On Thursday, November 12th, 215, Matt Mangulis, Productivity’s Machine Tool Sales, presented South Central College in Mankato with a check for $20,000 on behalf of Haas and the Gene Haas Foundation. This foundation provides scholarships to students interested in manufacturing. Productivity is proud to support manufacturing education. This is one of many scholarships presented by…
Customers can expect expanded services in the Rocky Mountain region Plymouth, MN: — July 2015 Productivity Inc, the Midwest’s largest distributor of CNC machine tools and related metalworking equipment, has combined with Moncktons Machine Tools, a long-standing reputable machine tool company serving the Colorado and Rocky Mountain region since 1952. This new entity, also called…
MINNEAPOLIS — Productivity’s PIT Pass to the 2015 Oktoberfest Tool Show, gave metalworking shop owners, CEOs, engineers, machinists and employees in the Midwest area an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the finest in metalworking products and services. They were able to witness in person how the Productivity Improvement Team (PIT) Crew works at getting businesses on…
The Gene Haas Foundation presented, in conjunction with Productivity Inc., $130,000 in scholarships for students attending Minnesota schools focusing on CNC machining and related technical education. This includes $29,000 to St. Paul College, $10,000 to South Central College in Mankato, $15,000 to Dunwoody Technical College and $75,000 to Team Industries Foundation in Bagley, MN for…
What is the Proper Tool Setting Procedure for Haas Machines? To reduce the incidence of a “CRASH” on your Haas machine, proper tool setting procedures should be used. Using the Z Face Measure Key, if you are not sure you are getting the correct value: Example: The correct value should be Z-15.0000 The value after…
What is the proper break-in procedure on NSK electro spindles? If the spindles have been idle for some time, does the user need to warm them up before use? The NSK iSpeed3 Series is a high-precision, high-speed motor spindle. The following procedure must be followed to ensure proper motor spindle operation and longevity. The grease…
How can I safely get my 3-jaw chuck off my turning center? Lower the pressure down to minimum so actuation is slow. When you are in the middle of the stroke hit E stop. Now remove all bolts but one, leave that one on by a quarter inch and use the chuck wrench to take…
Check out coverage of our Oktoberfest Tool Show Student and Career day on Channel 12 TV – September 2013 Click here to see TV spot.
Manufacturers Midwest News – July 2012 Issue Click here to see article on page 34.
Manufacturers Midwest News – December 2011 Issue Click here to see article on page 37.