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Engineering Process

MSI engineering and manufacturing teams utilize the lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, driving quality while addressing costs. MSI is forging ahead with progressive hardware and software technologies through the use of Pro-Engineer, SDRC, Mastercam and Cadkey. By maintaining the most current release of these software programs, we work concurrently with your engineering team as they develop designs. By using solid modeling and three-dimensional design and detailing, your mold will move through the manufacturing floor in a fraction of the time previously required.

The electronic transfer of data allows an accurate and timely flow of information into and out of your databases. When you send your data directly to MSI's Engineering Department, the information is immediately translated for processing. MSI maintains an FTP site to accommodate the transfer of your electronic files at the highest level of security.

MSI's CNC programming stations support a variety of machines utilizing software programming that includes Prospector, Lemoine, PC Max and MasterCam. Our process follows a sequential path from mold design through programming to CNC operations and finally to the shop floor.

Businesss Process

MSI's customer demand for a reduction in mold delivery time drove the re-definition of our manufacturing process through the use of an incremental approval system that begins with mold concept and continues through final design. Incremental approvals speed the flow of production beginning as early as 48 hours following receipt of the part database and continue throughout the design and manufacturing of each mold.

The combined success of MSI Mold Builders' manufacturing and engineering teams is due to our focus on quality that drives our entire process. This proven process depends on thorough inspections following each manufacturing phase, which insures reduced costs and compressed lead-times. It is through consistent monitoring and the identification of opportunities that allow our manufacturing teams to implement changes rapidly.

Manufacturing Process

The goal of the MSI manufacturing team is to provide you with the highest quality workmanship, with the shortest possible lead-times while achieving your cost targets. Through the use of lean manufacturing concepts, our process eliminates waste through a documented system that drives quality, yet addresses cost.

No matter what the size of the project, we at MSI Mold Builders seek the best ways to achieve results in tandem with what you are trying to accomplish. Communication is critical, both internally as well as externally. We offer leadership through early supplier involvement and encourage you to view the MSI Project Engineer as your conduit to our plants, conveying your requirements and expectations to our personnel at every level. Support comes from a professional management team that has been assembled from outside the mold making industry. It is through the significant experience in our industry coupled with a broad base of outside experience that we can successfully apply state-of-the-art manufacturing principles.

Locations & Facility * Greenville * Bentonville * Cedar Rapids *

Facility List

BUILDING:

20,000 SQ. FT. STEEL BUILDING
Conveniently located 15 minutes from the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport.

CNC Mills:

1 - FIDIA K211 HIGH SPEED 5 AXIS CNC MILL

• X AXIS: 106"
• Y AXIS: 49.5"
• TOOL CHANGER: 42 POSITIONS

1 - F.N.C. 128-A30 LEBLOND MAKINO VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE

• X AXIS: 49.21"
• Y AXIS: 31.5"
• TOOL CHANGER: 30 POSITIONS

1 - F.N.C. 156-a-30 LEBLOND MAKINO VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE

• X AXIS: 59"
• Y AXIS: 24"
• TOOL CHANGER: 30 POSITIONS

1 - F.D.N.C. 128 LEBLOND MAKINO MILLING MACHINE

• CREATIVE EVOLUTION CNC CONTROL
• WORK NC MACHINING PACKAGE
• PC DOS VERSION
• X AXIS: 49.21"
• Y AXIS: 31.5"

1 - HAAS VF-3 CNC MILL

• X AXIS: 40"
• Y AXIS: 20"
• TOOL CHANGER: 20 POSITIONS

1 - FADAL VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE

• VMC 4020 WITH CNC 88HS CONTROL
• X AXIS: 40"
• Y AXIS: 20"
• TOOL CHANGER: 20 POSITIONS

1 - ROKU ROKU HC 685 HIGH SPEED GRAPHITE MILL

• VMC 4020 WITH CNC 88HS CONTROL
• X AXIS: 23.6"
• Y AXIS: 19.6"

Milling Machines:

1 - O.K.K. VERTICAL MILL

• MODEL: MH-3V
• TABLE SIZE: 15" X 65"

1 - G. & L. BORING MILL

• 3" BAR
• TRAVEL: 36" X 60"

3 - BRIDGEPORT

• MODEL: 2-J
• SONY DIGITAL READOUTS
• TABLE SIZE: 9" X 48"

1 - BRIDGEPORT SERIES 2

• MODEL: 2-J, 3HP
• SONY DIGITAL READOUT
• TABLE SIZE: 11" X 58"

2 - PROTO-TRAK 2-AXIS CNC KNEE-MILLS

• TABLE SIZE: 10" X 50"

1 - RAMBAUDI VERSAMILL 12 HORIZONTAL

• X AXIS: 48"
• Y AXIS: 60"
• Z AXIS: 36"

EDM Equipment:

1 - MITSUBISHI GANTRY 1500 EDM MACHINE

• X AXIS: 80.7"
• Y AXIS: 41.3"
• 5 AXIS CAPABILITIES
• 99 BY 59 DROP TANK

1 - LEBLOND MAKINO EDNC 85 CNC VERTICAL EDM MACHINE

• TANK SIZE: 31" X 46"
• X AXIS: 31.5"
• Y AXIS: 19.7"
• TOOL CHANGER: 8 POSITIONS, 150 AMP BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY

1 - LEBLOND MAKINO EDNC 64 CNC VERTICAL EDM MACHINE

• TANK SIZE: 24" X 34.5"
• X AXIS: 23.62"
• Y AXIS: 15.75"
• TOOL CHANGER: 8 POSITIONS, 120 AMP BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY

1 - LEBLOND MAKINO EDNC 64 CNC VERTICAL EDM MACHINE

• TANK SIZE: 24" X 34.5"
• X AXIS: 23.62"
• Y AXIS: 15.75"
• TOOL CHANGER: 8 POSITIONS, 60 AMP BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY

1 - MITSUBISHI DWC 200HA WIRE EDM MACHINE

• AUTO THREADER
• X AXIS: 15.7"
• Y AXIS: 29.5"
• 5 AXIS CAPABILITIES
• 20 DEGREE TAPER

Lathes:

1 - HARRISON ALPHA 400S PLUS CNC LATHE

• FANUC CONTROLS
• SWING: 15"

1 - TAKISAWA LATHE

Grinding Equipment:

1 - OKAMOTO ACC 20 x 24 DX PRECISION SURFACE GRINDER

• TABLE SIZE: 16" X 24"

2 - OKAMOTO LINEAR 6 x 18 SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE

• L-4 OVERHEAD WHEEL DRESSER
• TABLE SIZE: 6" X 18"

1 - NICCO HYDRAULIC SURFACE GRINDER

• MODEL: NSG-64H
• CAP.: 16" X 24"

1 - HARIG HYDRAULIC SURFACE GRINDER

• CAP.: 6" X 18"

1 - GORTON CUTTER GRINDER

• MODEL 375

1 - TOYODA UNIVERSAL CYLINDRICAL GRINDER

• TABLE SIZE: 12.5" X 40"
• SWING DOWN INTERNAL GRINDING ATTACHMENT

1 - BOYAR-SHULTZ SURFACE GRINDER

• CAP.: 6" X 18"

1 - SUNNEN PRECISION HONING MACHINE

• MODEL MBB 1600

4 - GRANITE SURFACE PLATES

• 18" X 24", 24" X 24", 36" X 72"

Drills:

2 - IKEDA RADIAL DRILL PRESS

• MODEL RM1575
• SIZE: 14" COLUMN X 5' ARM

1 - WARD RIDDLE GUN DRILL MACHINE

• 2" DIAMETER X 48" DEPTH
• X AXIS: 72"
• Y AXIS: 48"

Related Equipment:

1 - KELLOG METAL BAND SAW

• CAP.: 14" X 30" WITH POWER FEED

1 - DO ALL HORIZONTAL BAND SAW

1 - EVERETT 12" CUT-OFF SAW

1 - DELTA VERTICAL BAND SAW

1 - CABINET-TYPE SANDBLASTER

1 - 200-TON HANNIFIN SPOTTING PRESS

• PLATEN SIZE: 37" X 44"

1 - LINCOLN WELDER

• SQUARE WAVE 350
• FOOT CONTROL
• MAGNUM WATER RADIATOR

1 - MITUTOYO BN710 CNC COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE

• WITH RENISHAW PH9 MULTI-AXIS PROBE AND OTHER

1 - ATTACHMENTS

• X AXIS: 60"
• Y AXIS: 18"

1 - 2000 F750 FLATBED TRUCK

• 20,000 payload capacity

1 - 2005 CHEVEY CODIAC 4500 FLAT BED

Special Equipment:

2 - 20,000 LBS. COFFING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CRANE

1 - 6,000 LBS. COFFING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CRANE

1 - 4,000 LBS. JIB OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CRANE

1 - 3,000 LBS. YALE ELECTRIC FORK TRUCK

1 - 4,000 LBS. HYSTER FORK LIFT TRUCK

1 - 4,000 LBS. COFFING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CRANE (over CMM)

3 - 2,000 LBS. MISCELLANEOUS DIE CARTS

CAD/CAM:

2 - CAD WORKSTATIONS WITH CADKEY

3 - SOLIDWORKS CAD/CAM DESIGN SEATS

3 - WORKNC PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS

2 - RHINOCEROS SURFACE PACKAGE

1 - SURFCAM MACHINE PACKAGE

1 - MASTERCAM PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

1 - CIMNET DNC SOFTWARE FOR NC FILE DISTRIBUTION

Facility List

BUILDING:

NEW 10,000 SQ. FT STEEL BUILDING
M.S.I. South is conveniently located 15 minutes from the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

CNC Mills:

1 - OOYA 2185 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 82"
• Y AXIS: 33"

1 - OOYA 2175 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 82"
• Y AXIS: 26"

1 - OOYA VMC RE-1MV

• X AXIS: 63"
• Y AXIS: 25"

1 - HURCO BMC 20 WITH ULTIMAX 3 CONTROL

• X AXIS: 40"
• Y AXIS: 20"

1 - DEVLIEG HORIZONTAL CNC MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 72"
• Y AXIS: 48"
• CONTROL: DYNAPATH DELTA 20

1 - HAAS VF-OE HIGH SPEED GRAPHITE MILL W/TORRIT DOWNFLOW VAC

• X AXIS: 30"
• Y AXIS: 16"

Milling Machines:

1 - BRIDGEPORT #1 VERTICAL MILL WITH DIGITAL READ-OUT

2 - BRIDGEPORT SERIES 2 SPECIAL WITH 2 AXIS DIGITAL READ-OUTS

1 - ACER VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE WITH 2 AXIS DIGITAL READ-OUTS

EDM Machines:

1 - ELOX HRP 104

• 20" x 40" TANK SIZE
• ERM 120 AMP POWER SUPPLY

1 - MITSUBISHI EX30 AND 3R CNC EDM

• 33" x 48" TANK SIZE
• 120 AMP POWER SUPPLY

Lathes:

1 - HARDINGE 11" x 18" SUPER-PRECISION LATHE

1 - MONARCH E-E PRECISION LATHE

Grinding Equipment:

1 - BROWN & SHARP MICROMASTER SURFACE GRINDER

• 6" x 12"

1 - BROWN & SHARP

• TABLE: 6" x 18"

1 - OKAMOTO ACCUGAR M124N SURFACE GRINDER

• TABLE: 12" x 24"

1 - DECKEL SO CUTTER GRINDER

Drills:

1 - IKEDA RM 1575 RADIAL DRILL

1 - OOYA YMR 915 RADIAL DRILL

Related Equipment:

1 - HARIG GRINDING FIXTURE

1 - IMPERIAL NEWBOULD GRINDING FIXTURE

1 - 12" MITUTOYO HEIGHT MASTER W/ 12" RISER

1 - 24" MITUTOYO DIAL HEIGHT GAGE

1 - STARRETT SIGMA HE 400 16'' OPTICAL COMPARATOR

3 - PORTABLE TORRIT VAC

2 - 2-TON CHAIN HOISTS

1 - JOHNSON HORIZONTAL BAND SAW

1 - 300-300 LINCOLN WELDER

1 - MICROTRON PORTABLE WELDER

1 - STARRETT CRYSTAL PINK 6" x 36" x 48" SURFACE PLATE

Special Equipment:

1 - 50-TON ARBOR PRESS

1 - 15-TON OVERHEAD CRANE

CAD/CAM:

1 - PRO-ENGINEER MOLD DESIGN WORKSTATION

2 - CAD WORKSTATIONS WITH CADKEY SOFTWARE IGES IN/OUT

1 - MASTERCAM PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS

2 - PROSPECTOR SHOP FLOOR PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

1 - DNC CAD/CAM NETWORK

• MSI UTILIZES A CORPORATE NETWORK INTERCONNECTING ALL OUR FACILITIES UTILIZING THE LATEST VPN AND SECURITY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.
  
  
• SECURE FTP SITE FOR CUSTOMER DATA TRANSFERS.

Facility List

BUILDING:

35,000 SQ. FT. STEEL BUILDING
MSI is conveniently located just 2 miles south of the Eastern Iowa Airport.

CNC Mills:

2 - FPT DINO HIGH SPEED 5 AXIS BRIDGE STYLE MILLING MACHINE.

• X AXIS: 110"
• Y AXIS: 86"

1 - FPT LEM 935 HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER WITH FIDIA F1 CONTROL

• X AXIS: 100"
• Y AXIS: 80"

1 - OOYA 5M CNC MACHINING CENTER WITH 11M CONTROL

• X AXIS: 64"
• Y AXIS: 72"

1 - OKK MCV-1060 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 84"
• Y AXIS: 42"

1 - OKK VM 7 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 63"
• Y AXIS: 30"

1 - OKK 1260 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

• X AXIS: 84"
• Y AXIS: 50"

1 - OOYA 2185 CNC MACHINING CENTER

• LEMOINE HIGH SPEED MACHINE CONTROL
• X AXIS: 83"
• Y AXIS: 32"

2 - HURCO BMC 50 WITH ULTIMAX 3 CONTROL.

• X AXIS: 50"
• Y AXIS: 30"

2 - HURCO BMC 20 WITH ULTIMAX 3 CONTROL

• X AXIS: 24"
• Y AXIS: 15"

1 - TOS 5" HORIZONTAL CNC BORING MILL

• X AXIS: 138"
• Y AXIS: 78"

1 - HASS VF-5 30 HORSE POWER HIGH TORQUE WITH HIGH SPEED CONTROL

• X AXIS: 50"
• Y AXIS: 26"

2 - HAAS VF-3 WITH CREATIVE CNC CONTROLS

• X AXIS: 40"
• Y AXIS: 20"

1 - ROKU ROKU HC 685 HIGH SPEED GRAPHITE MILL

• VMC 4020 WITH CNC 88HS CONTROL
• X AXIS: 23.6"
• Y AXIS: 19.6"

2 - HAAS VF-OE HIGH SPEED GRAPHITE MILL WITH 3 R MACHINING PLATES AND 3R MACHINING CHUCKS AND CREATIVE CONTROLS

• X AXIS: 24"
• Y AXIS: 16"

Milling Machines:

1 - BRIDGEPORT #1 VERTICAL MILLS WITH DIGITAL READ-OUTS

2 - 4BRIDGEPORT SERIES 2 SPECIAL VERTICAL MILLS WITH DIGITAL READ-OUTS

EDM Machines:

1 - CNC 5-AXIS XERMAC X-80

• X AXIS: 80"
• Y AXIS: 40"
• TANK: 120" x 53"
• 400 AMP GENERATOR
• 3R MACRO TOOLING

2 - 5 AXIS CHARMILLES ROBO FORM 810 CNC EDM

• X AXIS: 30"
• Y AXIS: 24"
• TANK SIZE: 42" x 62"
• 128 AMP GENERATOR
• 3R MACRO TOOLING

1 - 3R ORBITING SYSTEM

Lathes:

1 - KEIYOSEIKI 12" x 48" ENGINE LATHE

1 - HARDINGE 11" x 8" SUPER-PRECISION LATHE

1 - MILTRONICS ML-15 CNC LATHE

Grinding Equipment

1 - MITSUI HIGH-TEC 8" x 18" SURFACE GRINDER

1 - SNOW 10" x 20" SURFACE GRINDER

1 - HARIG SURFACE GRINDERS 6" x 18"

2 - K.O. LEE TOOL & CUTTER GRINDERS

1 - WEBER DRILL GRINDER

1 - BLACK DIAMOND DRILL GRINDER

1 - DEGEN PRECISION EJECTOR PIN GRINDER

1 - DECKEL CARBIDE TOOL GRINDER

Gun Drill:

1 - TARUS CNC DRILL WITH 2 AUXILIARY SPINDLES

• Z AXIS: 78"
• X AXIS: 72"
• Y AXIS: 40"

Drills:

1 - OOYA 4' RADIAL ARM DRILL

1 - OOYA 5' RADIAL ARM DRILL

1 - OOYA 6' RADIAL ARM DRILL

Related Equipment:

2 - 10-TON OVERHEAD BRIDGE CRANES

1 - 15-TON OVERHEAD BRIDGE CRANE

2 - 2-TON OVERHEAD BRIDGE CRANE

2 - 2-TON JIB CRANES

1 - 3-TON JIB CRANES

1 - 16" DRILL PRESS

2 - HARIG GRINDING FIXTURE

1 - GLASS BEAD BLAST MACHINE

1 - GLOBE VERTICAL BAND SAW

1 - PRECISE HIGH-SPEED SPINDLE

2 - PORTABLE TORIT VACUUM

1 - WELLSAW HORIZONTAL BAND SAW

1 - MILLER WIRE WELDER

1 - 300-300 LINCOLN HELI-ARC WELDER

2 - MILLER HELI-ARC WELDERS

1 - 18,000 LB. FORKLIFT

1 - 6,000 LB FORKLIFT

CAD/CAM

9 - CAD WORKSTATIONS WITH CADKEY SOFTWARE WITH IGES IN/OUT

7 - PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY "PRO E" SEATS.

3 - SOLIDVIEW SOFTWARE SEATS

3 - MASTERCAM PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS

3 - SEAT OF MOLD PLUS SOFTWARE

2 - SEATS OF LEMOINE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

8 - SEATS OF PROSPECTOR PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

2 - SEAT OF TEBIS 5 AXIS PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

1 - CIMNET DNC SOFTWARE FOR NC FILE DISTRIBUTION

• MSI UTILIZES A CORPORATE NETWORK INTERCONNECTING ALL OUR FACILITIES UTILIZING THE LATEST VPN AND SECURITY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.
  
  
• SECURE FTP SITE FOR CUSTOMER DATA TRANSFERS.

Special Equipment:

1 - 1000-TON CINCINNANTI INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE FOR MOLD SAMPLING (174-oz)

1 - REIS 200 TON TRY OUT PRESS WITH 2-GALLON WAX SHOT CAPACITY, TILT OUT PLATENS, 48" x 58" CAPACITY

1 - 50-TON ARBOR PRESS

1 - 1 - 15-TON MOLD FLIPPER

TRUCKING:

1 - 1 - F550 FLATBED TRUCK

• 10,000 PAYLOAD CAPACITY

1 - GMC ½ TON PICK-UP TRUCK