A2Z Metalworker SW Edition Sept 2012

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Announcements............6-7,10,12,14,16, 18Shop Profile .....................................1,30-31Feature Articles................... 44-45,52,58-59Buyers Guide Equipment....................90-98Buyers Guide Processes ..................99-109Card Gallery .....................................90-109Index of Advertisers ............................... 110Editorial..................................... Throughout

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Kim and I experienced 2 sad losses since last issue. Late in July, our dog Roxie, nearly 12 years old (that’s 84 in people years) had to be put down when tests revealed that she was riddled with cancer. Then the next day Kim learned that his mother, Ramona Carpenter, passed away.

We headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Kim, his brother Sean and his sister Kathy had spent most of their childhood years. We

visited with all of Ramona’s relatives, many who still live in Santa Fe, and who had helped care for her for the past 2 years, when she first succumbed to a debilitating illness. The family joined Kim, Sean and Kathy, and shared many fond memories, armed with boxes of pictures Ramona had saved. They laughed and they cried.

Over the next few days, Kim, Kathy and Sean went through many of Ramona’s cherished belongings. What was most remarkable was that Ramona left something for everyone in her life, family, extended family, and friends. And she had Post-It notes with messages to each person she was giving a piece of her life to. Everyone received a gift and a caring message, even as Ramona was no longer alive on this earth.

The days the Carpenter family spent together weren’t engulfed in sadness. And this really made me think about how I too should plan. Not just for the big things that will go to my children and family - these are already documented in a Living Will. But I too want to take the time to leave small things for everyone I love - and with caring messages.

Less than 20% of us die unexpectedly (e.g. War, fire,natural disasters, accidents, poisoning, suicides), so generally speaking, most of us have time to put our affairs in order. This includes our businesses and our personal lives. I know first hand that taking the time to do so makes the grieving process easier for all who are left behind.

On another note, by next issue, we will know who will be running our government for the next 4 years. Our readers cut across all industry segments, but there are 2 segments who represent the lion share of our subscribers: those employed in the Aerospace/Defense industry, and small businesses.

Politicians love small business because small business matters. It’s important, it’s trusted, and it’s going to make a big difference in this year’s elections. It isn’t stretching things to say that small business is the engine that drives our economy. The federal government defines a small business as one with fewer than 500 employees. By that measure, small business accounts for 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers, and it employs 49.6 percent of the private-sector workforce.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, these businesses account for 89.3 percent of all employer firms.

The bottom line is that small business has a big voice in what happens with the economy, and voters know it. Gallup did a survey a few months ago asking who people trust when it comes to coming up with ideas for creating jobs. The No. 1 answer: small business, before governors, academics, members of Congress or the president.

In closing, let’s all take the time to plan for our future, both professionally and personally.Let’s hope for an administration that is favorable to small business! God Bless our Troops!

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DEMODAYWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: at your local HFO.

Mark your calendar for October 10, 2012, when your local Haas Factory Outlet will host a special “Haas turning technology” Demo Day 19 event. Come check out all the latest multi-tasking CNC Turning Center technology from Haas. See live demos, free seminars, and maybe get some food and drink. While you are there, be sure to grab a free, limited-edition Haas T-shirt – only available at your local Haas Factory Outlet on DD 19!

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Announcements & ReleasesSustaining Edge Solutions lands the big Kahuna

Sustaining Edge Solutions, Inc. – a management consulting and training firm that delivers performance improvement methods for a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies – recently landed the big Kahuna, an ISO 9001 project with The

Hawaii Gas Company.

The Hawaii Gas Company serves residential and commercial customers in every community on the six major Hawaiian Islands. The project is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete the ISO 9001 certification, which will include an in-depth look at processes throughout all departments of The Hawaii Gas Co.

Mike Futrell, executive vice president of The Hawaii Gas Company said the company has embarked on the ISO 9001 process to improve quality, customer service, employee relations and overall production – and to sustain those improvements for decades to come. Doing so, he said, would result in long-term improvement to our bottom-line profitability. Sustaining Edge Solutions was selected to lead the effort because it has “the right balance of technical expertise, experience and personal customer service,” Futrell said. Lance Lam, division manager of Quality Assurance & Compliance for the company was also very impressed. “Walter and Sustaining Edge Solutions provided through website, newsletters and direct contact an in-depth look on how companies can benefit from an ISO 9001 certification,” he said.

For more information about ISO 9001 certification and improving business performance, contact Walter Tighe at [email protected], (888) 572-9642 or visit www.sustainingedge.com.

Haas Demo Day is October 10th!

Haas Factory Outlet-Phoenix, a division of Ellison Machinery Company invites you to join us at our showroom in Tempe, AZ for Haas Automation’s Demo Day 19. This year’s event will illuminate the latest Haas turning technology. All machines in the showroom will be running including the ST-30SSY, SuperMinimill2, VF-4SS and VF-2SSYT and Haas sales and service representatives will be on-hand to answer your questions.

Representatives from major tooling, workholding, and CAD/CAM manufacturers will be on hand to share their insights and assist you in adapting the newest machine technology and manufacturing strategies to your shop floor. Seminars will be held throughout the day, presented by our industry’s leading partners.

Your Haas Factory Outlet showroom is located at 1610 S. Priest Drive #101, Tempe, AZ 85281. The event will run from 10AM to 3PM – with machine demonstrations throughout the day. Attend a seminar, have some lunch and grab a new Haas t-shirt, available only at Demo Day 19. To register and for more event details, including information on the seminar schedule, visit us online at www.ellisonaz.com or call (480)968-5877.

North South Machinery adds PEM Technologies to their Product Mix North South Machinery, a leading machine tool equipment dealer for the past 27 years, is now representing PEM Technologies in the Arizona market. PEM (Precision Electrolytic Machining) will likely become one of the most talked about new technologies in the past 15 years. It is 13 times faster than traditional EDM and their reverse electroplating process is something worth investing in. For example, PEM Tech provides customers precision shapes with excellent surface finishes through the PEM process. This process is an advancement of electrochemical machining that incorporates pulse power and an oscillating cathode tool. PEM Technologies is the third product line North South Machinery has added in Arizona this summer. The other new manufacturers are Accurpress, Accurshear and Bruderer. Please visit the North South Machinery showroom at 4221 E. Raymond St Suite 100, Phoenix AZ or call (602) 438 – 4291 to ask for more information. The showroom is open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am

-4:00pm. There are always several DEMO machine models on hand for your viewing, including one of our newest Bruderer High Speed Stamp presses.

In Memory of Micro-Tronic’s Bob Marusiak

For Bob, life was about dedication, commitment and living life honorably. He had three passions in life; his family, his work and his country. Surrounded by his loving family, Bob 62, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Many who saw Bob during his illness will remember his strength, his positive attitude and perseverance.

In 1964, his family moved to Phoenix, where he made his permanent home with his family. He attended Arcadia High School, Phoenix College and Arizona State University. In 1967, his Mom and Dad started Micro-Tronics, Inc.. From the inception Bob started working with his Dad, running machines, cleaning the shop and learning the business from the ground up. He attended college while working. Bob had been with his family’s business for 44 years and CEO of the company for the last 12 years; following his father’s retirement. During his career as a business person, he was associated with several business organizations and had spent a few terms on the board of ATMA. His commitment to the company was far reaching; not only to its success and his family, but his true dedication to the employees of Micro-Tronics, many who had known Bob from the beginning.

In 1971, Bob joined the US Air Force Reserves where he was a member of the Pararescue Jump Team for 21 years. He was a paramedic and in 1984 received a commendation medal for his outstanding efforts in a life and


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death situation of a Japanese fisherman deep in the southern Pacific waters. The motto of this military group is “That Others May Live”. He was patriotic, loyal and loved his country. In 1991, after his third son’s birth, Bob retired from his military career to spend time with his sons and wife.

Bob’s favorite pastimes were: restoring cars, golfing, fishing and spending time with his family. When Bob was 16, he was introduced to Model A cars by his Dad….since then he collected and restored cars. Through the years, he worked on his old cars and used the hobby as a means to teaching his boys the mechanics of cars and how things work. His latest project was building a Factory5 Cobra with his 3 sons. When he wasn’t in his garage at home, you would find him on the golf course with his family. An avid golfer, himself, he taught his boys the sport and how much it relates to daily life.

All who knew Bob will remember him by his wit, charm, perseverance, commitment to his family and his faith and trust in God.

He is predeceased by his mother, Angeline. He is survived by his wife, Lucia, of 28 years and their 3 sons: John, Charlie, and Kevin. He is also survived by his father, John Jr., his brother Ronald (Barb), and 3 sisters, Edi (Jerry) Remaklus, Janet (Mark) Travis and Carol Ann (George) Chase. He was uncle to numerous nieces, nephews and grand niece and nephews.

Methods West Announces Open House!

“Methods West is pleased to announce that our annual Open House will be held this year on Wednesday and Thursday, November 7th & 8th, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. both days. Please join us for demonstrations of the most advanced machine technology available, and displays from various manufacturing support products, such as tooling, workholding, software, and probing technologies. Leaders in advanced technology will be conducting seminars throughout the day. There will be great food by the BBQ Company, numerous door prizes, and of course, the traditional T-shirt!

Please join us at 615 W. 24th St. in Tempe, and learn more about this event at www.methodsmachine.com.”

Howell Precision Sheet Metal Announces New Team Member!

Rob Howell, owner of Howell Precision Sheet Metal, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Kelly Schultz, as the company’s new Business Manager. Rob says, “Kelly, with a dynamic background in office management, ISO standards and finance, will be a great addition to the

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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.

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

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“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.

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Shop Floor Automations Launches New Website

Shop Floor Automations, Inc. (SFA), a national company serving the CNC Industry, since 1998, has launched an overhauled website designed and format using Word Press.

The site - located at www.shopfloorautomations.com – features content SFA’s solutions which include software and hardware products along with downloadable support documents. Visitors can download technical information on drivers, setup guides and products trials on from several different vendors. The software products include Predator, Job Pack, eXtremeDNC, Bigfoot, and Scytec along with mobile applications created exclusively by Shop Floor Automations. Hardware solutions include flopply emulator, BTRs, bar code readers, RS232 cabling, USB portable devices, wireless and wired serial devices for CNCs.

Once of the enhanced areas of the site allows for end users and partners to complete an online form to be enrolled in the “Partner Rewards Program”. This program allows for referrals to be made to the company with new prospects who can receive up to 10% of the sale for a new customer. Greg Mercurio, the President of Shop Floor Automations, said “ since most of our customers are referrals we wanted a way to give back and thank the people involved. The response has been remarkable and we look forward to another rewards coming soon!”

The site was engineered for scalability, so SFA can build out with additional content with additional areas to include an end user login area along with adding video and live chat.

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Castrol Industrial Announces the Launch of the Performance Biolubes Product Line

Castrol Industrial North America Inc. announces the launch of the Performance Biolubes product line.

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Ganesh Debuts New Machines at IMTS

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The AP reports, “Harley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter net income jumped 30 percent, as demand for its motorcycles continued to grow both at home and abroad.” However, the “company’s revenue for the quarter fell short of expectations, as warmer-than-usual weather in the first quarter of the year that pulled forward some second-quarter sales. Lower European demand also reduced sales.”

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Researchers Create A Robot Worm That Could Be Used In Medicine, Electronics

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National Aerospace WeekNational Aerospace Week was established by the Aerospace Industries Association in 2010 for the aerospace and defense industry and its supporters to recognize the enormous contribution that the industry makes to America’s national security, economy and competitiveness.

Appreciating the importance of the aerospace industry and what it has done for America and our armed forces, both houses of Congress issued resolutions in 2010 establishing the third week in September annually as National Aerospace Week. Since its inception, National Aerospace Week has been a rallying call for companies and their employees, communities, aligned organizations, government and other groups to demonstrate their support for the industry by sponsoring events nationally and locally.

The aerospace and defense community recognizes that the industry is a backbone of the U.S. economy, supporting more than 3.5 million jobs in all 50 states and posting the largest trade surplus of any U.S. industry. However, National Aerospace Week in 2012 arrives at a time of unprecedented uncertainty – the nation is facing immense budget pressures, which is threatening to undermine programs that are critical to our national security, technological superiority and economy.

Join us during National Aerospace Week, September 16-22, 2012, by sponsoring or participating in events. If you would like to sponsor an event or want additional information on National Aerospace Week, you may contact Don Forest at (703) 358-1004; [email protected].

APS Seeks New Solar Energy Project Arizona Public Service Co. announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from solar developers and installers to construct a 32-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility in Gila Bend, Ariz. This project will be financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program.

The RFP will commence on August 22; interested parties are encouraged to participate in a bidder’s webinar on August 29. Additional information about the webinar and the RFP is available online at aps.com/rfp.

Projects must employ commercially proven technology. When completed in 2014, the new solar facility, part of the AZ Sun Program, will be owned and operated by APS and is expected to provide electricity to more than 8,000 Arizona homes.

With AZ Sun, APS is investing in the development of 200 MW of solar photovoltaic power plants across Arizona. APS is partnering with third-party developers and equipment providers to design and construct the facilities, increasing the opportunity for more developers to participate since project financing is provided by APS.

The 5 year AZ Sun program, which was approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission, is expected to have at least 8 solar facilities on-line by the end of 2015 and create more than 2,000 Arizona construction jobs.APS, Arizona’s largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.


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Trade Schools Seeing Increase In Enrollment In Manufacturing-Related Programs

CNN Money reports, “Trade schools nationwide are bursting at the seams as demand for skilled factory workers pushes enrollment to record highs.” US “manufacturers in certain sectors are enjoying a rebirth fueled by the return of overseas production back to the United States. As factories crank up, they have an urgent need for high-skilled workers such as machinists and tool-and-die makers knowledgeable in computers.”

According to trade school officials, “manufacturing programs are experiencing an influx of students - young people starting out, mid-career workers who are retraining after a layoff, and incumbent

factory workers.”

Cessna, Bell Provide Lift for Textron’s Wings

Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter drove most of the second-quarter growth at parent company Textron, chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly said. Combined, the two aviation segments accounted for $1.82 billion of Textron’s $3 billion in revenues and $187 million of its $288 million profit during the quarter.

Cessna reported $756 million in second-quarter revenues, up $111 million from a year ago, while profits rose by $30 million, to $35 million. The higher revenues were the result of increased Citation

deliveries in the period–49 versus 38 a year ago. Speaking of the current market environment, Donnelly said,

“We’re seeing a slow, steady recovery in the light to midsize jet segments.”

Cessna’s backlog at the end of the second quarter stood at $1.5 billion.

Meanwhile, Bell continues to be the breadwinner at Textron. The division took in nearly $1.06 billion in the second quarter, a $184 million year-over-year increase, and profit increased $32 million, to $152 million, reflecting “higher volume and favorable mix in our commercial business.” Bell’s backlog as of June 30 was $6.7 billion, down $394 million from the end of the first quarter.

Arizona Universities’ Research a Plus for State’s Economy

Nearly $1 billion was pumped into the Arizona economy in 2011, thanks to spending that resulted from research at the state’s three public universities. A new report from the Arizona Board of Regents details research expenditures plus the economic, social and scholarly impact of research, indicating a significant positive effect on the state through new jobs, knowledge and dollars reinvested in the community. The universities are implementing measures to ensure the 2012 goal of more than $1 billion is met.

A look at the highlights of research at the universities gives a clue about their success. The University of Arizona ranks in the top 20 of public research universities, Arizona State University was the fastest growing research enterprise over the last five years among U.S. universities with research portfolios exceeding $100 million in research expenditures, and Northern Arizona University has the highest level of research funding for biological sciences of any institution in its peer group and has dramatically increased its federal research funding over the past four years.


Luke AFB picked as F-35 training hub

T h e U . S . D e f e n s e Department has officially picked Luke Air Force Base in Glendale as the training hub for the new F-35 jet fighter. Luke is already the Air Force’s

training base for the F-16 fighter.

The Pentagon will station 72 F-35 jets at Luke for training for American pilots as well as those from foreign allies.

Luke has been listed as the DOD’s first choice for F-35 training, though the military considered some other locations.

Arizona and Phoenix-area elected officials lobbied hard to get the F-35 training. Otherwise, Luke’s future could have been in jeopardy.

“The goal of our statewide initiative was to send a clear message to the decision makers in Washington D.C. that Arizona strongly supports Luke Air Force Base continuing to serve as our nation’s premier fighter pilot training facility,” said Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs in a statement.“Arizona’s military industry is one of the largest industries in our state, and Luke serves as the anchor,” Scruggs said.

Luke is located in the West Valley and first opened during World War

II. Its land is owned by the city of Phoenix and leased to the U.S. Air Force even though the property is in Glendale. Luke has been a desirable pilot training ground because pilots can train with live ordnance in the Goldwater Range area in southwestern Arizona.

The Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-35 is replacing the F-16 in the U.S. military arsenal. F-35 fighter jets will start arriving at Luke sometime either in 2013 or 2014.

The base will also undergo some runway and other improvements to accommodate the new jet. That construction will start immediately.

Eglin Air Force Base in Pensacola, Fla. is also serving as an F-35 training ground.

Manufacturing Sector Adds 25,000 Jobs In July

The Washington Times reports, “The labor market improved last month after a soft spell in the spring, with businesses creating 163,000 more jobs in a wide range of occupations from healthcare to manufacturing, the Labor Department reported last month.

The job gains were the best since February and nearly tripled from June’s pace of 64,000. They reflected a bounce-back in hiring in such areas as auto manufacturing, where seasonal layoffs were lower than usual, as well as retail trade and hospitality.”

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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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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good design, is easy to work on and fairly reliable, but were being choked out by replacement parts pricing. So in the scope of competing globally, between already high labor costs, environmental fees & other overhead costs many other countries are not subject to, now we add forcing Fadal machine tool owners to pay $70 for a $10 off-the-shelf relay. This takes our ability to compete worldwide, and makes it far more difficult; all the while lining the pockets of Corporate American with gold.

FadalCNC.com was conceived to support the thousands of customers worldwide who own Fadal machine tools and need to keep their machines running. Today, they retain an inventory of Fadal parts that exceeds $3 million, and includes parts made for Fadal machines built as far back as

1984. Superior customer service is an integral ingredient to the FadalCNC.com buying experience, and the team is proud of their >98% customer retention rate!

We won business in the early years by understanding our customer’s expectations & exceeding them. Offering parts at a more competitive price helped, but knowing that shipping anything (lower price or not) that doesn’t work when it’s received was the real killer. Customers remember the price for a while, but remember you shipping them a part that didn’t work for a long time. Thus, Mr. Denny & his team designed a 100% test-all quality program. Anything that moves mechanically or electrically, or consumes power is tested on an actual Fadal machine in his showroom. This insures 100% of the items shipped from FadalCNC.com are fully tested before making their way to the shelf. “We are the only replacement parts resellers that I know of that take this extreme step towards 100% customer satisfaction. We don’t stop there either. We always go the extra mile to be certain parts were shipped out next day correctly by a double check & pack system, and offer superior warranty exchanges. We even pay overnight charges for all items sent which need replacement under warranty. It’s our service that makes us who we are today & what the deCaussin brothers knew early on.” Mr. Denny states proudly.

Servo and Spindle Motor Repairs

The team at FadalCNC.com offer full Fadal servo and spindle motor repair capabilities. As you can imagine, their warranties

When you think of manufacturing in the United States, you think quality, you think precision & speed, you think about a closed distributor network, but Brian Denny, founder of FadalCNC.com, thinks about the freedom of choice. Mr. Denny has demonstrated superior knowledge of utilizing the internet to support manufacturing from the perspective of offering replacement parts to anyone in need, regardless of geographical location; much like the auto parts business. Not just in the United States. FadalCNC.com’s customers span the globe.

FadalCNC.com was founded more than a decade ago to solve a problem in the machine tool business we don’t see much in America; lack of free market parts sales (competition). Through the 2000’s, his local Idaho sales and service company was involved in a relationship with Fadal Engineering to varying degrees which played into the full development of FadalCNC.com. Originally, the concept was to offer only parts purchased directly from Fadal Engineering to internet customers; those customers who fell victim to hiked up pricing, poor communication about parts orders & lackluster service. Their choice was to continue to deal with their local distributor, or sell the machine and buy another brand.

FadalCNC.com’s mission was not necessarily to bring prices down, but to bring quick, reliable service solutions to those who were straying from Fadal for these reasons. They started by publicizing the Fadal Parts Suggested Price List. That lit the fire. There was such an outpour of opposition from the Fadal distributors to allow Fadal Engineering to continue to sell to FadalCNC.com that eventually Mag Fadal terminated all agreements with Mr. Denny’s company & he was free to source parts from suppliers of his choice. This brought prices down significantly and quality up with many items.

Mr. Denny expanded, “These machine shop owners, often very small businesses with limited capital, were forced to pay very high replacement costs, simply because they were forced to buy from their local dealer and had no other options. And of course, machine down time meant lost revenues, so they just had to bite the bullet. The problem is much larger scale than just one guy with a parts budget problem. American’s were buying American made machines with plenty of capability,

lead the way in the industry. Additionally, with such an extensive inventory, FadalCNC.com typically has new and remanufactured motors on the shelf and ready for immediate shipment. FadalCNC.com is proud to share that its failure rate is less that 1% under warranty, and that this compares to approximately 8-10% failure rate for products that motor shops and other sources Fadal owners use to save money on parts.

“When you have us rework a motor for you, have confidence that it is done right, and it is always tested on a Fadal machining center. We don’t just bench test and call it a day. We install it on a machine, under full load, at full rapid speed for 30 minutes. We know our customers’ down time is critical, so we eliminate all possibilities of failure. We even make my guys drop it on the floor, just like UPS will do to make sure it will make it through shipping. Sounds funny, but unfortunately necessary,” explains CEO Brian Denny.

On-site Fadal repair services

FadalCNC.com has parts and service resellers all over the world. In the United States, they have partnered with dozens of ex-Fadal distributors with a full staff of incredibly qualified service technicians, as well as very qualified 3rd party service technicians who have vast experience with Fadal troubleshooting. They work with you to be sure your Fadal diagnosis and parts are exactly what you need.

They first recommend you try to find a local Fadal service technician with their Fadal Service Provider Lookup feature (http://www.fadalcnc.com/partners/). If no Fadal service technicians are available in your local area, give them a call, as they have more resources for you.


good design, is easy to work on and fairly reliable, but were being choked out by replacement parts pricing. So in the scope of competing globally, between already high labor costs, environmental fees & other overhead costs many other countries are not subject to, now we add forcing Fadal machine tool owners to pay $70 for a $10 off-the-shelf relay. This takes our ability to compete worldwide, and makes it far more difficult; all the while lining the pockets of Corporate American with gold.

FadalCNC.com was conceived to support the thousands of customers worldwide who own Fadal machine tools and need to keep their machines running. Today, they retain an inventory of Fadal parts that exceeds $3 million, and includes parts made for Fadal machines built as far back as

1984. Superior customer service is an integral ingredient to the FadalCNC.com buying experience, and the team is proud of their >98% customer retention rate!

We won business in the early years by understanding our customer’s expectations & exceeding them. Offering parts at a more competitive price helped, but knowing that shipping anything (lower price or not) that doesn’t work when it’s received was the real killer. Customers remember the price for a while, but remember you shipping them a part that didn’t work for a long time. Thus, Mr. Denny & his team designed a 100% test-all quality program. Anything that moves mechanically or electrically, or consumes power is tested on an actual Fadal machine in his showroom. This insures 100% of the items shipped from FadalCNC.com are fully tested before making their way to the shelf. “We are the only replacement parts resellers that I know of that take this extreme step towards 100% customer satisfaction. We don’t stop there either. We always go the extra mile to be certain parts were shipped out next day correctly by a double check & pack system, and offer superior warranty exchanges. We even pay overnight charges for all items sent which need replacement under warranty. It’s our service that makes us who we are today & what the deCaussin brothers knew early on.” Mr. Denny states proudly.

Servo and Spindle Motor Repairs

The team at FadalCNC.com offer full Fadal servo and spindle motor repair capabilities. As you can imagine, their warranties

When you think of manufacturing in the United States, you think quality, you think precision & speed, you think about a closed distributor network, but Brian Denny, founder of FadalCNC.com, thinks about the freedom of choice. Mr. Denny has demonstrated superior knowledge of utilizing the internet to support manufacturing from the perspective of offering replacement parts to anyone in need, regardless of geographical location; much like the auto parts business. Not just in the United States. FadalCNC.com’s customers span the globe.

FadalCNC.com was founded more than a decade ago to solve a problem in the machine tool business we don’t see much in America; lack of free market parts sales (competition). Through the 2000’s, his local Idaho sales and service company was involved in a relationship with Fadal Engineering to varying degrees which played into the full development of FadalCNC.com. Originally, the concept was to offer only parts purchased directly from Fadal Engineering to internet customers; those customers who fell victim to hiked up pricing, poor communication about parts orders & lackluster service. Their choice was to continue to deal with their local distributor, or sell the machine and buy another brand.

FadalCNC.com’s mission was not necessarily to bring prices down, but to bring quick, reliable service solutions to those who were straying from Fadal for these reasons. They started by publicizing the Fadal Parts Suggested Price List. That lit the fire. There was such an outpour of opposition from the Fadal distributors to allow Fadal Engineering to continue to sell to FadalCNC.com that eventually Mag Fadal terminated all agreements with Mr. Denny’s company & he was free to source parts from suppliers of his choice. This brought prices down significantly and quality up with many items.

Mr. Denny expanded, “These machine shop owners, often very small businesses with limited capital, were forced to pay very high replacement costs, simply because they were forced to buy from their local dealer and had no other options. And of course, machine down time meant lost revenues, so they just had to bite the bullet. The problem is much larger scale than just one guy with a parts budget problem. American’s were buying American made machines with plenty of capability,

lead the way in the industry. Additionally, with such an extensive inventory, FadalCNC.com typically has new and remanufactured motors on the shelf and ready for immediate shipment. FadalCNC.com is proud to share that its failure rate is less that 1% under warranty, and that this compares to approximately 8-10% failure rate for products that motor shops and other sources Fadal owners use to save money on parts.

“When you have us rework a motor for you, have confidence that it is done right, and it is always tested on a Fadal machining center. We don’t just bench test and call it a day. We install it on a machine, under full load, at full rapid speed for 30 minutes. We know our customers’ down time is critical, so we eliminate all possibilities of failure. We even make my guys drop it on the floor, just like UPS will do to make sure it will make it through shipping. Sounds funny, but unfortunately necessary,” explains CEO Brian Denny.


FadalCNC.com has parts and service resellers all over the world. In the United States, they have partnered with dozens of ex-Fadal distributors with a full staff of incredibly qualified service technicians, as well as very qualified 3rd party service technicians who have vast experience with Fadal troubleshooting. They work with you to be sure your Fadal diagnosis and parts are exactly what you need.


FadalCNC.com On-line Store

Online buying must be extremely easy to use if it is going to be a success. To facilitate online purchasing at FadalCNC.com, they developed a user friendly web store interface that provides you with current pricing, availability, and photos of the item to be sure you are getting what you need. Web browser add-ons are also available for download which allow for instant searches of all products listed in their store (http://www.fadalcnc.com/products_home.cfm).

What’s Next?

AllFadal.com, sponsored by FadalCNC.com, will be the new age in buying and selling used equipment. The team at FadalCNC.com is launching a website where anyone interested in buying or selling a new or used machine (Fadal only in this case), can list it on their website. Mr. Denny says, “We won’t be charging a commission fee based upon the sale price like all others. Instead, we’re pricing our service at a flat, and unheard of $30 per month. Holding true to our Mission Statement, this is another area our customers really need help with.”

The FadalCNC.com model is working very well for the founders and employees of FadalCNC.com. It is also working exceptionally well for their customers located throughout the world. FadalCNC are experts in a number of brands of CNC machines, not just the Fadal brand, so you can expect the innovative entrepreneur to soon offer other OEM’s parts and accessories. Go to FadalCNC.com to learn more about how to gain the edge over others still using the “old OEM system!” Great service, fair prices, and superior technical expertise. It’s what you should expect. Done. Done Right. Overnight!

lead the way in the industry. Additionally, with such an extensive inventory FadalCNC.com typically has new and remanufactured motors on the shelf and ready for immediate shipment. FadalCNC.com is proud to share that its failure rate is less that 1% under warranty, and that this compares to approximately 8-10% failure rate for products that motor shops and other sources Fadal owners use to save money on parts.

“When you have us rework a motor for you, have confidence that it is done right, and it is always tested on a Fadal machining center. We don’t just bench test and call it a day. We install it on a machine, under full load, at full rapid speed for 30 minutes. We know our customers’ down time is critical, so we eliminate all possibilities of failure.


FadalCNC.com has parts and service resellers all over the world. In the United States they have partnered with dozens of ex-Fadal distributors with a full staff of incredibly qualified service technicians, as well as very qualified 3rd party service technicians who have vast experience with Fadal troubleshooting. They work with you to be sure your Fadal diagnosis and parts are exactly what you need.


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MIDACO Automatic Pallet Systems, such as the A30SD to be displayed, are easily installed on the right side or the left side or sometimes both sides of a new or existing machine center to reduce floor space. Once a pallet or load of parts is complete, the next pallet or job is transferred into the machine in seconds.

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Delcam to launch new milling options in FeatureCAM at IMTS

Delcam will launch the 2013 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software on booth E-3222 at the IMTS exhibition to be held in Chicago from 10th to 15th September. This will offer a new series of options for three-axis milling and enhancements in five-axis machining, plus improvements in the turning and mill-turn modules.

FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths giving greater productivity on a wider range of machines.

The main change to the 2013 FeatureCAM product family has been the introduction of three levels of 3D machining functionality. FeatureMILL 3D Lite offers single-surface machining with a basic range of strategies and so provides an introductory product for companies moving into 3D machining for the first time.

FeatureMILL 3D MX provides a greater number of strategies, including spiral finishing, flowline finishing and rotary machining, support for multiple-surface mac hining and automated feature recognition. It is aimed at companies with conventional machine tools and those that are machining softer materials.

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Aero Tech Manufacturing, Inc. Achieves ISO9001: 2008 Certification

Aero Tech Manufacturing, in business since 1967, is pleased to announce that it suc-cessfully certified to ISO9001: 2008. The scope of the company’s certifications are for fabrication and finishing of sheet metal and light structural steel products. The Registrar Company, Inc., was the certifying auditor.

The company, based in North Salt Lake, UT, offers the following capabilities:

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Phoenix groups help aerospace, defense companies diversify

With potentially huge cuts to federal defense spending looming by early next year, Phoenix-based groups are trying to reduce the impact by promoting diversification within Arizona’s aerospace and defense industry.

The Arizona Commerce Authority is focusing both on sustaining the state’s already existing industry and working to draw in new business. It is spearheading the effort to position Arizona as one of the six states selected as a testing range for aerial unmanned vehicles, a project being run by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Retired Lt. Gen. John Regni, an aerospace and defense adviser to the quasi-governmental ACA, also is co-director for the Arizona Aerospace and Defense Initiative. He said if the state is selected, it could bring in a new growth industry.

“This would open up doors in all kinds of areas outside of defense, in fire protection, in search and rescue, in law enforcement and a wide variety of new areas,” said Regni.

The ACA has taken other steps to ensure small and midsize businesses are ready for changes relative to large industry players, holding a requirements conference in January and working

on an interactive supply-chain database.

The conference allows smaller contractors and manufacturers to learn about what would be expected of them to subcontract with larger defense contractors.

Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, said his organization is meeting with the 114 aerospace and defense companies in the top three tiers in the Phoenix area this summer to help them develop sustainable plans.

“We will have a plan of attack for each one of those companies; how to help this company grow, how to keep this company from closing. It’s a very hands on, tactical effort,” he said.

Broome said while the largest local aerospace and defense players, such as Boeing Co., Honeywell Aerospace, Raytheon Co. and Lockheed Mar tin Corp., already have diversified businesses, smaller companies with limited capital face greater challenges as effects roll down the supply chain.

“Our major companies have been relatively optimistic that they have done a good job of preparing for these cuts. It’s all the other companies that are connected to the big companies that we have to pay attention to because they can’t change their behavior and enterprise until the bigger companies change theirs,” Broome said.

Small to midsize companies that produce defense-specific products and rely on that pipeline may need to change to adapt.

“If you depend too much on one customer, or one industry segment, you are going to be more vulnerable than if you were more diversified,” said Steven Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council.

Zylstra said strategic innovation and paying attention to where defense money is still being spent will be key.

“You have to be more innovative and ingenious to say what is my core competency and how can I re-apply that to some other industry? It’s a tough test. Those that are the most innovative are going to do the best,” Zylstra said.

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H o n e y we l l P r o f i t To p s Estimates on Aerospace SalesHoneywell International Inc. rose the most in more than three years after reporting quarterly profit that beat analysts’ estimates, driven by commercial aerospace sales.

The shares advanced 6.7 percent to $58.18 at the close in New York, the biggest gain since April 2, 2009. Honeywell has increased 7 percent this year.

Honeywell, which sells airplane parts from navigational systems to brakes, is benefiting from an increase in aircraft production as Boeing Co., Airbus SAS and other planemakers seek to whittle down large backlogs of orders. Sales at Honeywell’s aerospace division, its second-largest, advanced 7.7 percent to $3.03 billion in the second quarter.

“We continue to see good growth in the commercial businesses partially offset by manageable declines in defense,” David Anderson, Honeywell’s chief financial officer, said. “We saw the benefits of growth in both Boeing and Airbus deliveries

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Lockheed continues evaluation of laser powered Stalker UAS

Lockheed Martin and LaserMotive have conducted a series of recent proof-of-concept tests on the Stalker unmanned aerial system (UAS) to evaluate performance of its integrated laser power system.

The demonstrations represent the first-ever outdoor flight test of a laser powered UAS, and follow wind tunnel testing in July, when the system’s ability to extend the flight time of Stalker to more than 48 hours was confirmed.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Stalker program manager Tom Koonce said that recent proof-of-concept tests were conducted in a remote desert location, where environmental factors such as wind and heat remained constant.

A lightweight photovoltaic receiver and on-board power management hardware were integrated into the UAS during tests, while the ground-based laser transmitter was based on LaserMotive’s hardware developed for the 2009 NASA Centennial Challenge.

The tests demonstrated the laser’s ability to power Stalker in flight, at ranges of up to 600m, without interfering with UAS normal flight operations or aerodynamics. Flight tests also met entire operational and safety requirements, including coordination with the Laser Clearinghouse and flight operations.

Developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, the Stalker is a hand-launched and belly landed, stealthy UAS operated by US Special Operations Forces in support of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions since 2006.

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Discovery Communications and Lowell Observatory were proud to officially usher in the beginning of the Discovery Channel Telescope era with ‘The First Light Gala’, an event that happened in July. The event celebrates the successful fruition of a two-decades-long visionary effort by the private, non-profit Lowell Observatory to construct a world-class, state-of-the-art research instrument for the 21st century.

“The Discovery Channel Telescope is emblematic of our mission to ignite curiosity and stir the imagination of audiences here and around the globe,”said John Hendricks, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Communications. The telescope represents ‘discovery’ in both word and deed and we are thrilled to see the amazing places it will take us with breathtaking images and vital new research.”

The celebration also honors a decade-long commitment from Discovery Communications founder and major Lowell Observatory contributor John Hendricks, and his wife, Maureen, whose generous support was indispensable in constructing the $53 million, 4.3-meter Discovery Channel Telescope, which was completed without any state or federal funding.

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Testing and commissioning of the Discovery Channel Telescope, which is located 45 miles southeast of Flagstaff near Happy Jack, AZ, will continue for at least another 18 months, as is typical with four- meter class telescopes. Structured scientific research is expected to begin in 2013 or 2014. For more information, please visit www.lowell.edu.

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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International conference going on, experts believe the UAV industry is predicted to grow. A Teal Group study said it will “continue as the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade,” growing to an $11.4 billion industry over the next decade as UAVs enter the domestic airspace.

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Under the headline, “For Manufacturing Sector, Europe’s Loss Is America’s Gain,” Ben Marks of Marks Group Wealth Management writes in Forbes “Considering the uncertain fate of the euro currency and the fact that many European countries are reforming (or in the process of reforming) labor laws, the US still offers the best balance of competitive wages, regulatory clarity, legal protection and the world’s dominant currency.

This could be the start of a trend where we see manufacturing become even more significant to (and indicative of) the US economy.” Marks lists companies “positioned to capitalize on an improving US manufacturing sector,” namely Fastenal, Target, and Capital One Financial.

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First Solar, Inc announced it is developing the 139 megawattAC (MW) Campo Verde Solar Project, located near El Centro in Imperial County, Calif.

Campo Verde is expected to start construction in the third quarter of 2012 and be completed in 2013, creating about 250 construction jobs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) will purchase the project’s output under a 20-year power purchase agreement, which was approved on May 24, 2012 by the California Public Utilities Commission.

First Solar will construct the project using its advanced thin film PV modules that generate clean, renewable energy with no emissions, waste or water consumption during operation. The project will generate enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 average California homes, displacing 80,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, the equivalent of taking 15,000 cars off the road.

“First Solar is very pleased to be working with SDG&E for the first time to deliver clean, renewable energy and create hundreds of construction jobs in Imperial County,” said Brian Kunz, First Solar Vice President of Project Development, North America.

The Campo Verde project is jointly owned by First Solar and US Solar Holdings LLC, but First Solar has contractual rights to acquire 100 percent ownership interest and is in the process of completing its acquisition.

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“We are starting to see positive signs in the 2012 shipment data,” said GAMA’s President and CEO Pete Bunce. “When coupled with the positive trend we are seeing in the used market, we may finally be witnessing the start of our recovery. However, significant impediments remain in our member companies’ ability to bring new, innovative and safety enhancing products to our customers. While we have seen positive steps by FAA’s leadership to improve the certification process, much work remains to be done to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by improving and emerging markets.”

Business jet deliveries increased 13.1% to 294 airplanes in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period last year. Turboprop airplane deliveries also improved to 243 units from the 2011 shipment level of 220 units. The piston engine airplane segment was basically flat at 381 deliveries or a 1.6% decline compared to the first six months of 2011.

Raytheon awarded $925 million for advanced Standard Missile-3

The Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon Company a $925 million contract for development of the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missile, a co-development effort between the U.S. and Japan.

“As the threat continues to evolve, so does our ability to counter that threat,” said Dr. Taylor W.

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On track for a 2018 deployment date, the missile is the third evolution of the SM-3 family of missiles and builds on the successful legacy of the first two variants: SM-3 Block IA and SM-3 Block IB. The SM-3 program has achieved 21 successful intercepts.

“The SM-3 IIA’s larger rocket motors will allow for a greater defended area, which is an important factor when it comes to protecting both the U.S. and our NATO allies,” said Wes Kremer, VP of the Air and Missile Defense Systems for Raytheon Missile Systems.

SM-3 Block IA missiles are currently employed on Japan’s Kongo-class ships. Raytheon has delivered more than 130 SM-3 variants to the U.S. and Japanese navies on time and on budget.

H o n d a “ A g g r e s s i v e l y A m e r i c a n i z i n g ” W i t h Production Expansion

USA Today reports, “Honda is aggressively Americanizing, putting US executives in charge of key North American operations and expanding production capacity here, American Honda CEO Tetsuo Iwamura emphasized in an interview.” The auto chief said “capacity is sufficient” at its Marysville, Ohio plant, but it is “being bumped up elsewhere” to bring total capacity to “1.92 million vehicles in North America in 2014, up from 1.63 million now,” meaning “95% of everything it sells in North America” will be produced there.

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First Solar, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

First Solar, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Net sales were $957 million in the quarter, an increase of $460 million from the first quarter of 2012 and $425 million from the second quarter of 2011.

The increases were primarily due to an increase in the number and size of projects under construction meeting revenue recognition criteria during the quarter, including Antelope Valley Solar Ranch 1 in California and Silver State North in Nevada.

The Company reported second quarter net income of $1.27 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $5.20 per fully diluted share in the first quarter of 2012 and net income of $0.70 per fully diluted share in the second quarter of 2011. The second quarter of 2012 was impacted by pre-tax charges of $36 million (reducing EPS by $0.39), relating to restructuring and certain costs in excess of normal warranty.

“Despite market uncertainties, First Solar delivered strong performance in the quarter,” said Jim Hughes, CEO. “Looking forward, we are confident we have the right long-term strategy and the right platform to enable long-term growth and value creation. We believe that by executing our strategic roadmaps and completing our restructuring program we can achieve our targets of 2.6 to 3.0 GW of sales in sustainable markets, earning a return on invested capital of 13 to 17 percent by 2016.”

Intel to build $300M R&D facility in Arizona

Intel Corp. said that it will build a $300 million research facility at its campus in Chandler, Ariz.

Executives from the Santa Clara-based company revealed their plans at a press conference with state and local officials.

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The number of people it will employ wasn’t disclosed but officials said there will be about 1,000 workers on the project during the construction phase.

White House Eyes $7 Billion In Green Energy Contracts For Military

The Hill reports in its “E2 Wire” blog that he White House disclosed last month “it is inviting contract proposals from green energy firms to boost the Army’s use of renewable energy.”

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As bad as the U.S. budget picture seems, 2012 was the best year on record for the sale of U.S. weapons abroad. The administration expects to sell a whopping $51.6 billion worth of weapons overseas during fiscal 2012, soaring beyond what was a bit above a $10-billion-a-year business a decade ago. But with an increasing number of countries eyeing the same export pot, nations and companies will have to position themselves for global competitions that are growing more and more intense.

Boeing now anticipates that 30% of its defense sales will come from the international market, and Lockheed Martin is aiming for 20%. With Pentagon belt-tightening underway, U.S. defense contractors were expected to keep a low profile at the Farnborough air show.

But business was booming at the chalet of defense electronics contractor Raytheon.

“This is probably the busiest air show we’ve ever had,” said CEO Bill Swanson.

International customers accounted for 29% of Raytheon’s bookings in 2011, and Swanson is relying on such sales to help balance what he believes will be an inflation-adjusted decline in U.S. military spending. “We see our international [sales] growing at high single digits,” he says. “If your international grows and your domestic goes down with inflation, then our company should have flat-to-slight growth.”

Raytheon has benefitted from its position in the market, capitalizing in sales of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and electronic warfare equipment, and it is building ties abroad in key markets.

“Defense exports from the EU and North America have increased dramatically in recent years to Turkey, Pakistan, Singapore, the Baltic States, the UAE, Qatar, Malaysia and Japan,” a report by PwC states. “In Saudi Arabia, the growth rate of military expenditures and the growth rate of defense spending as a percentage of GDP are the highest in the world.”

Indeed, the U.S. weapons export numbers are riding high this year, in large part due to the $29.4 billion sale to Saudi Arabia of 84 Boeing F-15 aircraft amid rising tensions with Iran.

But with so many tempting deals on the horizon, U.S.-based companies are not the only ones looking beyond their borders. Swanson sees increased competition for that business—particularly from Russia and China. And close U.S. allies are warning their industrial bases to prepare to go head-to-head with more companies.

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The plane is Rolls-Royce’s “flying test bed,” here as part of a project with Raytheon Technical Services to test a jet engine designed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the aircraft maker’s fuel-efficient, next-generation plane.

Rolls-Royce is testing its Trent 1000 engine with Raytheon at TIA, officials of Rolls-Royce and Raytheon confirmed.

The Trent 1000 is one of two engines Boeing offers on the 787; the other is the General Electric GEnx. Rolls also makes a version called the Trent XWB for the Airbus A350 XWB, rival to the Boeing 787.

The Trent 1000 powered the Boeing 787 on its maiden flight in 2009 and on its first commercial flight last October, from Narita, Japan, to Hong Kong via All Nippon Airways.

At the Farnborough International Airshow, Rolls-Royce unveiled the Trent 1000-TEN, an advanced version incorporating technology from the Trent XWB.

Rolls says the Trent 1000-TEN (Thrust, Efficiency and New technology) will boost fuel economy by up to 3 percent compared with the Trent 1000s in service today. Built mostly with lightweight composite materials, the 787 burns about 20 percent less fuel than the similar-sized Boeing 767.To test the engine, it’s installed on the jumbo jet’s wing in place of one of its four regular engines, despite the Trent’s larger size.

Such test-bed planes are typically stuffed with all kinds of electronics to gather and process test data.

A TIA official said the airport attracted Rolls’ engine-testing program because it had facilities immediately available that met the company’s requirements, including apron parking and ease of access.

The airport also had the flexibility to accommodate Rolls’ test flight schedule, and Tucson’s year-round excellent flying weather helped, airport spokeswoman Katy Smith said.

News of Rolls-Royce’s local engine-testing program comes after the company said last month it was opening a facility in Guaymas, Sonora. Rolls-Royce is setting up shop in a Guaymas industrial park owned by Tucson-based The Offshore Group to develop a supply hub for commercial jets and military aircraft around the globe.

Rolls-Royce’s engine-testing project isn’t the only Dreamliner-related work going on in Tucson.

Tucson-based Securaplane Technologies, which was acquired last year by Meggitt PLC, has been supplying a wireless emergency lighting system for the 787.

More recently, the company has begun supplying Boeing with a “start power unit” - a kind of power inverter used to start the 787’s auxiliary power unit (onboard power supply system) - as well as a charging system for the Dreamliner’s main lithium battery.


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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, the pioneering rocket engine manufacturing business, has been sold by its parent company of seven years to GenCorp Inc. for $550 million.

The sale of Rocketdyne to GenCorp marks the combination of two iconic California rocket companies — and longtime competitors. GenCorp also owns Aerojet, the Sacramento aerospace firm founded in 1942.

The deal is the latest chapter of consolidation in the aerospace industry, which has unfolded over the last two decades.

GenCorp’s chief executive said the transaction almost doubles the size of his company.

“We see great strategic value in this transaction for the country, our customers, partner supply base and our shareholders,” CEO Scott Seymour said in a statement. “The combined enterprise will be better positioned to compete in a dynamic, highly competitive marketplace and provide more affordable products for our customers.”

Rocketdyne is no stranger to being sold. The company was formed by North American Aviation after World War II, spurred by the success of the German V-2 missile. North American later merged with Rockwell International, which became part of Boeing. In 2005,United Technologies Corp. bought Rocketdyne and merged it with its Pratt & Whitney unit.

Rocketdyne builds rocket engines for NASA, military rockets and missiles at a sprawling 47-acre facility in Canoga Park. The company is perhaps best known as the maker of the space shuttles’ main rocket engines.

Rocketdyne said it had about $750 million in sales last year and has about 2,400 employees nationwide.

Since Rocketdyne’s inception, the U.S. space program has been at the core of its business.

Rocketdyne engineers were at the forefront of developing engines in the days of slide rules and drafting tables, before advanced computers took a central role. The company supplied the major engines for the colossal Saturn rocket that put man on the moon.

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The AP says the National Clean Energy Summit in Nevada was kicked off by Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar “with the announcement that a 12-square-mile wind energy farm in rural White Pine County will begin producing electricity.” Former US President Bill Clinton said “US renewable energy efforts lag behind those in other countries” while “recalling losing Senate backing for the 1997 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.”

The article says that “in Washington, the administration announced last month that seven solar and wind energy projects in Arizona, California, Nevada and Wyoming would be fast-tracked. Officials said they together could produce nearly 5,000 megawatts, or enough to power 1.5 million homes.”

Lockheed Profit Rises 4% as Full-Year Forecast Increased Lockheed Martin Corp. said second-quarter profit rose 4.4 percent and raised its full-year profit forecast.

Net income from continuing operations rose to $781 million, or $2.38 a share, from $748 million, or $2.16 a share, a year earlier, the company said today in a statement. The average estimate of 23 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg was for a profit of $1.91 a share. Sales increased 3.3 percent to $11.9 billion.

Full-year profit will be $7.90 to $8.10 a share compared with the forecast of $7.70 to $7.90 a share made in January, the company said. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg forecast profit of $7.89 a share.

Lockheed delivered “a very solid quarter with both revenues and margins exceeding our expectations,” Joel Levington, a bond analyst at Brookfield Investment Management Inc. in New York said in an e-mail. Robert Stevens, 60, the chairman and chief executive officer, has spearheaded an industry effort to stave off U.S. defense budget cuts of $500 billion over a decade under a process called sequestration that would come on top of $487 billion the Pentagon already plans to cut from its proposed long-term budgets over that period. Stevens has said his company may have to fire as many as 10,000 workers if the automatic budget cuts go into effect in January.

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“While the threat of sequestration has created uncertainty for our industry,” Lockheed has focused on reducing costs and program execution, Stevens said. Stevens has said he plans to retire as CEO in January to be replaced by Chris Kubasik, 51, currently the president and chief operating officer.

Lockheed continues to face pressures on its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter,


the Pentagon’s single largest weapons program, even after the Defense Department lifted a probation on the short-takeoff-and-landing model in February. The U.K. reversed its decision against buying that model, the F-35B, and last week took delivery of its first test aircraft.

General Mark Welsh, President Barack Obama’s nominee for the next Air Force chief of staff, has said the F-35 assembly line and manufacturing are “not up to speed.”

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Low-rate production orders of F-35 jets during the quarter contributed $200 million in additional sales to the Aeronautics unit, Bethesda, Maryland-based Lockheed said. The unit’s sales rose $18 million, or less than 1 percent, to $3.41 billion, after a strike by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers slowed work at the company’s Fort Worth, Texas plant, Lockheed said. The labor dispute was settled June 28, the company said.

Aeronautics unit profit increased 14 percent to $454 million.

Sales at the Electronics Systems unit, which makes anti- missile systems and oversees the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program, rose 2.3 percent to $3.87 billion because of the ship and the aerostat sensor program. Profit increased 10 percent to $526 million, the company said.

Space Systems sales increased 18 percent to $2.38 billion because of

increased commercial satellite deliveries, Lockheed said. Unit profit rose 7.2 percent to $282 million.

Sales at the Information Systems & Global Solutions unit fell 4.1 percent to $2.3 billion. Profit at the unit, which provides information-technology services to U.S. agencies including the Pentagon, fell 2.3 percent to $208 million.

Lockheed’s discontinued operations included the Pacific Architects & Engineers unit that was sold in April 2011 and Savi Technology Inc.

Nissan To Increase North American Production

The Detroit Free Press reports, “Nissan is investing to substantially increase North American production of vehicles sold here, joining its Japanese competitors in efforts to build local as a hedge against the yen.”

Carla Bailo, senior vice president of research and development for Nissan Americas, said that by “2015, 85% of the Nissan and Infiniti models sold in the US will be produced in North America from about 67% now.”

The automaker “has a raft of investments under way in the Americas and Brazil amounting to $5.2 billion, creating 9,000 new jobs and boosting capacity by 425,000 new vehicles, 250,000 engines and 200,000 lithium ion battery packs.”

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BMW is using its automotive know-how to help US swimmers improve their form and technique. The “auto company is the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee, and” during the Olympics “they announced a first-of-its-kind motion tracking system capable of analyzing a swimmer’s form and technique in order to help the athlete improve. The system combines high-tech underwater cameras with BMW automotive technology to give coaches information that helps swimmers make faster starts and turns.”

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Spacex’S Merlin 1D Engine Achieves Full Mission Duration Firing

S p a c e E x p l o r a t i o n Te c h n o l o g i e s ( S p a c e X ) announces that its Merlin 1D engine has achieved a full mission duration firing and multiple restarts at target thrust and specific impulse (Isp).

The engine firing was for 185 seconds with 147,000 pounds of thrust, the full duration and power required for a Falcon 9 rocket launch. The tests took place at SpaceX’s rocket development facility.

“This is another important milestone in our efforts to push the boundaries of space technology,” said SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk. “With the Merlin 1D powering the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, SpaceX will be capable of carrying a full range of payloads to orbit.”

The Merlin 1D builds on the proven technology of the Merlin engines used on the first three flights of Falcon 9, including the recent historic mission to the International Space Station.

With nine Merlins on the first stage, the Falcon 9 rocket will produce nearly 1.5 million pounds of thrust in a vacuum. An enhanced design makes the Merlin 1D the most efficient booster engine ever built, with a vacuum thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 150, while still maintaining the structural and thermal safety margins needed to carry astronauts.

Additionally, as SpaceX continues to fulfill an extensive manifest of launches, the new engine is designed for improved manufacturability by using higher efficiency processes, increased robotic construction and reduced parts count. The Merlin 1D engines will first see flight on Falcon 9 Flight 6, expected to launch in 2013.



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The burgeoning aerospace industry in Guaymas had its efforts validated recently when the venerable Rolls-Royce chose it as the site for its newest global purchasing office.

Surrounded by several of its aerospace manufacturing suppliers, London-based Rolls-Royce will move into a Guaymas industrial park owned by Tucson-based The Offshore Group to develop a supply hub for commercial jets and military aircraft around the globe.

“Rolls-Royce has very robust booking orders for the next 10 years,” said Joel Reuter, director of communications for Rolls-Royce in North America. “We need to double our production.”

Because a number of Rolls-Royce suppliers already operate in Guaymas, the city was a logical choice, Reuter said.

Six corporate employees will move into the industrial park next month.

“This lends a lot of prestige to Guaymas,” said Gilberto Hernandez, Guaymas plant manager for Tucson-based Sargent Aerospace & Defense, one of Rolls-Royce’s suppliers.

“Having the client at our side gives us the opportunity to grow,” he said. “Few manufacturing cities have corporate clients.”

Rolls-Royce’s decision to move into Sonora is “a significant tribute” to Mexico, Sonora’s governor said in a statement.

“It confirms,” Guillermo Padres said, “that Mexico is an increasingly important player in the aerospace manufacturing industry.”

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At its Guaymas plant, Sargent’s 95 employees keep the operation humming 24 hours a day making piston rings, alignment joints and assorted parts to be used in jet engines.

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“Refining and petrochemical integration offers many benefits, including feedstock and energy maximization, reduced investment and operating costs, and higher product yields,” said Pete Piotrowski, senior vice president and general manager of Honeywell’s UOP Process Technology & Equipment business unit.

“With legislation in the Russian Federation calling for improved gasoline quality, as well as the region’s rising petrochemicals demand, UOP is pleased to offer technology solutions that work together to meet those needs. We look forward to our continued relationship with Lukoil.”

Russia is the third largest energy consumer in the world, and demand is growing due to increasing economic activity, according to the Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC). Particularly, gasoline demand is increasing due to the rise in passenger vehicle utilization. Formed in 1991 upon the merger of three state-run Western Siberian companies, Lukoil is an integrated refining and petrochemicals production company with operations in more than 40 countries around the world.

The suite of Honeywell UOP technology will be used in a new integrated Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) complex. This is Honeywell UOP’s second FCC complex to be licensed by Lukoil at the Nizhny Novgorod facility. The company previously licensed the UOP FCC Process, the UOP HF Alkylation Process, the UOP Huels Selective Hydrogenation Process (SHP) and the UOP Butamer™ Process to produce gasoline and petrochemical components in 2005.

The new units, expected to start up in 2015, will produce more than 1 million metric tons of gasoline blending components and more than 170,000 metric tons of propylene per year. In addition to technology licensing, Honeywell’s UOP and a number of its affiliates will provide engineering design, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, staff training and technical service for the project.

EADS Sees X3 Helo Concept as Path to Stronger U.S. PresenceEADS Nor th Amer ica sees the technology used in its hybrid X3 concept helicopter as a way to broaden its reach in the U.S. military market, according to company officials.

The X3 (pronounced X-cubed) — a long-range, hybrid helicopter — made its debut in the Washington area this week, flying an air show routine for reporters, diplomats and company employees. The aircraft uses a top-mounted, five-bladed rotor and two side-mounted propellers. The twin-aircraft-style tail has no rotor.

The technology used on the aircraft is scalable, meaning it could be used in small and large airframes, EADS officials said.

American Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, has been showing the X3 off in the United States. It is expected to fly to the Pentagon before being broken down and shipped in a cargo plane back to an EADS facility in France.


This type of helicopter technology “is part of the overall strategy in the military,” Marc Paganini, CEO of American Eurocopter, said during a July 23 briefing with reporters.

EADS has been trying to break into the U.S. military market for years. The company, which builds the UH-72 Lakota for the Army in Mississippi, had hoped to supply an Airbus A330-based tanker for a $35 billion U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft competition. That contest was won by Boeing.

Still, EADS sees potential for expansion in the United States for both military and commercial systems. Earlier this month, the company announced plans to open a commercial Airbus A320 assembly line in Mobile, Ala. EADS had previously planned to build Air Force tankers in Mobile.

EADS hopes the X3 could add to that portfolio.“From what we have seen, flying the aircraft … and the reaction of the customer, it looks like the market likes [it],” Paganini said. “Now we will see which aircraft we will derive from this.”

EADS officials believe the X3 technology can meet the Pentagon’s future helicopter needs.

University of Arizona Creating Cheaper Solar Power University of Arizona Professor Roger Angel and his team of researchers are experimenting using solar power collection techniques

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Using two mirrors they can focus light onto a 5-inch glass ball and from there onto the upgraded solar cells. Through experimentation they’ve found that this configuration works more efficiently that the typical solar thermal cylinder-shaped glass. They can bend the glass to concentrate light more efficiently and this produces an intense heat in the solar cells.

They’ve designed a radiator-fan unit that keeps the cells to 36 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient air temperature.

Professor Angel says “By using mirrors to focus on small but super-efficient photovoltaic cells, we have the potential to make twice as much electricity as even the best photovoltaic panels.” An array of their sun trackers 7 miles by 7 miles would generate approximately 10 Gigawatts that could produce the same amount of energy as a large nuclear power plant.


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Bob Kokorda, vice president of sales and marketing at Sikorsky, a unit of United Technologies Corp., said the faster speeds achieved by the new generation of twin-engine medium and heavy helicopters allows them to access far-flung oil facilities. Sikorsky builds 94 helicopters a year, and is looking to increase production.

Milestone already had three of the 19-seat Sikorsky S-92s on order and has leased 53 aircraft to 20 operators. Earlier this year, it agreed to buy 16 Eurocopter EC225s, a deal worth $480 million at list prices. Eurocopter is a unit of European Aeronautics, Defence and Space Co.

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The automation also increases the accuracy of the flame and improves quality. And it’s safer, Spirit officials say.

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When Spirit formed seven years ago after Boeing spun off its Wichita commercial aviation division, the company had six robots in place. Now, Spirit has nearly five times that number.

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At Spirit, they’re used on the Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and Sikorsky CH53K programs and in use building Boeing 737 and 777 nacelles.

Robots have long been used in the automotive industry, where auto production volumes are high, and the processes are repetitive.

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“Robots have been doing more and more in our industry,” Richardson said. “Spirit is on the leading edge on their implementation.”

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Inside Spirit’s 787 hangar, a robot works behind an enclosed cage drilling thick precision holes in a cab structure made from aluminum and titanium.The structure will support the composite materials that form the 787 nose section.

Drilling titanium – a dense, hard metal – is a difficult process for a human, Richardson said. It’s labor intensive and puts stress on shoulders and arms.

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A robot can take the extreme pressure needed to drill titanium and save workers from injury.

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The National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University is looking at ways robots can aid aircraft manufacturers.

In the automobile industry, where volumes are high, robots may repeat a task 250,000 times, said NIAR executive director John Tomblin.

In the aviation industry, “you really have to question yourself, is a robot needed in that type of production based purely on quantity,” Tomblin said.

NIAR is looking at ways robotic applications can be used in low-volume aircraft production to solve manufacturing problems.

The robot itself is a major component of a robot system and can come from a number of manufacturers. The tools on the end of the system, such as drills or paint sprayers, and the software are then customized.

The robot costs between $50,000 and $100,000. But with the software system and tooling, the final cost is anywhere from three to 10 times that amount, Richardson said. “It’s a serious piece of equipment,” he said, and all the costs are weighed in deciding to incorporate a robot into the system.

Spirit and the aviation industry have a lot of room to grow in automating their work.

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“Our team is carefully watching industry developments and working with the best and most advanced technologies to ensure it continues to be the leader in providing cross domain users with the access they require, regardless of the device they use,” said Ed Hammersla, chief operating officer for RTCS.

“We are developing our mobile strategy based on direct user feedback,” he said. “There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. ”

To address these requirements, RTCS is introducing a secure redisplay client for its Trusted Thin Client® (TTC) system, an accredited commercial-off-the-shelf solution that provides users with secure simultaneous access to information on any number of different networks through a single connection point. This Bring Your Own Device solution will be released initially to enable mobile access to existing TTC infrastructure from personal or agency-issued devices. A demo of this solution is currently available.

Using this multi-level security solution as the foundation for its mobile offerings, RTCS is currently developing other cross domain access technologies to address security postures ranging from TTC in the cloud to agency-issued trusted mobile platforms.

RTCS also offers cross domain mobility with TTC Remote Access Implementation to enable remote authorized users to access multiple classified or sensitive networks from a laptop in the field. TTC Remote Access Implementation (RAI) boots from an encrypted USB memory stick or SD card. No sensitive data is stored on the device and the software leaves no trace once the memory stick is removed. TTC RAI is the company’s first mobile cross domain solution used by government agencies.

Boeing, SpaceX, Sierra Nevada Expected To Be Commercial Crew Winners

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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.

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But American business leaders wonder privately whether companies such as GE are at risk of giving up long-term strategic advantages when they agree to technology-transfer deals for shorter-term gain.GE executives maintain that is not the case. They say that they negotiated robust protections in their contract with AVIC. The 50-50 joint venture, for example, has strict limits on employing Chinese nationals who have a military or intelligence background. A board committee that monitors compliance with the joint venture agreement is effectively under GE’s control and can, in a dispute, overrule the full board, Bolsinger said.


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General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a new order from the U.S. Army for an additional 13,000 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (HMS) AN/PRC-154 Rifleman radios and accessory kits. This is the second order placed by the Army for PRC-154 Rifleman radios, bringing the number of radios ordered by the government to more than 19,000. The new order is valued at approximately $53.9 million.

Both the JTRS HMS PRC-154 Rifleman and two-channel AN/PRC-155 Manpack networking radios are planned for inclusion in the Army’s Capability Set 13, which is to be delivered to Infantry Brigade Combat Teams beginning in October 2012.

“The order for more PRC-154 radios ensures the individual soldier is included in the big Army network. His voice can finally be heard, his message received and his position-location reported,” said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems. “Equally important is the two-channel PRC-155 Manpack that allows commanders to talk to their team on one channel and on the second channel, simultaneously exchange information with higher headquarters.”

General Dynamics and Thales Communications will manufacture the Rifleman radios. Having two qualified manufacturers ensures the radios remain cost competitive.

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BAE Systems has been awarded a contract modification for upgrading the US Army’s fleet of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to operation desert storm situational awareness (ODS-SA) configuration.

The new $306m order from the army’s TACOM Lifecycle Management Command follows a previous $340m funding secured by the company in October 2011, for procurement of upgraded materials for the Bradley program, and brings the total contract value to $646m.

Under the terms of new contract, BAE will upgrade a total of 353 M2A2, M3A2 Bradley operation desert storm and M7 Bradley fire support team vehicles to ODS-SA standards.

BAE Systems Combat Vehicles vice president and general manager Joe McCarthy said his company’s Bradley vehicles were providing the National Guard with enhanced survivability and interoperability in the existing digital battlefield.

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ELFA Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Finds Overall New Business Volume Grew in 2011

New business volume grew 16.5% in the equipment finance industry in 2011, according to the 2012 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The growth in volume surpassed the 3.9% increase reported for 2010, marking the second year of growth following a 30.3% decline in 2009 and a 2.2% decline in 2008. The SEFA, which is based on responses from 109 ELFA member companies, covers key statistical, financial and operations information for the $628 billion equipment finance industry.

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Overall new business volume grew 16.5%, a significant increase over 2010 growth of 3.9%.

By market segment: All market segments showed growth in volume, except for the smallest segment. New business volume fell 4.8% for the micro-ticket segment but grew 15.2% for the small-ticket segment, 21.8% for the middle-ticket segment and 10.2% for the large-ticket segment.

By organization type: Independent equipment finance organizations saw the strongest increase in new business volume (19.7%, up from 5.2% in 2010), with banks close behind at 19.3% (up from a 0.9% decrease in 2010). Captives saw their volume grow by 10.5% (down from 11.3% in 2010).

From an asset perspective, the equipment types that saw increases in new business volume included agriculture; computer equipment; construction; furniture, fixtures and equipment; industrial/manufacturing; materials handling; printing and transportation. The equipment types that saw new business volume decline included medical; mining, oil and gas extraction; office machines; telecommunications and amusements.

Employment levels remained stable, although as portfolios improved, positions in collections declined and positions in bookings increased.

Given the current financial markets, cost of funds declined significantly.

Competitive pressure did drive pre-tax spreads lower in 2011, but still they remained higher than they were in 2008 and 2007.

Credit approvals increased, as did the percentage of those approved applications being booked and funded. Over 70% of overall credit applications were approved and just under 50% of submitted applications were booked.

Net income increased overall in both dollar terms and as a percentage of total revenues. Return on average equity remained healthy at 15.5%. Return on average assets increased to 2.0%, returning to levels seen earlier in the decade.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP administered the 2012 SEFA. The results were compiled from surveys sent to 327 eligible ELFA member companies in the first quarter of 2012. A total of 114 respondents representing 109 companies submitted 2011 U.S. domestic lease and loan data. The respondents include eight ELFA members in the 2011 Monitor Top 10 list of the largest U.S. equipment finance organizations

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How to Access the Survey Participation in the SEFA is a benefit of membership in ELFA. Member-respondents receive a complimentary copy of the Survey Report, as well as confidential Individual Company Data Sheets, which show the individual company’s statistics ranked against a peer group. Non-respondents may purchase the report from www.elfaonline.org/SEFA (ELFA members save 46%). Members of the press may request a copy by contacting Amy Vogt at [email protected].

About ELFA The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association that represents companies in the $628 billion equipment finance sector, which includes financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing capital goods. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. Its over 550 members include independent and captive leasing and finance companies, banks, financial services corporations, broker/packagers and investment banks, as well as manufacturers and service providers. ELFA has been equipping business for success for more than 50 years.

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Ford Increases Investment, Research Staff For Battery-Powered Vehicles

Bloomberg News reports, “Ford...is spending $135 million to design electric-drive parts and double battery testing capacity.” The automaker says in a statement that they also plan to move their batter research in-house and “has hired 60 engineers in the last year, bringing its electric-vehicle engineering staff to more than 1,000.”

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Four AttributesHeart, Smarts, Guts and Luck can help you get that self-awareness by assessing your own attributes using what the authors call the Entrepreneurial Aptitude Test (EAT). The test is a psychological survey which identifies which of four key traits are dominant for you: heart, smarts, guts or luck.

A heart-dominant person kicks things off with passion and fire. She conjures up a great idea, a venture’s seed or bulb, and will simply believe that the right things will happen and the bulb will grow. Chez Panisse chef, Alice Waters, and Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, are good examples of a heart-dominant entrepreneur.

The smarts-dominant individual is best suited to seeing patterns faster than anyone else and providing structure, analysis and an actionable plan. Smarts-dominant individuals can be highly successful business-builders. eBay’s former chief, Meg Whitman, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are both good examples.

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the Scaler and the Extender (they are not necessarily three different people) that correlate to the stages of a company’s growth cycle.

Founders are typically heart-dominant, most commonly with a secondary trait of either guts or luck. Founders play a critical role at the beginning of the growth curve, where vision formation, team building and cultural evangelism matter most.

Scalers often embody a smarts-guts profile, and are typically a growth-oriented business builder. She has to understand what core elements of a founder’s culture to preserve and what elements she can trade off for the purposes of scale.

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What I found most appealing about the book is that it showed me where I need to improve and when I’ll need help. Heart, Smarts, Guts and Luck will identify the right path for any entrepreneur—from those in the early stages of a startup, to veterans scaling an established business.

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Ducommun Awarded Contract From Bell Helicopter For AH-1Z Cobra Program

Ducommun Incorporated has received a contract from Bell Helicopter, a unit of Textron Inc. to produce titanium firewall and baffle assemblies for the AH-1Z Cobra – the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest attack helicopter. Ducommun AeroStructures will produce the assemblies at its Coxsackie, N.Y. facility through 2013.

“We’re very pleased to expand our relationship with Bell Helicopter to support the AH-1Z program,” said Anthony J. Reardon, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ducommun. “Our expertise in forming complex titanium structures ensures these assemblies will retain their strength in extreme high-temperature operating environments. We are proud to support a key customer, Textron, in this important application.”

The U.S. Marine Corps is replacing the two-blade AH-1W with the AH-1Z, which features a new four-blade composite rotor system, upgraded landing gear, and a fully integrated glass cockpit. The AH-1Z will serve a primary role in assault support along with air reconnaissance. The attack helicopter will also play a supporting role in anti-air warfare, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles.


Carlyle, BC Get United Tech Division for $3.46 Billion

United Technologies Corp. agreed to sell its Hamilton Sundstrand industrial unit to Carlyle Group LP and BC Partners for $3.46 billion as the company raises cash to pay for aerospace supplier Goodrich Corp.

The transaction will be financed with equity from the firms and third-party debt from a group of banks, London-based BC Partners and Carlyle Group said yesterday in a statement. The deal with Hartford, Connecticut-based United Technologies is expected to close in the fourth quarter, the companies said.

Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert is now a step closer to completing his fundraising for the $16.5 billion Goodrich purchase announced last year.

“That’s an attractive sale for United Technologies,” Richard Whittington, a Drexel Hamilton LLC analyst in New York, said in an interview. “It will go a way to helping them balance the debt that they had to take on.” United Technologies raised $9.8 billion in May in the largest U.S. corporate bond offering in more than three years to help pay for Goodrich, an acquisition that will let Chenevert add the biggest maker of aircraft landing gear to brands that include Pratt & Whitney jet engines and Sikorsky helicopters.

Executives identified Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial in March as

one of the assets on the block to help pay for Goodrich, and United Technologies said then that the sale, along with the Rocketdyne and Clipper Windpower divisions, might bring $3 billion of Goodrich’s price.

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Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial consists of three businesses: Sundyne, a maker of high-speed pumps and compressors used in oil and gas applications and chemical/industrial infrastructure; pump-maker Milton Roy; and Sullair, which produces compressors used to power air-driven industrial equipment and tools.

“While these are strong, profitable companies with solid customers and continued promising outlooks, they are not part of UTC’s core of aerospace and building systems,” Chenevert said in a statement. Raymond Svider, co-chairman of BC Partners, called Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial a “a world-class platform.”

The unit’s order backlog was $5.4 billion at the end of 2011, of which $2.8 billion would be realized as sales in 2012, United Technologies said in its annual filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 9.

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Whittington, who rates United Technologies as a buy, said Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial was “the big nugget” of Chenevert’s planned


asset sales.

Along with United Technologies’ bond offering, “this should easily satisfy Wall Street concerns that they would be able to adequately capitalize the new enterprise,” Whittington said.

Rocketdyne, whose boosters propelled the first American into Earth orbit and the first moon landing, was sold on July 23 to GenCorp Inc. for $550 million.

United Technologies rose 0.9 percent to $72.61 at the close yesterday in New York, leaving the shares down 0.7 percent this year. The stock has slumped 4.5 percent since Sept. 20, a day before the Goodrich purchase was announced, trailing an 11 percent gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Carlyle, BC

Carlyle, the Washington-based firm that oversees more than $159 billion, will make the Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial investment from its fifth flagship buyout fund, Carlyle Partners V. The fund began investing in 2007 with $13.7 billion and had a net internal rate of return of 10 percent as of March 31, according to Carlyle. Its other investments include BankUnited Inc., HD Supply Inc. and Syniverse Technologies Ltd.

It has been involved in two of the year’s largest leveraged buyouts. Last month, BC Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board agreed

to buy U.S. cable operator Suddenlink Communications for $1.99 billion. The deal had an enterprise value of $6.6 billion, lower only than Apollo Global Management LLC’s buyout of El Paso Corp.’s oil and natural gas exploration business for $7.15 billion, announced in February.

U.S. Senate panel approves defense bill with biofuels funds

A U.S. Senate subcommittee approved legislation that continues funding for the Pentagon’s use of biofuels, a senator said, in a move pushing back against critics trying to limit outlays on programs such as the Navy’s “Great Green Fleet.”

Some biofuels funding was included in a $604 billion defense spending bill for fiscal 2013 passed by the Senate’s defense appropriations subcommittee, the panel’s chairman, Democratic Senator Daniel Inouye, told reporters.

Critics say that at a time when the U.S. military faces significant cuts, there is no room for Pentagon spending on testing expensive biofuels even if -- as the Obama administration says -- the goal is to curb reliance on foreign oil.

In the recent “Green Fleet” exercise, a group of U.S. warships and fighter jets burned an expensive blend of biofuels and petroleum. The Navy paid over $26 per gallon for biofuel made from renewable sources like algae and chicken fat.

Skilled machining jobs go unfilled despite high jobless rateCory Baltazar, operations manager for Owens Precision of Carson City, says that finding a qualified computer-numeric controlled machine operator can take months. He’s not alone in his frustrations. Filling skilled positions is a growing problem at machine and fabrication shops throughout the region. Machine shops in both regions are hard-pressed to fill openings for welders, fabricators and CNC operators, as well as engineers and programmers, despite July unemployment rates of 12.5 percent in Carson City and 13 percent in Reno-Sparks.

“There is a lot of general labor, but they usually are coming out of construction,” Baltazar says. “Those positions I can fill without a problem, but any kind of skilled machinist position or supervisory position takes a long time to fill. It usually will be an accident if I get somebody.”

Manufacturing companies in the state have shed approximately 10,000 jobs the past few years, says the Nevada Manufacturers Association. But many of those jobs were for general production workers who lacked the technical knowledge needed to perform more complicated work.

“If you need someone with 10 years experience, a lot of people drop off,” Baltazar says. “If someone were to move into Carson City and need 25 machinists, they would have to bring the people with them; they are just not out there. It is a dwindling workforce.” Jeff Lawrence, operations manager for the northern Nevada division of Nevada

Industry Excellence, which helps manufacturing companies in the state streamline their processes, says managers of companies in the Silver State formerly could bring on unskilled labor and teach them the basics of assembly and production. However, Lawrence says, those same companies now require an employee base with a higher level of technical skills, from machinists and millwrights on the production floor through engineering and maintenance personnel.

“The skills level in manufacturing has definitely increased, and employee skills haven’t matched that increased level,” Lawrence says.

“Everything takes a higher level skills because it is almost all computer programmed.” Western Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College both have training programs to train manufacturing and fabrication workers, and each school also works with area companies to tailor its training programs to meet the needs of regional businesses.

Jim New, associate dean of applied technologies at TMCC, says the manufacturing technologies program includes instruction in machining, welding and production systems, as well as in supporting programs such as drafting. Each semester at TMCC about 20 to 25 students enroll in the machining program. About half are currently employed production workers hoping to upgrade their knowledge and skills to land higher-paying or less menial jobs, New says. TMCC in recent years also retooled some of its training programs to reflect regional economic trends. TMCC used to run several hundred students per year through its welding program, New says. The program once focused on the needs of the


Boeing Lifts Forecast as Jet Deliveries Fuel Profit Boeing Co. rose the most in about a month after boosting its forecast for the second time this year amid increasing deliveries of commercial and military jets.

Second-quarter profit of $1.27 a share topped the $1.13 average of estimates from analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, marking the 20th time in the seven years since Jim McNerney became chief executive officer that Boeing beat projections.

Sales jumped 21 percent to $20 billion after the planemaker delivered 150 airliners in the quarter, up from 118 a year earlier. Boeing has been cutting jobs at its defense unit while hiring for its commercial jet division, which is boosting output more than 60 percent in four years through 2014.

“A performance like this had generally been expected for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, given the lack of known issues on the aircraft programs this quarter,” wrote Robert Stallard, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets in London. “Where Boeing has arguably beaten is on defense though, where expectations have been understandably low.”

The defense unit overcame “a difficult market environment” to lift sales 6.6 percent to $8.19 billion, aided by Saudi Arabia’s purchase of F-15 fighter jets, Chicago-based Boeing said. Segment profit declined 6.3 percent to $748 million because of an inventory charge

on the A160 Hummingbird helicopter drone and lower earnings in the United Launch Alliance space joint venture with Lockheed Martin Corp.

Commercial Jets

Sales at the commercial-jet unit surged 34 percent to $11.8 billion as Boeing delivered more of its most profitable planes, the 777 and 737. Airlines pay about 40 percent of the price for a new jet upon delivery. Profit jumped 32 percent to $1.21 billion, helped by lower research and development costs as work wound down on the new 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 jumbo jet.

Companywide net income gained 2.8 percent to $967 million.

McNerney raised Boeing’s full-year profit forecast (BA) to $4.40 to $4.60 a share, 25 cents higher than his April prediction. That’s still lower than $5.34 a share in 2011, amid pressure from rising pension costs, falling U.S. defense spending and smaller margins on two new models.

The stock rose 2.6 percent to $73.88 at 1:27 p.m. in New York, after a 3.4 percent gain that was the largest intraday since June 29. Boeing previously dropped 1.8 percent this year.

The company said it still expects to deliver 70 to 85 of the wide-body 787 and 747-8 aircraft this year, split about evenly between the two new models, even after handing over only about a third of that goal so far. Both planes were years late in entering service after Boeing

Skilled machining jobs go unfilled despite high jobless rateCory Baltazar, operations manager for Owens Precision of Carson City, says that finding a qualified computer-numeric controlled machine operator can take months. He’s not alone in his frustrations. Filling skilled positions is a growing problem at machine and fabrication shops throughout the region. Machine shops in both regions are hard-pressed to fill openings for welders, fabricators and CNC operators, as well as engineers and programmers, despite July unemployment rates of 12.5 percent in Carson City and 13 percent in Reno-Sparks.

“There is a lot of general labor, but they usually are coming out of construction,” Baltazar says. “Those positions I can fill without a problem, but any kind of skilled machinist position or supervisory position takes a long time to fill. It usually will be an accident if I get somebody.”

Manufacturing companies in the state have shed approximately 10,000 jobs the past few years, says the Nevada Manufacturers Association. But many of those jobs were for general production workers who lacked the technical knowledge needed to perform more complicated work.

“If you need someone with 10 years experience, a lot of people drop off,” Baltazar says. “If someone were to move into Carson City and need 25 machinists, they would have to bring the people with them; they are just not out there. It is a dwindling workforce.” Jeff Lawrence, operations manager for the northern Nevada division of Nevada

Industry Excellence, which helps manufacturing companies in the state streamline their processes, says managers of companies in the Silver State formerly could bring on unskilled labor and teach them the basics of assembly and production. However, Lawrence says, those same companies now require an employee base with a higher level of technical skills, from machinists and millwrights on the production floor through engineering and maintenance personnel.

“The skills level in manufacturing has definitely increased, and employee skills haven’t matched that increased level,” Lawrence says.

“Everything takes a higher level skills because it is almost all computer programmed.” Western Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College both have training programs to train manufacturing and fabrication workers, and each school also works with area companies to tailor its training programs to meet the needs of regional businesses.

Jim New, associate dean of applied technologies at TMCC, says the manufacturing technologies program includes instruction in machining, welding and production systems, as well as in supporting programs such as drafting. Each semester at TMCC about 20 to 25 students enroll in the machining program. About half are currently employed production workers hoping to upgrade their knowledge and skills to land higher-paying or less menial jobs, New says. TMCC in recent years also retooled some of its training programs to reflect regional economic trends. TMCC used to run several hundred students per year through its welding program, New says. The program once focused on the needs of the


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David Steiger, director of economic development and continuing education at WNC, says students who complete the 60-unit associate degree path have a well-rounded skill set and familiarity with CNC equipment. However, Baltazar of Owens Precision says, it still takes a great deal of hands-on training to master the intricacies of complex CNC equipment. CNC machines use computer programs to automatically perform a variety of milling processes, such as laser, plasma and water-jet cutting, and bending, gluing or picking and placing. Manufacturing companies in the Truckee Meadows and Carson City make anything from screws and engine parts to intricate aircraft equipment. Companies such as Owens Precision also perform contract manufacturing for a diverse customer base.

Increasing automation of the ways these products are made has led to shortages of skilled workers, Steiger says. “There are large number of manufacturing firms in Carson City, and CNC is technology is becoming more and more prevalent. In the past there have been a lot of manual machinists, but it has become common that machine processes are controlled by CNC. There are some very good machinists that have been in the trade for a long time that may not have that experience.”

TMCC’s New says that despite being slightly behind the needs of regional employers, training programs are crucial for the success of the state’s manufacturing companies. “If we didn’t have training programs we would

rely entirely on the industry to train everyone on the job, which is very expensive for them,” he says. “It is much more beneficial for the community to train these people almost on speculation that the jobs will come. “Clearly there are openings out there; it is just a matter of getting people to understand that the training opportunities are here as well.”

B/E Aerospace Awards Dynomax Aerospace Contract For Airbus A380 And Boeing 777 Seat Components

Dynomax Inc., a leader in value-added engineering and contract manufacturing, announced recently that its aerospace operations has been awarded a three-year contract by B/E Aerospace. Under the agreement, Dynomax will provide highprecision machined metal components for first class seats on certain Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Dynomax offered a custom kitted solution that includes the design and building of custom recyclable shipping containers with specialty compartments and shelving.

B/E Aerospace selected Dynomax because of its ability to deliver custom solutions. “We are honored to be a value-added supplier of B/E Aerospace,” stated Dr. Richard Zic, Dynomax founder and CEO. By adhering to its strict ISO 9001:2008/AS9100 quality standards, Dynomax is providing “dock-to-stock” capability which will allow the containers to go directly to B/E’s production area. The multi-year contract is extendable by one year.


struggled with redesigns and new materials and production processes.

787 Fixes

Boeing is still working on 56 787s that rolled off the assembly line incomplete or before the plane was certified and need fixes, Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith said on a conference call with analysts.

About two-thirds of this year’s deliveries will come from that batch and the rest will be fresh from the factory, he repeated. There has been “significant improvement” recently in the condition of newly built 787s, he said.

Boeing is on track to assemble 10 of the composite-plastic 787s a month by the end of 2013, McNerney said on the call. The company is addressing problems building the aft fuselage at a plant in South Carolina, which McNerney referred to as a “hot spot,” as well as a couple of other areas in the supply chain.

“I don’t think it’s a show stopper in terms of getting to rate, but it is something we’re focused on,” he said.

Total jet deliveries will rise to 585 to 600 this year, Boeing repeated. That may help the U.S. planemaker reclaim the top spot in commercial production lost to European rival Airbus SAS in 2003. Boeing lifted its sales forecast by $1.5 billion, to a range of $79.5 billion to $81.5 billion.

Commercial Backlog

The commercial backlog declined to about 4,000 jets valued at $302

billion at the end of June, from $308 billion in March, after Boeing booked just 28 orders in the period.

The company announced 228 orders at the Farnborough air show outside London earlier this month, more than four times as many as Airbus, which had dominated last year’s exhibition in Paris.

The new 737 Max model that Boeing plans for 2017 is driving orders this year, and lower introductory pricing -- as well as pressure on prices for the current version of the single-aisle plane -- is included in the forecast, Smith said.

Airbus Wants To Double Amount Spent On US Suppliers

The AP reports Airbus “said it plans to double the $12 billion it now spends with US suppliers amid strong airplane sales, explaining that the company has a backlog that is ‘disturbingly healthy.’” Airbus America Chairman Allan McArtor made the statement as he “was in Wichita with US Sen. Jerry Moran to host the first Air Capital Supplier Summit.”

The article notes this event “comes just months after Airbus’ biggest competitor, Boeing, announced it planned to close its defense plant in Wichita by the end of 2013.” Another supplier summit is planned because of the interest already shown.


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Firms Struggle To Keep Talent in DownturnCutting employees is easy. Keeping the right ones is difficult.

While U.S. defense companies will likely continue to reduce staffing as part of the defense downturn, the process of sorting the critical from the expendable is a concern for many senior executives.

Much of their fear stems from a glance at history: The aerospace and defense industry didn’t handle the last downturn well. Not only did a loss of critical knowledge affect efficiency, but in many cases companies were ill-prepared to support government needs when greater spending returned.

“What I found in the ‘90s is you never had the work where you wanted it, and you always had it where you didn’t want it,” Raytheon CEO William Swanson said. “The first thing that we learned is you better be pretty good at your workforce plan, that you should have tools or models available to you that allow you to understand what your workforce

needs are across your company.”

One of the largest challenges companies face is understanding what knowledge is lost as employees depart. During the last downturn, one of the worst areas was on assembly lines, where long-tenured employees who knew how to install tricky parts disappeared, and at times production was forced to a crawl or even halted.

To prevent a knowledge loss that could cripple production, Lockheed Martin has installed cameras at the work station of assembly line workers to document their skilled moves, said Chris Kubasik, who will take over as CEO in January.

“When you go to Fort Worth or you go to one of our facilities, the technology has allowed us to capture the way that people are doing things,” Kubasik said. “We have embedded video where we’ll say, ‘This is our main guy.’ We will videotape him.”

The recognition of the value of knowledge has changed, said Steve Grundman, the Lund Fellow at the Atlantic Council.

“In general, I think reductions in the last downturn were focused on ‘capacity’ and capital investments, not people, and what they learned was that the focus should have been on ‘capabilities’ and skills instead,” Grundman said. “Compared to finding a good systems engineer, it’s comparatively easy to build a factory, an insight I’m not sure was so widely shared 20 years ago as it is today.”

The last downturn demonstrated that early buyouts and other moves to reduce employee rolls can leave a glaring hole at the top of the talent ladder, said Richard Aboulafia, an analyst with the Teal Group.

“People who can get jobs elsewhere leave,” he said. “The less talented and less aggressive stay behind.”

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Demographics also are working against the industry. As a group, defense employees are aging rapidly, and the pipeline to bring in new talent is providing only a trickle of capable candidates.

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that all of aerospace is looking at,” Boeing Defense Systems CEO Dennis Muilenburg said. “Perhaps half of our top technical and manufacturing workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five to 10 years. We’ve got to get out ahead of that curve.”

Boeing, however, has an advantage shared by few of the other top defense contractors: The company’s commercial side is growing just as defense slows.

“Boeing will have a strong competitive advantage because of their ability to keep people within the company and move them to commercial operations,” said Byron Callan, an analyst with Capital Alpha Partners. “Other defense primes won’t have that option”

Muilenburg said that many of the early cuts he’s had to make in defense have been picked up by the company’s commercial expansion in South Carolina.

“I’ve come down from 69,000 to 61,000 people on the defense side of the company,” he said. “Most of those people are now

working in commercial as they’ve been ramping up. That ebbing and flowing of the two sides of the company provides us with a real talent management advantage.”

But Boeing, like every defense contractor, is facing the same weak flow of incoming talent that makes replacement of retiring employees so difficult.

Swanson, who has been active in a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives to increase interest among students and boost the talent pool, said he is very concerned about the problem.

“Let me put it in perspective, and I’ll deal with it in math,” he said. “17.4 percent of students that go into the program, both have the aptitude and the desire. That’s the population that we work with. Of that population, they now go into STEM, and 60 percent, at least on the engineering side, drop out. That yields us 60,000 to 70,000 graduates on a yearly basis.”

Swanson said that defense companies can be doing more to fight the problem.

“Business has got to get their ass off the sideline and get on the field,” he said. “We cannot sit and complain about this issue unless we’re engaged.”

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Northrop Grumman Participates in Test of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Weapon System

The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites participated in a test of the next generation of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) weapon system, designated FTM-16 E2a, when a Standard Missile-3 Block 1B interceptor successfully engaged a short-range ballistic missile target earlier this year.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, as the prime contractor, and Raytheon Company, as the infrared sensor payload provider, built the two STSS demonstrator satellites and ground station for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Two STSS-specific goals for the Aegis BMD exercise were met:

The pair of satellites collected tracking data that were used by the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) in real time to form a stereo track, and Simulation of an Aegis Remote Engagement Authorized (REA) interceptor launch based on the STSS stereo track that was routed to the Aegis 3.6.1 simulation lab.

“For the fourth time, the STSS demonstration satellites confirmed their ability to deliver accurate tracking data sufficient to launch an interceptor from an Aegis destroyer,” said David Bloodgood, STSS program manager for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector in Redondo Beach, Calif.

The exercise demonstrated fire control elements of Aegis BMD 4.0.1,

the second generation of the Aegis weapon system. The Aegis launch-on-remote exercise also involved the upgraded SM-3 Block 1B that incorporates an improved seeker and signal processor, allowing longer range acquisition and increased threat discrimination. The target was an Aegis Readiness Assessment Vehicle Type A, a threat-representative, unitary, short-range ballistic missile target.

This test supported the initial phase of MDA’s Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense in Europe that features deployments of increasingly capable sea- and land-based missile interceptors and a range of sensors to address regional ballistic missile threats to Europe and to U.S. forces deployed there.

Using sensors capable of detecting visible and infrared light, STSS-D serves as the experimental space layer of the BMDS. The program’s mission objective is to provide accurate tracks of midcourse re-entry vehicles to the shooter.

Hawker Beechcraft Makes Progress On Hawker 400XPR Program

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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,

“the 14-person crew successfully completed simulations of a dispatch with a failed generator and failed fuel flow indication during the 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.

Roche l icenses technology from Biodesign Institute

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.

Target Mars: Rover Lands on the Red Planet

Anxious NASA officials crossed their fingers and set their clocks to Mars time as the agency’s $2.5 billion Curiosity craft neared the Red Planet for the most complex, costly and high-risk landing ever attempted on another world.

The plutonium-powered, six-wheeled Curiosity robot vehicle carries cameras and 10 scientific instruments, including an onboard analytical laboratory and a drill rig, to test whether Mars ever offered the favorable conditions or organic compounds necessary for life.

At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, where the Mars lander operations are managed, the program’s 700 engineers and scientists on Sunday had reached the mission’s most trying phase: the long wait for a touchdown beyond their direct control. After eight years of intense effort, they could do little but wait to receive the one line of telemetry code that would signal the robot rover’s safe landing on Mars.

By design, the descent and landing of the one-ton mobile robot laboratory is entirely automated, due to the 14 minutes it takes transmissions to travel between Mars and Earth.

“This is the most challenging landing we have ever attempted,” said

Doug McCuistion, director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Mars exploration program. “We are about to land a small compact car on the surface with a trunkload of instruments.”

Mr. McCuistion noted that since efforts world-wide to explore Mars planet began in 1960, only 40% of the missions launched from Earth have succeeded. “Mars is winning,” he said. But “I’m confident we can do this.”

In its seven-minute descent, the Curiosity craft must brake from 13,200 miles per hour to a gentle stop on the Martian surface. It depends on hypersonic gliding maneuvers, the largest supersonic parachute ever deployed, eight hydrazine rocket engines firing in sequence and an elaborate system of tethers called a “sky crane” that are meant to lower the landing craft gently to the ground.

The six-wheeled robot -- shown here at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. -- will sniff, scan and, for the first time, drill for geochemical signs that Mars once was habitable.

NASA engineers expect to monitor Curiosity’s landing effort indirectly, through two satellites orbiting the planet, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Odyssey, that will be passing over the landing site to record and relay data transmitted by the descending craft. Throughout the mission, operations managers and scientists will work on shifts that reflect the time on Mars, where the day is 24 hours and 40 minutes long.

At JPL, mission engineers said the first pictures from Curiosity—a set of low-resolution black and white test images—might be transmitted in the first few minutes after touchdown or, depending on communications, more than two hours later. But under some circumstances, it could take up to 24 hours after to establish a link to the Curiosity craft.

General Dynamics Awarded $6 Million for Mobile Shelter Units

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a $6.1 million delivery order by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., to produce more than 25 Army Standard Family (ASF) expandable mobile shelters.

General Dynamics’ ASF shelters are deployed throughout the world in a wide variety of environmental extremes. They are used as command centers, kitchens, maintenance shops and medical facilities. The shelters are constructed of aluminum-faced, nonmetallic honeycomb-sandwich panels and can include features for power and signal distribution, environmental control units and lighting. ASF shelters meet the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) cargo container specification and are easily transportable by truck, helicopter, cargo aircraft, sea and rail.

The shelters will be delivered in 2013 as part of a multi-year contract awarded to General Dynamics in December 2010. This delivery order increases the total contract value to-date to $26 million.


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Adams Machinery ____ 480-968-3711Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

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

Flow International ____ 480-830-0431Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330Jorgenson Machine Co. __ 800-952-0151North-South Machinery _ 602-391-4696Omax Corp. ________ 800-838-0343

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

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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

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Firetrace Intl _______ 480-607-1218Gauging Equipment

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Metrology InstrumentsAdvanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Starrett ___________602-790-6073Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422

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ROBOTIC EQUIPMENTIntegrated Systems Inc __928-649-9600

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Moore 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

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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

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Bar FeedersArizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Edge Technologies ____ 562-597-7824Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300

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GasketsState Seal Company ____ 602-437-1532Guard & Vacuum Pedestals

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Cutting ToolsCutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Innovative Tool Sales ___ 714-780-0730Micro 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

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

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

ChucksAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Ellison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335Industrial Workholding __714--935-9686InnovativeTool 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: UltrasonicLarry Arroues & Assoc __602-938-0603Pro- Ultrasonics ______602-938-0603Compressed Air Piping Systems

Airtek ___________ 480-966-5267

al Filtration Services

A2Z METALWORKER

EDM Network

Larry Arroues and Associates, L.L.C.6714 West Utopia Road • Glendale, AZ 85308

Office: 602-938-0603 • Cell: [email protected]

Distributor of Pro Ultrasonics

High performance

ultrasonic cleaning

equipment.

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Blaser______________801-722-4095DCM TechEbbco IncStar Metal Fluids

Blaser______________801-722-4095

Automatic Barfeeds Of All Types

DAVID MORENODAVID MORENO



12025 ROJAS DR. SUITE A

EL PASO, TX. 79936

BUSINESS: 915-856-7900

FAX: 915-857-4700


Lone Arrow 480-507-8074Lone Arrow

Houghton _________ 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 ___________800-533-5339

Micro Blasters: ComcoLarry Arroues & Assoc __ 602-938-0603

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 ________480-775-6462Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335

Parts Washing EquipmentBlaser______________801-722-4095Production Tool Co _______800-266-3253Qualichem, Inc _________480-320-0308Star Metal Fluids ________800-367-9966

ResolversFadal CNC ________ 208-855-9426

Solvents & Degreasing Agents

Blaser______________801-722-4095Canyon State Oil ________800-894-7773Houghton _________ 602-625-1407Maxum Petroleum ____ 602-278-8877Petroferm Inc. _______ 317-371-8899Qualichem, 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

Stainless Weld Discolor-ation Removal

Larry Arroues & Assoc __ 602-938-0603Steel Service Center

Ryerson ____________ 602-455-3374Vacuum Pumps & Workholding

Airtek _____________ 480-966-5267Industrial Workholding ____714--935-9686

Vibratory EquipmentAdams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711Production Tool Co _______ 800-266-3253

Vises and Vise Jaws 5th Axis Fixtures _____ 858-505-0432Arizona CNC Equip _______ 480-615-6353Desert EDM Sales _______ 480-816-6300Industrial Workholding ____714--935-9686

Waterjet AbrasivesBarton International ___800-741-7756KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274Lone Arrow ________ 480-507-8074Waterjet Replacement Parts

Barton International ___800-741-7756KMT Waterjet Systems __ 800-826-9274

Work Holding5th Axis Fixtures _____ 858-505-0432Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Industrial Workholding __ 714--935-9686Innovative Tool Sales ____714-780-0730

FIXTURING5th Axis Fixtures _____ 858-505-0432Industrial Workholding __ 714--935-9686

Fixturing Designs5th Axis Fixtures _____ 858-505-0432

HARDWAREMATERIAL

Alloys: High TemperatureAerodyne Alloys______ 860-289-3820

Houghton 602-625-1407

Blaser______________801-722-4095Production Tool CoBlaser______________801-722-4095Production Tool CoBlaser______________801-722-4095

Qualichem, IncStar Metal Fluids

Fadal CNCwww.upmet.com

3 475 Symmes Road Hami l ton , O H 45 016

9 83 0 Norwa lk B l vdSu i te 155

S ant a Fe Spr ings , CA 9 0 670

ph 8 8 8 .282 .3292 fax 513 .8 6 0 .6516

Spindles

Waterjet Replacement Parts

Motors

An ISO 9001 Company

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

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Work Holding

Barton International KMT Waterjet SystemsLone Arrow

Barton International KMT Waterjet Systems

7140 Engineer Rd. San Diego, CA 92111

Mathew EvansDirector of Sales and Marketing

www.5axisfixtures.com [email protected] (858)-505-0432

5 AXIS FIXTURES Innovative solutions for all 3, 4, and 5 axis machines.

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Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Fry Steel Company ____ 800-423-6651Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660State Industrial Prod ___602-275-0990Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

BronzeAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660State 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 _____ 602-454-1500Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660

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 ___602-275-0990Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

ExtrusionsTW Metals _________800-203-8000

Haynes 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 _____877-977-6061Fry Steel Company ___ 800-423-6651MarZee Inc. _______ 602-269-5801Phoenix Metal Trading _ 602-257-4660Ryerson _________ 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 _______ 602-252-1918

LeadInd. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500

Material SalesSamuel, 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 Pro ____ 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 ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Coast Aluminum _____ 877-977-6061Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Temtco Steel ________480-389-2883Tolleson Steel _______623-936-3325TW Metals _________800-203-8000Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888

Metals-Strip, Wire & BarTW Metals _________800-203-8000Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888

Mold SteelApache Steel Company __602-323-2200

AZ Tool & Steel ______480-784-1600New & used Metals

Phoenix Metal Trading __602-257-4660Nickel Alloys

Apache Steel Company __602-323-2200AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______480-784-1600Fry Steel Company ____800-423-6651Haynes Intl _______ 619-449-1584MarZee Inc. ________602-269-5801Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Ulbrich of California ___800-237-2888United Performance Metals 888-282-3292Plate: Wear and Structural

Temtco Steel ________480-389-2883Pre-Honed Tube

Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562Recyclable Metals

Barry Metals ________ 602-484-7186Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009MMR,LLC __________ 623-937-0385Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660

Recycling: CarbideEbbco Inc _________800-809-3901

RubberMarZee Inc. _______ 602-269-5801

Scrap Metal RecyclingBarry Metals ________ 602-484-7186

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]


Coast AluminumCoast AluminumCoast Aluminum

AZ Tool & Steel 480-784-1600

Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009MMR,LLC __________ 623-937-0385Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660

Sheet MetalSelf Clinch Direct ____ 801-746-2689

Stainless SteelApache Steel Company _ 602-323-2200AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918Coast Aluminum ____ 877-977-6061Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Fry Steel Company ___ 800-423-6651Ind. Metal Supply ____ 602-454-1500MarZee Inc. _______ 602-269-5801Ryerson _________ 602-455-3374Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613Tube Service Company __602-267-9865Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888United Performance Metals 888-282-3292

SteelAdvanced Metal Sales___623-434-8343Apache Steel Company _ 602-323-2200AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003AZ Tool & Steel ______ 480-784-1600Bralco Metals _______ 602-252-1918

Ind. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138Tube Service Company __ 602-267-9865Tubing: Titanium & HastelloyHaynes Intl ________619-449-1584Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138

GASESCylinder Storage/MicrobulkPraxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151

Purification Units (CO2 and Hydrogen)

Praxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151Welding and Cutting

Praxair Distribution ____ 602-269-2151TOOLING

Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Boring Bars

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

CarbideB & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342 Eclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Helical Solutions _____866-543-5422

Horizon 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. ______480-753-5000B & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481

Cutting ToolsCutting 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: CustomEclipse Carbide _______ 480-214-3719Horizon Carbide ______480-968-0957

DrillsCutting 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 MillsCutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Coastal Metals ______ 800-811-7466Fry Steel Company ___ 800-423-6651Ind. Metal Supply ____ 602-454-1500MarZee Inc. _______ 602-269-5801Ryerson _________ 602-455-3374Temtco Steel ________480-389-2883Tolleson Steel ______ 623-936-3325Tube Service Company _ 602-267-9865United Performance Metals 888-282-3292

Steel Coil-sheetInd. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500Ryerson _________ 602-455-3374Ulbrich of California __ 800-237-2888United Performance Metals 888-282-3292

Steel Service CentersAdvanced Metal Sales___623-434-8343Samuel, Son & Co. ___ 800-631-9765

StructuralsInd. Metal Supply _____ 602-454-1500

TitaniumAerodyne Alloys ______800-237-2888AZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Haynes Intl ________619-449-1584MarZee Inc. ________ 602-269-5801Supra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138Ulbrich of California ___800-237-2888

Titanium:Rod, Bar & WireSupra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138

Titanium:Sheet & PlateSupra Alloys, Inc _____ 805-388-2138

Tubing & PipeAZ Metals ________ 602-688-8003Haynes Intl ________619-449-1584


_______ Helical SolutionsHaynes Intl ________Haynes Intl

Coastal MetalsFry Steel CompanyInd. Metal SupplyMarZee Inc.Ryerson Temtco SteelTolleson Steel

VP/General Manager

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 __ 602-269-6295

Thread MillsHorizon Carbide ______ 480-968-0957Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454Sandvik Coromant ____ 480-233-0997Sandvik Coromant ____ 602-628-4242

Tooling ColumnsEllison Machinery ____ 480-968-5335

Tooling SystemsEllison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330Micro 100 _________ 480-495-1454

Sandvik 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 ____ 847-593-8420Manual Rotory Pallet

SystemsMidaco Corporation ____ 847-593-8420

ROBOTICSRobotic Part Loading Systems

Midaco Corporation ____ 847-593-8420PROG. SYSTEMS

CAD/CAMAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353Delcam __________ 877 335 2261DDi (Solidworks) _____ 602-241-0900Feature 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, ServicingDDi (Solidworks) _____ 602-241-0900Delcam __________ 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/

EngineeringDDi (Solidworks) _____ 602-241-0900 Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335

Machine Tool RebuildingA&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156

AMTS____________ 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 ____ 602-569-1809

Machine Retrofitting/CNCAdams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711AMTS____________ 602-397-4008Arizona CNC Equip ____ 480-615-6353CNC Machinery Sales ___ 602-244-1507

Machinery MovingAdvanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156A&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Machine Repair Parts/Filters

Total Filtration Services __ 602-244-0717 Maint/Repair Services

A&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Adams 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 _____ 480-968-5335


Rob SchwisterRelationship Manager

[email protected]

alerusfi nancial.com

602-550-1339

Sandvik Coromant 480-233-0997

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]

Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541Southwest Spindle Service 480-837-0368State Industrial Prod ___ 602-275-0990The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809

Mold RepairsB&B Tool ________ 520-397-0436

Stamping RepairsB&B Tool. ________ 520-397-0436

Prev. Maint ProgramsA&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Adams Machinery _____ 480-968-3711Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156Arizona 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 -HydraulicA&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156Road Machinery _______ 520-623-8681The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809

Repair - PortableA&J Ind Mch. Repair ___ 602-550-1339Advanced Precision ____ 602-525-0156The Werks C&C, Inc ____ 602-569-1809

Spindle RebuildingSetco-Pope Spindles ____ 866-362-0699GMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Southwest Spindle Service 480-837-0368

Tool Repair, Coating, Treatment

B & T Tool & Engineering _ 602-267-1481Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

MACHINERY 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 815-943-9111

SERVICES Banks

Alerus Bank & Trust ____ 480-905-2407Bank of Arizona ______ 480-642-2876

Business ConsultingBMSC____________480-445-9400

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

Calibration ServicesAdvanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871MTLC ____________ 602-721-8819Phoenix Small Tool ____ 602-256-7011Starrett ___________602-790-6073Calibration: Repair & CertifyMTLC ____________ 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 BMSC____________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 InspectionAdvanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Klontech 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 ServicesDDi (Solidworks) _____ 602-241-0900Metalcraft Inc. ________480-967-4889

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

Financial ServicesAlerus Bank & Trust ____ 480-905-2407


Bank of Arizona ______ 480-642-2876Country Financial _____ 602-321-3232Quick Turn Financial __ 480-385-1738SBG Capital _______ 480-897-4988Human Resource/Staffing

CPI ______________480-339-0452Heavyhaul

IRH ____________ 800-334-2409Insurance Services

Country Financial _____ 602-321-3232HUB Intl __________ 602-749-4190Leavitt Group ______ 602-264-0566

ISO/AS9100 ConsultingBMSC____________480-445-9400

Quality Improvement Consulting 480-861-7088Quality 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 _ 928-284-0856Rigging/Machinery MovingIRH ____________ 800-334-2409

Retirement PlanningCountry Financial _____ 602-321-3232

RecyclingBarry Metals ________ 602-484-7186Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009MMR,LLC __________ 623-937-0385Phoenix Metal Trading __ 602-257-4660

Reverse EngineeringAdvanced Coordinate Tech__623-780-4137Datum 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 TrainingDDi (Solidworks) _____602-241-0900Ellison Machinery _____480-968-5335Jet Products ________623-869-6749Quality Advisory Services __ 602-910-1510

Services: UT/ Network Sup-port

Shop Floor Automations ___ 877-611-5825Software: Continuous Improve-

mentCIS ______________602-445-9400

Staffing: Engineers/MfgCPI ______________ 480-339-0452

Supplier AuditingBMSC_____________480-445-9400

Quality Improvement Consulting 480-861-7088Systems Integration

Ellison Machinery ______ 480-968-5877Technical Staffing

CPI ______________ 480-339-0452Testing, Metallurgical

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

Trade Show Booth DesignFry Fabricators _______ 602-454-0701

TransportationIRH ____________ 800-334-2409

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

SEALSEMI/RFI

State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Films/Foils/Tapes

State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Gaskets

State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Liquid Dispensers

State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Thermal

State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532SHOP 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

Jemelco, Inc. 480-804-9541

Bank of Arizona 480-642-2876

SERVICES

Country FinancialQuick Turn FinancialSBG Capital

CPI

480-642-2876602-321-3232480-385-1738480-897-4988

Human Resource/Staffing480-339-0452

____________ 800-334-2409 Staffing: Engineers/Mfg

480-642-2876480-642-2876

ASSEMBLYCGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Fry Fabrications _______ 602-454-0701Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325JRT Hunt ___________ 480-968-5928Lindel Engineering ______520-792-3160Morsch Machine ________480-961-7673

Cable/Harness AssemblyBar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385

Clean Room AssemblyJan’s Inc. ___________ 480-833-7305L&W Fluid ________ 602-323-2560

BENDINGAdvanced Metal Sales____623-434-8343Fry Fabrications ________ 602-454-0701

BONDING

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

Brazing: VacuumSolar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994

BROACHINGAction Machine _______ 602-233-0883Apache Gear, Inc _______ 623-934-7144Ayers Gear & Mach ______ 623-934-6913

CARBURIZINGSolar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994

CASTINGSAATC______________602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __ 801-531-8931Castings: Prototype

AATC______________602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __801-531-8931Castings: Production

AATC_____________602-268-1467

May Foundry & Machine __801-531-8931Castings: Repair

Precision Casting Repair __ 800-622-2404CLEANING

A2Z Sandblasting ______ 602-716-5566COATING

Accuwright Industries ____ 480-892-9595Arizona 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 602-256-0260Precision Powdercoat ____ 480-894-5224Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

Coating: Black OxideCoating Technologies _____ 623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117Louie's Black Oxide ______ 602-257-0530

Coating: Chem FilmAP Industrial _________ 480-968-1947Certified Inspection ______ 602-267-0661Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117Gold Tech Industries _____ _480-968-1930Jet Products __________ 623-869-6749METCO Metal Finishing ____ 602-276-4120LA Specialties _________ 602-269-7612Lynch Brothers Mfg ______ 602-267-7575Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090


Advanced Metal SalesFry Fabrications

Precision Casting RepairSolar Atmospheres

800-622-2404

EDM 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 ________ 480-892-5480Sun 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 _ 800-777-2483Hawkeye Precision _____ 480-926-8642Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300PGI______________505-884-5782

Powder CoatingPrecision Powdercoat ____ 480-894-5224

CUTTINGAdvanced Metal Sales___ 623-434-8343bandsawparts.com ____800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ____ 602-278-3918Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514LAI Southwest ________ 602-304-1160The Metal Man _______ 800-448-9448

Bandsaw Cuttingbandsawparts.com ____800-240-2932Echols Saw & Supply ___ 602-278-3918

CNC RouterMicropulse West _______ 480-966-2300

LaserAPMI ____________ 480-668-0024Fine Line Laser Cutting __ 602-863-3196Taycar Enterprises ____505-265-2121

Tube Laser CuttingTube Service Company __ 602-267-9865

DIESArizona Wire & Tool ______480-813-1002Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Precision Die & Stamp'g___ 480-967-2038

EDMEDM: Drilling Small Hole

Arizona Wire Specialists ___ 480-829-6530

[email protected]

Powill Manufactuing____623-780-4100Quality Mold _________ 480-892-5480Sun Tech __________480-921-1665Toolcraft 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

ENGINEERING/PROGRAMMING

Exactitude Precision ______602-316-6957FABRICATION

Advanced Metal Sales___ 623-434-8343AERO Spring & Mfg Co ___ 602-243-4329Aero Tech __________ 801-292-0493APMI ______________480-668-0024Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Bell Steel ___________ 480-833-5538BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304CAID Industries ________520-294-3126CAL Precision Inc. _____951-273-9901CGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Continental Machining ___ 800-777-2483CygnetStamping & Fab ____818-240-7574

Precision Industrial Painting _602-256-0260Treffers Precision _______602-744-2636LAI Southwest ________ 602-304-1160The Metal Man ________800-448-9448Sav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

Coating: Dry Film LubeCoating Technologies _____623-581-2648Jet 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

EDM Tech 602-278-6666Powder CoatingPowder CoatingP EDM Te


Precision Powdercoat

Advanced Metal Salesbandsawparts.comEchols Saw & SupplyHarschco LLCLAI SouthwestPrecision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260

[email protected]

Creedbilt Inc __________ 623-939-8119Dungeon Delights _______ 480-215-2461Fry 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 ___ 800-622-2404PVB Fabrications _____ 520-623-3529Scriven Precision _______ 480-961-9775State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Systems 3 ___________ 480-894-2581TMM Precision ________ 800-448-9448Tolleson Steel ________ 623-936-3325Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778

Whitley Machine _______ 602-323-5550Wintech __________ 602-437-9001Wrico _____________ 480-892-7800Fabrication: Certified MobilePVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529

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

Fabrication: Custom Metal

Arrow Sheet Metal ______ 303-427-6419CygnetStamping & Fab ____818-240-7574Dungeon Delights ____ 480-215-2461Fine Line Fabricating ____ 602-863-3506Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776State Seal Company _____ 602-437-1532Systems 3 __________ 480-894-2581

Fabrication: Medium & Large

APMI______________480-668-0024

Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419Bell Steel ___________ 480-833-5538CAL Precision Inc. _____951-273-9901 Continental Machining __800-777-2483CGS Technologies ______ 623-869-0600Fine 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

APMI______________480-668-0024Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419Bell Steel ___________ 480-833-5538Capital Stainless _____ 480-967-0016CygnetStamping & Fab ____818-240-7574Fine 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 __ 602-455-9575TMM Precision _______ 800-448-9448Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778

FINISHINGAP Industrial _________480-968-1947Arizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671

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


Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

[email protected] Hettinger

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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AERO

Precision Die Cutting

Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648EPSI______________714-256-8950Jet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117LA Specialties _________602-269-7612Louie's Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530METCO Metal Finishing ____602-276-4120Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Perma-Finish ________ 602-278-1733Phoenix Heat Treating ____ 602-258-7751Precision Powdercoat ____ 480-894-5224Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878

Finishing: One StopPerfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090FINISH OPS-CLEANING

Cleaning: AF 5333Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749Semiray Aerospace Testing _ 623-842-3030

Dry Film LubricationJet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117

Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260Electro-Polishing

Collins Metal Finishing ___ 602-275-3117Glass Bead Clean

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

Gun DrillingACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171

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

PassivationCertified 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 ________ 602-269-7612METCO Metal Finishing ___ 602-276-4120Semiray ___________ 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 ________ 480-968-1947Precision Powdercoat ____ 480-894-5224

Sand BlastingA2Z Sandblasting ______ 602-716-5566Byington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630

Coating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

StrippingCoating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749Semiray ___________ 602-275-1917Southwest Powder Coating _ 602-272-0878

FIXTURESExactitude Precision _____ 602-316-6957Profiles Tool & Engineering _ 480-894-1008

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

Action Machine _______602-233-0883Apache Gear, Inc ______ 623-934-7144Ayers Gear & Machine ___ 623-934-6913

GLASS BEADA2Z Sandblasting ______ 602-716-5566Lone Arrow_________480-507-8074

GRINDINGArizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969

Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088ChemResearch ________ 602-253-4175GMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600JRT Hunt ___________ 480-968-5928Lindel Engineering _____ 520-792-3160Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335Phoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100Ron Grob Co._________970-667-5320Steel Services Grinding ___ 800-662-0126Sun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595

Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260 Coating Technologies 623-581-2648Precision Industrial Painting

Collins Metal Finishing

Arizona Hard ChromeByington Steel TreatingCoating TechnologiesL A Specialties

Precision Industrial PaintingPrecision Industrial PaintingPrecision Industrial Painting


Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding, BlanchardJRT Hunt ____________480-968-5928Steel Services Grinding ____800-662-0126Sun Grinding _________602-238-9595Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding, CNC/ContourBlue Streak Grinding _____602-353-8088National Grinding & Mfg ___602-588-2869Powill Manufacturing_ ___623-780-4100Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701

Grinding: CenterlessBlue Streak Grinding _____602-353-8088Grindworks __________ 623-582-5767JRT Hunt ____________480-968-5928National Grinding & Mfg ___602-588-2869Osborn 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… CylindricalGrindworks __________ 623-582-5767JRT Hunt ____________480-968-5928

WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620Grinding: Tool & Cutter

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

Grinding: Ultra PrecisionSystems 3 __________ 480-894-2581

GUNDRILLINGTrepanning Specialties ___562-633-8110

HEAT TREATINGByington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630Controlled Thermal Tech'y ___602-272-3714L A Specialties _________602-269-7612Phoenix Heat Treating ____ 602-258-7751Solar Atmospheres _____ 866-559-5994Team Industrial Services __ 602-269-7868Temperature Processing ___ 303-772-0250

Heat Treating/ AerospaceByington Steel Treating ___ 408-727-6630Temperature Processing ___ 303-772-0250

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 _______ 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100

IDENTIFICATIONLabels & Bar Code

EPSI______________714-256-8950Tool / PartMarking (Laser)

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

Silk ScreenArizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260INDUSTRIAL SEALINGS

Gaskets:ManufacturingCupps Ind Supply ______ 602-269-2301State Seal Company ____602-437-1532

Industrial SealingsCupps Ind Supply ______ 602-269-2301State Seal Company ____602-437-1532

Grinding… Double DiscPhoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401TCI Precision Metals ____ 800-234-5613

Grinding: ID/OD Arizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767JRT Hunt ___________ 480-968-5928National 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: ODArizona Hard Chrome ____ 602-278-8671Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Road Machinery _______ 520-623-8681

Grinding: Precision Tool

US Carbide Tool LLC _____ 480-755-3812Grinding: Surface

Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088Grindworks _________ 623-582-5767National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335Phoenix Grinding ______ 602-437-8401Quality Mold _________ 480-892-5480Sun Grinding ________ 602-238-9595Superior Grinding ______ 888-487-9701

Grinding… Double Disc

Shawn Carlin [email protected]

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


Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

GrindworksNational Grinding & MfgOsborn ProductsPhoenix GrindingQuality MoldSun GrindingSuperior Grinding

A2Z METALWORKER • 104 Sept/Oct 2011

Lindel Engineering ______520-792-3160Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Morsch Machine ________480-961-7673St. Vrain Manufacturing ____303-702-1529Systems 3 __________ 480-894-2581Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601Wintech __________ 602-437-9001

Machining: AerospaceAATC_____________602-268-1467Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883Adams Mfg & Eng ______ 623-486-2019AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414AzMark ___________ 480-926-8969Backerworks Mfg _____505-342-2943CAL Precision Inc. _____951-273-9901Cassavant Machining ___602-437-4005Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802Cling’s Manufacturing _____480-968-1778Continental Machining __800-777-2483Evans Precision Machining _ 623-581-6200Excaliber ___________ 623-878-6800Foresight Technologies ___ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704

PackingCupps Ind Supply ______ 602-269-2301State Seal Company ____602-437-1532

INSPECTIONCalibration

Advanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Washington Calibration ___ 480-820-0506

Inspection, First ArticleAdvanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Datum Inspection ______ 602-997-1340Klontech Measure Sol ____ 480-626-8131Total Quality Systems ____ 480-377-6422

Inspection ServicesAdvanced Coordinate Tech _ 623-780-4137Arizona 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 __ 602-269-7868

Inspection Services, WeldingMetals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

ISO ConsultantBMSC_____________480-445-9400

Gladhill Assoc _________623-939-4412Quality Advisory Services __ 602-910-1510Quality Training Consultants __ 928-284-0856Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642

ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.BMSC_____________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 RegistrarGreat Western Registrar ____623-580-1881Orion Registrar ________303-645-4017

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

MAG ParticleCertified 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-RayCertified 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 ____ 480-632-9414Cassavant Machining _ 602-437-4005Challenger Aerospace _____ 480-894-0802Hawkeye Precision _____ 480-926-8642JD Ellen LLC ______ 623-587--0253L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560Micropulse West ______ 480-966-2300Pro Precision ________ 602-353-0022Profiles Tool & Engineering __ 480-894-100Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939

Machining: 5 Axis5th Axis Fixtures _____ 858-505-0432Cassavant Machining _ 602-437-4005Clings Mfg _______ 480-968-1778Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325Industrial Tool Die & Eng 520-745-8771


PackingMetals Eng & Testing Lab.

Infinisys ___________ 602-276-2276JB's Precision ________ 623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749L&W Machine Co ____ 602-323-2560LAYKE, 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 ______602-273-7114Osborn Products ______ 623-587-0335PGI ____________ 505-884-5782Powerhaus Precision ____ 480-225-8845Powill Manufacturing __ 623-780-4100Pro Precision ________ 602-353-0022R&D Specialty Manco ___ 602-278-7700Service & Sales _______ 480-968-9084Satowfi ___________ 480-374-5706Southwest Swiss Precision _ 602-438-4670St. Vrain Manufacturing __ 303-702-1529Stewart Manufacturing __ 623-582-2261Systems 3 _________ 480-894-2581Trepanning Specialties __562-633-8110

Uni-Tek ____________602-272-2601Wintech __________ 602-437-9001

Machining: ContractAction Machine _______ 602-233-0883Adams Mfg & Eng______ 623-486-2019Aero Design & Mfg ______602-437-8080AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____602-243-4329AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002B & T Tool & Engineering ___ 602-267-1481Banner Machine, Inc _____ 602-437-4984CAL Precision Inc. ____ 951-273-9901Evans Precision Machining __623-581-6200Gilbert Metal Stamping ___ 480-503-1283Gilbert Precision Machine ___480-892-4730Group Mfg Serv. ________480-966-3952HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704 Infinisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc. ___________480-833-7305Micropulse West ________480-966-2300Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Stewart Manufacturing ____623-582-2261Wintech __________ 602-437-9001

Machining: CNC3D Machine LLC _____480-239-8254

Absolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002AzMark ____________480-926-8969BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304CAL Precision Inc. _____ 951-273-9901Challenger 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 ________602-278-6704Hawkeye Precision ______480-926-8642Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___520-889-8325Infinisys ___________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc. ____________480-833-7305JB's Precision ________ 623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Jet Products _________ 623-869-6749JRT Hunt ____________480-968-5928L&W Machine Co _____ 602-323-2560LAYKE, Inc. ___________602-272-2654Lindel Engineering ______ 520-792-3160Metalcraft Inc. _________480-967-4889Matrix Machine _______ 480-966-4451Micropulse West ________480-966-2300Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995

Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673New Hope Machine ______520-825-7830Osborn Products ________623-587-0335PGI______________505-884-5782PMBC ___________ _602-431-8131Powill Manufacturing____623-780-4100Pro Precision _________602-353-0022Profiles Tool & Engineering__480-894-1008Quality Mold _______480-892-5480R&D Specialty Manco ____ 602-278-7700RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904Satowfi ____________480-374-5706St. Vrain Manufacturing ____303-702-1529Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Stewart Manufacturing____623-582-2261SwissTech Tooling & MFg. ___480-998-2005Systems 3 ___________ 480-894-2581Toolcraft of Phoenix ___623-435-5405Uni-Tek ____________602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg __________480-966-7376WC Machine & Tool ______480-507-4620Wintech __________ 602-437-9001Wire-Tech___________480-966-1591 X5 Manufacturing____ ___602-454-7385

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Machining: LargeBackerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Empire Precision Mach. _ 480-633-4580HK Machining _______ 602-278-6704

Mach: CNC Turning3D Machine LLC _______480-239-8254ACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ____480-632-9414AzMark ___________ 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 __ 520-889-8325JD Ellen LLC _______ 623-587--0253Morsch Machine_______ 480-961-7673New Hope Machine _____ 520-825-7830Osborn Products ______ 623-587-0335PGI _____________505-884-5782Precision Metalworks _ 602-455-9575RMSS_____________623-780-5904Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320St. Vrain Manufacturing ___ 303-702-1529Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075SwissTech Tooling & MFg. ___480-998-2005Systems 3 __________ 480-894-2581Uni-Tek ___________ 602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg _________ 480-966-7376Wright Prototype _______541-619-2760

Machining PlasticAbsolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255

Machining Precision3D Machine LLC ____ 480-239-8254ACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171AATC_____________602-268-1467Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883Adams Mfg & Eng _____ 623-486-2019

AMT-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 ______ 480-892-7304CAL Precision Inc. ____ 951-273-9901Cassavant Machining __602-437-4005Challenger 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. _____480-464-0150Hawkeye Precision ____480-926-8642Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325HK Machining _______602-278-6704JB’s Precision_______623-581-9088JD Ellen LLC ______ 623-587--0253Jemelco, Inc. _______ 480-804-9541Jet Products _______ 623-869-6749JRT Hunt ___________480-968-5928JWB Manufacturing ______480-967-4600LAYKE, 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 ___ 602-273-7114Osborn Products _______623-587-0335PGI ______________505-884-5782Powerhaus Precision ____ 480-225-8845Powill Mfg __________ 623-780-4100Pro Precision _________602-353-0022Profiles Tool & Engineering _ 480-894-1008Quality Mold _______ 480-892-5480R&D Specialty Manco ____602-278-7700RMSS______________623-780-5904Satowfi ____________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.__ _480-998-2005Systems 3 __________480-894-2581Tolleson Steel ______ 623-936-3325Toolcraft of Phoenix __ 623-435-5405Tooling Molds West _____ 480-921-9939

Tri-Matrix ________ 480-844-0165Uni-Tek ____________602-272-2601Val-Tech Mfg __________ 480-966-7376WC Machine & Tool ______480-507-4620Weiser/Mile High Precision __303-280-2778Wintech __________ 602-437-9001Wire-Tech _________ 480-966-1591Wolf Precision Tool ______951-296-3505

Machining: PrototypeA A T C _____________602-268-1467

Absolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628Adams Mfg & Eng______ 623-486-2019Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883AMT-America ________ 602-443-1403Arcas Machine Inc ____ 480-632-9414Backerworks Mfg ____ 505-342-2943Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115BID Machine, Inc ______ 480-892-7304CAL Precision Inc. ____ 951-273-9901Continental Machining _ 800-777-2483Evans Precision _____ 623-581-6200Exactitude Precision _____ 602-316-6957Foresight Technologies ____ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine __ 480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150Hawkeye Precision ______ 480-926-8642Infinisys __________ 602-276-2276Jan’s Inc. ___________ 480-833-7305Jemelco, Inc. ________ 480-804-9541JD Ellen LLC _______623-587--0253JRT Hunt ___________ 480-968-5928JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600L&W Machine Co _____ 602-323-2560Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335PGI_______________505-884-5782Powerhaus Precision ____ 480-225-8845Pro Precision ________ 602-353-00220R&D Specialty Manco ____602-278-7700RMSS __________ 623-780-5904St. 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 _________ 480-966-7376Wintech _________ 602-437-9001Wire-Tech _________ 480-966-1591

Machining: Quick TurnHK Machining _______ 602-278-6704Jemelco, Inc. ________ 480-804-9541Powerhaus Precision ____ 480-225-8845RMSS______________ 623-780-5904Tooling Molds West ______ 480-921-9939Wright Prototype _______ 541-619-2760

Machining: Milling3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254ACME Metal Works ______480-926-4171Action Machine _______ 602-233-0883AMT-America _________602-443-1403Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Challenger Aerospace ______480-894-0802Cling’s Manufacturing ____480-968-1778Exactitude Precision ______ 602-316-6957Gilbert Precision Machine ___ 480-892-4730Glover Precision, Inc. ____ 480-464-0150Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___ 520-889-8325Infinisys ____________ 602-276-2276Jet Products __________623-869-6749L&W Machine Co _____ 602-323-2560Metalcraft Inc. _________ 480-967-4889Micro-Tronics, Inc ______ 602-437-8995Morsch Machine ________ 480-961-7673RMSS _____________ 623-780-5904Uni-Tek ____________ 602-272-2601Wire-Tech ___________480-966-1591Wright Prototype _______ 541-619-2760

Machining: SemiconductorForesight Technologies ____ 480-967-0080Gilbert Precision Machine ___ 480-892-4730L&W Machine Co _____ 602-323-2560Satowfi ____________ 480-374-5706

Machining: SwissAbsolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Cassavant Machining __ 602-437-4005Howard PMP _______ 801-808-4106Ron Grob Co. _________970-667-5320Southwest Swiss Precision __ 602-438-4670SwissTech Tooling & Mfg. ____480-998-2005

Machining: Ultra-PrecisionAuer Precision _________ 480-834-4637


Machining: Quick Turn

AMT-America Tri-Matrix 480-844-0165Tri

Southwest Swiss Precision _ 602-438-4670Machining: Turning:

AutomaticAbsolute Turning and Machine 520-624-5628American Prec.Mach __ 602-269-6298Ayers Gear & Mach _____623-934-6913AzMark __________ 480-926-8969Challenger Aerospace ___ 480-894-0802Evans Precision Mach’g __ 623-581-6200Hawkeye Precision ____ 480-926-8642JB’s Precision Ind _____ 623-581-9088Jet Products _________623-869-6749LAYKE, Inc. ________ 602-272-2654Matrix Machine ______ 480-966-4451Micro-Tronics, Inc _____ 602-437-8995Powerhaus Precision ____ 480-225-8845RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904PGI_______________505-884-5782

MACHINING: LASERLaser Cutting

Ace Laser ____________ 480-924-3232Fine Line Laser Cutting __ 602-863-3196Howell Precision ________623-582-4776LAI Southwest ________ 602-304-1160Taycar Enterprises ____ 505-265-2121The Metal Man _______ 800-448-9448TMM Precision _______ 800-448-9448Tube 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 ______ 480-855-7137TechMark __________ 480-820--9444

MANUFACTURINGAero Tech __________ 801-292-0493Adams Mfg & Eng ______ 623-486-2019APMI __ __________ 480-668-0024Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Exactitude Precision ______602-316-6957Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325

Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Glover Precision, Inc. ___ 480-464-0150Group Manufacturing Serv _480-966-3952PMBC ___________ 602-431-8131PVB Fabrications ____ 520-623-3529RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904Stewart Manufacturing ___ 623-582-2261Scriven Precision ______ 480-961-9775Systems 3 __________ 480-894-2581

Manufacturing: ElectrodeWire-Tech __________ 480-966-1591

Mfg: PhotoChemicalAero Tech __________ 801-292-0493

Etching FabricationTurnkey Product Services

Aero Tech __________ 801-292-0493METAL FORMING

Creedbilt Inc _______623-939-8119Fry Fabrications _______ 602-454-0701TMM Precision _______ 800-448-9448Tri-Matrix __________ 480-844-0165

METAL STAMPINGHigh Production Precision

StampingPrecision Die & Stamping __ 480-967-2038

METALIZINGAccuwright Industries ____480-892-9595Bolt’s Metallizing ______ 602-244-2432Jet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117

MOLDING: RUBBERMicro-Tronics, Inc ______602-437-8995

MOLDSAdams Mfg & Eng ______ 623-486-2019PMBC ___________ 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 _____623-581-2648Jet Processing ______623-869-6749 x117Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260STP Performance Coating LLC _602-276-1231Valley Industrial Painting __ 602-256-6273

Abrasive BlastingAP Industrial _________480-968-1947STP Performance Coating LLC _602-276-1231

Painting& Blast BoothsAP Industrial _________480-968-1947STP 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 _ 602-272-0878Valley Industrial Painting __ 602-256-6273

Wet Paint/CARCAP Industrial _________480-968-1947Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Precision Industrial Painting 602-256-0260

Sandblast/AutomatedValley Industrial Painting __ 602-256-6273STP 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 ____602-275-3117EPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930L A Specialties _________602-269-7612Louie's Black Oxide _____ 602-257-0530METCO Metal Finishing ____602-276-4120Precious 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 _____ 480-968-1930METCO Metal Finishing ____602-276-4120Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Brass PlatingSav-On Plating ________ 602-252-4311

Bronze PlatingSav-On Plating ________ 602-252-4311

Embrittlement ReliefEPSI______________714-256-8950

Gold PlatingEPSI______________714-256-8950Foresight Finishing _____ 480-921-0000Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930

Hard ChromeRoad Machinery _______ 520-623-8681

Nickel/ Chrome/PalladiumCollins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117EPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930 LA Specialties _________602-269-7612Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090Sav-On Plating ________ 602-252-4311

Silver PlatingEPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930

Tin / Zinc PlateCollins Metal Finishing ____602-275-3117EPSI______________714-256-8950Gold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930METCO Metal Finishing ____602-276-4120Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

POLISHINGGold Tech Industries _____ 480-968-1930L A Specialties ________ 602-269-7612Road Machinery _______ 520-623-8681

PRODUCT DESIGN Design and Modeling

Bar-S Machine ______928-636-2115Profiles Tool & Engineering _ 480-894-1008

ChemResearch 602-253-4175


Southwest Swiss Precision 602-438-4670

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PRECISION FLAT STOCKTri-Matrix __________ 480-844-0165PROCESSING: CHEMICAL LA Specialties ________ 602-269-7612

PRODUCTIONAction Machine _______623-435-0883Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802Louie's Black Oxide _____602-257-0530

PUNCHINGGroup Manufacturing Serv _480-966-3952 Fry Fabrications _______ 602-454-0701Phoenix Metalcraft ___ 602-279-4810Precision Metalworks __ 602-455-9575Stellar Machining & Fab 480-961-3075WC Machine & Tool_ ____ 480-507-4620X5 Manufacturing ______ 602-454-7385

SPINNING: MetalMetal Spinning Solutions __480-899-0939

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 ___602-243-4329

Auer 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 ______480-961-9775Weiser/Mile High Precision _ 303-280-2778Whitley Machine ______602-323-5550Wrico ____________480-892-7800

Precision Metal FormingSPRINGWORKS Utah ____ 801-298-0113

Wolf Precision Tool _____ 951-296-3505Stamping: Aerospace

Frontier Metal Stamping __ 303-458-5129Pacific Metal Stampings ___ 661-257-7656

Stamping: BendingPacific Metal Stampings ___ 661-257-7656

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

Stamping: Prototype

Wolf Precision Tool _____ 951-296-3505Stamping: Short Run

Wolf Precision Tool _____ 951-296-3505TAPPING

Gilbert 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. ________ 970-667-5320Shaw Precision _______480-785-4925

TOOL & DIE3D Machine LLC _____ 480-239-8254Arizona Wire & Tool _____ 480-813-1002Gilbert Metal Stamping ___480-503-1283

Whitley Machine ______602-323-5550

Wolf Precision Tool _____ 951-296-3505Wrico ____________480-892-7800

TOOLING

Frontier Metal Stamping __ 303-458-5129

US Carbide Tool LLC _____ 480-755-3812

Wolf Precision Tool _____ 951-296-3505Tooling: Jig & Fixture

BuildingNew Hope Machine _____ 520-825-7830

TREPANNINGTrepanning Specialties __ 562-633-8110

TUBINGAssembly Formed Tubing

Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Service & Sales _______480-968-9084

Formed TubingAERO Spring & Mfg Co ___602-243-4329Howell Precision _______ 623-582-4776Cling’s Manufacturing____480-968-1778Large Diam. Pipe & Tubing

Trepanning Specialties __ 562-633-8110

Mike GudinPresidentOffice: 480.306.7748Cell: 480-383-9288Fax: [email protected]

Mike GudinPresident

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Auer Precision 480-834-4637 Stamping: Prototype480-834-4637PRECISION FLAT STOCK Auer PrecisionAuer Precision

Tube Bending /FabricationCling’s Manufacturing ____480-968-1778Howell Precision ________623-582-4776K-zell Metals, Inc. ___ 602-232-5882Service & Sales _____ 480-968-9084WATER PURIF/ RECYC.

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Aerodyne Ulbrich Alloys 800-237-2888Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Flow International ___ 480-830-0431Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255Jan’s Inc. ___________ 480-833-7305LAI Southwest ________ 602-304-1160MarZee Inc. ________602-269-5801New Hope Machine _____ 520-825-7830Southwest Waterjet ____480-306-7748Stellar Machining & Fab _480-961-3075Taycar Enterprises ____505-265-2121Toolcraft of Phoenix __ 623-435-5405WC Machine & Tool _____ 480-507-4620Whitley Machine ____ 602-323-5550Wintech __________ 602-437-9001

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LAI Southwest _______ 602-304-1160Whitley Machine ____ 602-323-5550Waterjet, High Press. Cutting Harschco LLC _______ 602-617-7514Innovative Cutting Solutions 623-842-1255LAI Southwest _______ 602-304-1160

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

WELDINGACME Metal Works _____ 480-926-4171APMI ____________ 480-668-0024Arrow Sheet Metal _______303-427-6419AzMark __________ 480-926-8969Bell Steel ___________ 480-833-5538BID Machine, Inc _____ 480-892-7304CAL Precision Inc. _____951-273-9901Continental Machining __800-777-2483Creedbilt Inc _______ 623-939-8119Dungeon Delights ____ 480-215-2461Empire Precision Mach. __ 480-633-4580

Group 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 ___ 602-455-9575PVB Fabrications _____ 520-623-3529Quality Mold ________ 480-892-5480Scriven Precision ______480-961-9775State Industrial Prod ___ 602-275-0990Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Taycar Enterprises ____ 505-265-2121Val-Tech Mfg __________ 480-966-7376Weiser/Mile High Precision __ 303-280-2778X5 Manufacturing _______ 602-454-7385

Welding: AerospaceArrow Sheet Metal _______ 303-427-6419Backerworks Mfg _____ 505-342-2943CAL Precision Inc. _____ 951-273-9901X5 Manufacturing _______ 602-454-7385

Welding: Alum. Med & LgArrow Sheet Metal _______ 303-427-6419CAL Precision Inc. _____ 951-273-9901Continental Machining __ 800-777-2483Empire Precision Mach. ___ 480-633-4580PVB Fabrications _____ 520-623-3529Stellar Machining & Fab _ 480-961-3075Weiser/Mile High Precision __ 303-280-2778


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Nov 21st, 9am – Noon / DDi Phoenix Office

DDi provides FREE, half-day training sessions for CAMWorks, SolidWorks and Simulation at our offices in Arizona and California.

SolidWorks & CAMWorks work together in a single window, eliminating file transfer issues. Their single window integration provides accurate solid model representation of machined parts and reduces the software learning curve.

4041 North Central Avenue, Suite 860, Phoenix, AZ 8501 • 602-241-0900 • www.ddicad.com

New in SolidWorks 2012:• Design Costing

Automated costing integrated with design keeps you on budget

• Sheet Metal New tools and precision controls to craft complex designs

• Sustainable Design Improve environmental impact with powerful, easy-to-use tools

Phoenix • Tucson • san D i ego • Fresno • sacr a menToA2Z METALWORKER • 110 • Sept/Oct 2012

Index of Advertisers3D Machine ............................995th Axis Fixtures ........................38,94A&J Indus. Mch Repair .............10,97AATC .....................................................99ABS Quality Evaluations ..........87,102Absolute Machining & Turning..... 109ACC Machinery ................................7,90Accuwright.........................................102Ace Laser ............................................100ACME Metal Works .........................108Action Machine .................................101Adams Mfg & Eng ............................102Adams Mach ...................15,57,72,90,112Advanced Coord Tech ...................... 91AFT ..................................................86-87Advanced Metal Sales ......................96Advanced Precision ..........................97Aero Spring & Mfg ...........................101Aero Tech ...........................................106Aerodyne Alloys ...........................35,95AgieCharmilles....................................29Airtek ....................................................94Alerus Bank & Trust ......................51,97All World Machinery Supply .......32,97American Aerospace .......................99American Auctioneers Group .........28AMT-America ...................................104AMTS ....................................................97Apache Gear ......................................102Apache Steel .......................................94AP Industrial ......................................108API Services ........................................ 48APMI ....................................................99Arcas Machine Inc. ..........................105Arizona Finishing ..............................103Arizona Hard Chrome ....................103Arizona Wire Spec .................. ..........99Arizona Wire Tool ............................109Arrow Sheet Metal...........................102ARTL ....................................................98Auer Precision ...................................102Ayers Gear & Mach ..........................99AZ CNC ......8,9,21,593,67,76-79,90,93AZMARK ....................................100,108AZ Metals .............................................94AZ Tool Steel .......................................95B&B Tool ..............................................96B & T Tool & Engr ..............................94Backerworks Mfg............................106bandsawparts.com .......................3,91bandsawreviews.com ....................68Bank of Arizona .................................95Barry Metals .................................26,95Bar-S Machine Inc .............................99Barton International ...................56,91Bell Steel .............................................101BID Machine, Inc ...............................101Blaser ....................................................95Blue Streak Grinding ..................70,102BMSC ...............................................61,97Bolt’s Metallizing, Inc ......................105Bralco Metals ...........................18,93,94Byington Steel Treating .................103CAID ....................................................100Cal Precision ......................................105Canyon State Oil ...................................2Cassavant Machining ..................... 107Castrol .....................................................2Certified Inspection Services .........99CGS Technologies, Inc. ................... 101Challenger Aerospace ....................104ChemResearch ................................103Chevalier ..............................................23Church of Scientology ................58-59CIS.........................................................98Cling’s Manufacturing .....................101CNC Machinery ..................................92Coast Aluminum.............. ..................94Coastal Metals ... .........................36,95Coating Tech................................89,100Collins Metal Finishing .....................99Consolidated Resources Inc.......40,97Continental Machining ...................105Controlled Thermal... ......................103Country Financial ................................96CPI .........................................................98

Creedbilt Inc .................................74,106Crozier Machine Tool ......................92Cupps Industrial Supply..................105Cutting Tool Consultants ..................92CTE .........................................................93Cygnet Stamping & Fab ..................108D & R Mchy ..........................17,63,90,96DCM Tech ..................................64,92DDi................................... ...........96,111Datum Inspection ........................103Delcam ...............................58-59,99Desert EDM Sales.....................54,93Design2Part....................................84DM Machine Repair ......................97Dungeon Delights ........................101East Valley Laser Inc .....................105East Valley Powdercoat ............. 108Ebbco Inc. ........................................91Echols Saw & Supply ....................90Eclipse Carbide ..............................92Edge Technologies........................93EDM Network ..........................41,94EDM Perform Access. ..................95EDM Tech ..................................72,99Ellison Machinery 5,69, 80,81,90,92Empire Precision Mach. ............. 106EPSI. .............................................. 108Evans Precision Mach’g ..............102Exactitude .....................................107Excaliber Precision ...................... 100Fabtech ...........................................85Fadal CNC .................... 1,30-31,82, 92Fine Line Fabricating Inc. ............102Fine Line Laser Cutting ............... 108Firetrace...........................................91Foresight Finishing ...................... 108Foresight Technologies .............. 100Frontier Metal Stamping ........... 108Fry Fabrications .............................99Fry Steel Co ....................................94Ganesh Machinery ...................25,92Gartman Tech Services ......... 68,109Geiger Electric Inc ..........................91Gilbert Metal Stamping ................99Gilbert Precision Machine .......... 106Gladhill Assoc ..........................70,104Global EDM Supply .......................93Glover Precision, Inc. .................. 104GMN USA .......................................93Gold Tech Industries ............... ....104Great Western .........................52,97Grindworks .................................. 100Group Manufacturing .................101Haas Factory Outlet ..............5,92,93HK Machining ...............................105Harschco .......................................103Hawkeye Precision ......................101Haynes Intl .....................................94Helical Solutions ............................97Helm Precision ............................... 52Hi-Tech Machining & Welding ....101Horizon Carbide ............................99Houghton .......................................93Howard PMP ............................... 104Howell Precision ....................48,100HUB Intl ..........................................97Ind. Metal Supply .....................50,95Ind.Tool Die .................................. 104Ind. Workholding Solution ..........96Infinisys ..................................100,104Innovative Cutting Tools ..............93Innovative Cutting Solutions .... 108Innovative Tool Sales ....................93Intech Funding .............................. 55Integrated Systems Inc .............. 109IPE Aerospace ...............................60IRH ...................................................97ISMG ................................................89ISOAdmin.com ..............................98ITDE ............................................... 104Jan’s Inc ..........................................105J B’s Prec Ind..................................104JD Ellen LLC ....................................105Jemelco Inc .....................................97J.K. Tool.................................. .........92Jorgenson ... ....... ........ ...................92

JRT Hunt ......................................... 108JWB Manufacturing............................103K D Capital ........................................90Klontech Indus. Sales ...............90,96KMT Waterjet ...................................91K-Zell Metals, Inc. ........................... 101Kwik Mark Inc ...................................72L&W Machine Co. ......................... 104LA Specialties ............................66,104LAI International ............................102Larry Arroues ...................................93Layke Inc ......................................... 100Leavitt Group ...................................97Lindel Engineering .........................105Lone Arrow ......................................93Louie’s Black Oxide ................. 101,103Louie’s Gun Finishing .....................103Lynch Brothers ...............................103Machinery Sales .............................. 92Magnum Precision .....13,43,83,90-92Makino ..........................................11,90Marshall Tool & Supply ..................96MarZee .................................50,94,102Matrix Machine ........................99,100Maxum Petroleum ......................2,95May Foundry...................................102MC Machinery .............................31,93Mesa Machinery ............................. 92Metalcraft Inc. ............................... 104Metal Processing Intl .................... 106Metal Spinning ..........................42,101Metals Eng & Testing Labs ............97Metco Metal ................................. 104Methods Machine .......................... 92Micro-Tronics ................................. 100Micro 100 .....................................65,95Micropulse West .............................99Midaco Corp ..............................48,96Milne .................................................97MMR LLC ..........................................98Moore Tool & Equip ....................... 92Morsch Machine .............................99MTLC ............................................22,99Muratec ............................................ 92National Grinding & Mfg. ..............102Nelson Engineering ....................... 101New Hope Machine ..................... 100Noranco ...........................................65North-South ................................33,93OGP ....................................................91Omax Corp. ................................ 67,90Orion Registrar .............................. 104Osborn Products .....................100,102Pacific Metal Stampings .............. 108Perfection Industrial Finishing .....107Perfection Powder Coating ........ 100Perma-Finish... ................................103Petroferm .........................................93PGI ................................................... 104Phoenix Grinding .......................... 100Phoenix Heat Treat ........................103Phoenix Metalcraft ....................... 108Phoenix Metal Trading. .............62,96Phoenix Small Tool .........................96Powerhaus Precision .....................105Powill Mfg .......................................103Praxair Distribution .........................96Precious Metal Plating. .............. ..104Precision Casting Repair ................99Precision Die & Stamping ..............99Precision Industrial Painting ........ 100Precision Metalworks .................. 109Premier Precision ..................... 66,101Prime Axis ..................................14,100 Pro Precision ...................................102Profiles Tool & Eng ........................100PVB Fabrications .............................100Quality Advisory...............................93Qualichem, Inc ..................................94Quality Improvement Consulting.. 98Quality Mold.....................................102Quick Turn Financial... ......................98R&D Specialty Manco.....................105RMSS .................................................107Road Machinery ...............................108Rocky Mountain Saw Blades...... ..... 91

Roentgen USA.................................... 91Ron Grob ............................................105Ryerson ..............................................96S&S Machinery Sales ........................ 92S L Fusco .............................................94Samuel, Son & Co. ..................46,94,95Sandvik Coromant ...................... 92,98Satowfi ..............................................105Sav-On Plating ..................................107Savage Machine ................................91SBG Capital .........................................96Scriven Precision Fab. .......................99Seco Tools ..........................................96Self Clinch ......................................20,93Semiray ........................................75,105Service & Sales................................. 109Setco Spindles & Slides ...................95Shaw Precision Grind’g ................... 101Shop Floor Automations ................. 97Southwest Powder .........................103Solar Atmospheres ...........................99Southwest Spindle Service ..............96Southwest Swiss Precision .............105Southwest Waterjet ....................... 108SPRINGWORKS Utah ..................... 109St Vrain ...............................................106Star Metal Fluids...........27,91,92,96,97Starrett ................................................91State Industrial Prod .........................94State Seal Company ........................104Steel Services Grind’g ................65,100Stellar Machining & Fab Inc. ...........104Sun Grinding ................................34,102Sun Tech ........................................... 109Superior Grinding .............................103Supra Alloys, Inc ................................96Sustaining Edge Solutions ..........16,96SwiftCARB ...........................................37Swisstech Tooling & Mfg ................107Systems3 ...........................................105TAYCAR ..............................................102TCI Precision Metals ......................12,94TMM Precision ............................99,102T.S.M. Mach. .....................................90Team Industrial Services ........... 62,103TechMark ...........................................102Tech Mold ............................................61Temperature Processing.................103Temtco Steel ......................................94The Metal Man ...........................99,102The Werks C&C ..................................95Tipco Punch ...................................... 109TMI (GibbsCAM) ................................ 97Tolleson Steel .....................................94Toolcraft of Phoenix ........................105Tooling Molds West .........................105Tornquist Machinery..........................91Total Filtration Services ....................93Total Quality Sys ................................94Tornos .............................................19,91Trepanning Specialties ....................107Tri-Matrix Mach ................................ 101Trio Tool ..............................................93Trusty-Cook ...................................49,92TW Metals ..........................................95Tube Service .......................................94U S Shop Tools ..............................39,93Ulbrich of CA .................................47,94United Performance Metals ...........94Uni-Tek ................................... 44-45,104Universal Laser Systems ..................56US Carbide Tools ............................. 109Val-Tech Mfg ..................................... 101Valley Industrial Painting ................ 108Washington Cal. .........................103Wayco Sales Inc ............................ 24,91WC Machine & Tool ......................... 101Weiser/Mile High Precision .............102Western States Metal ...................... 97Whitley Machine .........................102Widia ................................................... 92Wintech ............................................. 101Wire-Tech........................................... 101Wolf Precision Tool ....................42,108Wrico .............................................38,101Wright Prototype ............................ 100X5 ........................................................ 101

SolidWorks®

& CAMWorks®

…Working Together to Reduce Problems in the Manufacturing Process

On-line, Instructor-led Training Classes

• SolidWorks Sheet Metal & Weldments Dec 5th – Dec 8th, 2011 2:30 – 4:30 pm daily PDT

• SolidWorks Best Practices – 6, 2 hr sessions Jan 11, 12 & 13 Jan 18, 19 & 20 2:30 – 4:30 pm each day

• CAMWorks Call for dates & times

Technical Webcasts

These technical webcasts are FREE and provide a valuable resource for our customers. The DDi archived webcasts are available at www.ddicad.com under the support/webcasts pull down menu.

SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive

Nov 21st, 9am – Noon / DDi Phoenix Office

DDi provides FREE, half-day training sessions for CAMWorks, SolidWorks and Simulation at our offices in Arizona and California.

SolidWorks & CAMWorks work together in a single window, eliminating file transfer issues. Their single window integration provides accurate solid model representation of machined parts and reduces the software learning curve.

4041 North Central Avenue, Suite 860, Phoenix, AZ 8501 • 602-241-0900 • www.ddicad.com

New in SolidWorks 2012:• Design Costing

Automated costing integrated with design keeps you on budget

• Sheet Metal New tools and precision controls to craft complex designs

• Sustainable Design Improve environmental impact with powerful, easy-to-use tools

Phoenix • Tucson • san D i ego • Fresno • sacr a menTo

A2Z MetalworkerP. O. Box 93295Phoenix, AZ 85070

215 South Rockford Drive Tempe, AZ

480-968-3711


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A2Z Metalworker SW Edition Sept 2012