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EPTAM Plastics announces the addition of an OKUMA Multus B300 7-Axis Mill / Turn Center and an additional OKUMA MU-400 5-Axis Milling Center
OKUMA Multus B300
The Multus B300 is designed for milling and turning complex components with minimal fixturing and setup; handing parts from one spindle to the other completing milling and turning operations without changing the part.
This MU-400 compliments the existing 5-Axis units already in operation at EPTAM further expanding our capacity to deliver complex machined geometries, blending, undercuts and difficult angles in a single setup. OEMs in the high-tech world of medical components rely on 5-axis machining to bring products to market faster and with the highest degree of quality. Mitigating risks throughout manufacturing lifecycle, EPTAM Plastics uses modern technology to insure that our customers stringent quality requirements are met and maintained throughout the life of the part.
EPTAM Plastics announces the delivery of an OKUMA LT 200 Lathe
EPTAM's newest lathe has equal capacity spindles and turrets. The LT series allows for full part creation on a single machine. The most accurate twin spindle machine available, Okuma’s LT series was designed for optimal performance.
EPTAM Plastics Adds New State-of-the-Art DCC-CMM
According to Gerry LeBlanc, Quality Manager, the added capability of the DCC-CMM compliments an extensive state-of-the-art Quality Contol lab at EPTAM. Some of the attributes are as follows:
Brown & Sharpe, Global® Performance, DCC Coordinate Measuring Machine:
- X-Y-Z size: 500mm(19.7”) – 700mm (27.6”) – 500mm (19.7”) working area.
- TESASTAR-m motorized, indexing probe head (5º increments, +180º to -180ºin revolution, and +90º to -115º in pitch), Renishaw TP-20 magnetic quick-change touch trigger probes.
- Software: PC-DMIS CAD++ programmable software with GD&T, CAD (IGES, STEP and other translators),and scanning capability.
Upgrades:
PC-DMIS CAD++Offline for programming.
AutoPath to optimize probe movement.
DataPage/RealTime and DataView: SPC and reporting package.
- CLIMA Thermalcompensation (16-26 ºC)
2007 Brochure Details EPTAMS Precision Machined Plastic Solutions
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New brochure describes EPTAM’s single-source production capability for machining plastic components from a wide range of materials, including all thermo-sets such as G-3, G-10, G-11, FR-4 and thermo-plastic nylons, Delrins® and PET, plus high-temperature materials Ultem®, Techtron®, PEEK, Torlon®, and Vespel®.
In addition to CNC turning, milling, routing, sawing and drilling, EPTAM offers many custom services such as screen printing, pressure testing, polishing, bonding, marking, custom coating, packaging, printing, assemblies, and sanding.
Our specialty is close tolerance parts manufactured from films and laminates. Operating from its 60,000 square foot climate-controlled facility, EPTAM serves the aerospace and military, medical, semiconductor, water filtration, power generation, and fuel cell industries, in addition to general commercial accounts. ISO 9001:2000 Registered, EPTAM produces products quickly and accurately in quantities ranging from one to thousands of pieces.
A leader in machined plastic component technology, EPTAM manufactures custom products for both the commercial and military markets. Call Toll Free US and Canada 1-866-443-7826 or click here for a free copy of the new capabilities brochure.
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EPTAM Named Certified Supplier
EPTAM Plastics is proud to announce that they have been established as a Certified Supplier for Goodrich Corporation – Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Division. View certificate here. (913Kb pdf)
Eptam Named Preferred Supplier
As a supplier to several “High-Tech” industries, EPTAM Plastics is required to maintain the highest manufacturing and quality standards. Working closely with NORTHROP GRUMMAN, we continue to refine our Quality and Manufacturing systems to demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
We are proud to announce that recently EPTAM Plastics was recognized as a “Preferred Supplier” to NORTHROP GRUMMAN. Many of the components that we now manufacture go “dock-to-stock” ready for use, reducing the need for on-site inspection and thereby reducing the cost of ownership for NORTHROP GRUMMAN.
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Northfield employee designed armor that saved lives in Iraq
NORTHFIELD — A Pittsfield soldier who earned a Bronze Star in Iraq for designing armor protection kits which have saved several lives received a hero’s welcome when he returned to his position at Eptam Plastics on Monday.
Applause from more than 60 employees greeted Chief Warrant Officer 3 Karl Hannan when he was presented with a plaque by Jeff Hollinger, company president, for his "dedication and efforts in defending our country."
The plaque, which is highlighted with two American flags, was presented during a surprise ceremony in front of his fellow employees.
Hannan is a member of the 323rd Maintenance Company (DS) GSE Platoon, based at Fort Devens, Mass. He is a maintenance technician with the unit which supports heavy trucks (five tons or more.)
Hannan had received the Bronze Star from his company commander, Capt. James Davis, during a ceremony at Fort Drum, N.Y. upon his return to United States two weeks ago.
Hannan, according to the Bronze Star citation, designed and manufactured a clip-on armor plating kit to protect soldiers in the heavy trucks. The kits included armor plating for the driver’s and passenger’s door and the floorboard.
He made engineering prints for several types of trucks and showed other soldiers in his unit and other units how to make the kits. He also trained six Iraqi nationals how to cut, weld, read blueprints and manufacture the armor.
His idea is credited with saving 29 lives to date.
The citation also states that his armor plating is the only type of its kind in Iraq in that it is a clip-on and not bolted to the body, and will not damage the vehicles.
"CW3 Hannan’s exceptional performance and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects distinct credit upon himself, the 323rd Maintenance Company (DS) and the United States Army," the citation states.
"I don’t believe I deserve this. I was just doing my time and my job. If I could save just one life and send him or her back home, it was worth it," Hannan said .
Hannan who has served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 25 years, knows the armor plating works.
"I came under four attacks myself," he said.
His unit was stationed at Tikrit, Iraq, for 14 months.
This was not his first tour of duty. He was in the Persian Gulf War when he was a member of the 82nd Airborne.
Hollinger said he and company employees are very proud of Hannan. He is the senior engineer on the firm’s research and development team.
"We are very proud of Karl and the fact that he saved lives. He gave up more than a year of his life and lived in a bombed-out building, sleeping on a cot. He is an excellent employee. It’s nice having him back," Hollinger said.
Hannan and his wife, Louise, live in Pittsfield.
Eptam Plastics is a plastic fabricator. The firm produces items for the private sector, the medical field and the military.
Part of Hannan’s design duties includes working with the manufacturers of military equipment, Hollinger said.
Gordon D. King can be reached at 524-3800 ext. 5916 or by e-mail at gking@citizen.com
© 2005 Geo. J. Foster Comp
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Vespel® and Delrin® are registered trademarks of DuPont.
Torlon® is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.
Ultem® is a registered trademark of GE Plastics.
Techtron® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastics Products.
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