Thanks to all for your assistance in making our Reshoring Initiative event a success! No doubt we will all be hearing more about this topic in the coming weeks/months. For those of you who could not attend, we have a PDF download of Harry Moser's presentation. You can also view the presentation in its entirety by clicking on the link below. 

If you have a reshoring/backshoring case study that you would like to share, please contact us. These stories are essential to the success of this effort. 

Thank you again for your support!

Access the Reshore Event presentation with Audio 

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FORTUNE -- When Mark Krywko and his son, Jason, launched Sleek Audio, a small business making in-ear headphones for iPods and other audio devices from a Florida town near St. Petersburg, they asked several U.S. manufacturers for quotes on how much it would cost to make their product. It was, of course, oh so much cheaper in China, so they contracted with a factory in Guangdong province and launched their first product in 2007. 

But last year, fed up with low quality, too much travel, communications problems, shipping delays, rising costs, and -- worst of all -- a ruined shipment of 10,000 sets of earphones that cost millions and nearly brought the company to its knees, the father-and-son team made a big business decision... READ MORE 

Brooks Associates is proud to include Newland Machine Tool as part of our product lineup.      

Newland Machine Tool Group (based in Toronto, Canada) offers a complete line of large milling, turning, and grinding equipment for the global market. The Newland product lineup includes:

• Vertical Turning Centers
• Table & Floor Type Horizontal Boring Mills
• Precision Vertical Bearing Grinders
• OEM Products
• T-Type Horizontal Boring Mills
• Retrofit & Rebuild Services

 

Gregor Technology - Hurco Helps Firm Go Lean From the Beginning

John Gregorich founded Gregor Technology in 1985 and built the business by providing fast turn-around of small-lot quantities for his customers. He needed a machine that could be programmed on the shop floor because he didn't want the overhead or have the time that a CAD/CAM system can require. When he saw a Hurco control demonstration at a local machine tool show years ago, he bought his first Hurco, a 3HP knee mill. He was producing parts within two days... READ MORE

 

Manufacturers Sweat Out Fate Of Equipment Write-Offs

Over the past four or five years, Fitchburg's Rocheleau Tool & Die Co. Inc. has bought a new piece of equipment every year. The upgrades have improved the company's efficiency and helped it turn out more of the metal machine parts it makes. 

But owner Steven Rocheleau said the upgrades wouldn't necessarily be financially justifiable if not for a set of federal tax breaks that reward capital investment. READ MORE

 

Ganesh Open House

New Lampin Corp Turning/Milling Center Now Operational

Lampin Corporation is excited to announce the purchase of a new Ganesh Cyclone 32-CS 7 axis Turn/Mill center! This highly versatile piece of equipment is capable of turning components up to 36MM (1.417 in), and with 27 tools installed; it can produce many custom parts complete without the need for secondary operations to be performed on other machines. Most custom parts that Lampin manufactures for our customers need both turning and milling operations to produce the part. This usually meant moving partially completed components from our lathes to our milling centers. Moving parts through multiple machines increased cycle time and delivery time to our customers. With this new Ganesh Cyclone we can often produce a complete part on one machine reducing our turnaround time. Furthermore, the new Cyclone frees up milling capacity in our machining centers to produce larger, higher complexity milled components with longer cycle times. The increased maximum diameter of 36mm on the Cyclone 32- CS also means many parts can now be turned from bar stock rather than having to be chucked which also reduces cycle time for our customers. 

www.lampin.com

Brooks Machinery August Newsletter

Hurco and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Partner for 2011 Season

“All of us at Hurco are excited to be a part of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and the IZOD IndyCar Series. Our customers around the world are race fans and they not only enjoy the sport of racing, they appreciate all of the technology and engineering that goes into making a winning race car. The technology of the Hurco machines is extremely beneficial for the type of precision manufacturing race teams require. We are honored that Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has chosen Hurco as the exclusive CNC machine tool technology to be used at their operation. We’re looking forward to a great race season,” said Bruce Manthey, General Manager of Hurco North America
www.indycar.com

Brooks Machinery to Host Reshoring Event October 19th, 2011

On October 19, 2011, Brooks Associates, Inc. will host an innovative workshop on a growing trend in the manufacturing industry; reshoring or bringing manufacturing back to the United States from abroad.

Harry Moser (founder of www.reshorenow.org) will be the keynote speaker on Reshoring Initiative—Bringing Manufacturing Back Home.

Reshoring (or backshoring) manufacturing has grown increasingly popular in the U.S. over the last few years due to multiple factors:

· Higher Wage Rates in developing countries

· Higher transportation costs

· High reject rates from offshore sources

Workshop participants will receive and learn how to use tools that the Reshoring Initiative has developed to help customers understand their Total Cost of Ownership. Take-aways include::

· Business Practices to differentiate your company from offshore competitors

· Suggestions for selling the benefits of reshoring

· Cases studies of successful reshoring efforts

· Strategies for identifying work and markets that are less vulnerable to Offshorin

We will offer morning and afternoon sessions. Please look for email invitation in coming weeks.

To register, please visit www.brooksmachinery-reshore.com.

Engineering Our Way Out of Offshoring

Traditional corporate and enterprise accounting systems do not generate total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) data for companies locating or sourcing overseas in search of the lowest labor cost," asserted Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative and retired president of Agie Charmilles LLC.

When total cost of ownership is calculated, Moser said, most companies discover that they have saved closer to 10% -- rather than the 30% or 40% that they initially thought -- by offshoring.
www.industryweek.com

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He who hesitates... pays more taxes!
In addition to Section 179 tax incentives, you can get up to $5,000 worth of options FREE.

Don’t wait. Order now.
Installation deadline is 12/31/11.

Boston-Area Machine Shop Invests in New Toyoda Vertical Machining Center for New Technology/Capacity

When Marc Boisvert (owner of Arro Engineering in Beverly, MA) visited the IMTS show in Chicago in September 2010 looking for vertical machining centers, he had a focused list of builders to visit with some key criteria in mind:

· Heavy Duty/Linear Guide Machine

· Good Local Support Network

· Latest Control Technology

“The Toyoda FV1050 has really improved through-put since it came online”, says Marc. Marc relates that “Secondary machining had become a bit of a bottle-neck, especially during a surge in orders. The Toyoda has been highly reliable and accurate. Work flow has been much more consistent since we added this machine. If our growth continues, we will consider another unit in 2012.”

In addition to investing in world-class equipment, Arro recognizes the need for diversification. In addition to their job shop business, they design and manufacture a line of quick-change tooling for vertical milling machines (trade name is Mach 1 Tool). This ingenious design reduces R8 style manual tool changes dramatically. What used to take up to a minute, now takes only seconds. That time savings accumulates quickly and translates into hundreds of dollars per month. The payback on this tooling system is usually well within a year! This tooling is marketed globally at www.mach-1tooling.com.

A great success story. Arro Engineering was founded in 1978 by Marc’s father, Louis Boisvert. Since then it has grown to fifteen employees with over twenty CNC units for turning, milling, grinding. Marc’s son Dan has also joined the business, and Arro is well-poised for third generation ownership/operation (a rare feat, indeed, these days!) No stranger to the needs of a closely held company and family business, Brooks’ Peter Klier maintains Arro’s account, ensuring their continued success and satisfaction with the FV1050.

Have your own story? Share it!

To fulfill customer product line demands, management recently decided to pursue larger OMAX table sizes (more 80X Series dash numbers and the new 160X Series) and a new range of larger MAXIEM machines. The following specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.

Hurco UltiMotion

What would a 30% reduction in cycle time mean to your shop?

More margin per part? More machine capacity? The specific benefits will vary for each shop, but it's easy to see how UltiMotion will pay for itself faster than any other control technology available.

• Improve Surface Finish - UltiMotion reduces machine jerk during direction changes by 50%, resulting in smoother motion. That means less chatter marks, less vibration, better surface finish. Read more

• Reduce Cycle Time - Cornering velocity with UltiMotion is 2.5x faster than conventional motion. Combine this with Hurco’s advanced motion planning and you get faster cycle times that further improve with the complexity of your part geometry. Read more

• Faster Drilling/Quality Tapping - UltiMotion significantly reduces cycle time when you have repetitive tasks, such as drilling or tapping by taking the shortest path from hole to hole. No need to worry about good taps either, as UltiMotion always provides perfect machine synchronization. Read more

• Extend Machine Life - The smoother the ride, the less stress placed on the entire machine and its components. Reduced machine jerk also maintains the accuracy of your machine longer. Read more

Hwacheon Machinery has launched the new Vesta 610D vertical machining center with built-in automatic pallet changer. The Vesta 610D features 24” x 17” x 22” X, Y, Z travels, 10,000 RPM direct drive spindle and 24 station (40 taper) tool changer. The rotary pallet changer is standard equipment and ensures optimal “spindle on” time. the footprint is very compact – measuring only 82” in width.

Hwacheon Vesta 610D. High performance. Small Automation Footprint

Brooks Machinery June Newsletter

 

Sodick introduces new affordable-cost AD Series CNC Sinker EDM

Sodick's new and affordable-cost AD25L and the AD30L CNC sinker EDMs use a high speed linear motor Z axis drive which creates its own flushing condition. This eliminates the need (and labor cost) to machine flush holes into to the electrode and the experience required to set up auxiliary flushing lines.

The AD Series include a user-friendly, menu driven control that prompts the operator to input the required machining data. Once the data is entered, the control automatically writes the NC code.

The control also eliminates DC arcing and the zero electrode wear circuit dramatically reduces electrode wear and in many cases eliminates the need for semi and finishing electrodes.

Hurco & Brooks provide CCAT with 5-Axis Machining Center

Hurco and Brooks Associates have provided CCAT (East Hartford, CT) with its advanced 5-axis machining center, the VMX42U, to assist CCAT in their mission to help small businesses, such as job shops, find ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The Hurco VMX42U 5-axis machining center is the perfect machine to highlight increased efficiencies that are available through technology investment.

CCAT works to strengthen the manufacturing sector in the United States throughout the global marketplace by collaborating with industry, academia, and government to help businesses innovate and compete more effectively.

Learn more about all of the Brooks product lines

In The News

Hurco launches new 5 Axis Machining Website

New  video demonstrates the advantages of Toyoda's FMS System

Sodick's members only site features parts, support & training schedules

 

Brooks Machinery May Newsletter

Eastec Exhibited Machines:

Hurco Manufacturing
TMX8-MYS Multi-tasking lathe with sub-spindle, live tooling and Y-axis capability - Balance operations, cut cycle time, and drop parts complete!

VMX30U Five axis/five sided machining center reduce fixture costs and cut setup time - designed for 5-sided and full five axis machining.

VM20 Machining Center with Full Fourth Axis Rotary Table
best in class 40 x 20 VMC on the market!

Toyoda Machinery
Stealth 1165 Vertical Machining Center (CAT 40 with geared headstock) - Stealth line offers unrivaled versatility - twelve different models in the class of VMC

FA 400J Horizontal Machining Center compact, high-performance, affordable HMC. Perfect for first time horizontal buyers.

GE4 OD Grinder full CNC grinder with easy-to-use menu system

Ganesh Machinery
Cyclone CS32 7-axis Turning Center highly flexible, sliding headstock turning center. designed for complex parts that are difficult to fixture

Sodick Inc
AG400L Wire EDM linear motor driven, high precision wire EDM with rise-fall worktank

AG60L Ram EDM no flush, user-friendly CNC linear motor Ram EDM with rise-fall worktank

Hwacheon Machinery
Cutex 240B SMC Horizontal Turning Center with Live Tooling and Sub-Spindle - great fit for medium/large batch production for turning/secondary milling in one setup

Gosiger - Nomura
NN20J Swiss Style Turning Center rigid, dove-tail- way Swiss machine for medical parts, valves, electronics. No machine is more suited for machining tough materials

Learn more about all of the Brooks product lines

 

In The News

Big Gains From Machining Optimization

CCAT recently completed a machining optimization project for Phoenix Manufacturing in Enfield, CT. The part, a component for a next generation aircraft, is currently in low rate production at Phoenix but the demand for the part is expected to increase sevenfold in the coming years.

Read full article >>

Quick Links

Omax waterjet facts

Making the Case for made in America

Sodick unveils new website

 

 

OMAX Maxiem WaterJet Machines starting at $67,000

The MAXIEM Waterjet line fills the need for shops that just need a basic water jet machine. Adding a Maxiem waterjet machine to your shop introduces new machining solutions once considered financially out of reach. The MAXIEM is ideal for shops that are currently subcontracting their cutting or making parts by other processes that require subsequent operations to achieve the same high precision and surface quality of a waterjet. Click here for specs and for pricing.

 

Double your productivity with a OMAX DualBridge WaterJet Machine

OMAX's new dual head improves machining efficiency by adding an additional cutting head nozzle. Dual bridges can cut independently or work together to efficiently cut large parts. The DualBRIDGE System available for new and existing models including 60120, 80X and 120X.

Buy OMAX Consumables Online at Brooks Machinery

Save time when you order OMAX consumables at the Brooks Machinery - OMAX e-commerce site. WaterJet consumables include filters, nozzles, rebuild kits, plumbing parts and more. Click here to set up your online account and purchase OMAX consumables online.

 

Introducing Sodick's Largest Wire EDM

Sodick's new submersed AQ1200L wire EDM is designed for the machining of large molds/dies, and parts related to the aerospace industry. The extremely large worktank can hold a max workpiece size of 62.9" x 47.2" x 15.7". Because of its fixed table design, a greater workpiece weight is achieved (parts weighing up to 4.5 tons) without affecting the table positioning or workpiece accuracy.

The machine is designed with independent X-Y and U-V axis cutting parts the that were only once thought as impossible. Click here for more specs and to request pricing.

 

Mitsui Surface Grinders

No shop is complete without a grinder. Brooks Associates represents Mitsui High-tec, surface grinders including grinder parts, stamping products and precision tools.

Our surface grinder models include PC based, hand feed, semi-automatic,fully automatic and CNC. Click here to browse our models.

COSEN Band Saws starting at $2,900

Cosen vertical band saws are an ideal machine tool for machine shops, maintenance facilities, fabrication shops and production shops. The Cosen has wide arrange of saws ranging from general purpose to production to heavey duty. Click here for more product information and to request a quote.

Past Brooks Machinery Newsletters

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