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DEPARTMENTS in this issue
03 President’s Letter
04 News Roundup
06 Legislative Update
07 Technology Update
08 Safety Corner
20 Arizona Chapter Info
26 San Diego Chapter Info
28 North Texas Chapter Info
FEATURES
10 Job Costing - Gospel or Garage?Managing Profitability
12 Unintended Consequences of U.S.Environmental Protection LawsLearn About Some of the MoreStringent Environmental Regulations
14 Automated Processing ExplainedReduce the Need for Human Involvement, Improve ProcessQuality and Reduce Costs
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PRESIDENT’S letter
THE BURNING QUESTION:
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?April, 2011
at is what everyone wants to know before investing time, energy or money. Membership in the ATMA/NTMA is no different, it has toprovide value to the member in order to retain that member. However, unlike many transactions, the value received for membership is notsimply exchanged for a check. e only way to get value from the ATMA is to participate. It’s the old adage, you only get out what you put in.Most of the people I talk to who aren’t getting value aren’t participating.
If you are about to tune out, because you don’t feel like you have the time to participate, wait a minute. We are all busy. I work my butt offevery day in my small business, and there are certainly times I would rather go lay on the couch than go to a meeting. But I am always there,and I always get something out of every meeting. So remember, as an old machinist once told me, ‘ere is no whining in Machining’. If youwant to be there you can. Just showing up doesn’t guarantee you any pearls of wisdom either, nobody is going to hand you the secret torunning a business on a powerpoint slide. You have to listen, look for interesting ideas, think how you can apply them to your business andfollow up hard.
In my first President’s letter I wrote about the things I had gained by being a member of the ATMA and NTMA. Let me update the list ofbenefits I have received in the last year:
• Got a call from a large OEM looking for new suppliers for a major program who learned about Excaliber from the NTMA capabilities list. Have you filled out your capabilities?
• Got a contract for parts being re-shored from China. Have you attended a Purchasing Fair?
• Bought a machine based on head to head performance test that I learned about at an NTMA tech conference. Have you attended a conference or webinar?
• Gained two new energy customers by partnering with other ATMA members to provide broad based solutions. Are you partnering with other members?
• After hearing about a government agency that helps offset business lost to offshoring at an NTMA conference, applied and am expecting a 50-75% matching grant.
at is what is in it for you, if you participate. Come to meetings, join the Board, make suggestions, tell us what you want.
MARK WEATHERSPRESIDENT,ARIZONA TOOLING AND MACHINING ASSOCIATION
OUR MISSION: “WE JOIN TOGETHER AS MEMBERS OF THE SW REGION PRECISION CUSTOM MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE BUSINESS SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY THROUGH ADVOCACY, ADVICE, NETWORKING, INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.”
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NATIONAL ROBOTICS LEAGUEIS ON THE MOVE
NTMA's National Robotics League is on a fasttrack to be the premier organization to drivestudents to our industry by creating aninteractive, fun, and challenging programthat interlaces student education withreal manufacturing experience. Thisprogram has the flexibility and the supportto educate and inspire Parents, Students, andEducators to the opportunity that exists within the worldof precision manufacturing.
By aligning manufacturing companies and schools with the program,the NRL plays an instrumental role in changing the negativeperceptions that manufacturing has been made to endure for years andprovides opportunities for students to advance their skills and talentswith an ends to a career in manufacturing.
A demonstration of this program and more information regarding howto become involved will be made available during the NTMA AnnualConvention in Chandler Arizona on March 4.
The 2011 National Robotics Competition will be held in Indianapolis,Indiana May 20-22 and will be in cooperation with the Indiana Chapterof the NTMA and IVY Tech Community College. Here we expect over100 teams to battle it out for their spot as National Champions: what agreat opportunity to scout for your next generation of skilled workers.
The National Robotics League is a trademarked program of theNational Tooling & Machining Association; a 501(c)6 organizationwhose goal is to help precision manufacturing companies achievebusiness success.
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BENEFITS OF JOINING THE NTMAEDUCATION Our Education Team is devoted to increasing the availability andskill level of human resources for the US precision custommanufacturing industry. With membership you will have accessto a number of resources designed to inform and educate.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTNTMA offers members a wide variety of tools to help build andeffectively manage their businesses.
• Legal Advice & Assistance • Operational Cost & Executive Compensation Reports • Wage and Fringe Reports • Networking Events • Software Evaluation
DISCOUNT PROGRAMSThe NTMA uses group buying power to help save membersmoney in many different areas of their business. The programsoffered have proven cost savings benefits for members whohave taken advantage of them. See what they can do for yourorganization.
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NTMA INSURANCEThe NTMA has created a comprehensive insurance programfor US precision metalworkers that provides protection for theirbusiness insurance needs.
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Company executives from all over the country serving diverseindustries explained to their elected officials the opportunities andchallenges they see in their industry. They lobbied their members ofCongress on issues from workforce recruitment and training to tax codeoverhaul and regulatory reform.
While the manufacturers visited with their Senators, the U.S. Congresssent a bill to the President repealing the 1099 IRS reportingrequirement included in the health care reform law. The new policywould have required businesses of all sizes to file tax forms (beginningin 2012) for every vendor that sells them more than $600 in goods,property or services annually. This was an especially important victoryfor small businesses, which would have faced a tremendous paperworkburden. Manufacturers in the industry saw first-hand how their effortscan make a difference and change Washington.
As the budget process continues to dominate the headlines inWashington, policymakers are working on important issues behind thescenes. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mark Kirk (R-IL)introduced legislation to require the Department of Commerce toproduce a National Manufacturing Strategy, something most otherindustrialized nations already have.
In addition, several hot button issues continue to see increased action.Senators in both parties offered amendments to stop or delay theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing greenhouse gasemissions regulations. In the House of Representatives, Energy andCommerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton’s (R-MI) bill to block EPAfrom acting continued to move through the legislative process. This will
remain a controversial issue on Capitol Hill as Senators seek to reach 60votes to stop or delay EPA action on regulating emissions fromstationary sources such as facilities, buildings, etc.
As part of the debate over the budget and spending, lawmakers arebeginning to discuss an overhaul of the tax code. House Ways andMeans Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) recently stated hisdesire to reduce the corporate and individual tax rates to 25%. Duringtheir visits with members of Congress in April, the manufacturerseducated policymakers about the importance of including in tax over-haul small businesses, 72% of which are pass-through entities such asSubchapter S Corporations or limited partnership (LLC, LLP) and wouldnot directly benefit from only reducing the corporate tax rate. Most inWashington do not believe the Congress can complete a tax overhaul in2011 but they are laying the groundwork and beginning the conversationabout how to improve domestic competitiveness through tax reform.
All these issues have a significant impact on employers and employeesand the industry must have a seat at the table in Washington in orderto succeed. By participating in the process, manufacturers can make adifference. Whether repealing the 1099 requirement or improvingworkforce recruitment and training programs, it is critical businessesand their trade associations continue to fight in Washington tostrengthen manufacturing in America. n
Omar Nashashibi is a founding partner at The Franklin Partnership,LLP, a bi-partisan government relations firm retained by the NationalTooling and Machining Association in Washington, D.C.
MANUFACTURERS HEAD TO WASHINGTONby OMAR NASHASHIBI
We have a saying in Washington, D.C., “If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re on the menu!” Today, manufacturershave a stronger influence than at any time in recent memorybecause they are actively engaging their government officials.Manufacturers from the National Tooling and MachiningAssociation and Precision Metalforming Association, includingSouthwest Regional members, went to Washington on April 6to meet with over 100 members of Congress, their staff, andexperts at the Departments of Commerce and Labor.
LEGISLATIVE update
CONTINUING INOUR EFFORTSto bring you the highest level of currentinformation regarding all things “legislative,” we present to you the remarks of OmarNashashibi The FranklinPartnership, LLP
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TECHNOLOGY update
Domain Name RegistrationIt is important that you register your own domain name and keep itrenewed. If you miss the renewal date the name becomes available forregistration to anyone. When you register your domain name with adomain name registrar be sure the contact information you supply isaccurate and permanent. This is the information used by the registrarto contact you and if they have the wrong information you won’treceive correspondence from them. There are various tools on theWorld Wide Web you can use to check domains names such ashttp://whois.sc/yourdomain.com
DevelopmentIf you are in the process of creating a new site or reconstructing an oldone it is of vital importance that you work closely with the developerdesigning your site. Don’t just turn it over to him or her without givingcomplete details and design information. Your Web presence representsyour company. Without your specific branding intentions your site willbe created from the mind’s eye of someone who has no knowledge ofyour business or how you want to portray it. Be detailed andinformative; don’t assume. Be involved in all stages of development.Most developers allow you to view the site as it is developed.
At the very least, get an agreement with your developer on thefoundation (overall site navigation, color scheme, sections of the site,etc) before starting any coding or development. Changes can be madebut understand that there will be additional cost if you request changesafter development starts.
• Browse the internet and find sites and color schemes that appeal to you.
• Supply all necessary content and images in digital form.
• Image files should be of the highest quality possible.
• Make sure you understand what the developer does and does not do with your image files and graphics. Simple cropping or resizing of pictures is usually a provided task at no extra charge. Most everything else will result in additional charges.
• During negotiations with your developer, find out what tool(s) will be used to develop your new site. Some tools are very technical and require a great deal of training and experience to use. Some are designed for a professional developer but with some minor training can be used as an ongoing maintenance tool to maintain the site. ou should decide if you want to self-maintain the site or pay for maintenance.
• If you self-maintain be prepared to pay for assistance and error correction as needed. Even though some of these tools are easy to use by non-professional developers, errors are easy to make and even harder to find and fix. You will eventually need help.
• Since most developers deal with hosting companies on a regular basis they will be able to recommend one that has the technical requirements needed for your site.
Upgrades & RelevancyThere are two important parts of your site to keep current: the actualcontent that is displayed on your site and the underlying software thatruns in the background and displays the content. Software changesevery day. Whatever software tool or language your developer uses, itwill be dependent on other software to work. And all of these softwareproducts change for various reasons. As a result you should beprepared for periodic upgrades to your site software. If you have a twoyear old site that has not been upgraded you may have a problem.Delaying these upgrades may make the site non-upgradable. Acomplete redevelopment may be necessary. Old software is a target of“hackers”, so protect your site by keeping it upgraded regularly.
You also want to keep content on your site fresh and up-to-date. Don’tleave old photos and dated articles in prominent locations on your site.Visitors to your site seeing the same old things again and again maylose interest and never return, instead opting to visit a rival site withmore relevant information and content. n
Mickey Gartman is owner of Gartman Technical Services (GTS), andArizona based IT solutions provider.
"Everyone has one but we never look at our own." Take a look at your site on a regular basis. Is it relevant, up-to-date and workingproperly? The following are some important points to consider in keeping your site safe, relevant and functional.
YOUR WORLD WIDE PRESENCE: GOOD,BAD,UGLY?by MICKEY GARTMAN
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Texting + Driving = DangerAmericans love the convenience and sense of security cell phones giveus. The number of cell phones is growing and they’re being used inmore ways than just talking—such as text messaging, picturemessaging, and Internet surfing. Has this useful device become adanger in the hands of inconsiderate users and distracted drivers?
BION – Believe it or notRecent studies and news stories seem to confirm that driving andtexting is a very dangerous combination. According to a studysponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), “…driving while text messaging was associated with a 400percent increase in the amount of time spent looking away from theroad, relative to driving without text messaging.”
A new study conducted in Great Britain goes even farther. It shows thatsending messages from cell phones while driving is more dangerousthan climbing behind the wheel at the legal alcohol limit (.08% bloodalcohol content). According to the report, texting drivers are distractedin three ways:
• Mental workload - Composing text takes the mind off the road
• Control: Using the phone’s keypad leaves one hand on the wheel
• Visual attention: Eyes are on the phone not on the road ahead
When we add a human element to the statistics, the evidence can besobering. The number of fatal auto accidents stemming from textingwhile driving is on the rise, especially among young drivers. InCalifornia, 25 people lost their lives and 135 were injured in aSeptember 12, 2008, commuter train accident. Records show the driverof the train, which skipped a red light and hit a freight train head-on,received two text messages seconds before the terrible accidentaccording to federal investigators.
AWTTW – A word to the wiseThe California train accident should not have happened—but it did. It’san example of when multitasking should not be an option because onlyone task—safe driving—really matters. Make your employees aware ofthe dangers of texting while driving, whether they’re on the job or ontheir personal time. We should all think twice before putting ourcellular phones into text mode when we’re behind the wheel.
Some large corporations have established bans on use of cell phoneswhile driving on company business—both as a safety precaution fortheir employees and to avoid possible liability. We urge you to considerthis or other safety measures to encourage sensible use of cell phonesin vehicles.
Safety tips for cell phone use in vehicles:
• Don’t hunt for a ringing phone that’s out of reach.
• Pull over and stop to carry on a conversation.
• If you must talk, keep it short.
• Have a passenger take the call and relay the high points.
• Don’t address emotional or distressing issues while driving.
• Let calls go to voice mail instead of answering.
• Don’t text and drive.
EOM – End of MessageWireless technology can be great. Benefits include calling for help in anaccident, scheduling appointments, and getting directions. But with all thedistractions facing drivers – both inside and outside the vehicle – don’tadd to the situation by trying to send a text message while driving. n
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FEATURE story
Job Costing– Gospel or Garbage?by DAVID HOPKINS and BRENT TERHAAR
Ask a job shop owner how they know if they’re pricing jobs at the appropriate level, and the typicalanswer is, “if my job by job margins are high, and I’m winning work, then I must be pricing right.”
e confidence these owners have in their answer concerns me themost. e margin reports used by job shops are treated as gospel, whenin reality they’re almost always wrong! Managing profitability using jobby job margin information will ultimately lead companies down thepath to lost profitability.
How can I be so definitive in this answer? Job by job profit margins aredeveloped using standard labor and overhead rates. ese rates aredeveloped assuming 1) shop floor activity is consistent from month tomonth, and 2) labor and overhead costs actually vary with each changein activity. Neither of these assumptions is true in most job shops.
Job rates are based entirely on estimates using underlying assumptionscreated from past results and predictions for the future. Typically,these rates are based on prior year machine or labor hours allocatedover a pool of budgeted overhead costs. Management then spends timeallocating these figures to specific machining centers or cells until theyget so specific that it feels like the information has to be right. Well,they’re not. With the amount of variables happening in a business,these estimates can never be truly accurate.
ink of your last busy month and your last slow month. How muchdid your rent vary? How many production supervisors or CNCprogrammers did you let go for the month until activity returned tonormal? How much did your property insurance or benefit costs
change? Did you take the month off paying the leases on yourequipment? e reality is the cost structure in a typical job shopdoesn’t change much from month to month.
If the cost structure barely changes from month to month, thenincremental changes in activity end up having a huge impact onprofitability (both positive and negative). If you are already past yourbreak-even point and take on incremental work, the profitability of thatadditional work will be significantly higher than what your job costingsystem tells you. Conversely, if you are below your break-even pointand are producing jobs with off the charts margins, you will still losemoney for the month. Your job costing system is not designed to tellyou this. It comes down to common sense and simple math.
What are the risks when relying on these job costing systems? e firstis the potential for poor decision making. Relying on data that is likelyunreliable is dangerous. Second, many companies use job costing todetermine price. A typical estimating process consists of building upthe cost of a job using job rates and targeting a specific profit margin.e flaw in this method is that the market sets the price, not your coststructure. Just because your cost structure is different than yourcompetitor’s, doesn’t mean it should drive your pricing. Finally,companies spend significant amounts of time adjusting and trying torefine their job costs. ese calculations get complicated and becomeuseless in managing and evaluating a business.
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Think of your last busy month and your last slow month.How much did they vary?
You’ve already invested significant time and money to develop yourcosting system – the last thing you want to do is abandon it. Don’t dothat! ere is critical information you can gather from your currentsystem. e key is figuring out how to use this information.
Progressive manufacturing companies are simplifying their systemsand eliminating the intricacies and uncertainties of job costing. It isimportant to understand that this elimination of detail doesn’ttranslate to a reduced focus on cost. Just the opposite – thesecompanies put a high degree of focus on understanding their coststructure. e difference is that the focus is on a macro (i.e., entitywide) basis versus a micro (i.e., job by job) basis.
A typical misconception many businesses have is how they view whattheir competitors are doing. Don’t assume that the low price yourcompetitors are charging results in lost profits. Companies that managetheir profitability in different ways can be extremely profitable bycapturing sales at levels others view as non-profitable.
Focus on understanding what drives profitability in your shop.Although you’re delivering a finished machined product, what you’rereally selling, and what your customers are buying, is your expertiseand production capabilities. Companies that truly understand andmanage their machining capabilities and capacity have a competitiveadvantage in the marketplace. eir focus is on managing, executing,and pricing based on throughput, not job by job cost. ey still evaluatejob performance, but it isn’t on a cost basis, it is on a production basis.
e results of changing this focus can be significant. Typically,companies that change the way they evaluate their business bringsimplicity and clarity to their operations. Functional teams (production,sales, finance, etc.) understand the information better and worktogether to drive toward the same goals. ere becomes a shift inpeople’s focus. Instead of spending time refining their job cost system,management spends time figuring out how to operate more efficientlyto drive sales and production through the plant. Most importantly, itleads to increased profitability and organizational direction thatultimately result in increased enterprise value.
Changing the way an organization operates and manages informationis no easy endeavor Past practices, especially those that have beenconsistently followed in successful companies, make it challenging tomove away from. Not every organization has the ability to make thisshift in philosophy. However, those that do will have a competitiveadvantage in the marketplace. n
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Unintended Consequences of U.S. Environmental Protection Lawsby MICHELE NASH-HOFF
One of the most difficultproblems in bringing backmanufacturing from offshoreto "Reshoring" in the UnitedStates is the increasinglystringent environmentalregulations being imposed atFederal and State level thatadversely affect varioussectors of the manufacturingindustry. The followingdescribes some of the morestringent environmentalregulations.
FEATURE story
Clean Water: As authorized by the Clean Water Act in 1972, the federal EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) oversees the National Pollutant DischargeElimination System (NPDES) Regulations for Storm Water Discharges. Inmost cases, the NPDES program is administered by authorized states. Manystates, such as California, have set up multiple water quality control regionalboards that develop and administer specific regulations for their region. eSan Diego regional board issued 62 pages of new regulations in August 2002,for which compliance has been very onerous and expensive for manufacturers.For example, rain water falling on a manufacturer’s parking lot must bemonitored so that toxic pollutants, oil grease, waxes, chemicals, and visiblefloating materials are prevented from entering the storm drains on theproperty connecting to the municipal sewer system.
Hazardous Air Pollutants: In 2005, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)proposed standards to go in effect January 1st 2006, but Congress didn’tapprove the new standards as stringently written. e proposed standardswould have reduced the allowed emissions for hexavalent chromium (achemical compound used in the chrome plating process) to less than 1/50thof the allowable level (52 mg. of chromium per meter of air down to 1mg.)e emission standard of 52 mg. that went into effect in 1998 was already a 97percent reduction in hexavalent chromium emissions. In May 2006, Congressfinally approved slightly less stringent regulation of 5 mg. per cubic meter ofair, which went in effect January 2007.
Metal plating, including chrome plating, is important to the electronics,machine equipment, defense, and automotive after-market sectors ofmanufacturing because every metal part that could corrode is nickel or chromeplated to keep it from corroding. ese new standards required existing
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chrome plating facilities to purchase newenvironmental control equipment in order tomaintain compliance status. Many largeplating facilities converted to the moreexpensive, but less toxic trivalent chromium,which is suitable for some applications andcertain thicknesses of plating. e trivalentchromium process requires more carefulcontrol than the hexavalent chromium processand is more difficult to do in some applicationssuch as barrel plating.
On June 12, 2008, the EPA issued finalnational air toxics standard for smaller-emitting sources in the plating and polishingindustry applicable to cadmium, nickel, lead,manganese, and chromium. e final ruleaffected an estimated 2,900 existing plantingand polishing facilities. ese standardsseriously affected the chrome plating industrynationwide and have accelerated the offshoreoutsourcing of products requiring chrome plating.
In San Diego County, six metal processorswent out of business between 2007 and 2008,and one company closed down its chromeplating line prior to the stricter regulationsgoing into effect. Two companies moved theirchrome plating across the border to Tijuana,Mexico so that there are now only two metalprocessors that do chrome plating, which hasstretched lead times for locally fabricatedmetal parts that require chrome plating Ofcourse, there is no border control for the flowof air so emissions in Tijuana affect the airquality in San Diego County.
Clean Air:In September 2006, the federal EPA approvednew national air quality standards thatreduced the previous daily particulate matterstandard by nearly 50 percent. Particulatematter is fine particles such as soot, dust, andliquid droplets that are too small to see. A newMaximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)for hazardous waste combustors (boilers andincinerators) followed in 2008. EPA will soonannounce new draft rules aimed at slashingtoxic air pollution emitted by power plants.
Electric utilities and manufacturers haveobjected to these new air quality regulations,saying that the new rules cost billions ofdollars to implement. William O’Keefe, CEO,George Marshall Institute, wrote “...the utility
MACT will impose costs on utilities that farexceed air quality benefits...Forcing the utilityindustry to install the most expensiveemissions reduction technologies will simplydrive up the cost of electric power when it canleast be afforded...at is not what we need asour economy struggles to recover from theworst recession in decades.”
A report released in 2007 by the NationalAssociation of Manufacturers (NAM) stated“the domestic environment for manufacturersis dominated by concerns about rising externalcosts that make manufacturing from a U. S.base difficult. ese costs for corporate taxes,health care and pensions, regulation, naturalgas, and tort litigation add more than 30percent to manufacturers’ costs.”
In addition, the NAM report stated thatthe annual cost of complying with federalregulations is more than $10,000 peremployee for manufacturers, while the costis half that for non-manufacturers. Whencompanies are spending more money onregulatory compliance, materials, fuel andenergy, they have less money for R & D, newproduct development, and purchase of capitalequipment and systems. is puts U. S.manufacturers at a substantial disadvantagecompared to manufacturers in countries thataren’t subject to this degree of regulation.
On October 14, 2010, Joe Barton, RankingMember of the Committee on Energy andCommerce and Michael Burgess, RankingMember of the Subcommittee on Oversightand Investigations, wrote a letter to LisaJackson, Administrator of the U. S.Environment Protection Agency, expressingtheir concern over the cumulative impacts ofnew regulations being proposed by the EPAunder the Clean Air Act (CAA). e letterincluded a chart (51 pages), which identifiedapproximately 40 proposed or final CAAregulations, including greenhouse gasregulations, revised air quality standards, andother regulator proposals under the CAA, aswell as many regulations in the pre-proposalstages. e letter stated, “At least eight ofthe proposed or final rules included havecompliance costs estimated by EPA to exceed$1 billion each. It appears that collectivelythe Administration’s new or proposed CAAregulations could impose billions of dollars of
additional new costs annually on U. S. businessas the new rules are implemented by youragency.” A response was requested with regardto the accuracy of the compliance costsestimated included in the chart and if therewere any other pending or proposed CAAregulations not included in the chart.
One of the unintended consequences of strictenvironmental protection laws and regulationsin the United States that drives manufacturingoffshore is the increased environmentalpollution in other countries, such as China andIndia. India and China have been getting morepolluted in the last 30 years, as more and moreU.S. manufacturing companies haveoutsourced to these countries. Four cities inIndia and six cities in China are listed in the“Dirty 30” list of the worst polluted sites inthe world, according to a 2007 report by theNew York-based Blacksmith Institute. eInstitute’s “Top 10” list now includes four citiesin China and two in India. e Institute’s list isbased on scoring criteria devised by aninternational panel that includes researchersfrom Johns Hopkins University, HarvardUniversity, and Mt. Sinai Hospital inassessments of more than 400 polluted sites.“Children are sick and dying in these pollutedplaces, and it’s not rocket science to fix them,”said Richard Fuller, Blacksmith Institute’sfounder and director. e Institute highlightsthe health threats to children from industrialpollution. Some 12 million people are affectedin the top ten sites, according to the report.
One of the worst examples is Wanshan,China, termed the “Mercury Capital” of China,because more than the 60 percent of thecountry’s mercury deposits were discoveredthere. Mercury contamination extendsthrough the city’s air, surface water systems,and soils. Concentrations in the soil rangefrom 16 to 232 times the maximum nationalstandard for mercury contamination. To putthis into perspective, the mercury from onefluorescent bulb can pollute 6,000 gallons ofwater beyond safe levels for drinking, and itonly takes one teaspoon of mercury tocontaminate a 20-acre lake - forever. ehealth hazards of mercury exposure includekidney and gastrointestinal damage,neurological damage, and birth defects.Chronic exposure is fatal. continued on page24
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FEATURE story
Complex functions that are commonly foundin sophisticated tooling and machiningequipment are now running equipment inmodern metal processing companies. isincludes automated PID tuning, cascadecontrol, guaranteed soak times based onmultiple parameters, multi-variable deviationalarms and redundant sensors. ese functionsare now being utilized by leading heat treatingcompanies to automate a process that wouldrequire an operator to enter data and makejudgment decisions. With plant-wide dataacquisition systems running in tandem withequipment automation, a heat treating companyhas a quick and easy way for management andquality assurance to review daily reports, trackindividual jobs, and ensure compliance.
One of the simplest explanations common inheat treating is the endothermic generatorthat creates an atmosphere to provide apositive pressure in a furnace and a platformon which a carburizing or de-carburizingenvironment can be created, by addingenriching gas or dilution air. Most often, thesource of endothermic gas is the result of airand natural gas mixed in ratios of 2.5/1 to5.5/1. is combined gas is passed over anickel-coated-ceramic catalyst at elevatedtemperatures. Since the reaction is notspontaneous below ratios of 6/1, it isnecessary to supply heat to the generator.While manual mixing of the gas is still foundin many heat treating plants, it is quicklybecoming archaic because it opens the doorfor manual errors.
With automated processing, there is no workerinvolvement and no manual mixing. Instead,mixing ratios of endothermic gas are managed
Automated Processing Explained
by PHOENIX HEAT TREATING INC.
Process control, or “Intelligent Heat Treating”, as we call it,deals with algorithms for controlling a defined process. In heattreating, process control is when the mechanical, electrical,
atmosphere, temperature set points and timed processsequences are all handled by control-sensor technology
automation. This eliminates the need of human involvement,dramatically improves process quality and reduces costs.
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by microprocessor controls and sensors thatcalculate and display dew point, control outputfor maintaining the dew point set point andcontrol generator temperature. With theseinputs, the controller regulates the fuelinjection system and automatically addsenriching gas or dilution air as needed. Sensor-controls even measure the composition of thenatural gas that enters a heat treating plantthrough infrared analyzers that calculate thecarbon potential from the temperature, CO,CO-2 and CH-4 in the furnace. is results incontrolled quality, no waste of endothermicgas and less cost to the customer.
As automated processing significantlyimproves quality, more industries arespecifying that generators be monitored andautomatically controlled for processingcertification. e automotive industry, forexample, specifies process automation to meetCQI-9 certification. In the heat treatmentindustry, quality standards including ISO,Nadcap, AMS, among others, can be effectivelycontrolled and documented with real-timedata through process automation. Automatedprocessing proves that the metal processingwas performed to exacting specifications calledfor by customer and industry certifications.
When a heat treating process is controlled byautomation, the entire sequence of events inthe recipe is automatically managed to achievethe desired metallurgical results. Withcarburizing, there is a heat-up stage, carbon-boost phase, carbon diffuse phase, cooldownand quench. Controlling the variables such astime, temperature and atmosphere canproduce infinitely higher quality work andallows for guarantees that the exact carbon
set-point was applied to the workpieces, andthat the diffusion meets the required case depthto achieve the specified metallurgical results.
In vacuum processing, precision is mandatory.Once the heating circuit is enabled, algorithmsare used to guarantee that temperatures areramped appropriately to ensure that the rate ofheating doesn’t produce a significant amountof stress on the load. e process controllersare also used to verify the temperature of theworkpieces during the heating and coolingcycles. As the ramping and coolingtemperatures are precisely controlled, stressand distortion on the parts are significantlyreduced. As well, with the sensors andverifications built into the automated process,proper vacuum levels are maintained and thequality of the nitrogen or argon gas quenchmedia can be assured.
As industry quality standards and customerquality requirements increase, the requirementof traceability and proof of processing isbecoming more common. Many heat treatingcompanies that are using automated processingare also operating plant-wide SupervisoryControl and Data Acquisition systems(SCADA) for quick access to information andas the platform of plant automation. SCADAsystems can be used to initiate programsrunning on each piece of equipment andconsistently monitor the equipment for anend-of-cycle notification. Meeting industrystandards with automated controls and dataacquisition becomes easier. Process-controltechnology, with built-in alarms for deviationaround set-points enables compliance forcontinuously monitoring temperature/atmosphere required by many certifications.
As with all the other areas of heat treating,control-sensor technology and sophisticationare providing the ability to control a processwith more precision, resulting in high-qualityservices and products. e purpose of thesesystems is to provide a user-friendlyenvironment that will eliminate workerinvolvement and make the process of enteringand gathering information quick and easy.With the use of automation technology,computers and recipe programmers, thefinished quality of processed metal is lightyears ahead of where it was just a decade ago.In short, process automation and systemsreporting has revolutionized the heat treatingindustry. Quality-driven heat treatingcompanies have embraced the technology todelivery higher quality processing services totheir customers backed with proof ofperformance.
One can see where manual heat treating hasevolved from, and where automated processingis going. In the next few years, manufacturingquality will hinge on automated processing.e reason is, manufacturers can no longerafford increasing labor costs and risksinvolved in manual heat treating. A heat treatassurance program that includes a focus onprogrammed cycles which can producerepeatability and real-time monitoring of theheat treating cycles with metallurgicalcertification, will be in the future of mostmanufacturing industries. n
Phoenix Heat Treating, Inc., located in Phoenix, AZ,
can be reached at 602-258-7751, or through the
website at: www.phoenix-heat-treating.com
In the next few years, manufacturing quality will hinge on automated processing.
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TECHNOLOGY update
VOLUME 2 OF
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THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF COOLANTMAINTENANCEby BRETT “THE COOLANT GUY” REYNOLDS, CMFS
Everyone wants to sell you a metalworking fluid, but has anyone evertook the time and told you how to take care of it? Well today is your lucky day,because I’m going to tell you how. Basic coolant maintenance is actually prettysimple; but a few key points need to be followed regularly if you want to getthe most out of your fluids. Here is what you want to do.
First: You want to make sure you mix your fluids properly. This is done byadding the coolant concentrate to the water, while stirring vigorously.Remember, Oil In Last. Also when topping off; don’t just add straight waterto the sumps; always add a lean mix of coolant and water. This helps keep theconcentration steady, and keeps the additive packages up in the fluid.
Second: Concentration is the key. Make sure you keep the concentration atthe proper level for the material you’ll be machining, and never let theconcentration fall below the manufactures recommended minimum for anygiven length of time.
Third: Skim off tramp oils on a regular basis. I have found that Mondaymorning is a great time to skim off your sumps, since the fluid has sat over theweekend and has rejected out the free oils. If you don’t have this luxury andyou machine around the clock, you may want to invest in disc or belt skimmersand or coolant coalescing equipment. Also you may want to consider lookingat going to a sulfur free waylube. Conoco/Phillips the manufacture of theHydroclear TCS slideway lubricant line makes excellent hydro cracked, sulfurfree waylubes. Sulfur free mean less odor (Monday morning stink) problems,and cleaner machines and happier employee’s.
If these three basic rules are followed, you will have great success and longevitywith your metalworking fluids, ignore them, and they can cost you dearly. n
Stay tuned for more useful coolant tips, from The Coolant Guy!
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If you give someone money or property during your life, you may be subject to the federal gift tax. Most gifts are not subject to the gifttax, but the IRS has put together the following eight tips to help you determine if your gift is taxable.
1. Most gifts are not subject to the gift tax. For example, there is usually no tax if you make a gift to your spouse or to a charity. If youmake a gift to someone else, the gift tax usually does not apply until the value of the gifts you give that person exceeds the annualexclusion for the year. For 2010, the annual exclusion is $13,000.
2. Gift tax returns do not need to be filed unless you give someone, other than your spouse, money or property worth more than theannual exclusion for that year.
3. Generally, the person who receives your gift will not have to pay any federal gift tax because of it. Also, that person will not have to payincome tax on the value of the gift received.
4. Making a gift does not ordinarily affect your federal income tax. You cannot deduct the value of gifts you make (other than gifts that aredeductible charitable contributions).
5. e general rule is that any gift is a taxable gift. However, there are exceptions to this rule. e following gifts are not taxable gifts:
• Gifts that are not more than the annual exclusion for the calendar year,• Tuition or medical expenses you pay directly to a medical or educational institution for someone,• Gifts to your spouse,• Gifts to a political organization for its use, and• Gifts to charities.
6. Gift Splitting – you and your spouse can make a gift up to $26,000 to a third party without making a taxable gift. e gift can beconsidered as made one-half by you and one-half by your spouse. If you split a gift you made, you must file a gift tax return to show thatyou and your spouse agree to use gift splitting. You must file a Form 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) TaxReturn, even if half of the split gift is less than the annual exclusion.
7. Gift Tax Returns – you must file a gift tax return on Form 709, if any of the following apply:
• You gave gifts to at least one person (other than your spouse) that are more than the annual exclusion for the year.• You and your spouse are splitting a gift.• You gave someone (other than your spouse) a gift of a future interest that he or she cannot actually possess, enjoy, or receive income
from until some time in the future.• You gave your spouse an interest in property that will terminate due to a future event.
8. You do not have to file a return to report gifts to political organizations and gifts made by paying someone’s tuition or medical expenses.
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On June 19, 2007, the Netherlands Environment Assessment Agencyannounced that China's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were sevenpercent higher by volume than the United States in 2006. Many expertswere skeptical, but on June 13, 2008, the same agency announced that anew study found that China's emissions were 14 percent higher thanthose of the United States in 2007. "e Chinese increase accounted fortwo-thirds of the growth in the year's global greenhouse gas emissions,the study found." In addition, China is now the largest source of SO2emissions in the world (SO2 causes acid rain), and. Japan and SouthKorea suffer from acid rain produced by China's coal-fired power plantsand yellow dust storms that originate in the Gobi desert.
An article titled "Scientists Track Asian Pollution" in the September 4,2008 issue of e News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington reported thatthe Journal of Geophysical Research that stated "East Asia pollutionaerosols could impose far-reaching environmental impacts atcontinental, hemispheric and global scales because of long-rangetransport," and "a warm conveyer belt lifts the pollutants into the uppertroposphere over Asia, where winds can wing it to the United States in aweek or less."
Dan Jaffe, a professor of environment science at the University ofWashington and a member of the National Academies of Science panelstudying the issue, said, "is pollution is distributed on average equallyfrom Northern California to British Columbia." He added that "up to 30percent of the mercury deposited in the United States from airbornesources comes from Asia, with the highest concentrations in Alaska andthe Western states."
What good does it do to control the quality of our air and water in theUnited States so strictly that we drive our manufacturing industrysouth of the border to Mexico or offshore to Asia where environmentalregulations are either lax or nonexistent? If people want strongenvironmental protection while retaining American jobs, we are goingto have to analyze the cost of the environmental impact on Americanmanufacturers and accept a reasonable compromise that doesn't gooverboard on environmental regulations that drive more and moremanufacturing offshore.
Another option would be to assess an environmental impact fee onproducts imported based on the level of pollution in the country oforigin as compared to that of the U. S. e natural disasters of the pastyear, such as the Icelandic volcano, and the recent earthquake/tsunamiin Japan have shown us that what happens to the environment in onepart of the world affects the environment of other parts of the world.While government takes the time to come to grips with this problem,you can prevent yourself from contributing to the world's pollution bybuying products made in America. Remember, every product you buymade in China or India contributes to the world's pollution. n
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Arizona Department of Commerce – Job Training Grant applicationwww.azcommerce.com/workforce
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Arizona Manufacturers Councilwww.azchamber.com/amc
Arizona MEPwww.arizonamep.org
Arizona State UniversityMechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technologywww.poly.asu.edu/technology/mmet/
City of Phoenix – Community & Economic Development Programwww.phoenix.gov/ECONDEV/index.html
EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology)www.evit.com
GateWay Community Collegewww.gatewaycc.edu
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commercewww.phoenixchamber.com
Human Resources, Safety & Environmental topics of interest (Also see a link on the NTMA website, www.ntma.org)www.blr.com
Maricopa Skill Centerwww.maricopaskillcenter.com
Maricopa Community Collegeswww.maricopa.edu
Maricopa Workforce Connectionwww.maricopaworkforceconnection.com
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National Institute for Metalworking Standardswww.nims-skills.org
National Tooling & Machining Associationwww.ntma.org
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Todd C. Lawson Academy Machine Products 760-439-0109
Dennis Cope Alphatec Spine 760-494-6774
Sean Tillett Alphatec Spine 760-494-6894
Peter Neville B & H Tool Company Inc. 800-272-8878
Lyle Anderson C & H Machine and EDM Services 760-746-6459
Michael J. Brown Computer Integrated 619-596-9246
Machining, Inc.
Melinda Coldwell Cornerstone Machining, Inc. 760-727-5228
Alex Fima Directed MFG / Rapid 512-355-1360
Manufacturing
Erich Wilms Diversified Tool & Die 760-598-9100
Donovan Weber Forecast 3D 760-929-9380
Gabor Paulovits Jr. G & S Tool Inc. 510-633-9632
Andrew Allen Henry Machine, Inc. 760-744-8482
Nhan Vo Young Henry Machine, Inc. 760-744-8482
David Tuza I-Source Technical Services, Inc. 949-453-1500
Dora E. Tuza I-Source Technical Services, Inc. 949-453-1500
Jim Piel J I Machine Company, Inc. 858-695-1787
Heather Russell K-Tech Machine, Inc. 760-471-9262
Stuart Russell K-Tech Machine, Inc. 760-471-9262
Cliff Manzke Manzke Machine, Inc. 760-504-6875
Russell Wells Sr. MarLee Manufacturing, Inc. 909-390-3222
Tony Martindale Martindale Manufacturing Co. 760-744-3078
Todd Cuffaro Miller Machine Works, LLC 619-501-9866
Mark Rottele Roettele Industries 909-606-8252
Scott Cormony Waterjet West, Inc. 760-471-2600
Regular Members
Associate MembersGlenn Van Noy Champion Risk and 760-419-1393
Insurance Services
Dave Stanton Digital Dimensions, Inc. 858-279-2557
Jeff Schwen East County Internet Marketing 619-315-5604
Gail Houser National Tooling & 602-758-6912
Machining Assoc.
Mark Selway Selway Machine Tool Company 888-735-9290
MEMBERLISTINGS
NTMA - SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
NTMAP R E C I S I O N
2011 Board of Directors
PresidentMelinda Coldwell
Cornerstone Machining, Inc.
Vice PresidentTony Martindale
Martindale Manufacturing
Recruitment DirectorMike Brown
Computer Integrated Machining
Member at LargePeter Neville
B&H Tool
Member at LargeTodd CuffaroMiller Machine
Member at LargeHeather Russell
K-Tech Machine
Member at LargeJohn Riego de Dios
Construction Tech Academy
Associate MemberGlenn Van Noy
Champion Risk Insurance
Associate MemberMark SelwaySelway Machine
Associate MemberDave Stanton
Digital Dimensions
“To form an alliance within the San Diego region of the local machining and tool industry and to foster mutual successthrough education, technology, opportunity sharing, and act as
one voice with the government and the community.”
NTMA - San Diego Chapterphone: 760.419.1393
www.ntmasandiegochapter.org
348 Saratoga GlenEscondido, CA 92025
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CALENDER OF EVENTSWednesday April 27, 2011 (5:30pm) - Gregory Koehler –Attorney at Law will give a presentation on best practices foryour business at Bruno’s Italian Restaurant in San Marcos.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 (2:00pm) - Barbeque at the Ontario Training Center. This is a joint meeting with the Los Angeles Chapter.
July, 2011 - Padres game – details TBD
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NTMAP R E C I S I O N
2011 Board of Directors
PresidentTodd Ellard
Manda Machine Company
Vice PresidentJeff SpencerClay Precision
TreasurerBarron Smith
R.W. Smith Company
Chapter ExecutiveLisa Ellard
TrusteeWayne Applegate
Applegate EDM
Board Members
Mike BerdanBE Technologies
Frank BurchSouthern Machine Works
Stephen DraperHartwig, Inc.
Micah EmbreyCNC Precision/Shamrock-Bolt
Don HalseyHalsey Manufacturing
Ray JonesMWI, Inc.
Pat McCurleyMidlothian Insurance
Karla ChandlerEducation Liason
“The Power of Connections”
NTMA - North Texas Chapter
ntc.ntma@gmail.comphone: 214.536.4970 www.ntmanorthtexas.org
P.O. Box 541236Dallas, TX 75354-1236
N O R T HT E X A SC H A P T E R
North Texas ChapterPRESIDENT’S letter
April, 2011
So far 2011 has been a strong start for e North TexasChapter. We have been recognized as an NTMA Star Chapter,been a part of the launch of this new regional magazine andreceived an award at the National Convention as the NTMA’smost improved chapter! We look forward to continued growthin the 2nd quarter for e North Texas Chapter and ourmember companies. In March, I returned from the“Manufacturing for Growth Meeting” held in Chandler AZ. econvention was jointly held with the AMT (Association forManufacturing Technology), AMTDA (American Machine ToolDistributors’ Association), PMA (Precision MetalformingAssociation), and the NTMA. e NTMA chairman for 2011,Grady Cope, asked that we as members and leaders “MarketManufacturing to America.” is year there was muchoptimism as many people were experiencing growth and newopportunities for machining.
In April, a delegation of North Texas Chapter membersincluding myself from Manda Machine Co, Barron Smith, R.W.Smith Co., Wayne Applegate, Applegate EDM, and Frank andTerry Burch, Southern Machine Works attended the LegislativeConference in Washington, D.C. It was jointly held with thePMA and assembled by One Voice, the NTMA’s lobbying group.We had the opportunity to meet with our elected officials oneon one and discuss problems and possible solutions to ourmanufacturing needs. Both the National Conference and eLegislative Conference offer unparalleled access to peoplewithin the industry, networking opportunities and vitalinformation for growth. I strongly urge you to attend one ofthese conferences in 2012.
Mark your calendars now to attend the Fall Conference at eBroadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO on October 13-16, 2011. I hope to see you all there.
TODD ELLARDPRESIDENT,NTMA NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER
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UPCOMING MEETINGS& EVENTSThanks to our January & February 2011 General Meeting hosts:January 2011 – Manda Machine Companyebruary 2011 – Ellison TechnologiesMarch 2011 – Larson Allen LLP, Lunch & LearnApril 2011 – Midlothian Insurance Agency
UPCOMING EVENTS:May 19, 2011 – General Meeting, Commerce Grinding, Inc.June 16, 2011 – General Meeting, Rapid Tooling, Inc.July 2011 – Night at The Ballpark Ranger Game
MEMBER LISTINGSNTMA - NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER
Vincente Chan Aeroweld Technologies, Inc. 972-247-1189
Wade Whistler A.C.T. Precision Sheet Metal, Inc. 214-678-9114
George Gregory ABL Services, Inc. 903-509-2256
Wayne Applegate Applegate EDM, Inc. 972-488-8997
Steve Ingersoll Bailey Tool & Manufacturing 972-974-8892
Michael Berdan BE-Technologies, Ltd. 972-242-1853
Christi Cameron Cameron Machine Shop, Inc. 972-235-8876
Jeff R. Spencer Clay Precision, Ltd. 903-891-9022
Gary Embrey CNC Precision Manufacturing, Inc. 972-241-3931
Joseph Lodor Commerce Grinding Company, Inc. 214-651-1977
Robert McNamara Davis Machine & Manufacturing 817-261-7362
Charles Gilbert DNS Tool Cutter Grinding, LLC 972-241-5271
David Ellis Ellis Tool & Machine, Inc. 903-546-6540
Rudy D. Kobus Expert Tool & Machine, Inc. 972-241-5353
Gary Fore Fore Machine Company, Inc. 817-834-6251
Larry Borowski Greenslade and Company, Inc. 817-870-8888
David L. Hodgdon H. H. Mercer, Inc. 972-289-1911
Don Halsey, Jr. Halsey Engineering & Mfg., Inc. 940-566-3306
Keith Hutchinson Lancaster Machine Shop 972-227-2868
Sammy Maddox Maddox Metal Works, Inc. 214-333-2311
Todd Ellard Manda Machine Company, Inc. 214-352-5946
Rodie Woodard Maximum Industries, Inc. 972-501-9990
Woodrow W. ompson Metal Detail, Inc. 214-330-7757
Allen Meyer Meyer Enterprises 972-353-9791
Eddie Steiner, Jr. O E M Industries, Inc. 214-330-7271
Morris Padgett Padgett Machine Tools, Inc. 254-865-9772
Troy Paulus Paulus Precision Machine, Inc. 940-566-5600
Joe O’Dell Plano Machine & Instrument, Inc. 940-665-2814
Matt Harrell Quickturn Technology, Inc. 469-643-5010
Barron Smith R. W. Smith Company, Inc. 214-748-1699
Dion Casto Rapid Tooling, Inc. 972-633-8872
Frank Burch Southern Machine Works 580-255-6525
John Anselmi Sunbelt Plastics Inc. 972-335-4100
Marshall B. Taylor T & K Machine, Inc. 903-785-5574
Regular Members Associate MembersLarry Ellison AJR Metalworks, Inc. 214-352-3766
Tommy ompson Bodic Industries 972-840-1015
Lewis Lance Bodycote Heat Treat 817-265-5878
Rick Blair Brook Anco Corporation 585-475-9570
Craig van Hamersveld Campat Machine Tool, Inc. 972-424-4095
Claudia Pautz Castle Metals 972-339-5000
Chris Simms Champion Cutting Tool 516-536-8200
Fraser Marshall Ellison Technologies 972-812-5500
Frank Vance Frank J Vance 972-255-3925
Norm Williamson H & O Die Supply, Inc. 214-630-6660
Mike Johns Haas Factory Outlet 972-231-2802
Greg Kinney Hartwig, Inc. -- Texas 972-790-8200
Matt Curtis Hillary Machinery, Inc. 972-578-1515
Rod Zimmerman Iscar Metals, Inc. 817-258-3200
Randy Joyce Joyce Engraving Company, Inc. 214-638-1262
Curtis Dahmen Kaeser Compressors, Inc. 972-245-9611
Mark S. Holly Machinists Tools & Supplies 214-631-9390
Leland McDowell McDowell Machinery & Supply Co. 214-353-0410
Pat McCurley Midlothian Insurance Agency 972-723-5171
Ray Jones MWI Inc. / Southwest Division 972-247-3083
Mike Chadick North Texas Precision Instrument 817-589-0011
Reed Hunt Reed Hunt Services, Inc. 817-261-4432
Bob Severance Severance Brothers 972-660-7000
Alan VanHoozer Top Tooling of Dallas, Inc. 972-278-8300
Glenn Wise Wise Machinery, LLC 817-905-9473
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