MSI Customer Case Studies
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Fall 2007
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R.A. Zweig - Glenview, IL
Bradshaw Medical - Kenosha, WI
Northstar Aerospace - Bedford Park (Chicago), IL
 
Summer 2007
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Dies Plus, Inc. - Itasca, IL
SKF Precision - Grafton, WI
Kingsbury, Inc. - Oshkosh, WI
 
Spring 2007
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Ultimate Machining & Engineering - Plainfield, IL
 
Winter 2006/07
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Allied Specialty Precision, Inc. - Mishawaka, IN
 Cardwell Westinghouse - Chicago, IL
 
Fall 2006
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Gleason Cutting Tools - Loves Park, IL
Paratech - Frankfort, IL
HB Performance - Mequon, WI
 
Summer 2006
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Sloan Valve - Franklin Park, IL
Advanced Machine & Engineering - Rockford, IL
 
Spring 2006
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Gallagher Corporation - Gurnee, IL
 Global Gear - Downers Grove, IL
 Fox Valley Tool & Die - Kaukauna, WI
Fox Valley Technical College -  Kaukauna, WI
 
Winter 2005
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Edgerton Gear - Edgerton, WI
Dennis Philopulous/CNC V-Twin Machine - Racine, WI
Chicago Gear - D.O. James - Chicago, IL
 
Fall 2005
View Entire Issue		 Gam Gear - Harwood Heights, IL
Pioneer Products - WI
Haumiller - Elgin, IL
Renishaw - Hoffman Estates, IL
 
Summer 2005
View Entire Issue		 Innovative Machining - Neenah, WI
J. Stadler Machine, Inc. - Oshkosh, WI
Ballco - Aurora, IL
 
Spring 2005
View Entire Issue		 Northrop Grumman - Rolling Meadows, IL
Pentair - Brookfield, WI
Brad Foote Gear Works - Cicero, IL
 
Winter 2004
View Entire Issue		 AAA Sales & Engineering - Oak Creek, WI
MRS Machine - Augusta, WI
Strange Engineering - Morton Grove, IL
 
Fall 2004
View Entire Issue		 Littlestar Plastics - Rockford, IL
Daman Products - Mishawaka, IN
Summer 2004
View Entire Issue		 Manitowoc Tool and Machining - Manitowoc, WI
Flexible Steel Lacing - Downers Grove, IL
Prince Industries - Shanghai, China
Spring 2004
View Entire Issue		 Guhring, Inc. - Brookfield, WI
Carlson Tool & Mfg - Cedarburg, WI
Winter 2003/04
View Entire Issue		 Prince Industries (in China) - Carol Stream, IL
Fall 2003
View Entire Issue		 Middleton Machining & Welding - Madison, WI
Summer 2003
View Entire Issue		 Prater Industries - Cicero, IL
Spring 2003
View Entire Issue		 Bodine Electric - Chicago, IL
Winter 2002/03
View Entire Issue		 "If all our machines were like the Multiplex, going from raw material to finished goods in one set-up, I would be ecstatic." - Paul Manning, Mfg. Eng. Barber-Colman DYNA Products - Rockford, IL
Whereas the organization had 125 people in 1989, AMT has tripled 1989 sales levels with only 96 people today. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (AMT) - Grafton, WI
Fall 2002
View Entire Issue		 "We have seen timesavings of 2-3 hours per shift by remotely requesting programs from each CNC control." - Rodney Grover Aurora Metals - Montgomery, IL
For work that previously was going to China.... "The labor disadvantage is insignificant because the machine does both operations and the gantry provides the ability to run lights out." - Jerry Ring Kirsan - Kenosha, WI
"We needed to find a machine that could perform more machining tasks per setup. By accomplishing this, we would be able to increase overall production volume on many of our parts." - Joe Intagliata Custom Machining Services - Valparaiso, IN
Summer 2002
View Entire Issue		 With newfound efficiencies and new ways of looking at the people assets of their company, S&W is a Post-9/11 Global Competitor. S&W Manufacturing - Bensenville, IL
Fred Haberkamp, President, explained that “this machine allows us the quick change over and same day shipment necessary to fit the needs of our customer, General Electric.” Columbia Metal Spinning - Chicago, IL
Always striving to be on the cutting edge of technology, the founders of T-A-M began to purchase CNC equipment, purchasing their first Mazak machine tool in the mid-70’s. Trace-A-Matic - Brookfield, WI
Mark Miller, President, told me, "the enemy of better is best." When a company starts thinking they are the best at something, they have begun to forget that they can get better. Prince Industries' Journey to "Lean" - Carol Stream, IL
Spring 2002 Dan sums up the essence of Horizon Systems: “I would rather make one piece for $1,000 than a 1,000 pieces for $1.00. Horizon Systems - Kenosha, WI
"Blaser has been used at Kelbros for over a year now and we have seen the following benefits..." ~Dave Schnorr, Kelbros Maintenance Manager Kelbros, Inc. - Fond Du Lac, WI
"Tomorrow is yesterday I always look 4 to 5 years out; good enough is not acceptable; there are no gray areas when it comes to quality; and it’s not just the product we make, it’s everything we do." ~ Russ Martin, President / Head Coach Great Lakes Carbide Tool - Pestigo, WI
"If it's not hot..." ~ Joe Muzzillo, Partner H & M Machining - Machesney Park, IL
Winter 2001/02 The key focus for Lechler was to find and implement a low cost, easy-to-use system to control inventory levels and streamline the purchasing and receiving process. Lechler, Inc - St. Charles, IL
"We are able to do a set-up in 10 to 15 minutes on the Integrex machines," says Les, Machine Shop Foreman. This is critical due to the small lot sizes that are run through the machines. Curt G. Joa - Sheboygan Falls, WI
"The greatest thing about the machine is that when I’m out playing a round of golf, the machine is still making money." ~ Tomy Remke, Quick Turn Mfg Manager Quick Turn Mfg. - Marengo, IL
Fall 2001 "As the competition increases, we must drive down our overall labor cost while simultaneously being able to attract and retain the best employees. Multi-tasking and automated equipment has enabled us to do this." ~ Ray Arbet, Vice President Converse Industries - Kenosha, WI
According to PSC’s Integrex operator Ken Moreau, it takes less than 30 minutes to set up the Integrex. PSC Machining & Engineering - East Chicago, IN
AutoCrib Inventory Management System.... reduced inventory levels approximately 25%-30% Brad Foote Gear - Cicero, IL
Summer 2001 "The reduced set-up costs and resulting improved throughput associated with the Mazak Integrex has given us the ability to deliver higher quality parts to our customer when they need them." ~ Patrick Pratt, Manufacturing Supervisor Butler Gear - Butler, WI
"An order for a twelve-piece milling job previously took a week to complete; however, with the new machine, that same order took only three hours total." ~ Mike Polizzi Hartland - Cary, IL
To Norgren, throughput is running the automated Mazak Integrex plus a machining center as much as they want with very little labor. Norgren - Rockford, IL
Spring 2001 "Before the Multiplex I would compete on jobs and would be scratching my head trying to figure out how the other guy could make it for that price… now I know!" ~ George Zarytsky Orbit Machining - Franklin Park, IL
"An unforeseen byproduct of our automation and Multi-tasking capabilities is that we are even more responsive to our customers." ~Norm Stengel MS Action - McHenry, IL
Parker Hannifin - Mauston, WI
Winter 2000/01 "Palletech was a technology that we looked at for a period of time before the justification stood out. Now I am convinced that it was with out a doubt the right decision for us." ~ David Wait, President Metalcut Products - South Milwaukee, WI
"The machine generated substantial cash flow in 30 days; after just sixty days the machine was paying for itself with good profit margins." ~ David Bradshaw, President Midwest Screw - Racine, WI
"With the help of John and many people at Mazak and MSI, the Mazak SQT 200MS has assisted us in meeting the ISO standards, maintaining our quality requirements and the goal of taking control of our manufacturing process." ~ Conrad Fisher, Vice President S&N Manufacturing - Geneva, IL
Fall 2000 "This equipment allows us to machine for up to 5 hours unattended, therefore we combat our competition with five hours of free labor costs!" ~ Terry Flanagan, President Premier Motorsports - Juneau, WI
Summer 2000 Multi-tasking is Van Zeeland's Future Van Zeeland - Little Chute, WI
Customer Intimacy at Rockford Products Rockford Products - Rockford, IL
Lakin General Meets Required Cost Reductions Lakin General - Chicago, IL
Multi-tasking from a Job Shop's Point of View Olson Machining - Spring Grove, IL
Spring 2000 Cobra Metal Works Cobra - Bensenville, IL
Meet a Mazak Raving Fan! Carlson Machine & Tool - Cedarburg, WI
Winter 1999/00 Dice Mold Survives Process Improvements Dice Mold - Itasca, IL
The Valley Loves Mazatrol! Valley Machining - Coon Valley, WI
Fall 1999 Multi-tasking: Cost Reduction Strategy at Case Corp Case Corporation - Racine, WI
High Speed Milling at Precision CNC Precision CNC - South Elgin, IL
Bitzer Conquers Complex Workpieces with Mazak Bitzer Products - Broadview, IL
Summer 1999 Mica Tool & Manufacturing Meeting JIT Requirements Mica Tool & Mfg. - Mukwonago, IL
New Lease on Life for Old Leased Machine Elsen Machine - West Allis, WI
Spring 1999 United Tool "Chucks" Out Mimatic Promo United Tool - Milwaukee, WI
May the Force be with You: Task Force Tips Task Force Tips - Valparaiso, IN
Great Lakes Carbide's Mazak Keep on Running Great Lakes Carbide - Peshtigo, WI
Zettl-Mimatic Raving Fan! NJC - Lyons, IL
"Ten years ago, we had 35 people running 2 shifts with sales around $1.5M a year. Today, we have sales of over $5M a year but still only have 35 people. The Mazaks just do a lot more."                 ~Joe Intagliata, Custom Machining Services Custom Machining Services - Valparaiso, IN
Summer 1998 United Tool "Chucks" Out Mimatic Promo MTH Tool - Plano, IL
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