SME Chapter 44 San Diego Web Site
SME 44 e-News July 2012
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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In this issue:
Chairman’s Corner
1. July 14, HRE Wheels open house
2. July 28 Tour, Precision Graphic Systems
3. Job postings on SME044 website
4. Manufacturing Tip: Impact Extrusions
5. Coming Events
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Chairman’s Corner: Kevin Hardy
Hope you’re having a great summer. SME44 has lined up a few events to help make it better!
1. July 14 Factory Tour/Open House (Saturday), 9am-2pm
HRE Wheels
2611 Commerce Lane, Suite D, Vista, CA 92081
Hundreds of racing cars, factory tours, giveaways
“Racing defines HRE. Racing is our test center. We race to continually push ourselves to develop a stronger, stiffer, lighter wheel for next season; which translates into the finest wheels you can buy for the street. Every wheel at HRE has motorsport in its soul and undergoes the same type of rigorous development, whether it is winning races or cruising down the boulevard. We aren’t just racing for fun or fame. At HRE we’re racing to win.”
No cost, no RSVPs needed.
2. July 28 Tour (Saturday), 8:30 am- 9:30 am
Tour: Precision Graphic Systems
Manufacturer of membrane switches
9353 Activity Road, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 695-9500 http://www.gopgs.com
Precision Graphic Systems (PGS) has been furnishing customers with high quality, precision tolerance overlays, front panels, labels, nameplates and decals since 1985. They expanded production in 1992 to include membrane switch panels and keyboards. Control of manufacturing is maintained throughout the entire process of manufacturing, including packaging and shipping.
This SME44 hosted event is limited to the first 20 people who RSVP. Non-members welcome. Coffee and donuts will be provided to guests.
More information at the SM44 website: <http://sme044.org/PGS%20Tour%207_28_12.html>
Please RSVP to Dave Sulli <david.sulli@chart-ind.com> by noon Thursday, July 26, so we know how many will be coming. Some restrictions to attendance may apply. We do need names, company affiliation & address, and citizenship of all attendees.
3. Job postings
Member companies post free job ads on the SME44 website. Six there right now!
Goodrich Aerospace is looking for four manufacturing engineers and one mech tech.
LifeProof needs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
Jobs stay posted until they are filled. Check back whenever you’re curious.
Please let your company HR department know about our free postings. Everybody wins with that!
4. Manufacturing Tip: Impact Metal Extrusions
Metal Impact LLC: “Simple and complex shapes are generally asymmetrical in shape, have tolerances ranging in the +/- 0.005” range, and require no special surface finish outside the normal range of the process. These products often require minimal tooling costs and may require other forms of secondary processing following the impact extrusion process. Examples of these types of products are air conditioning cans and power equipment handles.” Check out the video at http://www.metalimpact.com/metal_impact/metal_impact.html>
(Submitted by Dave Sulli, Chart-Sequal Technologies.) Do you have a tip to share with your fellow manufacturing engineers? Send it on in to Kevin Hardy, krhardy4438@gmail.com. Hope to see you in print!
5. SME44 Coming Events
Tour (date tba): Achates Power: Achates Power is located in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley among a rapidly growing clean technology sector and among numerous aerospace, automotive, and mechanical engineering companies in the greater Southern California area. The company is well on their way to creating an efficient, durable fuel injected opposed-piston, two-stroke diesel engine that offers automotive manufacturers numerous advantages.
Summer Picnic (August 25): Always a good time with our friends from the Marine Technology Society!
Saturday Seminar (Sept 22): Factory Automation, 8:30 am-12:30pm
The speaker roster is still being developed to bring you the best in sensor and control technologies. Back-to-School in September with SME!
More events and information at the chapter website <http://www.sme044.org/event_calender.htm>.
Nuts and Bolts
About the SME Chapter 44 eNews
The monthly SME44 eNews is provided as a benefit to SME members and interested friends in the SoCal manufacturing community. The list is moderated to screen inappropriate postings. This message was delivered to you by the SME44 listserv.
Information submitted for publication becomes public, and recipients are encouraged to pass the word of meetings and events to unsubscribed friends and colleagues.
Send comments or submissions to SME44 listserv moderator Kevin Hardy <krhardy4438@gmail.com>
For tour or speaker suggestions, or to have an e-mail address added, changed or deleted, please contact: Kevin Hardy <krhardy4438@gmail.com> or Dave Sulli <david.sulli@chart-ind.com>.
SME 44 2012 Officers:
Chair : Kevin Hardy <krhardy4438@gmail.com>
Chair Elect/Web boss: Dave Sulli CMfgE <david.sulli@chart-ind.com>
Treasurer: Tony Kalwasinski
Program Chairs: Kevin Hardy and Dave Sulli
Bulletin Editor: Kevin Hardy
Scribe: Alan Douglas
Retention/Membership Chair: Roberto Estrella
Appointed Board advisors:
Visit our website for more information, archive events, and event photos: http://www.SME044.org
SME44 Executive Board meetings: First Saturday of every month, 0830-1000.
Interested SME members invited to attend. Please contact the Chairman if you wish to have an item placed on the agenda. Otherwise please come and contribute your ideas to the discussion.
Send your suggestions for dinner speakers, plant tours, and half-day seminar topics to Kevin Hardy <krhardy4438@gmail.com> or Dave Sulli <david.sulli@chart-ind.com>.
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