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April 2018Page 1
In This Issue3 TSMA General Meeting April 3
3 iRock Run
4 Recruiting Tools You Can Use
5 Build It Better Game App
6 Golf Social Dates Set
8 TSMA Happenings
8 Welcome New Members
5 Upcoming Events
14 HighEfficiencyMachining
15 Board of Directors/Committees
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Featured CompanyPtacek legacy continues
AtalentedyoungmanfromOakes,NorthDakota with a creative mind and varied interests was the force that started KustomMachine,Inc.
In197820-year-oldBillPtacekwasencouraged to build a small 30 x 30 shop and open for business after completing
the Machine Tooling Course at North Dakota State College of Science.SincethenKustomMachinehasgrownfromthatsmallshoptoover30,000squarefeetandemploys23people.
When Ptacek started Kustom MachineInc.itbeganasa repair shop for local ag implements,tractors,trucks,andtrailers,andadditionallybecame the job shop for manufacturersitistoday.ButthosewereonlytwoofPtacek’sinterests,healsobecameworld-renowned for his tinfoil phonographreplications,wasagiftedmusician,avidsailor,hotairballoonenthusiast,andworldtraveler.
TragicallyPtaceklosthislifeinasailingaccidentin2004,onlyayearaftercompletingaverylargebusinessexpansion.SinceBillwasasingleman,itlefthisfamilymembers(twobrothers,asister and their spouses) with a lot of uncomfortable decisions to make.Theyspokewiththeemployees,bankers,vendors,andcustomers—allofwhomsaidtheywantedKustomMachinetocontinueon.Sothesiblingsandspousesdecidedtokeepitopen.
Jim Ptacek, General Manager, and Lorraine Ptacek, Office Manager/CFO, stand in front of photo of Bill Ptacek with world renowned tinfoil phonograph replica.
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Sister-in-lawLorrainePtacekhadjoinedthestaffin1999,priortoBill’sdeath,astheofficemanager/CFO.BrotherJim Ptacek joined the staff in 2005 as the general manager leavingacareerwiththetelephonecompany.Sincethenthecompanyhascontinuedtogrowandexpand.
In 2014 Kustom Machine added a water jet machine to do precisioncutting.ThisallowedKustomMachinetotakeweeksoffproductiontimebecausetheydidn’thavetooutsourcethecutting.In2017theypurchasedalargenew
brakepress,whichonceagainincreasedtheircapabilities.These,alongwiththeirsevenCNCmachiningcentersandnineproductionweldingstallsenablethecompanytodopartsfortheircustomers,starttofinish.
Overthecourseofthelast40yearsKustomMachinebuilttoolingmachinesthemselves,likethearborpress,andfoundcreativesolutionsthatspawnedmoreefficiency,morecapabilities,decreasedproductiontime,increasedquality,oraddedvalue.“OneofBill’sphilosophieswas‘Ifyoucanbuildit,whybuyit?’”saidJim.“Westilllivethattoday.”
Kustom Machine is in the envious position of having long-termemployees,accordingtoLorraine.“Wehaveagoodgroupofpeople,”shesaid.“Theylikewhattheydoandaregoodatit.Overhalfofourstaffhavebeenhereover10years.”
SomeofKustomMachine’slong-termcustomersincludeglobal manufacturers of agricultural and construction equipment,andgovernmentcontractors,alongwithareafarmersandbusinesses.
AsKustomMachineponderswaystocommemoratethe40thanniversaryofbusiness,theyreflectedonwhathaschangedthemostinthose40years.“Goingfromthecarbonless work tickets to being computerized was a huge change,”saidLorraine.“Icouldn’timaginegoingback.”
...Cont. from Page 1Featured Company: Kustom Machine
“Ourqualitymanagementsystemwasanotherbigstepforward,”saidJim.“Weputalotofqualitymeasuresinplace in 2008 that still make a difference for us and our customerseveryday.”
Whatideasaretheyworkingonforthefuture?“Plenty,”accordingtoJim.“Wehaveroomtoexpandandmaybedoingmoresteelcutting,threading,tubebending,andmore.”
It’sclearthelegacyofBillPtaceklivesonatKustomMachine.HislegacyisalsopreservedatoneoftheSmithsonianMuseumsandMenloPark’sThomasEdisonLaboratoryattheHenryFordMuseuminMichiganwherehis Thomas Edison tin foil phonographs replicas are on display.Besuretocheckitoutifyougettoeithermuseum.
FormoreinformationonKustomMachinecall701-742-3188oremailjim@kustommachine.net.Seetheirwebsiteat KustomMachine.net.
Left: Front of the main and original building. Right: Bill Ptacek built this arbor press and is still used regularly today. Below: Jim and his crew built this remote controlled steel-mover on wheels to safely and efficiently move extra long pieces of steel. “If you can build it, why buy it?” Bill would say.
Left: Parts wall for local repair work.Oakes,ND
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Fergus Falls VFW 420 East Washington
Schedule of Events 3:30 p.m. TourFergusFallsMonumentCo.4:00 p.m.SocialhouratVFW5:00 p.m. Dinner/Meeting/Speaker6:00 p.m. Adjourn
TSMA General Meeting - April 3
Plant Tour
1710PebbleLakeRoad,FergusFallsTheFergusFallsMonumentCompanyhasbeenhelpingpeoplememorializetheirlovedonesforover125years.SeehowFergusFallsMonumentdesignsandcreatespersonalmemorials,fromflattouprightmonuments,alongwithVeteransmemorialsandcommunityprojects.Theyworkwithgraniteinstunninglybeautifulcolors.
Discussion TopicOSHA at the Door - Prepare your team for successSpeaker:RandyNiles,OECSWorkplaceSafetyExperts
Surprise!!AnOSHAinspectorisatyourdoor!Itcanhappenatanytimewithnoadvancewarning.Thehealthofyouremployeesandyourbusinessdependsonyoubeingready.Safetyisgoodbusiness.Here’swhy:
• Accidentscancausecostlybusinessinterruptions.• Customersexpectthatyourworkplaceissafe.• OSHAfinesandincreasedinsuranceratesarecostly.
• Strongworkplacesafetypracticeshelprecruitandretaintoptalent.
• Safety=Profitability.Aneffectivesafetyprogramsaves$4to$6forevery$1invested,accordingtoOSHA.
GetclearonhowtobetterprotectyouremployeesandmakeahugedifferenceinhowyourcompanyfareswithanOSHAinspectorvisit.JoinustofortheinsidetrackfromOSHAandworkplacesafetyexperts.
You will learn:• Howtoproactivelyprepareyoursafetyprogram• BestpracticeswhenOSHAshowsup• Avoidingcostlyfines• QandAwiththeexperts.
Runners/Walkers and Volunteers needed!
All proceeds from this event will be going to our sister organization’sfoundation.TheCMMAFoundationisaone-timerecipientoftheproceedsofthisevent.Ifyou
liketorun/walk,orevenifyoudon’t-theycouldstillusevolunteers. Registration for running and volunteering here:iRockRun.com
TSMA General Meeting - May 8EarlydinnermeetinginAlexandria.TourandspeakerTBD.Viewthewinningvideos-What’sSoCoolAboutManufacturing student video contest!
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Recruiting Tools
Click heretoviewthe2017videos.
Dream It. Do It. Student Video ContestHelping students in our region understand
FormoreinformationcontactMichelle Landsverk [email protected]
218.280.1755
Thisyear’scontestisunderway,andteamsarebeginning to work on their videos! The winning videoswillbeeducational,inspiring,andcreative,whileansweringthequestion“what’ssocoolaboutmanufacturing.”Thisyear’scontestsponsoredby:
People’s Choice voting April 14-29.
Add to your website to help recruitment efforts
Top: TSMA partnered with the LiveWideOpenorganizationtocreate a new promotional video in2018,featuringExecDirectorSandyKashmarkandmanyofyou.Right: Created in 2013 this video also features TSMA members and highlights the benefitsofmanufacturingjobs.
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On the way to a new quarter
E Says...
April–justabouthere?Winterispast!?!Thereareleavestorake,touchuppainting,sortingthepapersandthenmakingconnections. BynowIcanevaluatehowbusinessisproceedingin2018.Goalsthatweresetforthenewyearcanbeevaluated.Thetaxesarefiled.(Hopeyouhavetopaysome—meaningyourbusinessmadea
profit.)NOWisagoodtimetofocusonmakingthesale.HerearesomethingsIhavefoundhelpfultofollow.
Keep in touch with customers.Inmyworldtheuseofmyservicesiscyclical.Forexample:Onlyonedirectoryisprintedperyear.Thentherearetimesofnocontact.Iusethat‘inbetween’timetodiscoverhowelseIcanservethiscustomer.ListeningtothemandobservinghavehelpedmetoseeotherareasofneedthatIcanfulfillandnowthecontactisnotasinfrequent.
Be certain to respond to requests.Theycomeinacasualconversationoranemail.Remembertobeaconnector and get back to the person who makes the request.Ikeepnotesofthoseitemsbecausesomerequireresearchbeforeresponse.Itiseasytoforgetorneglect.
Be known as a person who is – on time, on budget, provides value and is truthful. I believe that all of these needtofit.Beapersonthatdoesnottaketheeasywaybutprovideaboveandbeyondwhatthecustomerwants.Whoyouareandbecomeisjustasvaluabletoourcustomersaswhatweprovide.
Do not rely on the past. It seems that none of us are doingthingslikeweusedto.Theworldweliveinischangingwithsuchspeedthatitisoftendifficulttokeepup.Idiscoverthatinsomesectorsofmybusiness,changeisevenmoresignificantthanIamexperiencingsoImustbecomeastudentagaininordertomeetneeds.
Be patient. Thisisnotjustwithothersbutwithoneself.Failuretodothisresultsinpressuresthatwilloftenleadustobeineffective.
Springarriveswithnewchallengesandnewopportunities.We can learn from one another – spend some time in the classroomoflife.
Elroy Vesta, EJ Enterprises
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Build it Better! Game App
Introduces Manufacturing Concepts to Grades 6-8
The Build It Better! Game is a mobile game application developed byDreamIt.DoIt.Minnesota.
The purpose of the game is to teachyouthaboutmanufacturing.Build It Better! offers a well-crafted gameexperiencethatiscreative,challenging,andfun,whileencouragingrepetitiveplay.
While the app is an ideal tool for educatorsworkingwithyoungaudiences(6thto8thgrade)itdoesn’trelyoneducators,asanystudentcandownloadtheappandplayitontheirowntime.
Theappisbuiltaroundastorylineinwhichplayersflyinto colorful planet Zorblax and help Zorblaxians make theproductstheyneed.ThroughexploringZorblax,students can see how building better products can make adifferenceinthealien’sdailylife.Studentsmusttakethematerialstheyhave,andthenmakeproductsthatcanmakethedailylivesofZorblaxiansbetter.(Soundfamiliar?)Onceastudenthasbuiltproducts,heorshecangoback,tryitagainand“Builditbetter.”Throughplayingthegame,studentsgetexperienceinthemanufacturingprocess,andanunderstandingoftheroletheycouldplayinamanufacturingjob.
Studentscantrytheirhandatbuildingaguitar,ashoe,aphone,andevenascooterwithfunmaterials.Astheyplay,theycanunlocklevels,earnrewardpoints,solvetrivia,andviewtheproductstheyhavebuiltinagallery.Keyappfeaturesinclude:avarietyofcoolproductstobuild,coolaliencharacters,funstoryline,unlockablelevels,pointrewards,funtrivia,galleryofproductsthathavebeenbuilt,andencouragementtokeepbuilding.
The app is free and can be found in the iTunes App Store oronGooglePlay.AwebversionisalsoavailableontheDreamIt.DoIt.Minnesotawebsite,gotohttp://www.dreamitdoitmn.com/build-it-better/.Anddon’tforgettoinvitetheyoungpeopleyouknowtocheckitout.
The Build It Better! game app is a perfect way to help youth in grades 6-8 understand the manufacturing process.
Michelle LandsverkDream It. Do It. MN Project Coordinator
Zorblaxians, colorful game app characters, appeal to younger students.
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Re: Thank you for recent meeting
ThankyouTomFurrerandstaffatTWFIndustriesforthetouroftheirfacilityonMarch6.WeappreciateDan Solomon with the MN Department of Labor and IndustryforhispresentationonWorkforceSolutions:PIPELINEprogramandMNApprenticeshipInitiative.
Re: Meeting SponsorshipWhysponsoraTSMAmeeting?ItisanopportunitytoreachoutdirectlytoTSMAmemberstopromoteyourproductsorservices.Thecostisonly$100,whichincludesonemeetingregistrationfee(a$25value)[email protected].
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ForfulldetailsontheMarchBoardmeeting,clickhere.
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TSMA’snewwebsiteplatformoffersmorebenefitsforyourcompany.Oneofthosebenefitsisanewoptiontohelpyourrecruitingeffortsbysimplyaddingyourjobopenings.UsetheMemberInformationCenter(MIC)toaccess,createandmanagejobopeningsandtheywillappearonallthreeaffiliatewebsites:TSMA,AMFA,andCMMA.YouoryourHRDepartmentcanaddthelisting.It’ssimple.Justfollowtheinstructionshere:
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Upcoming EventsWORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FORUM: Growing through Hidden Talent & AutomationMay9th,9:00am–1:30pmMinneapolisMarriottNorthwest,BrooklynParkMore info & to register AsMinnesota’sworkforceshortagecontinues,Minnesotabusinessescontinuetolookforwaystostaycompetitiveandcreatejobs.Automationisoneoftheanswers.Automationimpactsaworkforceatalllevelsfrom production to management/executives – there is no populationthatisnotuntouched. Thishalf-dayprogramwillrevealsomeanswersonhow automation is not replacing jobs but making them differentsoemployerscanstayefficientwiththeshrinkingworkforce.Learnwheretofindthehiddentalenttocreatemorejobs.
State of Manufacturing Survey ReleaseJune 1 in Morris
The State of Manufacturing® surveyisthemostcomprehensivesurveyofMinnesota’smanufacturers.Procedurally,theprocessinvolvesasurveyofover500manufacturingexecutivesfromsmallandmediumsizemanufacturingcompanies,conductedbyRobAutry,awell-knownnationalpollster.Thesurveyiscomplementedwith15focusgroups,andtheresultsarepublishedinabook.
Thisyear,TSMAandWestCentralInitiativeteameduptosponsorafocusgroupinMorrisonMarch27.
Enterprise Minnesota and its partners will release the 10th annualsurveyresultstokeyaudiences(approx.1,200people)attheMinneapolisConventionCenteronMay17,followedby“releaseevents”ineachofthesixMinnesotaInitiativeFoundationsregions,includingTheWestCentralMinnesotareleaseonJune1inMorris.
Workshop: Learning to LeadDue to high demand, we are offering a second session. 5half-daysessionsbeginninginMay(datesTBD)inAlexandriaCost:$250/personforqualifyingcompanies
LearningtoLeadwillhelpyourleadersinfluencethecultureandperformanceofyourcompany.Theywilllearntoimprovethedynamicsoftheirteamsbyunderstandingbehaviors,developingskillsofachangeleader,andcreatingacultureofaccountabilityandengagement.Uponcompletionparticipantswillbeableto:• Demonstratethequalitiesandtraitsofaleader• Evaluatetheimpactofindividualbehaviorsonteamdynamics• Exhibitversatilityinworkingwithothers• Displaythebehaviorsofaneffectivechangeleader• Developacultureofaccountability• Promoteemployeeengagement
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High Efficiency Machining Payback #4:
Fast, Easy Implementation
AnyshopusingaCNCmillorlathemachinecanbenefitfromHighEfficiencyMachining(HEM)–andtypicallyfarmorequicklythantheywouldassumeforthreereasons:1. Themajorityofprecisionmanufacturershaveatleast
somemachinesorcellswheretheycanmakeuseofconstantchiploadroughingstrategies.
2. ManyfirmsalsoalreadyhavethesoftwareaspartoftheirCAD/CAMplatform.
3. Onlyminimaltime–normallyadayorless--isrequiredtolearnandimplementit.
Sogettinguptospeedisarelativelylowhurdle.Inourexperience,therearefourkeycomponentstoafast,successfulimplementation.1. Software and Training – Your CAM software needs to
haveHEMroughingfunctionalityandyoumustknowhowtoapplyittoyourparts.• Material-awareCAMsoftwaretechnologyhasthe
intelligencetogenerateCNCprogramsquicklybased on actual material conditions ahead of the tool,andthendynamicallyadaptthetoolmotiontomaintainaconstantchipload.
• GettingtrainedonhowtoapplyHEMtoyourpartscantypicallybedoneinonedayorlessonsite,online,oratyourdealertrainingcenter.
2. Equipment–nearlyeveryCNCmachinecanbenefitfromHEMmachining.
• Reasonablyrigidmachinetoolsarerequired.• Most machine tool controllers will work for HEM
machining.• A controller with multi-block or high-speed look ahead
functionalitywillallowformoreaggressivemachiningparameters.
3. Toolinginformation–thereareseveralrequirementsthataretypicallyfoundinmostshops.• Qualitycuttingtoolswithgeometriesandcoatings
thatoptimizematerialremovalforspecificgradesofmaterial.
• Qualitytoolholders--themorerigidthebetter.Whiletherearebenefitstoshrinkfitholdersandmillingchucks,astandardendmillholderwithretainingsetscrewprovidesenoughrigidityformanyapplications.
• Recommended feedrate and chip load data for the applicationfromthetoolingmanufacturer.
4. Application-specificdata–eachrunwillhaveuniquejobdemands.a. Properworkholdingplaysamajorroleinoverall
setuprigidity.b. Chipevacuationiscriticalbecauseweareremoving
largeamountsofmaterialinashortamountoftime.Therefore,theuseofcoolant,oil,mist,airblastetc.,needstobematchedtothematerialbeingmachined.
c. Startconservativeandbecomecomfortablewiththeprocessonyourpartsusingyourtoolsonyour
equipment.Onceyouknow what to expectyoucan be more aggressive and save even more time and money.
WhiletheeffortrequiredtoimplementHEMisminimal,thereturncanbesignificant--seebelowforstatsfromMinnesotafirmscurrentlybenefittingfromHEM.
“We eliminated tool breakage and finished 7 parts with just 1 tool on a 10 hour, 303 stainless job.” – Sputtering Components
“Milling on our 4240 steel tool slide was reduced by 45% per part with very minimal tool wear on the endmill.” – Mactech
“We cut runtime on a common part from 1.5 hours to 30 minutes.” – Imperial Tool
SeveralmajorCAD/CAMsoftwarefirmshavedevelopedtheirownHEMstrategies.Othersmayhavetheabilitytointegrate3rdpartyplug-instoachievesomelevelofHEM.Checkwithyourcurrentvendorforoptions.
Roger Peterson is a senior Mastercam trainer and support consultant at Prototek Engineering. Contact him at 952-361-5598 or [email protected] with any questions.
Right: This analysis shows production efficiencies resulting from utilizing
HEM toolpaths.
2018 MMA Goals1. Revenue generation:Generatenon-duesrevenue,
with a focus on programs that bring value to membercompanies.
2. LegislativeAdvocacy:Provideaunifiedvoicefor manufacturers through collaboration with the Minnesota Manufacturers Coalition and other organizations.
3. Image of Manufacturing: Support activities that contribute to a positive perception of manufacturing andmanufacturingcareers.
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Membership Committee Chair:ElroyVesta,ToddPeterson
Special Events CommitteeChair: Tom MastellarDanKotek,DebWaldvogel,DaleUmlauf
Workforce Development CommitteeChair: Bob GroveEvanWestra,TonyHanson
Government Affairs CommitteeChair: Ed BolasBrent Cochran
Program CommitteeChairs:ChuckGaffaney&MarkPetersen
Marketing CommitteeChair:Liz DiedrichNicole Klimek
Tri-Statemembersareinvitedtojoinacommitteeatanytime.ContacttheTSMAofficeorthecommitteechair.
TSMA Board of Directors
1. Tri-State Manufacturers' Association is committed todevelopingpeopleandcompaniesbyprovidingopportunitiesformemberstoacquireindustryrelevantknowledgeorskills.
2. IntegrityandtrustareguidingprincipalsforTri-StateManufacturers'Association.
3. Tri-State Manufacturers' Association believes that open,accurateandtimelycommunicationisimportanttoaccomplishingitsmission.
TSMA Core Values
TSMA Standing Committees
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Tri-StateManufacturers’Associationassistsmanufacturingrelatedcompaniesbyprovidingadvocacy,education,networking,andprogramstoenhancethesuccessofmembersandtheircommunities.
TSMA Mission Statement
TSMA Membership DuesMembershipduesarebasedonnumberofemployeesandareidenticalformanufacturingandassociatemembers. No.ofEmployeesAnnualDues 1 to 5......................... $ 200 6 to 39....................... $ 275 40 to 99....................... $ 350 100 to 249..................... $ 425250ormore...................... $ 500Gov/Edu...........................$300 SoleProprietorYr1.............$125
TSMA is affiliated with Midwest Manufacturers' Association.
President:Mark PetersenITW HeartlandAlexandria [email protected]
Vice President:Evan WestraWest Tool & [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Bob GroveCosmos EnterprisesElbow Lake [email protected]
Directors:Liz DiedrichDiedrich RPMBurnsville [email protected]
ChuckGaffaneyMassman Automation Villard [email protected]
TonyHansonATCCAlexandria [email protected]
Nicole KlimekLowryManufacturingLowryMN320-283-5450nklimek@lowrymfgco.com
Tom MastellarBlackhawk [email protected]
Todd Peterson3MCompanyAlexandria [email protected]
ElroyVestaEJEnterprises,[email protected]