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Dynamic Solution for Small Oil-Parts Production


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hamrock Precision Inc. (Farmers Branch, TX) makes a specialty of manufacturing small precision parts—typically 2–9" (51–229-mm) long for downhole oil well applications. The company has gained a solid reputation for manufacturing


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Downhole products are manufactured from superalloys on Mazak fi ve-axis machines at energy industry supplier, Shamrock Precision, using Mastercam CAM software’s Dynamic Motion technology.


Laser Textures Molds as Large as a Full-Size Car


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HBA Inserts are Cost Cutters for Hard Metals


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s part of its Lean Manufacturing Initiative, Mike Alfonso, president, Grand Traverse Machine (GTM; Traverse City, MI) established a regular Thursday morning meeting to discuss tooling issues and opportunities.


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Mike Alfonso (right), president of Grand Traverse Machine, and Paul Biegel, lathe department supervisor, realized it was critical to get a handle on their tooling costs and performance.


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ustom Etch Inc. (New Castle, PA), a 35-person shop, has specialized in chemical etching since 1982. However, in 2011 the shop made a bold move to signifi cantly expand its capabilities beyond chemical etching and invested in


advanced fi ve-axis laser-texturing systems. Read more, P51


Textures for molds for automotive interiors as well as various engine covers and components, bumpers and fascias, instrument and door panels and air bag covers are produced by Custom Etch.


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