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United Tool & Machine Acquires HRI Precision Tool
UTM president. “HRI is highly regarded as a company that invested a lot into the plan- ning and engineering of a job upfront and did a lot of work beyond the scope of tradition- al CNC machine shop.”
and short runs to millions of parts. The parts are destined for automotive, electronic, plastic, medical, construction, recreation-vehicle, appliance and houseware providers.
industry computer aided manufacturing (CAM) stan- dards, defining the compe- tencies and skills expected by industry for entry-level CAM positions. Developed under the guidance of Autodesk Inc., the standards will enhance education and training programs to meet demands for skilled CAM pro- grammers, designers and engineers. To download the standards, visit www.nim- sready.org/cam.
United Tool & Machine (UTM), Wilmington, MA, a con- tract manufacturer specializ- ing in wire-EDM, CNC and manual machining, sheetmet- al fabrication, and stamping, has acquired HRI Precision Tool Co., Haverhill, MA.
In addition to the two com- panies merging, Harry Learned, HRI president, will join UTM as a technical sales engineer.
The site also details stamping-press and multi- slide machines used at Reli- able Metalcraft’s manufac- turing facility in Mishawaka, IN. Part materials also are described, including low-car- bon, high-carbon and stain- less steel; copper; brass; bronze; and aluminum–from 0.003 to 0.125 in. thick.
HRI has capabilities in assembly, tooling manufactur- ing and CNC machining, and is expected to bolster UTM’s existing line of services, according to UTM officials.
Internet
Updated Website for Reliable Metalcraft
Hobart Advanced Al Welding and Design Program Set for October
“We see tremendous value in developing relationships with several of HRI’s key cus- tomers and the diversification it brings to our customer base,” says Scott Fallavollita,
Reliable Metalcraft Corp. has updated its website, www.reliablemetalcraft.com, which features a new design and layout and provides infor- mation on the company’s cus- tom and precision metal stampings, from prototypes
Training
Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, OH, will host an Advanced Welding and Design program as part of its Aluminum Weld- ing Technology seminars. The three-day workshop will be held at the Miller Electric
NIMS Introduces CAM Skills Standards
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has released the first-ever
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