SmalTec International General Manager Jerry Mraz provides an on-camera tour of the SmalTec GM703 micromachine and offers a glimpse into the company's recent expansion. Don Nelson, publisher of CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING Magazine and MICROmanufacturing.com, caught up to Mraz at the company's new Lisle, Ill., headquarters.
Part 1: The SmalTec GM703
This interview covers the company's newest micromachine, fixturing challenges in the micro world and how the recent expansion will help the company grow. In this first part, Mraz explains the features and benefits of the GM703.
Part 2: Micro fixturing challenges
Mraz offers some insight into the fixturing problems all micromanufacturing companies face, stressing the need for the entire industry to help overcome the challenges.
Part 3: SmalTec expands with market
Anticipating significant demand increases over 2007, Mraz said the company's new headquarters gives them the capacity to build 24 micromachines a year.
