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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 1

PrecisionNews

The NTMA Southwest Regional Magazine Featuring Arizona, San Diego and North Texas

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & EDITOR Chris Mignella

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSDante Fierros, Margaret Jacoby, Michele Nash-Hoff, Omar Nashashibi, Brett Reynolds, Steve Roark,Ted Szaniawski

ADVISORY BOARDChris Mignella, Lisa Ellard, Glenn VanNoy, Gail Houser

EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING & ADDRESS CHANGESChris MignellaPhone: 602.388.5752 • Fax: 480.970.8501Email: [email protected]

Precision News is published bi-monthly by the ArizonaTooling & Machining Association (ATMA). Opinionsexpressed are those of the authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of the ATMA. While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, ATMA assumes noliability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. ATMA assumes no responsibility or liability for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork.Reproduction in whole or part without the expressedwritten consent from ATMA is prohibited. Precision Newsis the registered trade name of this publication.

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THIS IS MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS OUR MEMBERSHIP in my role asincoming President of the ATMA following those very capable individuals that preceded me andmost recently, Mark Weathers, outgoing President and new Trustee of the ATMA. As he andothers have aptly relayed, we are at a turning point in U.S. manufacturing and I agree with thisview point. Off-shore business activities took on an aura of a bright shiny object that somepursued over the past years. The actual life-cycle benefits are in many cases, less than anticipatedas evidenced by increasing “re-shoring” efforts of late.

Besides “re-shoring” as an important topic of the day, other “cause celebs” continue to receivemuch needed focus which include STEM research, sustainability efforts, and a general focus ontechnology as a means by which we progress out of our economic doldrums. I suggest that weshould also place equal emphasis on MANUFACTURING. Third world countries are not so “thirdworld” anymore and they are pouring billions into technology and MANUFACTURING. They seethis duality as a means to an end. We must do the same thing in our country.

SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN TO US AS MEMBERS OF THE ATMA? WE HAVE THETOOLS AND PLATFORMS WITHIN THE ATMA/NTMA TO HELP ALL OF OUR BUSINESSESTO SUSTAIN OURSELVES AND TO GROW EVEN DURING THE CONTINUED ECONOMICTURMOIL AND COMPETITIVE PRESSURES MENTIONED ABOVE. WE ALSO HAVE THEGOOD MESSAGES AND PROOF THAT MANUFACTURING SHOULD BE ADDED TO THEGREATER DIALOG AS WELL.

Our challenges include making more members aware of these benefits but more importantlygetting our members to become more active in our group and partake of the benefits. Now is not the time to stand in an “idle” position hoping for a better future. Now is the time for proactiveaction both individually and as a group.

Therefore our focus for 2012 is a three pronged agenda to include SERVICE to our membersthat in turn allows for growth in our MEMBERSHIP which in turn allows for greater REVENUEwhich in turn provides more SERVICE which continues the positive cycle.

How do we do this? Before any journey it is a good idea to determine from what point we arestarting before blindly heading into any direction. So we need to know what you think, what youwant, what you like and what you don’t like. We need to hear your ideas, your concerns and yourplans for the future. I endeavor to seek these answers through increased COMMUNICATIONwith our members by making communication a by-line of all that we do. But I need your help. Truecommunication is a two way street and it would be very helpful if you attempted this dialog fromyour perspective as well and you contact me and board members. Contact information is locatedin other pages of this publication.

We are building an exciting and beneficial agenda for 2012 but we cannot sustain and grow ourATMA with the unilateral activities of a few but by the concerted effort of the total team.

Thank you for your future participation.

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First WordPRESIDENT’S LETTER

DANTE O. FIERROSPresident

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THE TERM BIOMIMICRY waspopularized by scientist and author JanineBenyus in her 1997 book Biomimicry:Innovation Inspired by Nature. Biomimicryis defined in her book as a “new sciencethat studies nature’s models and thenimitates or takes inspiration from thesedesigns and processes to solve humanproblems”. Today, biomimicry is changingthe way we research, invent, design,develop and manufacture products.

The San Diego Zoo started its biomimicryprograms in 2007, and the ZoologicalSociety of San Diegorecently partnered withPoint Loma NazareneUniversity on aneconomic impactreport looking into the feasibility ofbringing another spoke into the region’s burgeoninggreen economy. The report titledBiomimicry: AnEconomic GameChanger estimatedthat biomimicry would have a $300 billionannual impact on the US economy, plusadd an additional $50 billion in environ-mental remediation.

“The completed report articulates acompelling case for making the San Diegoregion a global biomimicry hub,” said Randy M. Ataide, executive director of theFermanian Business & Economic Institute at Point Loma Nazarene University.“Biomimicry could represent a revolutionarychange in our economy by transformingmany of the ways we think about designing,producing, transporting and distributinggoods and services.”

An informal alliance to transform an esoteric

concept into what they hope is the beginningof a future industry cluster has formed theBiomimicry Bridge (Business, Research,Innovation, Development, Governance andEducation). A memorandum of understandingto facilitate growth of the Bridge organizationhas been in place since 2008 between the San Diego Zoo, the City of San Diego,CONNECT, UC San Diego, San DiegoState University, Point Loma NazareneUniversity, and the University of San Diego.

A key finding of the report is that biomimicryholds the potential to attract

sizable capital inflows,driven by the prospectsof rapid growth and highrates of return, and thatventure capital potentiallycould flow into the field ata pace at least equal tothat of biotech, estimatedto be about $4.5 billion inthe U.S. in 2010.

The San Diego Zoo andSan Diego Zoo SafariPark house nearly 8,000animals representing

840 species, and the San Diego Zoo’saccredited botanical garden has close to40,000 species. Allison Alberts, chiefconservation and research officer for theSan Diego Zoo, said “We are poised tooffer the opportunity to be a living laboratoryin helping biomimicry-based businessesgrow.” She added that the inspiration thatcomes from studying animals and plantscould also be a revenue generator for thezoo. The study determined that the zoo is the only facilities-based provider ofbiomimicry services in the world and anatural to drive research and commercialapplications.

“A range of businesses in the region alreadyare incorporating aspects of biomimicry in

the design of products or ones they haveon the drawing boards,” said Ruprecht von Buttlar, director of finance andcommercialization programs at CONNECT,which serves as a networking group forinvestors, entrepreneurs and high-tech andlife sciences professionals.

The San Diego Zoo’s biomimicry websitefeatures a page on the latest news,research, and development of biomimeticproducts, a few of which are:

• • GreenShield: An environmentally friendly stain-resistant fabric finish inspired by lotus leaves

• Mirasol®, a display innovation by Qualcomm,mimics the microstructure of a butterfly’s wingto generate color without pigment in theirhandheld display technologies

• Biomatrica has developed DNA and RNApreservation technology based on the processin nature called anhydrobiosis

• Columbia Forest Products developed PureBondby manipulating soy proteins to behave likemussel byssal threads. Is the only urea-formeldehyde (carcinogen) free plywood glueon the market

“The key to biomimicry is the value we placeon natural systems and species,” said PaulaBrock, chief financial officer for the SanDiego Zoo. “Biomimicry offers an opportunityto bring successful economics togetherwith conservation. We hope this study willinspire new companies and entrepreneursto focus upon the development of this field.”

MICHELE NASH-HOFF is the PresidentElectroFab Sales and the author of CanAmerican Manufacturing be Saved? WhyWe Should and How We Can.

Learn more at: www.sandiegozoo.org/biomimicry

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Biomimicry: Looking to Nature for Inspiration to Solve Problemsby MICHELE NASH-HOFF

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Policy WatchMANUFACTURING

Laws such as the Commodity Promotion,Research, and Information Act of 1996 allowsuch activities where an industry can self-promote itself to consumers and jobseekers. Ranchers pay $1-per-head topromotional campaigns each time cattle aresold just as dairy farmers have a self-helpprogram funded by a mandatory 15-cent-per-hundredweight assessment on all milkproduced. Quite the marketing campaign by an economic sector with 1.2 millionemployees, yet, how do manufacturers, withover 12 million employees, market them-selves, especially to the next generation?

A recent study by audit and consulting firmDeloitte revealed that we currently have600,000 open skilled manufacturingpositions in the U.S. today, even as the paceof growth in the manufacturing sector pickedup in November at its strongest levels sinceJune. The Institute for Supply Management’smanufacturing index hit 52.7 percent inNovember, recording an economic

MOST OF US HAVE BY NOW SEEN A COMMERCIAL ON TELEVISION WITH THE SLOGAN “GOT MILK?”OR REMEMBER, “WHERE’S THE BEEF?” ADVERTISEMENTS. HOWEVER, FEW AMERICAN CONSUMERS REALIZE THESEARE THE PRODUCT OF SELF-IMPOSED FEES ON BUSINESSES COLLECTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO HELPPROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN THE U.S.

expansion in the manufacturing sector forthe 28th consecutive month. This is anamazing figure that shocks politicians who are grappling with a roughly 9%unemployment rate in an election year.National Tooling and Machining AssociationPresident Dave Tilstone met Vice PresidentJoe Biden in November 2011 and told himthat that “NTMA member companies alonehave the capacity to hire 5,000 to 8,000workers immediately, but they cannot findpeople with the skills needed for the openpositions.”

The August 2011 Deloitte survey showedthat 67 percent of manufacturers have amoderate to severe shortage of available,qualified workers, and 64 percent reportedthat these shortages are having a significantimpact on their ability to expand operationsor improve productivity. Further, 80 percentof respondents indicated that machinists,operators, craft workers, distributors, andtechnician positions will be hardest hit by

retirements in the upcoming years. Thistracks closely to NTMA’s own surveys whichshows that 85 percent of its membersexpect to have challenges recruiting qualifiedemployees, especially younger workers.

These are disturbing statistics especially as manufacturers face an aging skilledworkforce and have a shortage of qualifiedyoung workers to fill the coming void. As wework in Washington on behalf of the NTMAand other metalworking businesses,politicians are dumbfounded to hear thatsome of our members are turning awaybusiness and not purchasing capitalequipment because they cannot recruitqualified employees to run the machines and make the parts. Yet, what stumpsWashington and manufacturers the most, is the question of how to attract the nextgeneration of workers to this industry.

Got Manufacturing Jobs?continues on page 24

by OMAR S. NASHASHIBI

fyi:There are currently 600,000 open skilled

manufacturing positions in the U.S. today

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85 percent of NTMA members expect to havechallenges recruiting qualified employees, especially younger workers.- NTMA

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There’s a cure for “fish-eye”; it’s calledeffective communications.We all have apreferred communication style and becauseit is our preferred style, we tend to use itmost of the time. The problem is that not allpreferred styles are the same and if we don’tacknowledge style differences we may notbe speaking on the same wave-length as theemployees we are addressing.

The solution is to understand communicationstyle differences so you can help employeesto understand what you expect from themand positively impact their effectiveness. Allyou have to do is get onto their communi-cations wave-length. Let’s consider someexamples of effective communication styles:

If you’re dealing with a person who is forceful,decisive, strong-willed and goal oriented, beclear, specific, brief and to the point. Avoidtalking about things that are not relevant tothe issue or appear disorganized. Theseindividuals will thrive when you assign themto juicy, high-profile, challenging projects.

When communicating with a person who is enthusiastic, friendly and demonstrative,don’t deal with a lot of details, be warm andfriendly and ask “feeling” questions. You willcreate tension if you are curt, cold or tight-lipped and don’t emphasize facts andfigures. These employees will flourish inbrainstorming sessions and other creativemeeting and crave praise.

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE. YOU SAY SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT TO YOUR EMPLOYEES AND SOME OFTHEM GIVE YOU THE “FISH-EYE” - IT’S THAT SORT OF “SAY WHAT?” REACTION THAT REALLY TICKS US OFF.

Individuals who are patient, reliable, steadyand modest will react favorably if you breakthe ice with a personal comment andpresent your message in a non-threateningmanner. These individuals will be turned-off if you rush headlong into business matters,behave in a demanding way or force them torespond quickly to your objectives. Tell theseworkers - and tell them often - how much youappreciate them. Build their self-confidence.

If you are communicating with someone whois neat, conservative, careful and perfection-istic they will react most favorably if you stickto business, be accurate and realistic andhave your “case” prepared in advance. You’llget the “fish-eye” if your approach is casual,informal, loud, unrealistic or disorganizedand messy. Acknowledge the excellence oftheir work but help them to recognize that atsome point they should say “good enough”and move on.

Think about your employees and which ofthe above descriptors apply to them ... thenuse the tips provided to adapt your style totheirs. The effectiveness of your communi-cations will improve significantly and so willyour organization’s performance! Pleasecontact us if you are interested in learningmore about effective communications.

TED SZANIAWSKI is the principal ofHRGroup, LLC. He can be reached [email protected] more at: www.hrgrouponline.com

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People PowerINFORMATION FOR ACTION

Have I Reached the Party to Whom I am Speaking? by TED SZANIAWSKI

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS A MUST FOR ALL LEADERS.

GOOD COMMUNICATION BUILDS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

AMONG EMPLOYEES BY LETTINGTHEM IN ON THE BUSINESS OF

THE BUSINESS.

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Are You Talking to Me?Effective Employee Communications in Print and One-on-One

Effective communication is a must for all leaders. Good communi-cation builds a sense of community among employees by lettingthem in on the business of the business.

It is important for employees to understand why the business wasestablished. The Mission Statement can answer the questions-What do we do? How do we do it? And for whom do we do it?Displayed prominently, the Mission Statement serves as a reminderof the purpose of the business, and gives employees a sense ofwhere they fit and how their job moves the company forwardtoward those objectives.

Employees are not mind readers. They need clear directions,instructions, and expectations from supervisors and management.Several printed communication channels are useful here.

Handbooks are the primary channel for describing expectations. A well-written handbook tells employees how to behave in theworkplace and specifies consequences for failure to meet thoseexpectations. Handbooks also inform employees of what they canexpect from the company in exchange for their work—benefits,holidays, vacation, overtime, etc. Communicate clearly to reduceliabilities through misunderstandings of mutual expectations.

While not as obvious a tool as the handbook, PerformanceReviews communicate how well or how poorly each employee is performing and meeting company expectations. A timely, well-written review says, “We value you and your contributions and here are some areas we can work on together to improve yourperformance and the company’s success.”

Postings, those required by state and federal laws, and company-specific postings addressing successes, celebrations, newproducts, expansion efforts and other notices of the company’slevel of performance go a long way toward reducing anxieties manyemployees face in a volatile economy.

Finally, Job Descriptions communicate the expectations in terms of tasks and responsibilities for each position. Employees are notforced to guess what they are to do to meet individual andcompany objectives. By doing the right tasks, the goals of theindividual, department and division can be met.

Aside from one-on-one personal communication, company-widecommunication is necessary to keep the workforce engaged andinformed, increasing productivity and improving performance.

MARGARET JACOBY, SPHRPresident, MJ Management Solutions, Inc.

Contact by email at: [email protected] more at: www.mjms.net

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by BRETT “THE COOLANT GUY” REYNOLDS, CMFS

Generally when a customer purchases a metalworking fluid, they aremost concerned about the upfront price of the product being considered. But I musttell you; most don’t take into consideration of the overall cost of the fluid over its lifeexpectancy. It is always good to feel like you’re getting a great deal, but consider this,are you really? If your metalworking fluid goes bad every four to five months, and thenyou have to dispose of it, incurring even more costs, are you really money ahead?When considering which metalworking fluid to use in your shop, take intoconsideration of the quality of the product you are about to purchase. If the price of the product and the benefits, which the manufacturer proclaims seems too good to be true, well… I hate to tell you, it most likely is. The old saying still rings true; you getwhat you pay for.

I’m a firm believer in proper coolant maintenance. Keeping your concentration withinthe factory recommended range, skimming your coolant of free oils, using quality waterand mixing the metalworking fluid properly, is paramount to getting the most out ofyour metalworking fluid investment. Higher end fluids cost more because of the qualityof the ingredients used to manufacture them. There is a reason why a $30.00 pergallon fluid cost more than a $15.00 per gallon fluid. If you invest in a high quality fluid,and properly maintain it, you could expect to get one to two years or more life fromthat product before ultimately having to dispose of it. If a customer chooses to neglectand misuse their metalworking fluid, sooner or later instead of paying twenty to fortycents per gallon of mixed coolant, now you’re going to end up paying two to threedollars per gallon additional cost to just get rid of it! So as you can see, it pays topurchase a high quality fluid and maintain the fluid to the specifications that themanufacturer recommends.

There’s another old saying in the sales industry when it comes to quality; you’ve mighteven have heard of it, either you pay me now, or pay me later, but one way or another,you’re going to pay me.

Stay tuned for more useful coolant tips, from The Coolant Guy!

BRETT REYNOLDS, “The Coolant Guy” works for Blaser Swisslube Inc. If youwould like more useful information regarding metalworking fluids, or would like tofind out more information about Blaser metalworking fluid products, please contactBrett at 801.722.4095 or via email at [email protected]. The Oil BaronBulletin is not affiliated with Blaser Swisslube Inc. or its subsidiaries.Learn more at: www.blaser.com

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THE RALLYING CRY BY MANY COMPANIES is that Congressneeds to act now to allow U.S. manufacturers to be more competitivein the global market. Well, Congress did act – they just acted about 30 years ago. Years ago, congress recognized the growing disparity inglobal competition and provided a way to help compete on a levelfooting in the face of these burdensome requirements. The vehicle todo this is through the tax strategy called an IC-DISC.

Manufacturing companies that have export sales can significantlyreduce their Federal tax by creating an Interest Charge-DomesticInternational Sales Corporation (IC-DISC). It’s a long name, but theconcept is quite simple. By creating a separate entity, a domesticmanufacturer with international sales can defer and/or reduce theiroverall tax burden related to the income on these international sales.

The IC-DISC reduces U.S. taxation on exports of propertymanufactured in the United States for direct use outside the U.S.There are two types of sales that qualify. The first is for productsshipped directly outside of the U.S. The second is for products sold in the U.S. that ultimately are added to a product that is shippedinternationally. Many contract manufacturers are part of a supplychain that serves large OEM’s whose products end up outside the U.S.

Parts shipped domestically to these OEM’s may also qualify for this taxadvantaged status, even though on the surface they aren’t what youthink of as foreign sales.

An IC-DISC can be used in a number of ways. Some of the advantagesand benefits provided by an IC-DISC include:

Permanent Tax Savings On Export SalesAlthough an IC-DISC is a tax exempt entity, any cash distributed outof an IC-DISC is taxed to the shareholders at the capital gains rate of15 percent. This results in up to a 20% savings on Federal taxes on theincome associated with foreign sales.

Tax Deferral On Export Sales An IC-DISC also allows a company to defer up to $10 million dollarsof taxable income to the future. This can be a significant benefit if cashflow is tight, or if you are a proponent of deferring the payment of taxto Uncle Sam.

Means to Facilitate Succession Planning An IC-DISC offers a number of capabilities for executing a successionplan. An important feature of the IC-DISC is that shareholders can be

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MANUFACTURERS WORK HARD TO MAKE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES COMPETITIVEIN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. NOW MORE THAN EVER, GENERATING FOREIGN SALESIS A NECESSARY COMPONENT TO GROWTH. COMPETITION FOR EXPORT SALES ISBURDENED BY MANY FACTORS INCLUDING FOREIGNCOMPETITION, TARIFFS, FEES, FOREIGN TAXES ANDSO FORTH. WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF COMPANIESCOULD GET A BREAK FROM THIS BURDEN?

30 YEAR OLD TAX-BREAK FOR EXPORTERS IS WORTH ANOTHER LOOKSTORYBY STEVE ROARK


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Think of your last busy month and your last slow month.How much did they vary?

You’ve already invested significant time and money to develop yourcosting system – the last thing you want to do is abandon it. Don’t dothat! \ere is critical information you can gather from your currentsystem. \e key is figuring out how to use this information.

Progressive manufacturing companies are simplifying their systemsand eliminating the intricacies and uncertainties of job costing. It isimportant to understand that this elimination of detail doesn’ttranslate to a reduced focus on cost. Just the opposite – thesecompanies put a high degree of focus on understanding their coststructure. \e difference is that the focus is on a macro (i.e., entitywide) basis versus a micro (i.e., job by job) basis.

A typical misconception many businesses have is how they view whattheir competitors are doing. Don’t assume that the low price yourcompetitors are charging results in lost profits. Companies that managetheir profitability in different ways can be extremely profitable bycapturing sales at levels others view as non-profitable.

Focus on understanding what drives profitability in your shop.Although you’re delivering a finished machined product, what you’rereally selling, and what your customers are buying, is your expertiseand production capabilities. Companies that truly understand andmanage their machining capabilities and capacity have a competitiveadvantage in the marketplace. \eir focus is on managing, executing,and pricing based on throughput, not job by job cost. \ey still evaluatejob performance, but it isn’t on a cost basis, it is on a production basis.

\e results of changing this focus can be significant. Typically,companies that change the way they evaluate their business bringsimplicity and clarity to their operations. Functional teams (production,sales, finance, etc.) understand the information better and worktogether to drive toward the same goals. \ere becomes a shift inpeople’s focus. Instead of spending time refining their job cost system,management spends time figuring out how to operate more efficientlyto drive sales and production through the plant. Most importantly, itleads to increased profitability and organizational direction thatultimately result in increased enterprise value.

Changing the way an organization operates and manages informationis no easy endeavor Past practices, especially those that have beenconsistently followed in successful companies, make it challenging tomove away from. Not every organization has the ability to make thisshift in philosophy. However, those that do will have a competitiveadvantage in the marketplace. �

Dave Hopkins and Brent Terhaar are Principals in the Manufacturing and

Distribution group of LarsonAllen. They can be reached at 800.525.2826 or

[email protected]; [email protected]. To learn more about

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corporations, retirement accounts, individuals or a combinationthereof. This can result in an effective means to distribute cash tobeneficiaries in a tax-advantaged manner.

It doesn’t take much for a company to benefit from an IC-DISC.Companies with as little as $500,000 of export sales have shownsavings from establishing an IC-DISC. In addition, the set-up andrecurring maintenance of this strategy is relatively minimal comparedto the savings.

IC-DISC’s have been around for close to 30 years, yet they are notwidely used in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies – why is that?

One reason is the misconception that they are too complicated oradministratively burdensome. An IC-DISC strategy does require acompany to establish a separate entity to report these internationalsales. The IC-DISC is a “paper” entity created to make the companymore competitive. It does not require corporate substance or form,office space, employees, or tangible assets. It simply serves as aconduit for export tax savings. Customers do not need to know aboutthe IC-DISC, and contracts remain as they are today. In addition, thetransactions required to be reported in the IC-DISC can besummarized and reported once a year.

Another reason is that in the past this structure didn’t provide muchbenefit. There were other provisions in the tax code that provideddeductions for international sales. These provisions expired a numberof years ago resulting in the IC-DISC strategy once again becomingmore advantageous.

If you think this strategy may be an option for your company, it isimportant to act quickly. An IC-DISC is only allowed to providebenefit beginning on the date the IC-DISC is formed (benefits are notavailable retroactively). The sooner a taxpayer creates an IC-DISCentity the greater their benefits will be.

To maximize savings and ensure proper IC-DISC formation andadministration, businesses that wish to create an IC-DISC should seek assistance from a qualified tax advisor. While the concept andadministration are relatively simple, it is important that the initial set-up is done properly to maximize and protect this tax advantage status.

STEVE ROARK is a Manager in the Manufacturing andDistribution group of LarsonAllen. Steve can be reached at888.529.2648 or [email protected] more at: www.larsonallen.com

By creating a separate entity, a domesticmanufacturer with international sales can deferand/or reduce their overall tax burden related tothe income on these international sales

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A New Technology Looks to Change the World of Anodizing

PUTTING IT TO

On Thursday afternoon, January 27, 2011, Walt Ahland, owner of Lights Camera Action, LLC arranged ameeting with Michael Beaver, General Manager of FutureWeld to discuss an anodizing problem. Walt haddeveloped and patented a high intensity LED light for the nuclear industry. The LED light was one huge heatsink and was designed to be used in-air and underwater. Walt was using MIL-A-8625 anodizing for his light,but the anodizing was too easily scratched to be used in the nuclear environment.

WALT EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AND THAT HENEEDED A BETTER ANODIZE… something that would be resistant to abrasion and boric acid for a period of five tofifteen years. Michael’s response was “there is nothing better…you are using the best anodize available.” Michael asked exactlywhat it was that Walt wanted. Walt’s response was; “I want athin candy coating of stainless steel put on my aluminum heatsink so it can withstand boric acid for 5 to 15 years, is virtuallyimpervious to scratches and normal impact and can maintainthe ability to dissipate heat”. Michael’s response was, “No, thatcannot be done. You cannot mix metals like that. There isnothing I can do.” That “no” took the wind out of Walt’s sails,however; by the following Monday Michael thought he had anidea that would work. From that moment, a new anodizingand Chem Film process began developing and a wide variety of tests were performed.

The first product processed was a section of the heat sink fromthe LED light assembly responsible for dissipating heat, in

short, a heat dam. Along with the product a couple .032” (1/32”)by 3” by 10”, 6061-T6 panels where processed. Reviewing theproduct, both Walt and Michael had noticed that one of thelouvers on the heat sink had been bent. After closer examination,the bent louver showed no evidence of cracking at the bend line,but more importantly there was no evidence of cracking at theimpact zone, where it had been dropped. Taking one of thepanels, Michael bent it at different angels until it was completelybent over at 180° and still…no evidence of cracking.

To test the durability, Walt put down a white cloth and took ahammer and made glancing blows on the section of heat sink.Standard hard anodizing chips and flakes off when damaged insuch a manner. There were no flakes or chips from the TriPlex™processed heat sink. Even though the blows were hard enoughto separate the surface of the aluminum, thus exposing thealuminum, there were no flakes.

What had they created?


RIGHT:

336 hour salt spray test – The panelon the left is MIL-A-8625. The panel

on the right is TriPlex™ anodizingprocess. Notice that both panels have

been bent 180°. While standardanodizing fractures when bent around30°, the TriPlex anodizing process did

not fracture, corrode or pit.

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MIKE ADAMS, OWNER OF FUTUREWELD, MICHAEL BEAVERAND WALT AHLAND agreed additional testing should be done. A new company was formed; TriPlex™, LLC in order to separate MikeAdams’ company, FutureWeld and Walt Ahland’s company LightsCamera Action, LLC from the developments that were occurring.

The TriPlex™ anodize process went back to the original grandfatherspecification, MIL-A-8625 for anodizing and MIL-C-5541 for ChemFilm. The TriPlex™ anodize process was developed for Type III (hard),Class 1 and 2, and Type II, (decorative) Class 1 and 2 and for Chem Film,Class 1a and 3.

TriPlex™ is a complex patent pending process, utilizing a modifiedversion of the familiar hard anodize process and a three seal process.(For clarification, TriPlex™ is NOT an impregnation process utilizingTeflon or similar chemical sealing processes.) TriPlex™ was firstdeveloped as a hard anodize process. Most anodizing specifications arebroken into four primary categories: Tabor Abrasion, Coating Weight,Coating Thickness, and Corrosion Resistance. The group of ownersdecided to push the envelop even further by adding a Bend Testing SaltSpray Test, Impact Tests, Acid Corrosion Resistance, and HeatResistance/Cracking Tests.

ABRASION RESISTANCEPer MIL-A-8625 §4.5.5, Abrasion Resistance, the first panel was tested for 10,000 cycles with no significant change. From MIL-A-8625 §3.7.2.2,“Anodic coating shall have a maximum wear index of 3.5mg/1000 cycles.”Included requirements are: §3.7.2.1, “Nominal thickness of coating shallbe .002 (2mils) +/- 20 percent for coating up to .002 (2 mils).” Finally per §3.8.2, “Type III coating shall not be sealed where the main function of the application is to obtain maximum degree of abrasion or wear resistance.”

After 10,000 cycles the initial panel was sent back. The only noticeablechange was a polished ring where the abrasion wheels had tried to abrade thesurface. There was no visual or tactile change noticeable in the surface. DurkeeTesting Lab stated that nothing was happening except they were polishingthe surface of the panel and the abrasion wheels were being worn out.

It was determined that TriPlex™, LLC had to know some failure point, so more panels were sent to Durkee Testing Lab to continue testing untilfailure. When Durkee Testing Lab contacted the owners at 30,000 cyclesand asked what they wanted to do, the answer was simple. “Continuetesting until failure.” The final result of the Tabor Abrasion test(s) byDurkee Testing Labs was that TriPlex™ finally failed at 56,200 cycles andnever exceeded 1.29 mg per 1000 cycles.

CORROSION RESISTANCEIn accordance with MIL-A-8625 §3.7.1.2 and §4.5.3, CorrosionResistance, the TriPlex™ panels were subjected to a salt spray test. (Again,for clarification purposes, TriPlex™ is not an impregnated process.)Durkee Testing Labs provided the testing services on a 6061-T6 panel.

After 2904 hours or 121 days, the group decided to call an end to the testing. The TriPlex™panels still showed no pits or evidence of any potential failure.

Then, another group of TriPlex™ processed panels and a group of panelsthat had been processed per MIL-A-8625 were taken; both sets of panelswere bent at 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180° then subjected to a 336 hour saltspray test per the MIL-A-8625 specifications. The TriPlex™ panels showedno signs of failure while the hard anodized panels had failure at the bendand corrosion was obvious.

IMPACT RESISTANCEThe most prevalent cause of failure to anodize is impact to an area. Thearea around the impact micro-cracks and deleterious chemicals or theenvironment begins a galvanic or corrosion effect to the area. DurkeeTesting Lab performed impact tests on a TriPlex™ hard anodized panelutilizing a parabolic tip. Beginning at 40 PSI and increasing by 10 PSIwith each impact, they achieved material failure at 140 PSI…but theTriPlex™ anodize although torn apart, did not fracture at the point ofimpact or show signs of micro-cracking at the edges of the tear.

FutureWeld performed an additional penetrant inspection per ASTM B 117 Method A, Sensitivity Level III and no micro-cracking could befound around any of the impacted areas.

BORIC ACID TESTINGAs mentioned earlier, Lights Camera Action, LLC needed an anodize that was resistant to a 5% - 7% boric acid solution for a period of five tofifteen years. What wasn’t mentioned is this solution is what surroundsthe nuclear core, so failure in the anodize isn’t an option.Taking fiveTriPlex™ hard anodize panels, Durkee Testing Lab documenting the pre-weight, all five panels where then submerged into a 6% boric acid.One panel was removed and neutralized each week until the final panelwas pulled on the fifth week. The panels were sent to Durkee Testing Lab,where the calculated loss on each panel gave surprising results. Instead of five to fifteen years, Lights Camera Action, LLC’s patented lights could remain in the boric acid solution for 50 to 60 years without failure.

CONCLUSIONSFrom these tests, TriPlex™, LLC was able to conclude the following:

• TriPlex™ anodize or Chem Film can be applied to any aluminum material.• TriPlex™ Chem Film (Hexavalent or trivalent) can take temperatures up to 350°F with a failure at 312 hours in salt spray (ASTM-B-117)

• TriPlex™ is both hard and decorative anodize. However, in either case, when dyed color specific, even though both still exceed MIL-A-8625 testing requirements neither have the straight durability of a non-dyed TriPlex™ product.

• TriPlex™ can be applied as a hard anodize (.0018 - .0022), a decorative anodize (.0004 - .0006), and Chem Film as a combination requirement.

As the government, corporations and private enterprises gain more knowledge of the TriPlex™ anodize process the applications seem limitless.

A PRECISION NEWS INNOVATION SHOWCASE

THE TRIPLEX ANODIZING PROCESS EXCEEDS MIL-A-8625 SPECIFICATIONS BY 3 TO 5 TIMES.

Imagine if you could replace heavier materials with TriPlex™ processed aluminum. You could reduce the weight, improve durability,lower costs and achieve better protection from caustic agents.

TriPlex™ focuses on Type III (hard anodize) in order to dramatically improve what until now was not available. It is a profoundlymore powerful anodizing process than that which had existed for the past 89 years.

If you have an interest in the TriPlex™ anodize process, please contact Walt Ahland by email at: [email protected]

LEFT: Mike Adams, Michael Beaver and Walt Ahland of TriPlex, LLC. Learn more at: www.triplexllc.net


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4.5.5 Abrasion resistance. Test specimens, prepared inaccordance with 4.3.2.2.3, shallbe tested in accordance withMethod 6192 of FED-STD-141using CS-17 wheels with1000gram load. Wheels shallrevolve on the anodic coating at a speed of 70 revolutions perminute (RPM) for 10,000 cycles.Test specimens shall be weighedto the nearest milligram before(W1) and after (W1) abrading.Weight loss obtained bysubtracting the final weight fromthe initial weight, (N1-W2), shallbe used to determine compliancewith the requirements of 3.7.2.2(Nominal thickness of coatingshall be .002 (2mils) +/- 20% forcoating up to .002 (2 mils)).

PROCESS:

3.7.1.2 Corrosion resistance. Sealed anodic coatings shallprotect the substrate metal when subjected to the corrosionresistance test specified in 4.5.3.Test specimens shall then bevisually examined and shall show no more than a total of 15isolated spots or pits, none largerthan .031 inch in diameter, in atotal of 15 square inches of testarea grouped from five or moretest pieces: no more than 5isolated spots or pits, none largerthan .031 inch in diameter, in atotal of 30 square inches fromone or more test pieces. Areaswithin .062 inch from identi-fication markings, edges andelectrode contact marksremaining after processing shallbe excluded.

PROCESS:

Impact resistance. The most prevalent cause offailure to anodize is impact to an area. The area around theimpact micro-cracks anddeleterious chemicals or theenvironment begins a galvanic or corrosion effect to the area.Durkee Testing Lab performedimpact tests on a TriPlex hardanodized panel utilizing aparabolic tip. The began at 40PSI (pounds per square inch) andincreased by 10 PSI with eachimpact. The achieved materialfailure at 140 PSI. However theTriPlex anodize although tornapart, did not fracture at thepoint of impact or show signs ofmicro-cracking at the edges ofthe tear.

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ATMA members who fall under the recordkeepingrules for OSHA must post their OSHA 300A (Summary ofWork-Related Injuries and Illnesses) beginning on February 1,2012 and keep it posted through April 30, 2012. The summaryform must be kept in a visible location so that employees areaware of the injuries and illnesses that occurred in their workplaceduring the 2011 calendar year. (Note – OSHA 300A must beposted even if no injuries occurred at the facility during thecalendar year.)

If you employ 11 or more employees you must retain the OSHA300 Log and post the OSHA 300A. If you employ less than 11employees, it is prudent to maintain an OSHA 300 Log and postthe 300A as well. Two reasons: It shows “good faith” intentiontowards the OSHA rule as well as prepares you should you receivea request from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for asubmission of injuries for your facility.

We are all manufacturers and fall under the Standard IndustrialCode (SIC) listed in the OSHA recordkeeping rule. There areexemptions, however, we are not aware of any regular ATMAmember falling into any of those categories. ATMA associatemembers, on the other hand, may be eligible for one of theseexemptions. In that case, an associate member should consult theOSHA Recordkeeping Rule homepage.

Under the OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers are required tomaintain records of any work-related injury or illness resulting inone of the following:

• Death• Days Away from Work• Restricted Work or Transfer to Another Job (Modified or Light Duty)• • Medical Treatment beyond First Aid• Loss of Consciousness• • Diagnosis of a Significant Injury or Illness by a Physician or Other Licensed Health-Care Professional

The OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)is used to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to notethe extent and severity of each case. Specific details about eachinjury or illness are recorded on this form. OSHA Form 300A(Summary) is a separate form that shows the totals for the year ineach category. The 300A form is the one which is posted in yourfacility. It only displays injury and illness numbers and removesemployee names and injury and illness data.

ATMA members can use the following web link for guidance on theOSHA Form 300 and 300A:http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf

ATMA members can use the following web link to obtain theOSHA Form 300/300A:http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

Learn more at: www.osha.gov

OSHA 300 Log Requirements

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Shop FloorNEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES

The annual posting period for OSHA 300Logs is fast approaching

fyi:On December 29,

1970, President RichardNixon signed the (OSH)

bill into law.- OSHA

Since 1971, OSHA has helped to cut workplacefatalities by more than 60 percent and occupationalinjury and illness rates by 40 percent.- OSHA

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2012 ATMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentDANTE FIERROSNichols Precision

Vice PresidentDAVID LAIR

Dynamic Machine & Fabricating

Executive DirectorCHRIS MIGNELLA

TrusteeMARK WEATHERS

Excaliber Precision Machining

BOARD MEMBERS

Bob MarusiakMicro-Tronics, Inc.

John RaycraftArizona Precision Industrial

Jeremy LutringerUnique Machine & Tool

Gary WatkinsMarZee

Joseph KoenigExactitude, LLC

Bruce TreicherZircon Precision

John O’LearyArizona Industries for the Blind

Associate Member LiaisonKerry Vance

Consolidated Resources, Inc.

ATMA AmbassadorMaxine Jones

[email protected]

Arizona Tooling & Machining AssociationA Chapter of the National Tooling

& Machining Association

P.O. Box 3518 Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Office: 602.388.5752 Fax: 480.970.8501

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City of Phoenix – Community & Economic Development Programphoenix.gov/ECONDEV/index.html

EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology)evit.com

GateWay Community Collegegatewaycc.edu

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commercephoenixchamber.com

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Maricopa Community Collegesmaricopa.edu

Maricopa Workforce Connectionmaricopaworkforceconnection.com

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National Institute for Metalworking Standardsnims-skills.org

National Tooling & Machining Associationntma.org

One Voice Advocacymetalworkingadvocate.org

SCF Arizonascfaz.com

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Hein Tran 3D Machine & Tools 480-329-8254

Dave Wright Accuwright 480-892-4595

Brandon McDermott Aerostar / Aerospace Mfg. 602-861-1145

Chuck Eriksen Allied Tool & Die Company, LLC 602-276-2439

John Raycraft Arizona Precision Industrial, LLC 480-785-7474

Charles A. Van Horssen Axian Technology, Inc. 623-580-0800

John O’Leary AZ Industries for the Blind 602-269-5131

Paul Bowman B3 Precision, LLC 480-250-3366

Kevin Burbas B&B Tool, Inc 520-397-0436

Jeff Buntin Barnes Aerospace - Apex Mfg. Div. 602-305-8080

Norela Harrington Bent River Machine, Inc. 928-634-7568

Eric Stroot Bolt’s Metallizing 602-244-2432

Keith Adams C.G. Tech, Inc. 623-492-9400

Greg Gaudet CAD Tools Company, LLC 480-753-4290

Joe Cassavant, Jr. Cassavant Machining 602-437-4005

Steve Schwartzkopf Chips, Inc. 602-233-1335

Kim Rice Cling's Manufacturing 480.968.1778

Ron Gilmore Continental Precision, Inc. 602-278-4725

Allen Kiesel Creative Precision West 623-587-9400

Daniel Krings Deck Machine & Tool, Inc. 602-253-1080

John Maris D-Velco Mfg. Of Arizona 602-275-4406

David Lair Dynamic Machine & Fabricating 602-437-0339

Grant Evans Evans Precision Machining, Inc. 623-581-6200

Joseph J. Koenig Exactitude, LLC 602-316-6957

Mark Weathers Excaliber Precision Machining 623-878-6800

Jeff Hull Foresight Technologies 480-967-0080

Alex Curtis Hamilton Industries 480-967-9339

Joe Koenig Hawkeye Precision, Inc. 480-926-8642

Tim Malin Helm Precision, Ltd. 602-275-2122

Jeremy Schaulk Hi-Tech Machning & Engineering 520-889-8325

Don Theriault Industrial Tool Die & Engineering 520-745-8771

Sam Ehret Inline, Inc. 602-278-9553

Jim Bowen Joined Alloys 602-870-5600

Joseph Sirochman JPS Manufacturing 480-367-9540

Jeff Barth JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

Jim Carpenter Kimberly Gear & Spline, Inc. 602-437-3085

Don Kammerzell K-zell Metals, Iinc. 602-232-5882

Lee & Colleen Adams L2 Manufacturing 480-829-9047

Matt Kalina LAI International, Inc 480-348-5942

Ernest Apodaca Layke, Inc. 602-272-2654

John Lewis Lewis Aerospace 623-581-0764

Michael C. Majercak, Jr. Majer Precision 480-777-8222

Edward Wenz MarZee, Inc. 602-269-5801

Arle Rawlings Mastercraft Mold, Inc. 602-484-4520

Paul Clark Metal Spinning Solutions, Inc. 480-899-0939

Jeff Meade Metalcraft 480-967-4889

Joe Tripi Micropulse West 602-438-9770

Robert Marusiak Micro-Tronics, Inc. 602-437-8995

Mark Lashinske Modern Industries, Inc. 602-267-7248

Phillip LoCascio National Aviation 480-966-1097

REGULAR MEMBERS

John Anglin Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Dante Fierros Nichols Precision 480-804-0593

Tom Osborn Osborn Products, Inc. 623-587-0335

Steve Macias Pivot Manufacturing 602-306-2923

Loyal Clausen Plastic Engineering, Inc. 480-491-8100

James Buchanan Powill Manufacturing & Eng, Inc. 623-780-4100

Ilene Price Precise Metal Products Co. 602-272-2625

Tony Costabile Precision Die & Stamping, Inc. 480-967-2038

Shaun Schilling Premier Tool Grinding 602-442-0698

Michael Dailey Prescott Aerospace, Inc. 928-772-7605

Tyler Crouse Pro Precision 602-353-0022

Zach Wilsterman Profile Tool & Engineering 480-894-1008

John Bloom R & D Specialty/Manco 602-278-7700

Susan Scarla Rae Tech, Inc. 602-272-4223

Paul Shelton Shelton Industries 520-408-8026

Mark Willmering Sonic Aerospace, Inc. 480-777-1789

Jeff Gaffney Southwest Swiss Precision 602-438-4670

Steven Yeary Southwest Turbine, Inc. 602-278-7442

Mike Gudin Southwest Water Jet 480-306-7748

Ruben Cadena State Industrial Products, Inc. 602-275-0990

Dennis Miller Summit Precision, Inc. 602-268-3550

Scott Higginbotham Sun Grinding LLC 602-238-9595

Craig Berland Systems 3, Inc. 480-894-2581

Todd Aaronson T.A. Custom Designs, Inc. 623-221-4922

Karl Szanto Tech Mold 480-968-8691

Jacque Cowin Tram-Tek, Inc. 602-305-8100

Walt Ahland TriPlex, LLC 480-930-3493

Jeremy Lutringer Unique Machine & Tool Co. 602-470-1911

Bill Ankrom Vitron Manufacturing, Inc. 602-548-9661

Robert L.Wagner Wagner Engineering, Inc. 480-926-1761

Bruce Treichler Zircon Precision Products 480-967-8688

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MEMBERLISTINGS

ATMAEVENTS IN JAN/FEB2012

Safety Team Meeting > 1/10 @ 11:30am (Foresight)

Membership/Mktng & Program Mtng > 1/12 @ 11:30am

Board of Directors Meeting > 1/17 @ 11:30am

General Dinner Meeting > 1/25 @ 5:00pm (Airport Hilton) - GRADY COPE, NTMA CHAIRMAN- DAVE TILLSTONE, NTMA PRESIDENT

Precision News Articles/Ads Due > 2/6

Membership/Mktng & Program Mtng > 2/16 @ 11:30am

Board of Directors Meeting > 2/21 @ 11:30am

General Dinner Meeting > 2/29 @ 5:00pm (Airport Hilton) - SANDIA LABS OF NEW MEXICO

For more information contact Chris Mignella at:[email protected]


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MEMBERLISTINGS

Linda Daly A 2 Z Metalworker 602.412.7696

Richard Short Adams Machinery 480.968.3711

Greg Whelan Arizona CNC Equipment 480.615.6353

John Anderson ATS Industrial 602.276.7707

Isaac Bunney Bank of America 602.523.2044

Howie Basuk Barry Metals 602.484.7186

Steve Blok ChemResearch Co., Inc. 602.253.4175

Kerry Vance Consolidated Resources 623.931.5009

Cindy Stewart Creative Promotions 480.839.9511

Lou Gallo D D i - Solidworks 602.241.0900

Randy Flores D&R Machinery 480.775.6462

Steve Warner EMJ Metals 602.272.0461

Mickey Gartman Gartman Technical Services, Inc. 602.788.8121

Jackie Bergman HUB International 602.749.4190

Phil Kinney Impact Marketing 623.824.1444

David Cohen Industrial Metal Supply 602.454.1500

Tim Kloenne Klontech Industrial Sales 480.948.1871

Barry Armstrong L.A. Specialties 602.269.7612

David Hopkins LarsonAllen, LLP 480.615.2300

Bob Von Fleckinger Leavitt Group 602.264.0566

Jeff Trimble Magnum Precision Machines 602.431.8300

David Gundersen Makino, Inc. 602.228.0347

Michael Biesk Marshall Tool 602.269.6295

Thomas Moore Moore Tool & Equipment 602.455.8904

Glen Zachman North-South Machinery 602.466.2556

Pete Hushek Phoenix Heat Treating 602.258.7751

Scott Sherman Phoenix Metal Trading 602.257.4660

Arlene Helt Ryerson-Phoenix 602.455.3386

Ron Swartzbaugh S&S Machinery 602.714.0116

Jane Rousculp Samuel Aerospace Metals 602.721.0176

Frank Encinas Semiray 602.275.1917

Russ Kurzawski Star Metal Fluids LLC 602.256.2092

Lisa Barnes TDS/HDS Marketing 602.635.6404

David Senkfor Top Gun Consulting 602.510.5998

John Drain Tornquist Machinery Co. 602.470.0334

George Compton Total Print Solutions 623.241.7300

Greg Burke TW Metals 602.864.0014

Doug Pratt Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Spec. 203.234.3464

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5/12 Combined Membership, Marketing & Program Meeting 11:30-1:00 at Foresight Technologies, 1301 W. Geneva, Tempe

5/17 Board of Directors Meeting 11:30-1:00 atMicro-Tronics, 2905 S. Potter, Tempe, 85282

5/25 General Dinner Meeting 5:00-8:00pm at Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix

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The ATMA Board of Directors is proud to announce a NEW Workers Compensation Programeffective January 1, 2012 for all ATMA members! Republic Indemnity & Hub Internationalhave joined forces to bring you this great program!

For questions regarding this new program, please feel free to contact Jackie Bergman at 602.749.4190, or your own independent agent.

NEW Worker’s Compensation Program to ATMA Members!


THE NTMA, OTHER METALWORKING GROUPS ANDESPECIALLY THE NATIONAL TOOLING AND MACHININGFOUNDATION (NTMF, A 501(C)(3)) ARE WORKING TOAGGRESSIVELY ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.

They are exploring partnerships with the National Guard andother military organizations to recruit veterans into themetalworking industry and reaching out to K-12 institutionsaround the country. While high school career counselors areblindly pushing students towards four year colleges, industryleaders have launched NTMA-U, an online education programand are using the National Robotics League to promotemanufacturing to young people.

These are critical initiatives to help attract the next generationinto manufacturing at a time when these businesses arestruggling to find qualified employees. Part of the problem issystemic – high school career counselors who are only pushingstudents towards 4 years institutions – but the other is lack ofknowledge and understanding about the opportunities a careerin manufacturing offers.

While organizations such as NTMA and others step up theirrecruitment and training efforts in the midst of thismanufacturing employee shortage, it has become clear; wecannot wait for Washington to act. Why can farmers, with1/10th the number of employees, have such a successfullycoordinated effort to promote their industry among consumers,students, employees, and all Americans but not manufacturers?

After several difficult years during the recession, manufacturershave found a way to survive and grow with fewer customers.Today, our country cannot allow them to fail because they lackqualified employees to manufacture their products. Is it time fora “Got Manufacturing” campaign in this country to promotethese superior products and good jobs? If the farmers could doit, why can’t we better market manufacturing and help bridgethe generational skills gap? Workforce recruitment is on themind of all manufacturers. “Got Manufacturing Jobs?” Yes, butdoes anyone know about them?

OMAR NASHASHIBI is a founding partner at The FranklinPartnership, LLP, a bi-partisan government relations firmretained by the National Tooling and Machining Association in Washington, D.C.

Learn more at: www.franklinpartnership.com

Got Manufacturing Jobs?continued from page 06

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Policy WatchMANUFACTURING





2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentTONY MARTINDALEMartindale Manufacturing

Vice President and TreasurerHEATHER RUSSELL

K-Tech Machine

SecretarySEAN TILLETAlphatec Spine

MembershipMIKE BROWN

Computer Integrated Machining

Past PresidentMELINDA COLDWELLCornerstone Machining, Inc.

BOARD MEMBERS

Education Board MemberJohn Riego de Dios

Construction Tech Academy

Member at LargeCliff Manzke

Manzke Machine, Inc.

OUR MISSION:“To form an alliance within the San Diego

region of the local machining and tool industry and to foster mutual success

through education, technology, opportunity sharing and act as one voice with the

government and the community.”

NTMA - San Diego Chapter348 Saratoga GlenEscondido, CA 92025Phone: 760.419.1393

ntmasandiegochapter.org

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MEMBERLISTINGS

Todd C. Lawson Academy Machine Products 760.439.0109

Jodi Deane Advanced Maching and Tooling 858.486.9050

Steve Doda* Aerotek Commercial Staffing 619.278.3014

David Stella* Aerotek Commercial Staffing 619.278.3014

Abhay Vijayan Alphatec Spine 760.494.6774

Peter Neville B&H Tool Company Inc. 800.272.8878

Lyle Anderson C&H Machine and EDM Services 760.746.6459

Margarita Brear Compucraft Industries, Inc. 619.448.0787

Michael J. Brown Computer Integrated Mach., Inc. 619.596.9246

Melinda Coldwell Cornerstone Machining, Inc. 760.727.5228

Erich Wilms Diversified Tool & Die 760.598.9100

Alex Fima Directed Mfg. 512.355.1360

Donovan Weber Forecast 3D 760.929.9380

Andrew Allen Henry Machine, Inc. 760.744.8482

Dora E. Tuza I-Source Technical Services, Inc. 949.453.1500

Jim Piel J I Machine Company, Inc. 858.695.1787

Joel Schuman JS Manufacturing 760.940.1322

Heather Russell K-Tech Machine, Inc. 760.471.9262

Cliff Manzke Manzke Machine, Inc. 760.504.6875

Russell Wells Sr. MarLee Manufacturing, Inc. 909.390.3222

Tony Martindale Martindale Manufacturing Co. 760.744.3078

Mark Rottele Roettele Industries 909.606.8252

Scott Cormony Waterjet West, Inc. 760.471.2600

Hernan Luis y Prado Workshops for Warriors 619.550.1620

Steve Grangetto 5th Axis 858.505.0432

*National Associate Members

REGULAR MEMBERS

FOUNDING PARTNERSGlenn Van Noy Champion Risk and 760.419.1393

Insurance Services

Dave Stanton Digital Dimensions, Inc. 858.279.2557

Jeff Schwen East County Internet Marketing 619.315.5604

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Mark Selway Selway Machine Tool Company 888.735.9290

NTMA San Diego ChapterUPCOMING EVENTSScott Schmidt from The Black Line Group speaks about the R&D Tax CreditDate and Time: January 25, 5:30pm

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PrecisionNews// NTMA INITIATIVES

Though most of our members are small- to medium-sizedcompanies, the power of the association can help you dobusiness like a large corporation.

REVENUE GROWTH• We organize regular business-to-business purchasing fairs,designed to operate like speed dating for suppliers. We invite100 or more buyers from large companies and then give youopportunities to briefly pitch your products and services. As aresult attendees leave with good contacts and solid leads,leading to increased business. Companies have been awardedmillions of dollars in contracts as a direct result of these events.

• We offer a program called Members First, designed to helpmembers turn to each other to meet needs. Perhaps your nextcustomer is an NTMA peer? Or perhaps an NTMA memberwould make an excellent vendor for you? Members First helpsmake the connections.

• By interacting with fellow members in your local chapter, youmay discover new business opportunities, or ways to worktogether with peers to increase business or market yourselvescooperatively.

COST CONTROL• We offer discount programs with several large suppliers(including Grainger, UPS and Yellow Freight), allowing you toleverage NTMA’s combined buying power for your own benefit.

• Our business insurance program keeps more money in yourpocket by offering a necessary product in a low-overhead, not-for-profit manner.

Our decision resources allow you to be smarter about howyou use your resources, resulting in greater efficiencies andlower costs. Learn more at: www.ntma.org/initiatives

How Can NTMA Help You Grow Your Business?Profitability grows when revenue increases and costs are controlled. NTMA can help you with both.

NTMAUPCOMINGEVENTS MFG 2012 >March 7-11, 2012Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL Visit: www.ntma.org and www.themfgmeeting.org

NTMA-PMA Legislative Conference >May 8-9, 2012Location: Washington, DCVisit: www.ntma.org and www.metalworkingadvocate.org

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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentTODD ELLARD

Manda Machine Company

Vice PresidentJEFF SPENCERClay Precision

TreasurerBARRON SMITHR.W. Smith Company

Chapter ExecutiveLISA ELLARD

TrusteeWAYNE APPLEGATE

Applegate EDM

BOARD MEMBERS

Mike BerdanBE Technologies

Frank BurchSouthern Machine Works

Bill WalterEllison Technologies

Micah EmbreyCNC Precision/Shamrock-Bolt

Don HalseyHalsey Manufacturing

Ray JonesMWI, Inc.

Pat McCurleyMidlothian Insurance

Karla ChandlerEducation Liason

“The Power of Connections”NTMA - North Texas Chapter

[email protected]: 214.536.4970 P.O. Box 541236

Dallas, TX 75354-1236

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President’s LetterNTMA - NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

RESOLUTIONSAND RENEWAL

NORTH TEXASCHAPTER

A NEW YEAR BRINGS FORTH IDEAS of resolutions andrenewal. It gives us a chance to reflect on the past year’s effortsand start again with new, invigorated goals for the coming year.This year, more than in recent years, it seems we have reason to look forward to a great year. On a local level, our membercompanies are seeing increased workload. Additionally, ourstats for Texas are a positive indication of the strength of ourregion and, hopefully, the upcoming recovery of the nation.Texas growth in manufacturing and employment is outpacingU.S. growth significantly. Texas is the largest exporter of goodsin the U.S. and is also home to 4 of the fastest growing cities inthe U.S. According to many, manufacturing seems to be leadingthe economic recovery which is no surprise to those of us withinthe industry that know manufacturing has historically been thebackbone of America.

THE NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER IS ALSO EXPERIENCINGGROWTH IN INCREASED MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGATTENDANCE.

We hope to continue that momentum through 2012 by offeringvalue to our members through discounts with our affinityprograms, informative and entertaining meetings, and mostimportantly through networking with industry peers. In an effortto constantly improve, we will be surveying our members fortopics and speakers that they would benefit from, whilecontinuing to provide our most popular meetings. We lookforward to welcoming NTMA Chairman Grady Cope on January19th at Manda Machine, John Duca from the Dallas FederalReserve Board with an economic update on February 16th atEllison Technologies, and Congressman Pete Sessions with apolitical update in August at Applegate EDM.

We believe that 2012 will be a turning point for many and wetoast to a prosperous new year! Why not make it your NewYear’s Resolution to get more involved? Plan on attending theNTMA MFG National Conference, March 7-11 in Orlando,Florida and the NTMA-PMA Legislative Conference, May 8-9 inWashington, D.C. See you there!

TODD ELLARDPresident,NTMA - North Texas Chapter

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REGULAR MEMBERS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Larry Ellison AJR Metalworks, Inc. 214.352.3766

Tommy Thompson Bodic Industries 972.840.1015

Lewis Lance Bodycote Heat Treat 817.265.5878

Rick Blair Brook Anco Corporation 585.475.9570

Craig van Hamersveld Campat Machine Tool, Inc. 972.424.4095

Claudia Pautz Castle Metals 972.339.5000

Chris Simms Champion Cutting Tool 516.536.8200

Fraser Marshall Ellison Technologies 972.812.5500

Frank Vance Frank J Vance 972.255.3925

Norm Williamson H & O Die Supply, Inc. 214.630.6660

Mike Johns Haas Factory Outlet 972.231.2802

Greg Kinney Hartwig, Inc. -- Texas 972.790.8200

Matt Curtis Hillary Machinery, Inc. 972.578.1515

Rod Zimmerman Iscar Metals, Inc. 817.258.3200

Randy Joyce Joyce Engraving Company, Inc. 214.638.1262

Curtis Dahmen Kaeser Compressors, Inc. 972.245.9611

Mark S. Holly Machinists Tools & Supplies 214.631.9390

Leland McDowell McDowell Machinery & Supply Co. 214.353.0410

Pat McCurley Midlothian Insurance Agency 972.723.5171

Ray Jones MWI Inc. / Southwest Division 972.247.3083

Mike Chadick North Texas Precision Instrument 817.589.0011

Reed Hunt Reed Hunt Services, Inc. 817.261.4432

Bob Severance Severance Brothers 972.660.7000

Alan VanHoozer Top Tooling of Dallas, Inc. 972.278.8300

Jake Bailey Tower Extrusions Fabrication 940.564.5681

Glenn Wise Wise Machinery, LLC 817.905.9473

PrecisionNews//NTMA-NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

MEMBERLISTINGS

NTMA-NORTH TEXASMEETINGS&EVENTSThanks to Our 2012 General Meeting Hosts:Manda Machine Company; Ellison Technologies;Larson Allen LLP, Lunch & Learn; Midlothian Insurance Agency;Commerce Grinding, Inc.; Richland College; Applegate EDM;Plano Machine; DFW MoversUpcoming Events:January 19, 2012 - Manda Machine Company, - Guest Speaker: Grady Cope, NTMA ChairmanFebruary 16, 2012 - Ellison Technologies, - Guest Speaker: John Duca, Dallas Federal Reserve

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MANYTHANKSTO OUR NTMA-NORTH TEXAS SPONSORS:

Vincente Chan Aeroweld Technologies, Inc. 972.247.1189

Wade Whistler A.C.T. Precision Sheet Metal, Inc. 214.678.9114

Wayne Applegate Applegate EDM, Inc. 972.488.8997

Tony Woodall AST Waterjet 972.554.0383

Steve Ingersoll Bailey Tool & Manufacturing 972.974.8892

Michael Berdan BE-Technologies, Ltd. 972.242.1853

Christi Cameron Cameron Machine Shop, Inc. 972.235.8876

Jeff R. Spencer Clay Precision, Ltd. 903.891.9022

Gary Embrey CNC Precision Manufacturing, Inc. 972.241.3931

Joseph Lodor Commerce Grinding Company, Inc. 214.651.1977

Robert McNamara Davis Machine & Manufacturing 817.261.7362

Charles Gilbert DNS Tool Cutter Grinding, LLC 972.241.5271

Dena Kupiec Elijah Tooling, Inc, 940.591.1340

David Ellis Ellis Tool & Machine, Inc. 903.546.6540

Rudy D. Kobus Expert Tool & Machine, Inc. 972.241.5353

Monte Titus F& R Machine & Repair, Inc. 214.631.4946

Gary Fore Fore Machine Company, Inc. 817.834.6251

Mike Lee Fort Worth Centerless Grinding, Inc. 817.293.6787

Larry Borowski Greenslade and Company, Inc. 817.870.8888

Oscar Guzman Guzman Manufacturing 972.475.3003

David L. Hodgdon H. H. Mercer, Inc. 972.289.1911

Don Halsey, Jr. Halsey Engineering & Mfg., Inc. 940.566.3306

Keith Hutchinson Lancaster Machine Shop 972.227.2868

Scott Cody LSC Precision, Inc. 940.482.9700

Sammy Maddox Maddox Metal Works, Inc. 214.333.2311

Todd Ellard Manda Machine Company, Inc. 214.352.5946

Rodie Woodard Maximum Industries, Inc. 972.501.9990

Woodrow W. Thompson Metal Detail, Inc. 214.330.7757

Allen Meyer Meyer Enterprises 972.353.9791

Eddie Steiner, Jr. O E M Industries, Inc. 214.330.7271

Morris Padgett Padgett Machine Tools, Inc. 254.865.9772

Troy Paulus Paulus Precision Machine, Inc. 940.566.5600

Joe O’Dell Plano Machine & Instrument, Inc. 940.665.2814

Matt Harrell Quickturn Technology, Inc. 469.643.5010

Barron Smith R. W. Smith Company, Inc. 214.748.1699

Frank Burch Southern Machine Works 580.255.6525

John Anselmi Sunbelt Plastics Inc. 972.335.4100

Marshall B. Taylor T & K Machine, Inc. 903.785.5574

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