JUNE 2009
EMPOWERING ENGINEERS WITH CONFIGURABLE COMPONENTS

Case Study - MISUMI Configurable Components Help Turner Machine Keep Producing "Your Blueprint For Success" Tennessee machine builder changes its ways of design, procurement and manufacturing, using time-saving strategies

Many small to mid-size machine shops can benefit from the MISUMI business model because of its no minimum order quantities or set up charges for a product portfolio of 500,000 metric and inch components. “The MISUMI model, to be very direct, has changed the way we do business here,” states Turner Machine’s president, Jeff Turner. “Their ability to provide configured components that are essentially ‘off the shelf’ items and would normally be considered custom tooling by our customers has proven itself through decreased costs and lead times. These savings translate directly to our customers, as well our own bottom line. Plus, the efficiencies of this model have dramatically improved our own design, purchasing and production methods.”...

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Turner leak tester tooling with Misumi urethane pushers, linear shaft, linear bushing and cable carrier
 
Tech Data: Materials-Varieties and Applications - Part One
Tech Data: Materials-Varieties and Applications - Part Two

Types and Apparent Colors of Surface Treatment

Misumi offers a variety of white paper downloads, to help you incorporate configurable
components into your machine design. Check back frequently for uploads. Also refer to the back
of our catalog for technical data such as standards specifications.
www.misumiusa.com offers them in PDF formats
 
  NEW PRODUCTS
Misumi Introduces New Shaft Support Designs
Compact Bracket Shaft Support saves space, simplifies assembly. New precision cast Thick Slit Shaft Support features T-shape for added stability and rigidity. Misumi announces the recent addition of two new Shaft Support designs to further expand its comprehensive line of Shaft Supports and Collars. These components are used extensively in the manufacture of industrial machinery and equipment, factory automation, assembly and motion control systems...

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