Scott May Represents USA at WorldSkills Kazan As the WorldSkills Kazan 2019 competition draws near, competitors all across the world work to perfect their technical skills. The global event, held this year in Kazan, Russia from August 22 to August 27, will test the young adults on the very skills that keep their countries running […]
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Triple C Machine Expands into 3D Machining with the help of Mastercam CAD/CAM Software and QTE Manufacturing Solutions After nine years as a plant manager for a tool and die maker, Jason Cantrell decided to launch his own tool and die business. In 2011, he established Triple C Machine & Fab (Livingston, TN). Cantrell’s vision […]
Continue readingOn average, there are about 400 different jobs moving through Planet Tool & Engineering (O’Fallon, MO) at any given time. The five people who comprise the engineering department for this job shop with a diverse customer base define the scope of work and deliver it to six to eight project managers who allocate manufacturing tasks […]
Continue readingDefying Gravity . . . and Taking CAM Solutions to New Heights QTE Manufacturing Solutions, an engineering design firm and Mastercam® CAD/CAM software reseller, teamed up with one of its manufacturing customers and a major aerospace OEM to complete an interesting assignment for NASA. The objective was to design a specialized test setup that […]
Continue readingOur customer, Seyer Industries, is focused on continuous improvement and drives this through the culture of their company. They utilize the latest software technology to maintain the competitive edge which has helped them grow since being founded in 1957. Check out this full article published in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design about how they are harnessing Mastercam […]
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QTE customer, Wolfert’s Tool and Machine initially purchased Mastercam software to keep up with the increasing workload of making aerospace parts. Sometime later, owner Ken Wolfert was reading an article about how the hardwoods used to make solid electric guitar bodies are becoming endangered. This is when Mr. Wolfert began exploring how Mastercam could be […]
Continue readingIn 2011 Loudon Machine of Effingham IL was confronted with the harsh reality that the printing industry could no longer be the sole source of custom manufacturing work that had sustained the company for three decades. They would have to find a niche in a new market. They chose to pursue work as a job […]
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New Billet Head Design Gets International Recognition The mission of Monster Race Products, a motorsports startup company out of Wichita, KS, is to use advanced manufacturing processes to help racers, engine builders, and OEMs fulfill their visions of improved racing performance. It broke into this market in 2013 by introducing a radically different 4-cylinder motorcycle […]
Continue readingST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO — For over 65 years of being an international leader in manufacturing quality pneumatic and hydraulic drilling equipment for mining and minerals, and for recently opening their world headquarters in Wentzville, Mo., Mid-Western LLC has received the Business Spotlight Award for December from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County. […]
Continue readingPrecision Cutter & Tool, Lebanon, Missouri, celebrated its 25th anniversary on September 5th. The event included a luncheon, presentations and tours of the facility. Hartwig and Okuma helped with the event. The presentations included several local and state officials and representatives from Hartwig and Okuma. A constant theme throughout the comments and presentations was the value of teamwork to Precision Cutter & Tool. “My employees are the key to […]
Continue readingRaptor Manufacturing LC, Wichita, Kansas, has recently installed its third Feeler CNC vertical machining center, a VB-2200. The one-year-old job shop specializes in tooling for the aerospace and plastics industries and is owned by long-time industry veteran Kevin Payne. His experienced crew of 18 has over a century of tooling experience. The firm is ISO 2001 and AS9100 certified. The new Feeler VMC, a VB-2200, […]
Continue readingGreat article providing history of our customer Cope Plastics’ and its transformation into a very efficient operation through utilization of Mastercam and QTE’s consulting services. CAM Software Improves Turnaround Times : Modern Machine Shop.
Continue readingCreative Specialties, Billings, Missouri, continues to grow and add equipment. The precision CNC milling and turning firm has added a second Leadwell V-40 CNC VMC with a 4th axis and a Romer inspection arm. Founded in early 2009 by John Turano, a 29-year machining veteran, the ISO-certified firm also has 3D CAD/CAM capabilities. “We have 12 employees working 2+ shifts for six days a week,” noted […]
Continue readingRoberts Tool & Die Co. (RTD), Chillicothe, Missouri, has recently installed two pieces of Mori Seiki CNC machining equipment. The 29-year-old firm offers tool & die design/build; CNC machining, wire EDM, special machines, stamping and assembly. The die work includes all types of dies such as progressive, blank, pierce, draw, form & trim and manual transfer. Above (l-r): Roberts Tool & Die’s Rick Grell, Randy Grell […]
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Globalparts Aero Manufacturing, Augusta, Kansas, has recently started up and is using the latest in technology to maximize its performance. Starting up at the first of the year, the sister division of Global Parts (an aerospace parts distributor) is managed by long-time industry veterans Chris Roberts and Michael Oakleaf. The firm offers 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on some of the latest equipment. Globalparts […]
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