Tony Martindale freely explains he is the most basic of FactoryWiz users. He barely scratches the surface of the capabilities, and it does exactly what he wanted it to do. Phase one was to implement the system solely to see if the machines are running or not. That’s it. On, or off., It’s been since April 0f 2018 since CNC West Magazine last met with Tony Martindale at Martindale Manufacturing. Our first trip to their San Marcos, Ca. facility showcased the added speed and precision gained by replacing older Fadal mills with new Fadals. Back then his floor space was limited, and it is even mor ..read more

Optimized infeed movements considerably reduce auxiliary processing time. Modern manufacturing environments are continually evolving. To meet increasing productivity requirements, turnaround times and cost objectives, manufacturers continue to invest in higher technology solutions such as multi-axis and multitasking machines that enable more complex processes. These processes simplify part setups, reduce handling between setup or machines, enable better (shorter) tooling in many cases, and also maximize valuable floor space due to consolidating multiple processes in fewer machines.  Pro ..read more

Operations Manager, Randal Leach and RPI president Hernan Ricaurte can see everything going on all 26 of RPI’s advanced machining centers from any of the workstations throughout the plant. Each display shows real time data from Datanomix (top) and ProShop (bottom) 24/7. Call Santa Ana, Ca. based Ricaurte Precision Inc. (RPI) for high precision 5 axis milling. Call RPI for their live tooling, twin turret lathes, EDM, and Swiss turning. Call RPI for new product introduction. Call RPI for all your flight critical metal and plastic components, but please, don’t call them a machine shop. From hum ..read more

Johnny and Jose were able to train the magazine guy how to program basic operations on Robeka in under 10 minutes. It’s been ten years exactly since CNC West Magazine spent the day at Corona, California based aerospace manufacturer Cal-Draulics, Inc. According to Operations Manager Jose Gonzalez “everything has changed”, but the owners still met me at the door, they still have on time delivery, still provide exceptional quality, and still supply 100% customer satisfaction. The caption on page 22 of the 2014 Aerospace and Defense Issue reads “Doug and Jeanette Johnson have owned Cal-Draulics ..read more

Shawn is hiring young people who are excited to come to work, willing to learn, and really like being a part of a growing company. For over three decades Chatsworth, Ca based 3D CAM never really changed. They made typical job shop parts and dabbled a little in medical. Their machines were once shiny and new but were long past their prime. The founder Gary had done his part for 30 years and was content doing what they always did. That changed when his friend Shawn Mirsalehi offered to invest in 3D and take over the day-to-day operations. With Gary’s experience, trust and guidance, in just thr ..read more

Tauber- Arons Inc. and Aaron Industrial Solutions Announce Timed Online Auction of Assets of a Premier Metal 3D Printing Company and Powder Producer in Northern California Hayward & Fremont, CA – [January 11, 2024] – Leading auctioneers Tauber-Arons Inc. and Aaron Industrial Solutions are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for industry professionals, investors, and businesses alike. A Timed Online Auction is set to take place on Wednesday, February 07, with bidding commencing at 11:00 AM. Pre-Auction offers are being accepted on all major items, and for the facility in its e ..read more

PPL Group Presents an Unmatched Selection of Late Model Grinding, Machining, Turning, Fabrication, and Heat Treat Equipment from Superior Die Set Corporation in a 3-Day Auction Event [Oak Creek, WI] – PPL Group is conducting an unparalleled 3-day auction featuring late model grinding, vertical and horizontal machining, turning, fabrication, and heat treat equipment of Superior Die Set Corporation. The webcast auction is scheduled for January 31, followed by online timed bidding on February 1 and 2. Renowned for its dynamic manufacturing capabilities and precision machining, Superior Die Set Co ..read more

All portable CMMs are inherently open platform devices, which means Verisurf software could easily interface with and run the Magna Tool’s existing Romer arm and any portable CMMs added in the future, all using a common interface. Common Metrology Software Strategy Lowers Costs and Improves: • Quality • Efficiency • Productivity • Resource Utilization Magna Tool has been a world-class producer of high-quality machined parts for the aerospace and space flight industries for over 45 years.  During that time, the Company has never stopped innovating and continues to invest in quality equip ..read more

Steve chose the Zeiss Contura CMM because of their reputation in the industry. Steve Leckband, general manager/owner of Temecula Precision (TP) is a space fan. Not just I make things that going into space and have pride in my work fan, but vacation at space centers watching launches, and buying space shuttle merchandise type of fan. It all started for him as a kid loving science fiction. Many of those science fiction items are no longer fiction and Steve and his team at Temecula Precision love playing their part in the quest for the final frontier.  Steve met his former business partner ..read more

Mathy Machine founder Jay Mathy with his Mori Seiki SL-3 lathe. Circa 1985. Santee, CA. based Mathy Machine Inc. officially opened the doors in 1975, but Jay Mathy has spent his entire life in San Diego as a machinist. What began as a small shop with a couple of guys and manual machines in El Cajon, CA. has evolved into an ISO9001 manufacturing powerhouse with advanced turning and milling centers. TIME “Time and change are the big story of Mathy Machine Inc.” tells general manager Bryan Mathy. “Dad is of the generation who really had to hone their craft to be the artisans that they are. He c ..read more