SST Hosts Southeastern Technology Days
October 11, 2013Single Source Technologies (SST), a North American distributor of machinery brands such as Makino and Murata, will host a series of two Technology Days at its Greer, SC, facility this month to coincide with SOUTH-TEC. The first event will take place Tuesday, October 29, and the second on Wednesday, October 30. Attendance is open to SOUTH-TEC participants, as well as local area visitors, from 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
"The SST Technology Days present an opportunity for Southeastern machinists, engineers and business owners to learn about the latest developments in manufacturing technology through a series of in-depth technical discussions and live equipment demonstrations," said a company spokesperson. "Engineers from all of SST's major machine lines are scheduled to attend and meet with attendees for one-on-one consultations."
Technology Discussions and Demonstrations
A series of technology discussions are planned for each Technology Day event. Featured guest presenters will include lead engineers from several of SST's top equipment manufacturers. Planned discussion topics will include:
• Behind the Spreadsheet: Real Value Comparison of HMCs (Makino)
• High-Precision 5-Axis Machining (Hermle)
• Water-Based High-Speed EDM Hole and Diffuser Shape Machining of Blade and Vane • Cooling Holes for Aerospace and Power Generation (Makino)
• ID/OD Grinding Cases Studies (United Grinding Technologies/Studer)
• WinMax Control: Fastest from Print to Part (Hurco).
A variety of live machine demonstrations will be available from Haimer, Hermle, Hurco, Makino and Studer. Specific machine processes are set to include:
• Hermle C20U - High-precision 5-axis machining for die/mold, medical, aerospace and job shops
• Hurco TMX8 - WinMax control highlights, high-performance CNC slant bed turning and medium to large batch machining
• Makino a61nx - High-performance horizontal machining in aluminum and hard metal applications
• Makino EDBV3 - Water-based, high-speed sinker EDMing of blade and vane cooling holes and diffuser shapes
• Studer S33 - Outside and inside diameter grinding for small scale to high-production job shops
• Haimer - Comfort version balancing and shrink fit machines
Limo shuttle services will be available from 11 AM to 5:30 PM for all attendees traveling between SST and SOUTH-TEC (TD Convention Center). Lunch and dinner is offered from 11:30 AM to 1 AM and 4 to 6:30 PM.
Registration for SST's Technology Days is free. To attend, send registration requests to reservations@singlesourcetech.com.
For more information contact:
SST Southeast
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
864-801-8181
sstsoutheast@singlesourcetech.com
www.singlesourcetech.com
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