From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Feb 6 12:13:56 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (st-announce@steptools.com) Date: Wed Feb 6 12:26:20 2008 Subject: Hotel registration deadline is this Friday Message-ID: <200802061713.m16HDtJG018300@bfg.steptools.com> All, The STEP-Manufacturing meeting in Sweden on March 10th to 12th is going to be an exciting one! We are going to be showing live demonstrations of machining and measurement in both the aerospace and automotive sectors. We will be discussing feed/speed optimization, traceability, closed loop machining, integrated machining and measurement and planning for mold and die making. We will be demonstrating and discussing the connections between AP-203 e2 tolerance and geometry data, AP-240 manufacturing planning data, AP-238 machining and measurement data, ISO 13399 cutting tool data and AP-239 life cycle data. However, if you want to take advantage of the full assistance being offered by our hosts the registration deadline is February 9th (this Friday). The registration form and more information about the meeting is on the STEP Tools web site at http://www.steptools.com. at the bottom of the home page I hope you will be able to join us. Martin Hardwick STEP Tools, Inc. 518 687-2848 x306 From st-announce at steptools.com Fri Sep 5 12:55:11 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:55:11 -0400 Subject: STEP-NC meeting on Oct 1 & 2 in Hartford, CT Message-ID: <200809051655.m85GtBmB013819@bfg.steptools.com> Dear Friends of STEP, On October 1st and 2nd we will be holding another in our series of International STEP-NC meetings in Hartford, Connecticut. This meeting is being sponsored by the Aerospace industry and will show our progress in making machining faster using feed/speed optimization, and more accurate using closed loop measurement. A press release showing the test case scenario is enclosed. If you would like to join us at this meeting then please fill out the registration form that you will find on the STEP Tools home page and send it to us at meeting_registration at steptools.com Thank you for your continuing support of STEP. Martin Hardwick STEP Tools, Inc., RPI and STEP-Manufacturing -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CCATDemoPress_Release.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 999352 bytes Desc: not available URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Sep 17 18:03:07 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:03:07 -0400 Subject: Schedule for STEP-NC meeting Message-ID: <200809172203.m8HM386T031574@bfg.steptools.com> Dear Friends of STEP, There is just one more week to register for the upcoming STEP-NC meeting in Hartford. The schedule for the meeting is shown below. We hope you will be able to join us. The invitation and registration forms can be found at the following URL's. http://www.steptools.com/library/stepnc/2008_ccat/Fall08MeetingInvitation.pdf http://www.steptools.com/library/stepnc/2008_ccat/Fall08MeetingRegForm.doc Martin Hardwick Team Leader STEP-Manufacturing Demonstration Day 1 ? Wednesday October 1 08:00AM Welcome Brian Kindiien, CCAT. 08:15AM Introduction Sid Venkatesh, Boeing. 08:30AM Review of Latest STEP-NC Developments Martin Hardwick, STEP Tools, Inc. 09:30AM Feed Speed Optimization Leon Xu, Boeing. 10:00AM Introduction to Rough Machining demonstration Bengt Olsson, Sandvik 10:30AM Break while rough machining continues 11:00AM Finish Machining of first blade Peter Klein, Concepts Nrec. 11:30AM Closed loop measurement of first blade using Faro ARM Sid Venkatesh, Boeing 12:00PM Generation of corrected toolpaths Martin Hardwick, STEP Tools, Inc. 12:30PM Lunch 01:30PM Finish machining of second blade David Odendahl, Boeing 02:00PM Closed loop measurement of second blade using Faro ARM Sid Venkatesh, Boeing 02:30PM Final inspection using scanning probe Larry Maggiano, Mitutoyo 03:30PM Break 04:00PM Panel discussion ? Top 10 value adds for STEP-NC Sid Venkatesh Boeing, Martin Hardwick STEP Tools Fred Proctor NIST, Bengt Olsson Sandvik Larry Maggiano Mitutoyo, Brian Kindilein CCAT Technical Discussions Day 2 - Thursday October 2nd 08:00AM Review of AP-238 Technical Corrigendum David Loffredo, STEP Tools, Inc 09:00AM Discussion of open issues Desirable extensions New work items Action items 10:00AM Break 10:30AM Interfacing ISO 13399 and STEP-NC Action items Bengt Ollson, Sandvik 12:00PM Lunch 01:00PM Machine tool modeling and simulation issues Performance and precision requirements Action items 02:00PM Measurement issues Curve probing Automating datum setup Tool wear compensation Action items 03:00PM Break 03:30PM Plans for next meeting Location, schedule, technical targets 04:00PM Close of meeting -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Fri Oct 17 17:53:15 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:53:15 -0400 Subject: STEP-NC on YouTube Message-ID: <200810172153.m9HLrZSx000607@bfg.steptools.com> All, A video with commentary on the STEP-NC impeller machining demonstration given at CCAT has been uploaded to YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DwlsGxwks Please share it with everyone you think might be interested. A full resolution version is on the STEP Tools web site. Martin From st-announce at steptools.com Thu Oct 23 14:54:06 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:54:06 -0400 Subject: Another STEP-NC video Message-ID: <200810231854.m9NIs282003856@bfg.steptools.com> All, The interest level in the first two STEP-NC videos has been very pleasing so we have added a third. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UQhEubsT_Q&feature=related This one discusses how to measure part tolerances using gauges, and how to use the result of those measurements to determine compensation values for the lengths, diameters and radii of the cutting tools. Martin From st-announce at steptools.com Thu Nov 6 12:36:51 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:36:51 -0500 Subject: OMAC Integration Symposium - OMAC has STEP-NC group Message-ID: <200811061735.mA6HZo87027596@bfg.steptools.com> [] Register now for the second annual OMAC Integration Symposium--EVOLVE YOUR SYSTEM--hosted by Okuma! Total System Evolution--the theme of this year's event--embraces all industries and is vital to the advancement and improvement of our processes, business functions, and ultimately our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers. When: December 3-4, 2008 Where: Partners in THINC, Charlotte, North Carolina Price: $295 OMAC Members, $350 Non-Members Event Highlights * Tours of Partners in THINC Facility and Okuma HQ * Keynote Address by Vivek Bapat, SAP, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing for Product, Supply, and Manufacturing Solutions and co-author of In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant * Insightful presentations from across industry * Emerging technology * OPC * PLM * Robotics * Connect-and-Pack? * Hands-on demonstrations in the Partners in THINC * Continental breakfasts, breaks, lunch, an evening social event, and other networking opportunities Check out the preliminary agenda at www.omac.org/systemevolution! Register now! Event Accommodations and Area Information OMAC Symposium attendees will receive a special rate of $99.00 per night at Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Please visit www.omac.org/systemevolution for an important note about receiving this rate and for information on the Charlotte area. Learn more! Registration is currently open for the symposium. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged! Registration can be completed online or by mail or fax. Visit www.omac.org/systemevolution to learn more. About OMAC OMAC--the Organization for Machine Automation and Control--is the global organization for automation and manufacturing professionals that is dedicated to supporting the machine automation and operational needs of manufacturing. OMAC has about 500 members from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies, and currently operates three Working Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a charter member of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). To learn more about OMAC, visit www.omac.org. Opt-Out Information To receive plain text email instead of HTML, send a blank message to: ISA-text-dbItF at listpilot.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Nov 19 10:28:17 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:28:17 -0500 Subject: Reduced registration fee for OMAC symposium Message-ID: <200811191526.mAJFQLLI021478@bfg.steptools.com> All, Because of the difficult economic times the registration fee for the OMAC symposium has been reduced by 50% to just $175. This is an excellent opportunity to meet users and vendors who are interested in next generation automation technologies including STEP-NC. Martin Hardwick Team Leader STEP-Manufacturing [] Register now for the second annual OMAC Integration Symposium--EVOLVE YOUR SYSTEM--hosted by Okuma! Total System Evolution--the theme of this year's event--embraces all industries and is vital to the advancement and improvement of our processes, business functions, and ultimately our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers. When: December 3-4, 2008 Where: Partners in THINC, Charlotte, North Carolina Price: $295 OMAC Members, $350 Non-Members Event Highlights * Tours of Partners in THINC Facility and Okuma HQ * Keynote Address by Vivek Bapat, SAP, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing for Product, Supply, and Manufacturing Solutions and co-author of In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant * Insightful presentations from across industry * Emerging technology * OPC * PLM * Robotics * Connect-and-Pack? * Hands-on demonstrations in the Partners in THINC * Continental breakfasts, breaks, lunch, an evening social event, and other networking opportunities Check out the preliminary agenda at www.omac.org/systemevolution! Register now! Event Accommodations and Area Information OMAC Symposium attendees will receive a special rate of $99.00 per night at Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Please visit www.omac.org/systemevolution for an important note about receiving this rate and for information on the Charlotte area. Learn more! Registration is currently open for the symposium. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged! Registration can be completed online or by mail or fax. Visit www.omac.org/systemevolution to learn more. About OMAC OMAC--the Organization for Machine Automation and Control--is the global organization for automation and manufacturing professionals that is dedicated to supporting the machine automation and operational needs of manufacturing. OMAC has about 500 members from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies, and currently operates three Working Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a charter member of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). To learn more about OMAC, visit www.omac.org. 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We wish you the very best of holidays and a very simulating New Year from all of us at STEP Tools, Inc. From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Feb 6 12:13:56 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (st-announce at steptools.com) Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:13:56 -0500 Subject: Hotel registration deadline is this Friday Message-ID: <200802061713.m16HDtJG018300@bfg.steptools.com> All, The STEP-Manufacturing meeting in Sweden on March 10th to 12th is going to be an exciting one! We are going to be showing live demonstrations of machining and measurement in both the aerospace and automotive sectors. We will be discussing feed/speed optimization, traceability, closed loop machining, integrated machining and measurement and planning for mold and die making. We will be demonstrating and discussing the connections between AP-203 e2 tolerance and geometry data, AP-240 manufacturing planning data, AP-238 machining and measurement data, ISO 13399 cutting tool data and AP-239 life cycle data. However, if you want to take advantage of the full assistance being offered by our hosts the registration deadline is February 9th (this Friday). The registration form and more information about the meeting is on the STEP Tools web site at http://www.steptools.com. at the bottom of the home page I hope you will be able to join us. Martin Hardwick STEP Tools, Inc. 518 687-2848 x306 From st-announce at steptools.com Fri Sep 5 12:55:11 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:55:11 -0400 Subject: STEP-NC meeting on Oct 1 & 2 in Hartford, CT Message-ID: <200809051655.m85GtBmB013819@bfg.steptools.com> Dear Friends of STEP, On October 1st and 2nd we will be holding another in our series of International STEP-NC meetings in Hartford, Connecticut. This meeting is being sponsored by the Aerospace industry and will show our progress in making machining faster using feed/speed optimization, and more accurate using closed loop measurement. A press release showing the test case scenario is enclosed. If you would like to join us at this meeting then please fill out the registration form that you will find on the STEP Tools home page and send it to us at meeting_registration at steptools.com Thank you for your continuing support of STEP. Martin Hardwick STEP Tools, Inc., RPI and STEP-Manufacturing -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CCATDemoPress_Release.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 999353 bytes Desc: not available URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Sep 17 18:03:07 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:03:07 -0400 Subject: Schedule for STEP-NC meeting Message-ID: <200809172203.m8HM386T031574@bfg.steptools.com> Dear Friends of STEP, There is just one more week to register for the upcoming STEP-NC meeting in Hartford. The schedule for the meeting is shown below. We hope you will be able to join us. The invitation and registration forms can be found at the following URL's. http://www.steptools.com/library/stepnc/2008_ccat/Fall08MeetingInvitation.pdf http://www.steptools.com/library/stepnc/2008_ccat/Fall08MeetingRegForm.doc Martin Hardwick Team Leader STEP-Manufacturing Demonstration Day 1 ? Wednesday October 1 08:00AM Welcome Brian Kindiien, CCAT. 08:15AM Introduction Sid Venkatesh, Boeing. 08:30AM Review of Latest STEP-NC Developments Martin Hardwick, STEP Tools, Inc. 09:30AM Feed Speed Optimization Leon Xu, Boeing. 10:00AM Introduction to Rough Machining demonstration Bengt Olsson, Sandvik 10:30AM Break while rough machining continues 11:00AM Finish Machining of first blade Peter Klein, Concepts Nrec. 11:30AM Closed loop measurement of first blade using Faro ARM Sid Venkatesh, Boeing 12:00PM Generation of corrected toolpaths Martin Hardwick, STEP Tools, Inc. 12:30PM Lunch 01:30PM Finish machining of second blade David Odendahl, Boeing 02:00PM Closed loop measurement of second blade using Faro ARM Sid Venkatesh, Boeing 02:30PM Final inspection using scanning probe Larry Maggiano, Mitutoyo 03:30PM Break 04:00PM Panel discussion ? Top 10 value adds for STEP-NC Sid Venkatesh Boeing, Martin Hardwick STEP Tools Fred Proctor NIST, Bengt Olsson Sandvik Larry Maggiano Mitutoyo, Brian Kindilein CCAT Technical Discussions Day 2 - Thursday October 2nd 08:00AM Review of AP-238 Technical Corrigendum David Loffredo, STEP Tools, Inc 09:00AM Discussion of open issues Desirable extensions New work items Action items 10:00AM Break 10:30AM Interfacing ISO 13399 and STEP-NC Action items Bengt Ollson, Sandvik 12:00PM Lunch 01:00PM Machine tool modeling and simulation issues Performance and precision requirements Action items 02:00PM Measurement issues Curve probing Automating datum setup Tool wear compensation Action items 03:00PM Break 03:30PM Plans for next meeting Location, schedule, technical targets 04:00PM Close of meeting -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Fri Oct 17 17:53:15 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:53:15 -0400 Subject: STEP-NC on YouTube Message-ID: <200810172153.m9HLrZSx000607@bfg.steptools.com> All, A video with commentary on the STEP-NC impeller machining demonstration given at CCAT has been uploaded to YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DwlsGxwks Please share it with everyone you think might be interested. A full resolution version is on the STEP Tools web site. Martin From st-announce at steptools.com Thu Oct 23 14:54:06 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:54:06 -0400 Subject: Another STEP-NC video Message-ID: <200810231854.m9NIs282003856@bfg.steptools.com> All, The interest level in the first two STEP-NC videos has been very pleasing so we have added a third. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UQhEubsT_Q&feature=related This one discusses how to measure part tolerances using gauges, and how to use the result of those measurements to determine compensation values for the lengths, diameters and radii of the cutting tools. Martin From st-announce at steptools.com Thu Nov 6 12:36:51 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:36:51 -0500 Subject: OMAC Integration Symposium - OMAC has STEP-NC group Message-ID: <200811061735.mA6HZo87027596@bfg.steptools.com> [] Register now for the second annual OMAC Integration Symposium--EVOLVE YOUR SYSTEM--hosted by Okuma! Total System Evolution--the theme of this year's event--embraces all industries and is vital to the advancement and improvement of our processes, business functions, and ultimately our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers. When: December 3-4, 2008 Where: Partners in THINC, Charlotte, North Carolina Price: $295 OMAC Members, $350 Non-Members Event Highlights * Tours of Partners in THINC Facility and Okuma HQ * Keynote Address by Vivek Bapat, SAP, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing for Product, Supply, and Manufacturing Solutions and co-author of In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant * Insightful presentations from across industry * Emerging technology * OPC * PLM * Robotics * Connect-and-Pack? * Hands-on demonstrations in the Partners in THINC * Continental breakfasts, breaks, lunch, an evening social event, and other networking opportunities Check out the preliminary agenda at www.omac.org/systemevolution! Register now! Event Accommodations and Area Information OMAC Symposium attendees will receive a special rate of $99.00 per night at Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Please visit www.omac.org/systemevolution for an important note about receiving this rate and for information on the Charlotte area. Learn more! Registration is currently open for the symposium. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged! Registration can be completed online or by mail or fax. Visit www.omac.org/systemevolution to learn more. About OMAC OMAC--the Organization for Machine Automation and Control--is the global organization for automation and manufacturing professionals that is dedicated to supporting the machine automation and operational needs of manufacturing. OMAC has about 500 members from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies, and currently operates three Working Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a charter member of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). To learn more about OMAC, visit www.omac.org. Opt-Out Information To receive plain text email instead of HTML, send a blank message to: ISA-text-dbItF at listpilot.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Wed Nov 19 10:28:17 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:28:17 -0500 Subject: Reduced registration fee for OMAC symposium Message-ID: <200811191526.mAJFQLLI021478@bfg.steptools.com> All, Because of the difficult economic times the registration fee for the OMAC symposium has been reduced by 50% to just $175. This is an excellent opportunity to meet users and vendors who are interested in next generation automation technologies including STEP-NC. Martin Hardwick Team Leader STEP-Manufacturing [] Register now for the second annual OMAC Integration Symposium--EVOLVE YOUR SYSTEM--hosted by Okuma! Total System Evolution--the theme of this year's event--embraces all industries and is vital to the advancement and improvement of our processes, business functions, and ultimately our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers. When: December 3-4, 2008 Where: Partners in THINC, Charlotte, North Carolina Price: $295 OMAC Members, $350 Non-Members Event Highlights * Tours of Partners in THINC Facility and Okuma HQ * Keynote Address by Vivek Bapat, SAP, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing for Product, Supply, and Manufacturing Solutions and co-author of In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant * Insightful presentations from across industry * Emerging technology * OPC * PLM * Robotics * Connect-and-Pack? * Hands-on demonstrations in the Partners in THINC * Continental breakfasts, breaks, lunch, an evening social event, and other networking opportunities Check out the preliminary agenda at www.omac.org/systemevolution! Register now! Event Accommodations and Area Information OMAC Symposium attendees will receive a special rate of $99.00 per night at Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Please visit www.omac.org/systemevolution for an important note about receiving this rate and for information on the Charlotte area. Learn more! Registration is currently open for the symposium. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged! Registration can be completed online or by mail or fax. Visit www.omac.org/systemevolution to learn more. About OMAC OMAC--the Organization for Machine Automation and Control--is the global organization for automation and manufacturing professionals that is dedicated to supporting the machine automation and operational needs of manufacturing. OMAC has about 500 members from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies, and currently operates three Working Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a charter member of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). To learn more about OMAC, visit www.omac.org. Opt-Out Information To receive plain text email instead of HTML, send a blank message to: ISA-text-dbItF at listpilot.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From st-announce at steptools.com Sun Dec 21 23:11:56 2008 From: st-announce at steptools.com (Announcements from STEP Tools, Inc.) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:11:56 -0500 Subject: Holiday Greetings Message-ID: <200812220411.mBM4Bwoe015710@bfg.steptools.com> Dear Friends of STEP, Thank you for your contributions to our goal of enabling seamless sharing of engineering data. If you have not purchased your holiday gifts, then may we suggest the iPod Touch pre-loaded with the STEP-NC video and the STEP-NC Wiki page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DwlsGxwks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STEP-NC They make great gifts for the office party and are a useful way to spend your time while waiting under the mistletoe! We wish you the very best of holidays and a very simulating New Year from all of us at STEP Tools, Inc.