Engineering & CNC software:
  1. Unigraphics NX7
  2. Smirt die shop
  3. WorkNC 20
  4. Auto-CAD

Compatable data formats:
  1. PRT
  2. IGS
  3. XT, XDW, XTS
  4. WNC
  5. DWG, DXF
  6. SMZ
  7. STP
  8. CATIA-V4, V5, CATPART

CNC Machine Tools:
  1. Mori-Seiki dura vertical 5100, high speed machining center with Fanuc controls.
    a. 10,000 rpm spindle, 787 ipm cut feed, 1400 ipm rapid traverse, 30 pot tool
        changer.
    b. Machining envelope: X 41” x Y 21” x Z 20”

  2. Rambaudi ramspeed B27L, 5 axis high speed machining center with Fidia controls.
    a. 25,000 rpm spindle, 300 ipm cut feed, 600 ipm rapid traverse.
    b. True 5 axis control allows machining normal to surface data.
    c. Machining envelope: X 106” x Y 86” x Z 40”
    d. Distance between columns: 150”

  3. FPT, LEM 93 M5, horizontal machining center with Fidia controls.
    a. 4,000 rpm spindle, 600 ipm cut feed, 600 ipm rapid traverse.
    b. Machining envelope: X 196” x Y 96” x Z 47”
    c. 3+2 machining capable with the use of universal head attachment.

  4. Droop & Rein, vertical machining center with fidia controls.
    a. 1,500 rpm spindle, 100 ipm cut feed, 200 ipm rapid traverse.
    b. Machining envelope: X 100” x Y 58” x Z 40”

  5. Giddings & Lewis, horizontal boring mill with fidia cotrols.
    a. 800 rpm spindle, 100 ipm cut feed, 200 ipm rapid traverse.
    b. Machining envelope: X 168” x Y 144” x Z 60” x W 70” (table)

Additional equipment & resources:
  1. Miscellaneous manual metal working tools and equipment
  2. Overhead crane material handling up to 50 tons
  3. Work NC 20 workstations at every mill for machine floor programming
  4. Facility: 13,000 sq ft. of manufacturing & 7,000 sq ft. of office space.

Local resources:
  1. Hansen-Balk: heat treating, stress relieving & steel harding
  2. Betz Industries: castings up to 60,000 pounds
  3. MPD Welding: welding of most materials
  4. Great Lakes Heavy Haul: all shipping requirements