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Protomatic Adds Microscopic Contour
3/12/2013
Measuring texture, form and contour simultaneously on the inside of complex surfaces was next to impossible without destructive sectioning (cutting the part in half) a sample part and inspecting with an optical comparator.
Here at Protomatic, we are always curious about what the parts we make look like at the microscopic level. Sure, it’s overkill at times and may be too much information, but by understanding the microfinish we put on a part and the impact it has on the part function.
By now, faithful reader, you know that we are always expanding our capacity and increasing our ability to meet your needs. The latest addition from Protomatic is an Okuma LB3000EX lathe.
As with any company, our success is a reflection of all the people that have worked together in creating our products. Protomatic recognizes and thanks all of our suppliers for the high standards they have set to produce world class parts at competitive prices.
The Protomatic Manufacturing System now has its first robot. The setup is based on a Haas VF-2SSYT 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center (VMC) combined with the Midaco Corp. 6-axis “Robotic Part Loading/Unloading system”. Together, they deliver an actual 11-axis control system.
Protomatic recently added the ability to micro deburr small parts. This addition, a machine, known as “The sPINner”, uses a circulating magnetic field and steel pins as media enabling us to deburr small details without altering the dimensions of a part.
On August 16, 2012 Protomatic presented at the Michigan Manufacturing & Technology Center’s (MMTC) Proud to Manufacture in Michigan” Conference and Celebration.
Bill Wetzel, who founded Protomatic and lead it to the forefront of the prototype manufacturing industry, passed away on July 3, 2012. Bill was 78 and lived in Dexter, Michigan. His death was the result of a 7-year battle with lung disease.
That’s us… always concerned with minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. We do this for good business reasons, too. This month we present a brief outline of some our energy saving programs.
Protomatic has recently added a Haas 5 Axis CNC milling machine to support the growing demand. Adding a new machine (new or used) requires a thorough installation process and validation testing prior to use. This is a brief outline of the process prior to use.
Improving quality is done in small steps. This month we are highlighting a small but important step with the addition of a very specialized type of equipment.
This month, we are relieved to report that most indicators, including our internal ones, say the economic outlook is improving. We are busy at Protomatic Inc., keeping pace with our customers by adding capacity to meet their growing demands. One of the ways we are improving throughput and quality.
