change over. A typical change can take 20–30 minutes. This is taking the part off and putting a new one on, requiring a new setup. Once the setup is done, the change can easily be done in five to 10 minutes."
Alvarez is optimistic about the future of his company. “Within the next few months we plan to expand our building by 50% so that we can increase production capacity. Busi- ness is very, very good. 2011 was our best year ever. Current- ly, we’re running at full capacity. That’s the main reason driv- ing our decision to expand—to accommodate new equipment in order to meet customer demand. You can bet who we’ll be turning to: Hillary Machinery and Hyundai WIA.” ME For more information on Hyundai WIA, go to
elcam’s Australian sales partner, Camplex, has been able to supply a complete inspection solution to Metalsa, a leading
supplier of automotive components in the country. The system comprises Delcam’s PowerSHAPE CAD software for data trans- lation and repair, the company’s PowerINSPECT software for inspection, and a Baces3D portable measuring arm. Metalsa is a global manufacturer of chassis, suspension, and body structures for both cars and commercial vehicles,
At Metalsa, Delcam’s PowerINSPECT software is used to con- firm quality at every stage as in inspection of this fixtured component using the Baces3D portablemeasuring arm.
with the philosophy “Quality as a way of life.” Originally founded in Mexico, the company now also manufactures in North and South America, Germany, and India, as well as in Australia. The Australian manufacturing plant is located on a large
industrial site in Cheltenham, near Melbourne. It supplies local car manufacturers, including Toyota, GM-Holden, and Ford. For example, the company makes and supplies more than 60 components for the Toyota Camry, including under- body and body-shell components. Each component design must pass from Toyota’s design system to the Metalsa data system before manufacturing, prototyping and verification can begin.
Robert Nastasi, Metalsa’s quality engineer, has been part of the process of providing these car companies with quality parts since 1998. It is Nastasi’s job to ensure that Metalsa
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