Modern Machine Shop

AUG 2017

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BETTER PRODUCTION Shops Using Technology 118 MMS August 2017 mmsonline.com Mr. Kubin says that the milling machine and control have enabled him to create a lineup of tattoo machines that blows everything else out of the water. "I've really been able to hone in and precisely cut out exactly what I want. And when I mess up, I can just change my program a little bit and start over easily," he says. Mr. Kubin still uses a local machine shop for mas s production, but the quickness and ease with which he can create prototypes has s ave d b oth ti m e a n d money. "I'd say my new machine has made its money back 10 times over," he says. H e o f t e n b r i n g s h i s m a c h i n e s t o t h e tattoo studio and tries t h e m o u t o n w i l l i n g c u s t o m e r s . " P a r t o f t a t t o o i n g f o r m e i s strong product develop- ment. You really don't know what a machine is going to do until you put the ne edle to the skin," he says. "A lot of my success is due to my wonderful and will- ing customers." M r. A l b e i t z a d d s , "Although Dan did not invent the rotary tattoo machine, he has devel- oped the business of designing and producing them as a true art form. As one might expect, AMS does not normally deal with anyone in this particular line of work, but with the Acu-Rite MillPwr G2 married to the right machine tool, j u s t a b o u t a n y t h i n g is possible." SharpVue T a i l o r e d T o F i t • Designed to maximize efficiency and operator comfort. • Large working distance. • Crystal-clear HD image. • Connects to HD monitor or computer. • Imaging and measurement software included. • Magnification range: 30x optical, 300x digital. • Wireless remote included. Premium Technology Everyday Affordability I n s p e c t i o n S y s t e m Item # 26700-135-TTB 360 Tilt Table Item # 26700-135-XYTB X-Y Gliding Stage Item #26700-135-4D SharpVue 4D Lens Item # 26700-135 SharpVue Inspection System Watch Video aveninc.com | 734-973-0099 | sales@aveninc.com program have helped him create detailed proto- types quickly. For example, he can now touch off his part and calculate where the datum will be right on the control. He also says that he can easily look at the program and make modifications, incorporating all the ideas in his head. Heidenhain Corp., call 800-233-0388 or visit heidenhain.us.

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