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Mod Tech Industries  |  10/02/2009

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Product News: Air Assist Movement System Enhances CMM Productivity

Other benefits include safety, ergonomics, accelerated feedback of data to the shop floor.

(Mod Tech Industries: Shawano, WI) -- Mod Tech Industries Inc. announces the release of a new and innovative product for market known as the Air Assist Movement System or AAM System. The AAM System is designed to substantially increase the productivity and throughput of a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). In addition, numerous other benefits are inherently gained in regard to safety, ergonomics, accelerated feedback of data to the shop floor, equipment preservation, repeatability, labor reductions, multiple setups, etc. Virtually maintenance free, the AAM System consists of two plates, locator stops, bumpers or guide-rails, and an air supply and control system.

The concept of the system is to allow for the measuring of a manufactured part or parts located on one AAM plate in a measuring location, while another product is simultaneously being set up or staged on a second plate. Once the first part measurement program is complete, it is moved via the AAM plate from the measuring location to its origin or home position by literally floating on a cushion of air. The second plate is then relocated to the measuring location by the same process. At this time “plate one” is now available for another part setup. This process of exchange continues in an alternate sequence for as many like parts or different parts that are to be measured. With the recommended air supply, an AAM plate can easily lift and effortlessly move more than 500 pounds making it adaptable for use on most CMMs. The system is also removable allowing for ultimate flexibility of your CMM.

With the aid of the AAM System, your CMM is allowed to reach its maximum productivity potential. With ultimate utilization of the system’s capabilities, the return on investment can be as quick as a few months. When you add the safety and ergonomic value the system brings, it is a must for every manufacturing plant’s metrology lab.

This exciting innovative system can be viewed at www.modtechindustries.com by clicking on the AAM System video icon. For more information, please contact Mod Tech Industries Inc. at 715-524-4510.

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Mod Tech Industries (MTI) is a production machining company specializing in the machining of grey and ductile iron castings including post heat treated austempered ductile iron (ADI) to grade four, steel forgings, and bar stock of many alloys. Visit online at www.modtechindustries.com.