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Murata Machinery USA Newsletter

 Vol. 9 January, 2010
In This Issue
MJ200G - Great machine with tailstock support
Getting to Know MMUSA Project Managers
Tech Tips - Machine Backups
MMUSA Personnel Update

MJ200G 
 Twin Turret, Single Spindle CNC Turning Machine
 
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 MJ200 Front Cover

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Did You Know?
  
MMUSA has expanded its
run-off and demo facilities.  We now have the floor space to have 45 machines under power.  There's plenty of space and expert personnel for your project, large or small.
 
Whenever you're in the Charlotte area, you're always welcome to visit, just give us a call.

New 2010
 Training Schedule
 
Machine Maintenance
 
Jan 26-27, May 18-19,
 Sept. 14-15
 
Machine Setup & Programming
 
Mar 9-11, July 13-15,
 Oct. 19-21

Just a Thought . . .
 
"Change your thoughts and you change your world."
 
Norman Vincent Peale (1898 - 1993)

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Greetings!     
 
Happy New Year!  
 
With the holidays over and 2010 calendars starting to fill, chances are that you are reviewing goals and thinking about how to improve production.  
 
Now may be an ideal  time to meet with your Murata salesman to discuss a new machine purchase or the retooling of an idle machine.   A test cut or demo may help with decisions whether to maintain status quo or budget for new equipment.   If we can help during your review process, please don't hesitate to give us a call (800) 428-8469.
 
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MJ200G -Tailstock Part Support 
Twin-Turret Turning Machine
 
 By Larry Pellegrini
     Sr. Director-Operations
 
 
Murata Machinery's MJ200G offers customers a great production turning machine for parts that require tailstock support.
 
Typical automotive part applications for this machine are transmission support shafts and constant velocity joints (CVJ).  To minimize cycle time and maximize production, the MJ200G has two turrets capable of working on the part simultaneously.  
 
Tailstock:
The MJ200G tailstock offers a servo-controlled Z-axis and a programmable vertical axis.  This allows for quick and accurate positioning of the tailstock spindle to rigidly support the part during cutting and for quick positioning of the tailstock for clearance during automatic load and unload of parts.  Typical work size envelope for the MJ200G is Ø150 mm by 200 mm in length. 
 
Twin Turrets
Twin Turrets:
Two independent ten-station turrets on the MJ200G allow for simultaneous machining of the part.  Cycle time can be dramatically reduced when compared to single tool turning.
 
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The MJ200G is in stock and available for quick delivery!
 
 
GETTING TO KNOW MMUSA
Project Managers Ensure Project Success
 
By:  Mike Duggan, Supervisor 
       Project Management
 
 
At Murata Machinery, a Project Manager is assigned to all machine tool orders to ensure the project is processed accurately, smoothly and on time.  After receipt of a purchase order, the PM will conduct a startup meeting with the customer to define project details, create a timeline and ensure all expectations are understood.
 
During the project, the PM monitors the design phase, build phase, and execution to ensure on-time delivery of your turnkey project or stand-alone machine order.  Throughout the order process, the PM updates the customer on the project progress and works through any details that arise. 
 
At project completion, the PM coordinates a run-off (if applicable) to demonstrate part quality, cycle time and machine stability.  After delivery, installation and run-off on the customer's floor, the PM resolves all open issues and makes sure personnel are properly trained to guarantee maximum productivity from your investment. 
 
 
Mike Dugan 
 Mike Duggan, Supervisor
 Project Management
 
 Hometown:  Fort Mill, SC
 Years with Murata:  3
 Enjoys:  golf, playing the drums, traveling
 
 
Dan Lott
   
 Dan Lott, Project Manager
 
 Hometown:  Concord, NC
 Years with Murata:  13
 Enjoys: spending time with my three daughters and wonderful   
 wife
 
  Jim McMonagle
 
 Jim McMonagle, Project Manager
 
 Hometown:  Erie, PA
 Years with Murata:  3
 Enjoys:  family, motorcycle riding, pool
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TechTips
Machine Backups
 
By David Smith, Field Service Engineer-Trainer
 
 
It is the beginning of a new year, so why not start it off with a fresh backup of all critical settings on your machines.  This month's topic is very basic but so crucial to keep your machines running that I recommend doing a backup as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
 
Sometimes we get so focused on keeping machines running and production goals that we forget to keep up-to-date backups.  Keeping backups up-to-date saves a lot of headache, not to mention down time, if for some reason information gets lost that is crucial to keeping the machine running. 
 
Click here for a list of items I recommend backing up and a brief description of what they do: 
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MMUSA Personnel Update
 
This month we say "farewell" to Kenichi (Ken) Tomita, Senior Engineer.  Ken will be rotating back to Japan as part of his job assignment.  He has been an asset to our Engineering Department and will be greatly missed.
                                                                                                            Ken Tomita 
Sergio
 
We are pleased to welcome back Sergio Tondato who has rejoined our sales team.  Sergio is Murata's Regional Manager for Michigan and Canada.  You can reach Sergio at (810) 360-3290 or stondato@muratec-usa.com.  Sergio and his family live in Brighton, MI.
 
  
Sergio Tondata
 
In Closing . . .
 
So that we're careful not to "wear out our welcome," Murata News is now being published on a bi-monthly basis. 
 
Thank you for reading this issue of Murata News.