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How PH Horn Helps Smith’s Machine Keep Their Groove On

Posted on January 14th, 2010 by Editor

How PH Horn Helps Smith’s Machine Keep Their Groove On

While manufacturing a key component for the Army’s CROWS II remotely operated weapons system, Smith’s 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.
Smith’s Machine’s Robert Taber explains: “We were running a slower tool that didn’t last [...]

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Why Smith’s Machine Chose Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by Editor

Why Smith’s Machine Chose Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Keith Schaffert, Group Leader for Smith’s 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 Smith’s in-house stable, there was no question in Schaffert’s mind which one it should be.
“When we saw [...]

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Smith’s Machine Establishes Critical Aluminum Casting Supplier

Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Editor

Smith’s Machine Establishes Critical Aluminum Casting Supplier

Smith’s 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 Smith’s with high quality castings to be machined and ready for assembly for Smith’s customers.
“We’re pleased to add this quality supplier to our network,” [...]

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