How to use Swiss-type machines efficiently using sub-spindles.
About the presentation Swiss-type CNC turning centers are gaining popularity as the parts they produce trend toward higher precision and micro-sized features. To be competitive, smart use of the machine’s full capabilities is a big advantage. Achieving lights-out production and minimizing machine cycle times are key tactical objectives. Join Matt Saccomanno, co-founder and CEO of Masa Tool, as he explains advanced work holding techniques that change the scope of what is possible on a Swiss-type machine (also known as a sliding head or guide bushing machine). Balancing the main and sub-spindle cycle times, achieving reliable untended production (lights out), and reducing scrap and down time are the focus of this informative and interactive presentation. Much of this material is also applicable to other types of machining centers, especially when making small parts. Bring your real-world problem parts to the session for a strategy discussion with Saccomanno. The session is beneficial for machinists, CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, tool crib personnel, and hands-on managers. This is a presentation of new and advanced techniques for gaining productivity from Swiss-type CNC machines, with emphasis on maximizing utilization of the machine's counter-spindle (sub-spindle). Essentially a fully capable machine within a machine, the sub-spindle is rarely used at more than 20% efficiency, which is a huge waste of productive capacity. Most of the roadblocks to increased usage stem from limitations of traditional workholding. The presentation is loaded with real-life examples and practical do-right-now techniques.
Meet your presenter Matt Saccomanno has more than four decades of experience in Swiss-type machining and related fields of product design and engineering. Working as a production operator, setup machinist, manufacturing engineer, product design consultant, inventor, and company founder, he’s met challenges from every direction in the field of precision manufacturing.
About the company Masa Tool has developed the Microconic™ system specifically for holding workpieces from 0.15mm to 10mm diameter (0.006"? to 0.390" diameter?) in any machine that has a collet-type chuck. The system consists of two major components. First is the Microconic™ cartridge, which transforms the work spindle for miniature workholding. Second is the “right-sized” Microconic collet, which fits in the cartridge.
Together the companies have full powertrain solutions capability.
Evolito, a designer and manufacturer of electric motors and controllers for aerospace applications, acquired the business and assets of Cheltenham-based aerospace battery solutions company Electroflight.
Evolito supplies high-performance, low-weight axial-flux motors and controllers that are smaller, lighter, and with a higher safety factor than other electric propulsion technology. Evolito’s products enable a range of new electric propulsion applications, helping to accelerate the industry’s move towards net zero.
Electroflight has a track record of delivering safety critical, innovative battery solutions for the electrification of the aerospace industry. Following the acquisition, Electroflight will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Evolito and will focus on delivering next-generation battery technology to complement Evolito’s unique motors and controllers.
Ajay Lukha, Evolito's chief commercial officer, said, “The combined capabilities will enable us to deliver flexible solutions for our customers, from best-in-class motor and controller subsystems to fully-integrated electric powertrains.”
Learn how to solve the late problem in high-mix manufacturing environments with Lillyworks’ Dynamic Production Method.
About the presentation Most manufacturers struggle with getting orders to their customers on time. Today's "High-Mix" production environments are too dynamic for traditional ERP scheduling programs based on finite capacity. Older systems are unlikely to deliver a plan that can be executed by shop-floor personnel. Even if a workable plan or schedule is created, it’s soon obsolete due to frequent changes that occur in manufacturing production environments.
Introducing a new approach: The Dynamic Production Method.
Attendees will learn how to use this method with the information they already have in their enterprise resource planning (ERP) to gain visibility and help production personnel make the right decisions. When deployed in a manufacturing environment, this methodology helps production teams answer critical production questions.
Meet your presenter With decades of experience in enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting and implementation, Mark Lilly helps manufacturers dramatically improve OTD in high-mix environments. Lilly’s background in computer science and psychology from Cornell University informs his approach to solving business problems with technology. He motivates organizations toward positive, lasting change by bringing teams together to achieve a common goal. Today, Lilly focuses his time on educating manufacturers and their partners about the next evolution beyond traditional production scheduling and materials planning to solve the late problem for good.
About the company LillyWorks is changing the game in solving the persistent problem of missed due dates in high-mix manufacturing so our clients can deliver in less time, on-time, all the time. The company’s flagship product is Protected Flow Manufacturing ™ which can be used with any existing ERP or as a standalone scheduling solution. As an evolution beyond traditional ERP scheduling, PFM helps manufacturing teams master on-time-delivery. This proprietary system uses real-time priorities, materials, capacity, and threat level analysis to turn lead times into kept promises. Since 1960, the Lilly family has been dedicated to creating leading-edge MRP and ERP solutions that give manufacturing leaders and their teams more freedom. In 1991, founder Dick Lilly launched VISUAL Manufacturing as the world’s first software in this sector to offer an intuitive graphical user interface. Today, brothers Mark and Michael Lilly, along with long-time partners David Layne and Scott Filiault, are leading the industry beyond traditional scheduling and MRP tools and making it possible to solve the late problem for good!
Ultralong-range aircraft begins flight-test program using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching its flight-test program. Announced in October 2021, the G800 is the latest addition to Gulfstream’s next-generation fleet to take flight and make progress toward customer deliveries.
The G800 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and landed there two hours later. In keeping with Gulfstream’s commitment to sustainability leadership in aviation, the aircraft made the flight using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, said, “At Gulfstream, working closely with our customers allows us to continuously build on our successes and develop aircraft that exceed their expectations. The G800 pushes the boundaries of performance even further with Gulfstream-designed aerodynamics and cabin technology, and we look forward to our customers benefiting from the longer range at higher speeds in our exceptional cabin environment.”
The G800 can fly 8,000nm (14,816km) at Mach 0.85 and 7,000nm (12,964km) at Mach 0.90 with class-leading fuel-efficiency, thanks to the combination of the Gulfstream-designed, advanced high-speed wing and all-new, high-thrust Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines.
The G800 also features the latest in Gulfstream’s cabin technology and comfort, including hand-crafted, ergonomic seats; a high-definition circadian lighting system; 100% fresh, never recirculated air; the lowest cabin altitude in the industry; a plasma-ionization air purification system; and 16 of the largest windows in the industry. Designed to seat up to 19 passengers, the G800 offers up to four living areas, or three living areas with a crew compartment.
The G800 is equipped with Gulfstream’s next-generation Symmetry Flight Deck and dual head-up displays featuring the new Combined Vision System, which includes Enhanced Flight Vision System and Synthetic Vision System imagery, further enhancing safety and pilot situational awareness.
“We have announced eight new aircraft in the past decade, strategically timed to capture market demand,” Burns said. “We are seeing great interest in the G800, and this first flight brings us even closer to delivering a Gulfstream for every mission.”
Discover the potential savings of on-site solvent recycling.
About the presentation With the increasing pressure to eliminate some solvents used for part cleaning in open top degreasers, the need to off-set the higher costs of today’s alternative have become an important part of these processes. The capability to recycle solvents directly from the process chamber into a standalone distillation system then return the clean solvent to the chamber for re-use has proven to be an excellent way to extend the life of the solvents and maintain a cleaner fluid to ensure consistently clean parts for a longer time.
This distillation system maintains the purity of the solvent and also minimizes the times the solvent needs to be drained into containers and disposed of, saving additional money and paperwork. This process of solvent recycling is a winning combination of:
• Extended bath life • Improved parts cleaning • Reduced operational cost • Environmental responsibility through technology
Meet your presenter Eric Bromley has been with KYZEN for more than 27 years. He started in their technical service department and is now regional manager for Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Bromley was involved with the cleaning process from building aqueous and solvent cleaning systems to installing and troubleshooting them at customers' sites. His current role is providing cleaning chemistry solutions from KYZEN.
About the company KYZEN has been pioneering environmentally responsible advanced cleaning technologies for the world since 1990 by fusing our commitment to groundbreaking science in cleaning chemistries and research with the care we have for your manufacturing cleaning process and your success. We continuously improve our cleaning agents and problem solve to create the most effective cleaning products and solutions to suit your specific needs. We’re meticulous in our attention to detail in meeting those manufacturing cleaning needs.