New Brochure
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New Brochure
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Wisconsin Machine Tool Show
Oct. 6-8, 2009
Visit Murata at the
State Machine Tool Booth
Wisconsin Exposition Center
Halls A & B
c/o Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
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Training Schedule
Machine Maintenance
To be announced
Machine Set-Up & Programming
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Did You Know?
Murata Machinery recently expanded its warehouse space to 8,000 sq. ft. and that a large portion of our parts inventory is housed in automated warehousing designed and manufactured by Muratec's Logistics & Automation Division?
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Greetings!
Welcome to this issue of Murata News.
Along with the latest product updates and news, we want to give you some personal insight as to who we are at Murata. So in this issue, and periodically in future issues, we'll introduce you to some of the people in front of and behind the scenes at MMUSA.
Sometimes it helps when you can put a face with a name, so in this issue, you'll find an article about Getting to Know MMUSA's Parts Department.
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Muratec to Exhibit at EMO 
By Jeff Kalmbach, Engineering Manager
We'd like to hear from you if you plan to attend EMO. Click here and let us know your plans so we can schedule time to visit. Kevin Wigington, General Manager, and Jeff Kalmbach, Engineering Manager, will attend from MMUSA. Muratec's booth will be located in Hall 5, Stand C27.
Murata will exhibit the ML400G-T2 and MT200G-T3, the newest additions to our product line, along with the MD120G: 
ML400G-T2 - Single spindle with two six-station turrets. Upper and lower turret designed for simultaneous cutting.
- 15Kw (20 HP) spindle motor
- 20 mm (7.9") diameter x 400 mm (15.7") length capacity
- CNC servo-controlled tailstock
- CNC controlled roller support
The ML400 series machine is designed with the manufacture of shaft-type parts in mind. With the twin turrets (upper and lower), cycle time reductions can be realized by pinch turning. By utilizing the CNC servo controlled roller support, it is possible to perform end and ID work on shaft parts. This new machine is available with one or two turrets and with or without the proven Muratec high speed 3-axis CNC gantry loader.
MT200G-T3 - New multi-tasking, two spindle turning machine with three turrets and gantry loader
- Two upper (15 station) and one lower (12 station) turrets
- 15kW (20 HP) spindle motors
- 51 mm or 65 mm bar capacities
- 65 mm (2.6") diameter x 160 mm (6.3") length capacity for gantry loader
- Live Tool Motor - 5.5 kW power on all turret stations (4,500 RPM)
- Y-axis 80mm stroke - all three turrets
The MT200 machine is an excellent choice for complex parts and facilities that run various part types through one machine. The CNC gantry loader provides a multitude of options when it comes to automation. By combining a barfeeder along with the gantry loaded machine, your choice of part types for processing on this machine are endless.
There will be lots more to see at the Muratec booth in Milan. We hope to see you at the show!
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TechTips
Rotary Unions
By David Smith, Field Service Engineer-Trainer
Proper installation and maintenance are the key to excellent performance and long life for rotary unions and can save your operation money and down-time.
Rotary unions are devices that feed fluid or air from a stationery source such as a supply line to a moving or rotating piece of equipment. Rotary unions serve two purposes: (1) They supply air and coolant thru the spindle, and (2) Supply air for the work location confirmation signal INSTALLATIONThe key to installing rotary unions is to properly install the mounting plate first. If the plate is not properly mounted, you will not be able to install the rotary union correctly. Below is the procedure for installing the mounting plate.
Click here for installation steps, maintenance and pictures!
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GETTING TO KNOW MMUSA
Parts Department
Maintaining an adequate spare parts inventory is a basic and essential aspect of business whether you are in manufacturing or a machine tool business. Since many of you talk with our Parts staff on a regular basis, we'd like to introduce you to the individuals behind the scenes who handle your parts orders and work hard to maintain an extensive parts inventory.
Crystal Clark, Operations Manager
Hometown: Huntersville, NC
Years with Murata: 20
Enjoys: golf, scuba diving, travel and reading
Crystal is responsible for managing the Parts Department along with a multitude of other responsibilities that go along with being MMUSA's Operations Manager. Contact Crystal to inquire about volume discounts, special orders, or concerns.
Cheryl Ashley
Hometown: Pontiac, MI
Years with Murata: 5
Enjoys: singing in choir and as a soloist
Gregory V. Graves
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Years with Murata: 23
Enjoys: Boy scouts with son and all things sci-fi
Stephanie Harris
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Years with Murata: 17
Enjoys: spending time with her children and watching movies
Bruce Valentine
Hometown: Gastonia, NC
Years with Murata: 20
Enjoys: fishing at the NC, SC coast
Bruce recently fulfilled a long-term goal by completing his education and becoming a full time police officer. Bruce now works as a part-time parts analyst for Murata. |
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In Closing . . .
Thank you for reading this issue of Murata News.
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