Sudbury-Based Company Hosts Industry Professionals at Manufacturing Technology Event

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following was submitted by Pam Laite.)

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools and automation, hosted a major open house event called “Metal Storm 2012” for industry manufacturing professionals. The event took place June 13-14 at the company's headquarters and northeast regional technology center at 71 Union Avenue in Sudbury. 

Approximately 1,500 customers from 450 companies located throughout the region and North America saw live machining demonstrations and attended technical seminars. (http://www.methodsmachine.com)

 “Unlike traditional trade shows, an open house / technology event like Metal Storm offers a more relaxed environment for customers with ample time to review applications, machine demonstrations and the latest technology.” said Bryon Deysher, president & CEO of Methods Machine Tools, Inc.   

In addition, to do its part in addressing the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers in the U.S., Methods hosted approximately 70 Massachusetts vocational technology students at their headquarters on June 15. 

Precision machining demonstrations included cutting complex components for a broad range of key industries Methods serves including aerospace, automotive and medical, among others. Machines included 5-Axis Precision Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers, Multitasking Turning Centers and Wire EDM Machines among others. Several pre-engineered automation solutions were also demonstrated at Metal Storm.

Attendees were also invited to participate in leading-edge technical seminars conducted throughout the two-day event on today’s pressing topics, including “Production on Demand.” Production on Demand is defined in LEAN terminology as a "pull system" – a highly automated machining cell system designed for small lot production, and quick retrieval and setup of previously run jobs. Methods showed how implementing automation, new strategies and technology will increase production, minimize cost and reduce set-up time. Sessions covered how to machine complete parts in just one set-up utilizing multitasking and five-axis machining. Methods partnered with several of their suppliers to feature short-run production techniques. In addition, vendors of software, tooling, workholding and other accessories exhibited. 

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories for over 50 years, providing extensive applications engineering support, installation, parts, service, and training through a network of large state-of-the-art technology centers and dealers throughout North America. 

For more information, contact Methods at 978-443-5388, sales@methodsmachine.com, or visit www.methodsmachine.com.