1:15 to 2:10 p.m. / W-193-A

Session Topic: Lower Pressure Vacuum Carburizing and Vacuum Nitriding

Low pressure vacuum carburizing (LPVC) is a specialized, highly technical process pioneered by Solar Atmospheres Inc. designed to increase fatigue life and improve wear properties of your parts. The case hardened surface is supported by a ductile, shock-absorbing core capable of withstanding high load bearing applications. LPVC produces a uniform, high-quality case with minimized distortion and absence of intergranular oxidation (IGO), reducing or eliminating expensive post heat treating machining operations.

Vacuum nitriding services from Solar Atmospheres Inc. can significantly increase the fatigue strength and service life of your parts. Benefits include case depths up to 0.025” and improved wear and anti-galling properties due to a 40% to 70% increase in surface hardness. Corrosion resistance is increased through nitrogen-enrichment. A controlled processing temperature of 700°F to 1,200°F preserves the mechanical properties of the base material and minimizes distortion of the finished parts.

Tim Steber

Regional Sales Manager

Solar Atmospheres Inc.

Tim Steber began his career as a machinist and pursued his degree in mechanical technology while working. He served as a design engineer for aseptic packaging equipment, and later with Vacuum Furnace Systems designing vacuum furnace hot zones, furnace chambers, water systems, and inert gas quench systems. He is currently the regional sales manager for Solar Atmospheres Inc., a quality driven vacuum heat treater.

Solve your thermal processing challenges with our advanced technical expertise, world-class equipment, and quality assurance.

Contact us today to learn how you can benefit from our:

• 4 plant sites – Souderton (Eastern Pennsylvania), Hermitage (Western Pennsylvania), Fontana, California, and Greenville, South Carolina, serving more than 18 industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, power generation, and more
• More than 60 furnaces with advanced 10 bar to 20 bar quenching from lab-sized to one of the world’s largest commercial vacuum furnace (up to 48ft long with a 150,000 lb capacity)
• Continuously upgraded, state-of-the-art furnace technology from sister company Solar Manufacturing, led by CEO William R. Jones, a pioneer in the field of vacuum furnace technology
• Expert metallurgical consultation and R&D services for custom processes and unique challenges
• Quality results and coast-to-coast, 24/7 responsive service
• On-site laboratory for hardness and microhardness testing

IMTS 2016 Booth #N-6358

www.solarmfg.com

10:00 to 10:55 a.m. / W-194-A

Session Topic: How to Stay Ahead in a Competitive Word with Millturn Technology

When we talk of multitasking machines, we mean flexible, versatile machines, with an emphasis on flexibility. Only in this way can the user’s demand for economical production, even in small lots, be fulfilled by drastically cutting or even completely eliminating retooling times in the production of complicated and close-tolerance parts. Shorter product life cycles, decreasing batch sizes, shorter cycle times, reduction of stocks, downsizing of the working capital – these are the trends that confront machine tool manufacturers with great challenges, leading WFL to present benefits of this special machining concept through examples of using Millturn machine tool technology.

Multitasking machining is engaging a big field of diverse applications and the latest trends in this field will be addressed in this presentation. By the end of this presentation the audience will gain an overview of the various technologies a multitasking machine can offer.

Ben Baggerly

Sales Manager, U.S. Market

WFL-USA

Ben Baggerly began his career in the machine tool industry 37 years ago, opening crates in the warehouse at Hermes Machine Tool in Fairfield, New Jersey. It was during this time that he made his first contact with WFL as the importer. Learning the industry from the ground up, Baggerly has been active in applications, engineering, and sales for several builders, American and European. He has had immense experience the past 12 years being employed at WFL.

WFL is a manufacturer worldwide that focuses exclusively on the production of multifunctional turning-boring-milling centers. Today, in many high tech companies, the trade name Millturn stands for the central machine tool for the production of complex components with highest precision. Both the modular structure of the millturn’s and the tailor-made special solutions guarantee the perfect solution for complex manufacturing tasks.

IMTS 2016 Booth #S-8666

www.wfl-usa.com

10:00 to 10:55 a.m. / W-193-B

Session Topic: The Measurement System Toolbox – Maximizing Dimensional Measurement Efficiencies

Just as a modern day construction worker incorporates a variety of tools to maximize his efficiency on the job site, the measurement system of today continues to use a toolbox of efficiency tools for maximized production on the manufacturing floor. This presentation takes a dive into the transports, tools, software, and sensors that are essential in high-throughput measurement without compromise to capability.

Not only is there no compromise, these tools are also key to providing increased capability and accuracy. Imagine for a moment, the economies gained from a measurement system with a tool list that includes: automated programming, path optimization, high density point cloud non-contact sensors, large field of view optics, part recognition, scanning tactile sensors, model based definition (MBD), high magnification video sensors. The possibilities are endless. Learn how a single automated measurement system with this production toolbox can eliminate bottlenecks with higher throughput, while simultaneously improving process with unprecedented capability and accuracy.

Tom Groff

North American Sales Manager

Optical Gaging Products (OGP)

Tom Groff is the North American sales manager for OGP, and is responsible for OGP sales in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

OGP offers precision video and multi-sensor coordinate measuring systems used for dimensional inspection, designed and manufactured at our corporate headquarters in Rochester, New York, U.S. We have over 70 years of industry experience. The products fit a range of categories including; multi-sensor metrology, optical inspection, video measurement, laser scanning, and more.

IMTS 2016 Booth #E-5602

www.ogpnet.com

10:00 to 10:55 a.m. / W-193-A

Session Topic: Revolution of EDM Machine Technologies for Maximum Productivity for the Next-Generation Workforce

In the EDM world, EDM machines from different OEM’s will have very different control systems, and EDM machine controls even from within the same OEM will be dramatically different between Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, and EDM Drilling. This presents a significant challenge to preparing the next-generation workforce. Almost all EDM machine tool OEM’s have upgraded their control systems to a more graphical Windows-based system, but this alone does not improve productivity or support the needs of an inexperienced operator.

To address the current workforce skills gap, Makino’s solution has been to develop a new streamlined machine interface called Hyper-i that is used in all of its EDM machine systems. The Hyper-i control represents a significant step-forward in EDM, as this is the first time a single common and universal interface has been used on all three EDM machine disciplines.

In addressing the needs of the next-generation workforce, the Makino’s Hyper-i control utilizes a touch screen interface that is similar to smartphones and tablets, making the machines friendlier and intuitive. The Hyper-i control uses a 24” high-definition touch screen. Built-in electronic machine manuals, video training tutorial for machine operation and machine maintenance, process improvement e-tech doctor applet, and machine utilization tracking functions are all integrated into the Hyper-i control.

Brian Pfluger

EDM Product Line Manager

Makino

Brian Pfluger is the EDM product line manager at Makino and has over 20 years of EDM experience.

A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers and automation, Makino is committed to providing high-performance, leading-edge machining technologies and innovative engineered process solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on making what matters. Makino offers 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 sinker EDMs.

Makino’s flexible automation solutions provide reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of production volumes and designs. Makino’s engineering services offers industry-leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across all industries. For more information, call 800.552.3288 or visit makino.com.

IMTS 2016 Booth #S-8700

www.makino.com