....................92Precision Metal Products ................92Premier Precision .......................66,84 Pro Precision ....................................85Pure-Logic Industries ......................,92PVB Fabrications ..............................83QS Machinery ...................................74Quality Advisory...............................76Qualichem, Inc .................................77Quality Improvement Consulting.... 81Quality Mold....................................85Quick Turn Financial... .....................81R&D Specialty Manco......................88RMG Machining ..........................25,90RMSS .................................................90Road Machinery ...............................91Robar .................................................87Rocky Mountain Saw Blades........ .. 74Roentgen USA.................................. 74Ron Grob ...........................................88RPM Industries ..................................88Ryerson ............................................79

S&S Machinery Sales ........................75SA Recycling ......................................79S L Fusco ............................................77Samuel, Son & Co. .................24,77,78Sandvik Coromant .......................75,81Satowfi ..............................................88Sav-On Plating ...................................90Savage Machine ...............................74Sawblade.com .................................,95SBG Capital ........................................79Schenk Intertech ..............................76Scriven Precision Fab. ......................82Seco Tools .........................................79Semiray ....................................... 61,88Service & Sales ..................................92Setco Spindles & Slides ...................78Shaw Precision Grind’g ....................84Shop Floor Automations .................80Southwest Powder ...........................86Siro Machining ..................................91Solar Atmospheres ...........................82Southwest Powder ...........................86Southwest Spindle Service ..............79Southwest Swiss Precision ..............88Southwest Tool & Die Services .......84Southwest Waterjet-Laser ..........45,91SPRINGWORKS Utah ........................92St Vrain ..............................................89Star Metal Fluids .........17,74,77,79,80Starrett ..............................................74State Technology ..............................77Steel Services Grind’g................. 62,83Stellar Machining & Fab Inc. ............87Sterling Fabrication Technology .....23,74Sun Grinding ............................... 12,85Sun Tech ............................................92Superior Grinding .............................86Supra Alloys, Inc ...............................79Sustaining Edge Solutions ...............79Swisstech Tooling & Mfg .................90TCI Precision Metals .........................77TMM Precision ............................ 82,85T.S.M. Mach. ....................................73Team Industrial Services ............ 62,86TechMark ..........................................85Tech Mold .........................................61Temtco Steel .....................................77The Metal Man............................ 82,85The Werks C&C ................................78Thompson Machine .........................84Tipco Punch ......................................92TMI (GibbsCAM) ...............................80Tolleson Steel ...................................77Toolcraft of Phoenix .........................88Tooling Molds West .........................88Tornquist Machinery ........................74Total Filtration Services ...................76Total Quality Sys ...............................77Tornos ......................................... 41,74Trepanning Specialties .....................90Tri-Matrix Mach ................................84Tri-Plex ...............................................36Trusty-Cook ................................ 29,75Tube Service .....................................77TVT Die Casting .......................... 66,85TW Metals .........................................78U S Shop Tools ........................... 51,76Ulbrich of CA ................................55,77Ultimate Machinery..........................89United Performance Metals ...........71,77Uni-Tek ..............................................87Universal Laser Systems...................46Val-Tech Mfg .....................................84Visalus ................................................52Washington Cal. .................. 44,86Wayco Sales Inc ................................84WC Machine & Tool .........................84Weiser/Mile High Precision .............85Western Cast Parts ...........................82Western States Metal .......................80Whitley Machine ........................85Widia .................................................84Wire-Tech ..........................................84Wrico ...........................................70,84Wright Prototype .............................83X5 .......................................................84

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M42 Band Saw Blade PricesDiscounts for ordering 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 blades.

WIDTH 1/4” & !/2” 3/4" 1" 1-1/4"4'-6" $15.52 $16.63 $18.16 $20.195'-0" $16.53 $17.76 $19.46 $21.725'-6" $17.54 $18.89 $20.76 $23.256'-0" $18.55 $20.02 $22.06 $24.786'-6" $19.56 $21.16 $23.36 $26.317'-0" $20.57 $22.29 $24.67 $27.847'-6" $21.58 $23.42 $25.97 $29.368'-0" $22.59 $24.55 $27.27 $30.898'-6" $23.60 $25.69 $28.57 $32.429'-0" $24.61 $26.82 $29.87 $33.959'-6" $25.62 $27.95 $31.18 $35.4810'-0" $26.63 $29.08 $32.48 $37.0110'-6" $27.64 $30.21 $33.78 $38.5311'-0" $28.65 $31.35 $35.08 $40.0611'-6" $29.66 $32.48 $36.38 $41.5912'-0" $30.67 $33.61 $37.69 $43.1212'-6" $31.68 $34.74 $38.99 $44.6513'-0" $32.69 $35.87 $40.29 $46.1813'-6" $33.69 $37.01 $41.59 $47.7014'-0" $34.70 $38.14 $42.89 $49.2314'-6" $35.71 $39.27 $44.19 $50.7615'-0" $36.72 $40.40 $45.50 $52.2915'-6" $37.73 $41.53 $46.80 $53.8216'-0" $38.74 $42.67 $48.10 $55.3516'-6" $39.75 $43.80 $49.40 $56.8717'-0" $40.76 $44.93 $50.70 $58.4017'-6" $41.77 $46.06 $52.01 $59.9318'-0" $42.78 $47.19 $53.31 $61.4618'-6" $43.79 $48.33 $54.61 $62.9919'-0" $44.80 $49.46 $55.91 $64.5219'-6" $45.81 $50.59 $57.21 $66.0420'-0" $46.82 $51.72 $58.52 $67.5720'-6" $47.83 $52.86 $59.82 $69.1021'-0" $48.84 $53.99 $61.12 $70.6321'-6" $49.85 $55.12 $62.42 $72.1622'-0" $50.86 $56.25 $63.72 $73.6922’-6” $51.86 $57.38 $65.02 $75.2123’-0” $52.87 $58.52 $66.33 $76.74

WIDTH 1-1/2" 2" 2-5/8"15’-6” $65.93 $95.93 $117.6716’-0” $67.83 $98.79 $121.1416’-6” $69.73 $101.65 $124.6217’-0” $71.62 $104.51 $128.0917’-6” $73.52 $107.37 $131.5618’-0” $75.41 $110.23 $135.0318’-6” $77.31 $113.08 $138.5019'-0" $79.21 $115.94 $141.9719'-6" $81.10 $118.80 $145.4520'-0" $83.00 $121.66 $148.9220'-6" $84.90 $124.52 $152.3921'-0" $86.79 $127.38 $155.8621'-6" $88.69 $130.24 $159.3322'-0" $90.58 $133.09 $162.8022'-6" $92.48 $135.95 $166.2823'-0" $94.38 $138.81 $169.7523'-6" $96.27 $141.67 $173.2224'-0" $98.17 $144.53 $176.6924'-6" $100.07 $147.39 $180.1625'-0" $101.96 $150.24 $183.6325'-6" $103.86 $153.10 $187.1126'-0" $105.75 $155.96 $190.5826'-6" $107.65 $158.82 $194.0527'-0" $109.55 $161.68 $197.5227'-6" $111.44 $164.54 $200.9928'-0" $113.34 $167.40 $204.4728'-6" $115.23 $170.25 $207.9429'-0" $117.13 $173.11 $211.4129'-6" $119.03 $175.97 $214.8830'-0" $120.92 $178.83 $218.3530’-6” $122.82 $181.69 $221.8231’-0” $124.72 $184.55 $225.3031'-6" $126.61 $187.40 $228.7732'-0" $128.51 $190.26 $232.2432'-6" $130.40 $193.12 $235.7133'-0" $132.30 $195.98 $239.1833'-6" $134.20 $198.84 $242.6534'-0" $136.09 $201.70 $246.13

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S&S Machinery Sales ........................75SA Recycling ......................................79S L Fusco ............................................77Samuel, Son & Co. .................24,77,78Sandvik Coromant .......................75,81Satowfi ..............................................88Sav-On Plating ...................................90Savage Machine ...............................74Sawblade.com .................................,95SBG Capital ........................................79Schenk Intertech ..............................76Scriven Precision Fab. ......................82Seco Tools .........................................79Semiray ....................................... 61,88Service & Sales ..................................92Setco Spindles & Slides ...................78Shaw Precision Grind’g ....................84Shop Floor Automations .................80Southwest Powder ...........................86Siro Machining ..................................91Solar Atmospheres ...........................82Southwest Powder ...........................86Southwest Spindle Service ..............79Southwest Swiss Precision ..............88Southwest Tool & Die Services .......84Southwest Waterjet-Laser ..........45,91SPRINGWORKS Utah ........................92St Vrain ..............................................89Star Metal Fluids .........17,74,77,79,80Starrett ..............................................74State Technology ..............................77Steel Services Grind’g................. 62,83Stellar Machining & Fab Inc. ............87Sterling Fabrication Technology .....23,74Sun Grinding ............................... 12,85Sun Tech ............................................92Superior Grinding .............................86Supra Alloys, Inc ...............................79Sustaining Edge Solutions ...............79Swisstech Tooling & Mfg .................90TCI Precision Metals .........................77TMM Precision ............................ 82,85T.S.M. Mach. ....................................73Team Industrial Services ............ 62,86TechMark ..........................................85Tech Mold .........................................61Temtco Steel .....................................77The Metal Man............................ 82,85The Werks C&C ................................78Thompson Machine .........................84Tipco Punch ......................................92TMI (GibbsCAM) ...............................80Tolleson Steel ...................................77Toolcraft of Phoenix .........................88Tooling Molds West .........................88Tornquist Machinery ........................74Total Filtration Services ...................76Total Quality Sys ...............................77Tornos ......................................... 41,74Trepanning Specialties .....................90Tri-Matrix Mach ................................84Tri-Plex ...............................................36Trusty-Cook ................................ 29,75Tube Service .....................................77TVT Die Casting .......................... 66,85TW Metals .........................................78U S Shop Tools ........................... 51,76Ulbrich of CA ................................55,77Ultimate Machinery..........................89United Performance Metals ...........71,77Uni-Tek ..............................................87Universal Laser Systems...................46Val-Tech Mfg .....................................84Visalus ................................................52Washington Cal. .................. 44,86Wayco Sales Inc ................................84WC Machine & Tool .........................84Weiser/Mile High Precision .............85Western Cast Parts ...........................82Western States Metal .......................80Whitley Machine ........................85Widia .................................................84Wire-Tech ..........................................84Wrico ...........................................70,84Wright Prototype .............................83X5 .......................................................84

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