A recent visit by Tim Smith and Joe Hocutt (Logistics Manager) on October 19th for an supplier visit determined that Lettmetal would be a strategic vendor for Smiths Machine. Their process of casting high quality aluminum castings with high quality surface finishes makes them a key supplier for current projects at Smiths Machine. Smith’s Machine [...]
While manufacturing a key component for the Army’s CROWS II remotely operated weapons system, Smiths Machine found itself in need of a grooving tool that would meet several important criteria. It found what it was looking for, and more, with PH Horn. Smiths Machine’s Robert Taber explains: “We were running a slower tool that didn’t [...]
Keith Schaffert, Group Leader for Smiths Machine, has worked with a lot of CMM equipment during his career, and found most of them to be “pretty good.” But when it came time recently to add a fourth CMM to Smiths in-house stable, there was no question in Schaffert’s mind which one it should be. “When [...]
Smiths Machine has established a critical new supplier of aluminum castings, vice president Tim Smith announced today. Harmony Castings TPi Arcade, Inc., known for producing fine finishes and tight castings, will supply Smiths with high quality castings to be machined and ready for assembly for Smiths customers. “We’re pleased to add this quality supplier to [...]
Smiths Machine Group Active During DMG/MORI SEIKI Innovation Days
A group from Smiths Machine held meetings with colleagues from their major machine provider, DMG/MORI SEIKI, during the high-tech manufacturer’s Innovation Days earlier this month. ...
Smiths Machine Advances Programing Capabilities
Smiths Machine recently purchased multiple seats of Siemens NX 8.5. After multiple demonstrations at the 2012 IMTS show, the Engineering team at Smiths Machine decided ...
Smiths Machine Presents at IMTS
Smiths Machine was proud to be a presenter at Siemens Industry Inc. booth E-5010 at IMTS 2012. The theme for Siemens at the 2012 show ...
In our never-ending quest to keep Smiths Machine ahead of the technology curve, our team traveled to the 2012 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. ...
Smiths Machine adds DMG – DMC 125FD
As innovative leaders in our field, Smiths Machine has added additional capacity and efficiency to best meet our customers’ needs.
When Smiths Machine Vice President Tim Smith made a presentation at the DMG / Mori Seiki USA Innovation Days event, it was clear to everyone ...
Alabama’s NBC13 Visits Smiths Machine
Tuscaloosa based Smiths Machine is one of the fastest growing companies in the world. Alabama’s NBC13 goes inside the company that is growing jobs and ...
GE Aviation Symposium Held in Tuscaloosa
On September 29, GE Aviation held a Business Supplier Symposium at the Bryant Conference Center. The symposium’s purpose was to let businesses know how to ...
