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Q: Several years ago, I saw an article in one of your publications about hiring a
consultant when purchasing a waterjet cutting machine. The article had some
questions that a company should ask before hiring a consultant. I’ve looked on
thefabricator.com article archive, but I can’t find the article. Can you help me find it?
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Don’t Miss the
Registration Deadline
From: Dr. Chris Kuehl, FMA’s economist and author of “Fabrinomics”
To: Any fabricator looking to diversify business and find industries with
growth potential
Why Not: Find out how to access industries – alternative energy, transportation
(non-automotive), and medical – that can contribute to the growth of your
company’s bottom line. Learn techniques from Dr. Kuehl that can lead your
company to successfully diversify its products and customer base.
Paid attendees are entitled to a money-back guarantee if they aren’t satisfied with this program.
Safety Conference attendees Doug Raff, Ron Butchko, and Jim Blount learn
about how UL conducts safety investigations.
Planned by FMA’s Safety Council in partnership with Premier Organization. Attendees also got an OSHA Update from Region V
Sponsor, CNA Insurance, this innovative conference gave professionals Deputy Administrator, Sandy Taylor.
with safety responsibilities much-needed solutions. Owners, Attendees especially enjoyed case study presentations made by
supervisors, safety committee members, human resources managers, their peers. Hearing from companies that make a safety a priority,
and others participated in the first FMA Safety Conference May 5-6, genuinely care for their people, and save money by doing so was
2009, in Deerfield, Ill. incredibly motivating. Other highlights of the program included a
Participants enjoyed dynamic sessions on safety topics unique to the tour of the Underwriters Laboratory and the FMA/CNA Awards
metal processing, forming, and fabricating industry. Presentation Reception. Don’t miss out April 13-14, 2010 in Chicago!
Former Global Health and Safety Regulatory Liaison of GM, Mike Below: Representatives from AddisonMcKee Inc., Main Steel Polishing Co. Inc.,
Taubitz, provided insight on the Safety Benefits of Becoming a Lean Nisshin Automotive Tubing LLC, AK Tube LLC, Big Enterprises LLC, Plymouth Tube Co., and
Kastalon Inc. were present to accept 2009 Safety Awards.
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Coil Processing Workshop
Conference Wrap-up
More than 50 attendees converged in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for the Coil
Processing Workshop and Exhibition on May 12-13, 2009, to learn
about the latest coil processing applications. In these challenging
economic times, the emphasis of the conference was placed on how to
get more out of existing equipment.
The Coil Processing Workshop and Exhibition provided a
complete overview of coil processing techniques. Attendees learned
Over 150 attendees from job shops, OEMs, automotive
everything from identifying and resolving shape defects in coils and
manufacturers, suppliers, and laser processing engineers all celebrated
obtaining the best slitting results to evaluating and reporting strip
the 17th annual ALAW Laser Applications Workshop, on May 12-14,
flatness and maintaining a safe work environment. With presentations
2009, in Plymouth, Mich.
covering leveling, straightening, slitting, or cut-to-length, there was
This unique two-day workshop hosted jointly by FMA and the
something for everyone.
Laser Institute of America featured real world, cost effective laser
In addition to 10 presentations, the workshop was enhanced with a
applications in automotive and general manufacturing. ALAW 2009
tour of Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc., an evening networking reception,
emphasized the solutions to today’s manufacturing challenges and
and exhibition. During the Nucor plant tour, attendees were able
provided practical guidance for new design problems. The two
to see the plant’s Steckel mill technology which produces high
keynote topics were benchmarking of automotive production in
quality plate.
North America presented by the Center for Automotive Research;
Attendee discussions about the latest in equipment and operations
and energy efficient green car body production presented by
carried over to the evening networking reception. The exhibits
Fraunhofer IWU.
provided attendees with innovative solutions and products to solve
For the second year in a row, ALAW was separated into two
their workplace challenges. Attendees received cost-saving ideas that
simultaneous tracks, one for fabricators, and the other for laser
they could implement immediately.
applications in the automotive industry. The Laser Automotive Track
If you weren’t able to attend, mark your calendar now for the next
focused on reducing energy costs, reducing the weight of automobiles,
Coil Processing Workshop and Exhibition to be held Sept. 22-23,
laser welding and brazing, and reducing chiller energy use.
2009 at Holiday Inn Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico.
Presentations featured remote welding in automotive applications,
Speaking, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities are available.
laser cutting of airbag materials, the hot forming process, new
Please contact Julie Maddock at juliem@fmanet.org or 815-227-8214
developments in fuel cells and batteries, laser blanking, and other
for more information.
laser applications.
The Fabricators Track was expanded to two full program days with
a “Making Green and Going Green” theme. Session topics included:
combination punch lasers, flat sheet plus 5-axis lasers, prototyping
case studies, new fiber laser applications, laser tube cutting, and metal
volatility and pricing. The Fabricators Track included customer case
studies, a panel discussion on software and automation, and
interactive roundtable discussions.
The workshop also included two impressive open houses which
featured the latest in laser technology applications: the Fraunhofer
USA lab tour and demonstration facility and a tour of the TRUMPF
Inc. Laser Technology Center.
Many thanks to the ALAW 2009 Sponsors: Fraunhofer USA Center
for Coating and Laser Applications, IPG Photonics, Laserline, and
TRUMPF Inc.
For this year’s presentations and more information regarding next
year’s ALAW event, go to www.alawlaser.org or contact Jen Christian
at jen@alawlaser.org.
Attendees find innovative solutions and meet exhibitors during the Coil Processing
networking reception.
Attendees visiting the TRUMPF Inc. tabletop display.
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Amada Supports NBT Summer Camps for Youths
Even in these uncertain economic times, one company in the workers in the country,” said Terrence Egan, NBT director.
hard-hit manufacturing sector is stepping up to the plate to improve “We thank Amada America for making this investment in the future
the industry. Amada America, based in Buena Park, Calif., with a new manufacturing work force of America.”
Solution Center located in Schaumburg, Ill., contributed $40,000 to The camps reach youth at the critical level of secondary education,
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), The Foundation of the exposing them to math, science, and engineering principles, and giving
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl., to help fund the them opportunities to see the technology being used in industry and
winners of its 2009 manufacturing camp grants. the high level of skills that will be required from the work force.
Each year, with the support of sponsor companies, NBT awards “We are proud to be helping to make a difference in these young
grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions that people and encouraging them to consider a career in the trades,” said
offer overnight or day camp experiences that introduce young people Nick Ostrowski, General Manager - Media/Tooling Sales with Amada
ages 12 to 16 to careers in manufacturing and engineering. The Amada America. “These camps are important because they provide youth with
donation supports three camps for three consecutive years. the exposure to vocational and technical trades that no longer exist in
“We are very appreciative of the generous donation from Amada all public education systems.”
America that will help to inspire the next generation of engineers, NBT recently launched a text-to-give program that allows people
builders and manufacturers,” said actor, director and producer John to donate to the organization by simply texting “123” to the number
Ratzenberger, an NBT founder and its spokesman. “There is an “90999” from their cell phone. Supporters will be prompted to confirm
ever-increasing demand for highly skilled professionals who can design, their gift by replying with the word YES. Then they will receive a
program, and operate technology. Creating a skilled work force in the confirmation and the message generates a $5 donation charged directly
trades is vital to the future of America, and it all starts with getting to the caller’s cell phone bill.
young people to take pride in tinkering.” Amada America manufactures and sells sheet metal fabricating
“Manufacturing camp grants help to provide positive, hands-on equipment, including CNC turret punch presses, lasers, press brakes,
experiences so young people will consider manufacturing as a career shears, flexible manufacturing systems, and related software.
option and ultimately increase the pool of available, highly skilled
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2009-10 Scholarship
Recipients
Thirty students have been awarded scholarships totaling $49,000 from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, The Foundation of the Fabricators &
Manufacturers Association, Intl., for the 2009-2010 academic school year. Support NBT scholarships at www.NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org.
Anthony Cazabat Avery-John Domingo Hank Peppe Ethan Scott William Terry IV Kyle Brubaker,
Santa Barbara, Calif. Kapolei, Hawaii Plattsmouth, Neb. Edmond, Okla. Rowley, Mass. Daytona Beach, Fla
Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Welding Tech
Whitman College University of Hawaii at Manoa Massachusetts Institute of Oklahoma State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Daytona State College
Technology
Johnathon Canalizo Don Chartrand Ed Dobos Nicholas Gannon John Hatch Terrell Hill
Ormond Beach, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla. Deland, Fla. Deltona, Fla. Port Orange, Fla. Lynwood, Calif.
Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Sheet Metal Fab
Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Long Beach City College
$500 “GO-Brennan”/SolidWorks Scholarships
Mark Littleford Bill McCreary Manuel “Manny” Moscoso Garrett Moyer Ray Parkhurst Charles Rogers
Deltona, Fla. Deltona, Fla. Port Orange, Fla. South Daytona, Fla. Ormond Beach, Fla. Long Beach, Calif.
Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Plumbing Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Sheet Metal Fab
Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Long Beach City College
Austin Rutland Steven Saliba William Smith Dakota Swearingen Andrew Taulbee Mitch Thygesen
Province Oak Hill Holly Hill, Fla. Ormond Beach, Fla. Lakewood, Calif. DeLeon Springs, Fla. Langley, B.C.
Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Welding Tech Major: Metal Fab
Daytona State College Daytona State College Daytona State College Long Beach City College Daytona State College Kwantlen Polytechnic
University
Next Networking
Event:
Sept. 15 @
Mazak Optonics Corp.
Elgin, Ill.
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AddisonMckee’s Quality Management System Megan Feil, daughter of Donna Feil $250,000 Write-Off
was audited in May 2009 and was awarded an (Minneapolis Coil Subsidiary)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
updated ISO 9001:2008 certificate. Previously, Alyse Fields, daughter of Kenneth Fields
of 2009 has been signed into law, extending the
the company’s quality systems were maintained (Minneapolis Coil Subsidiary)
increase in the Section 179 Federal Income Tax
and certified to the former ISO9001:2000 Zachary Hasbrouck, son of Keith Hasbrouck
Deduction. The Act allows a company to deduct the
standard. (Connecticut Division)
first $250,000 of equipment (Section 179 Property)
Caroline Sable, daughter of Robert Sable
AICON announced a new climate control purchased in 2009 from its taxable income.
(Minneapolis Coil Subsidiary)
concept for its optical measuring system, For companies purchasing (or leasing -- with a
Michael Sagherian, son of Malcolm Sagherian $1 buy-out lease) up to $800,000 of equipment in
MoveInspect.
(Connecticut Division) 2009, this deduction is available in full. It then
AMS Controls presented the Pathfinder Timothy Shields son of John Golly phases out on a dollar-for-dollar basis between
Graphics Control System for sheet metal folders (Chicago Division) $800,000 and $1,050,000, and is not available for
at the annual showing at Kaufmann Ulm Jennifer Slife, daughter of Sheila Slife companies purchasing more than $1,050,000 of
Spenglereibedarf GmbH in Ulm, Germany, in (Corporate Office, Cleveland) equipment in 2009. However, companies can finance
March. purchases more than $800,000 with an operating
Peddinghaus Corp. completed a concentrated
ClarkWestern was recently honored by the week-long ISO audit and received a five-star lease and may still be eligible to claim the deduction.
Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry rating back from NQL Associates, the ISO
with the Excellence in Construction Quality
Plymouth Tube Co. Celebrates 85 Years
auditing firm. Peddinghaus therefore
Award for Contractor’s Contract less than $1 received the highest rating of certification ISO In 1924, family-owned Plymouth Tube Co. began
Million. 9001:2008 as a result of its efforts. to produce premium tubing from a small, single
location in Michigan. Since the very beginning,
Epicor Software Corp. announced it has been PEM® China has received the “Advanced Plymouth has achieved its primary goal of meeting
selected as a finalist for Global ISV Industry Environment Protection Enterprise” award or exceeding customers’ expectations by encouraging
Partner of the Year in the 2009 Microsoft from the Kunshan (China) Municipal exemplary service as well as practicing superior
Worldwide Partner Conference Awards program. Government. The award recognizes the efforts manufacturing methods to encourage overall
Exact Software announced the expansion of and excellent results achieved in meeting and efficiency. With leadership from President Donald C.
Exact’s ERP portfolio in the Americas with the exceeding environmental protection “Van” Van Pelt, Plymouth has withstood the test of
release of Exact Globe 393. requirements”and was presented during 38th time and continues to thrive even in the most
World Environment Day ceremonies on June 5. challenging times.
Labconco is on Twitter. Follow them at http:// “Not many companies survive 85 years, especially
twitter.com/labconco. Precision Hardware’s delayed egress for
family-owned businesses. Plymouth Tube is still
Middle Atlantic Products introduced the new Dura-Glide™ made BUILDINGS Magazine’s going strong in our 4th generation of family
IsoCenter™ Rackmount Isolation Transformer Top 100 Products for 2009. leadership” said Steve Bohnenkamp, vice president
system which is engineered to enhance AV PRC Laser officially welcomes Durma Machine of sales and marketing for Plymouth.
performance by eliminating many issues related Tools to the North American laser market. Plymouth is committed to the long-term success
to power and grounding. of its customers and the markets they serve.
RathGibson announced seamless, welded, and
“During tough economic times many
The Minster Machine Co. announces 0 per- drawn tubing through its company Greenville
customers want to do business with companies they
cent APR for all in-stock Amada equipment. Tube. feel confident will be around in the long run” says
Nova Group Inc. received FMA’s Safety Award Sandvik Materials Technology has signed a Bohnenkamp, “Understandably, they don’t want to
of Honor. multi-year delivery contract for steam generator take major risks in dealing with the wrong suppliers.”
tubes for the nuclear power industry. “For 85 years, Plymouth Tube has survived many
OKAY Industries Inc. has received the 2008
recessions, and even the Great Depression,
Parkview Metal Products Excellence in Quality Stahlwerk Thüringen GmbH, a company of the
maintaining the continuity, reliability and quality
Award as part of the Precision Metalforming Spanish Grupo Alfonso Gallardo, has placed an
you have come to expect, says Plymouth Tube
Association’s Awards of Excellence in Metalforming. order with SMS Meer for a new roughing stand President Donald C. “Van” Van Pelt.
Olympic Steel Inc. announced the recipients for its long product mill in Unterwellenborn. “Our strength lies in our long term focus and our
of the Sol Siegal Scholarship Program. TRUMP released its TruLaser Tube 7000 laser commitment to our customers, our employees and
The 2009 new recipients are: cutting system which processes tubes inside a our shareholders.”
Renee Garcia, daughter of Ysmael Garcia tunnel-like safety enclosure and then, Currently, Plymouth maintains 13 operations
(Detroit Division) depending on size, moves them forward to the offering precision carbon and stainless steel tub-
Midhilesh Gogineni, son of Rao Gogineni brush table or ejects them to a parts container ing, steel and titanium cold-drawn shapes, steel and
(Cleveland Division) behind the machine. titanium near-net extrusions, stainless steel coil
processing, and a variety of value added steel
Stacia Moyes, daughter of Thomas Smith Ultratech Inc. announced it will co-host the finishing processes.
(Iowa Division) CEO Investor Summit -- a forum that will Plymouth Tube Co., including Plymouth
Alaine Perconti, daughter of Alan Perconti bring investors and analysts together with Engineered Shapes, serves a vast array of markets
(Cleveland Division) executives from six leading capital equipment across the globe. Markets served include aerospace,
Ashley Skinner, daughter of Lisa Bradley companies in an efficient, relaxed atmosphere. nuclear, transportation, pharmaceutical, firearms,
(Southern Division) The CEO Investor Summit will be held on performance racing as well as others. Plymouth also
The 2009 renewal recipients are: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Four Seasons supplies value-added services in carbon steel, stainless
Jessica Cedor, daughter of Joseph Cedor Hotel in San Francisco. Ultratech’s steel, and titanium for a variety of applications,
(Connecticut Division) Chairman and CEO Art Zafiropoulo and including feedwater heater, pressure, boiler,
Michael Culek Jr., son of Michael Culek Sr. VP of Finance & CFO Bruce Wright will hydraulic, elevator, pump, valve and mechanical.
(Cleveland Division) represent Ultratech.
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Connections
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july/august 2009
Connections Staff
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Kimberly Pollard
kimp@fmanet.org
Contributing Writers
Jen Christian, D’Ann Hamilton,
Audrey Long, Julie Maddock,
Dena Mattausch, Megan Paja, Jim Warren
Graphic Designer
Sarah Currie
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