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CNC WEST April/May 2018 www.CNC-West.com 3 Feature Stories New Performance Driven DRO ......................................... 20 Vericut Critical to Multi Axis Production A Spokane shop does not cut metal before running it through software first ........................................................................... 22 Fast-Clean-Precise Roncelli Plastics specializes in non-metallic materials to carve out a niche ........................................................................... 32 Manufacturing on a Grand Scale Scott’s Valley, CA. company saves time and gains accuracy with software . ....................................................................... 40 New Fadals Boost Production San Diego shop that specializes in Aerospace production get lift from new machines............................................................ 48 CAD/CAM/CNC Perspective Tim Paul asks if we are failing our own industry................... 54 Utilization for Aerospace Industry is Critical.................... 91 CNC West April/May 2018 • Volume XXXVI No 4 Departments MacKay Manufacturing have 50,000 sq. ft of high tech multi axis manu- facturing capabilities just down the road from their humble beginnings, in Spokane. - Pg.22 4 Publisher Editorial 8 Executive Hotline 56 Industry News 73 New Products Metal to plastic conversions is a big part of Roncelli Plastic’s process. Weight reduction is a key reason. Every gram saved is a savings in fuel. - Page 32 Tapemation specializes in the crazy stuff that no one else wants to do,” says lead programmer Rick Hobbs, who has been with Tapemation for 18 years. - Pg.40 Coming in June/July 2018 Turning, ScrewMachine and Medi- cal Issue — This special issue features turning centers and screw machining. It highlights western shops that com- bine both machining and turning to streamline output. Editorial: May 22, 2018 Ad Space: May 24, 2018 Ad Material: June 5, 2018