Methods Machine Tools, Inc. will be holding a Grand Opening at its new state-of-the-art Technology Center in San Leandro, CA, on May 14 - 15, 2014, from 11 AM - 7 PM each day. Manufacturing professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The new 10,280 sq. ft. Methods facility was established to support Northern California, Oregon and Washington. Located at 650 Whitney Street in San Leandro, the technology center features the latest machine tools and automation technology, and application experts are based on-site.
Machines on display will include Methods' new line of YASDA precision machining centers; FANUC RoboDrill vertical machining centers and RoboCut wire EDM Machines; FEELER high performance machining centers and turning centers; KIWA-Japan horizontal machining centers; metrology solutions including VisionGauge digital optical comparators; tooling; spare parts; and more.
Live demonstrations of automation solutions will include a RoboDrill JobShop Cell with fully integrated robotic loading / unloading, small hole-drilling on a FANUC RoboDrill, aerospace part machining, KIWA machines that offer expandability in the field, EDM wire cutting and more.
The Grand Opening will also feature technical seminars each day. Seminar topics will include Automation Solutions for Machine Shops, Preventative Maintenance, Air Turbine Tools (for RoboDrills) by John Sizemore of Air Turbine Tools, Anodizing 101 by Joe Osborn of 2 Dye 4, Inc. and 5-Axis Inspection by Patrick Beauchemin of VISIONx. In addition, technical representatives will be on hand and visitors will be able to see the latest tooling, workholding, software and probing technology products being displayed by participating companies.
"Methods is committed to bringing the best machine tools, solutions and support to the West Coast market," said Fernando R. Garcia, General Manager, West Coast Operations, Methods Machine Tools, Inc. "We are proud to officially introduce our new facility in California and we are looking forward to having our customers and other manufacturing professionals attend the Grand Opening event."
Methods will be hosting a raffle that will include two grand prizes: one for six months free use of a FANUC 21-tool 24K spindle RoboDrill and one for six months free use of a feature-loaded FEELER FTC-30 FANUC-controlled 2-axis CNC lathe (certain restrictions apply). Several raffles will also be held for eight hours of complementary service and support, as well as for two iPads. To further celebrate the occasion, Methods will hold a traditional Japanese sake-barrel smashing ceremony on May 14th. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served throughout the event. Complementary event valet parking will be provided. Attendees are requested to register no later than May 9th.
For more information contact:
Fernando R. Garcia
General Manager, West Coast
Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
650 Whitney Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-636-1430
sfgrandopening@methodsmachine.com
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