TPT July 2015

Industry News

Drake recognised with Nexteer supplier award

were installed at Nexteer’s Saginaw facility as dedicated work cells to thread grind EPS ball nuts for this steering programme. Drake has developed an entire range of ma- chines, software, grinding and milling processes for manufacturers of hydraulic and electric steering components (ball screws, ball nuts, steering racks and worms). The company offers a variety of internal and external

DRAKE Manufacturing Services Co, a precision CNC manufacturing systems builder, was recognised during an awards presentation at the Nexteer Indirect Supplier Conference in Saginaw, Michigan, USA. The award was presented to Drake for its part in the successful launch of Nexteer Automotive’s K2XX product line for General Motors. A series of Drake GS:TI internal thread grinders Drake GS:TI internal thread grinder for conventional EPS ball nuts

Ball nut grinding on Drake GS:TI internal thread grinder

provides all software required to make good parts from day one. The operator needs only to input part-specific variables into the control to run parts. No customer programming is required and the customer can change from one part to another in minutes. Drake Manufacturing Services Co, LLC – USA Fax: +1 330 847 6323

grinders as well as rack and thread milling machines to produce each major component in modern steering systems. Drake has also developed special grinding processes for licensees of its proprietary internal return ball nut technology. The patented Drake Internal Return Ball Nut, in use in EPS systems currently, is available for license. Each Drake machine is delivered with Part Smart™ programs. The company

Email: info@drakemfg.com Website: www.drakemfg.com

Asahi/America welcomes new sales team member

(AALSO), serving as an executive board member for 12 years including two terms as president and treasurer. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida. Asahi/America specialises in providing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualised to meet customers’ needs. The company manufactures corrosion-resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. It also maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and provides

ASAHI/AMERICA, Inc has announced the addition of George Tenhagen to its sales team. Mr Tenhagen, who will represent the company in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, USA, graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s of science in environmental engineering. For the past 15 years he has been area manager of facilities engineering at a theme park in Tampa, Florida. He has been an active member of Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators

George Tenhagen

on-site consultation, supervision and training where required. Asahi/America, Inc – USA Email: asahi@asahi-america.com Website: www.asahi-america.com

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