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    Getting Squeaky Clean With SOAP

    Monday, August 24th, 2009

    In today’s world, technology is readily available on your iPod, Blackberry, and laptops. Recently, I read on an Internet blog that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer would be stopping their paper distribution and going to an Internet based publication only. This marks a 146 year tradition that ended. If a major newspaper organization recognizes that today’s readers are wanting news instantly, then why shouldn’t Lyn-Tron make as much data as possible available to their distributors?

    SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) provides the ability to exchange complex data in a very quick and efficient manor over the Internet. SOAP is uniformly accepted by the world’s leading web browsers thus making it a perfect application for today’s hand held devices. We, at Lyn-Tron, began to develop software that utilizes SOAP and XML-RPC. For those distributors who are looking for an API, they don’t have to wait much longer. The project is already in the works. We are planning to start Beta testing with selected distributors by the end of this summer. 

    Until the API is complete, did you know that Lyn-Tron already offers On-line Pricing and Availability (authorized distributors only) along with a free version or our Catalog?

    Jeff Nichols

    Director of Information Technology

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    Manufacturing Point of View

    Monday, August 17th, 2009

    Over the years it is amazing how machining parts has changed from when I first started in the business. From the type of tooling and coatings that are now available, to the machines and the evolutions they have made.  Take a Davenport 5 spindle machine for instance.

     

    First made in 1902, and still widely used today, it is one of the fastest screw machines in the industry still. And now they have installed Servo’s and precision ball bearing in the spindles to achieve not only better surface finishes, but hold tighter tolerances too.

    It manufactures parts for virtually for every business. Since the Davenport is made in the U.S.A., it is also easy to find repair parts without the hassle of going oversees and paying much more. Lyn-Tron is fortunate to have 30 Davenport machines with highly skilled technicians to repair, set-up, and operate. www.davenportmachine.com/

     

    The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) was first designed at MIT in the late 40’s and really started to show up in the machine shop in the late 70’s to early 80’s. Able to produce micro small to car size parts with extreme close tolerances, and produce parts for any industry, these machines would be a must in any Machine Shop. Lyn-Tron has 11 Star Swiss Sliding Head Stock Machines ranging in years from 2001 to 08 and sizes from 10MM to 32MM and up to 7 Axis. http://www.starcnc.com/

     

    The Rotary Transfer Machines have come into play looking for faster cycle times and was thought of mostly for automotive type work. Not the case. We use two type of Rotary Transfer Machine here at Lyn-Tron. Both serve a purpose. The first is a Eubama made in Germany that uses coil material and fits nice for long runners where we can achieve excellent efficiency’s. Lyn-Tron has 5 Rotary Transfer Machines.  www.eubama.de/

     

    The newest Rotary Transfer on the market today is the Epic R/T 25/12, which is a full CNC with 25MM capacity, an average efficiency rating of 85-90%, and an automatic bar loader. Great for either short or long runs, and able to handle the tough materials, these are high performance machines. Lyn-Tron has purchased 2 in the last year and we are glad we did.

    http://www.toolingandproduction.com/features/2008_June/0608_rethinking.aspx

     www.hydromat.com/

     

     

    Dominic R. Borland

    V.P. of Manufacturing

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    An Estimators Hello

    Monday, August 10th, 2009

    First off, I would like to thank and congratulate our I.T department on the wonderful job they have done with our new website.  They have met and succeeded all of our expectations in creating this state of the art website that will help Lyn-Tron, and most importantly our customers.

                At Lyn-Tron, we have always strived to make the best quality products at the best competitive price.  Thanks to our machinists and manufacturer’s broad knowledge and skills, we are able to produce the best quality parts in the industry.  Here in the sales department, we as estimators try to give our customers the lowest, most competitive prices possible.  During these hard times, we have been working tirelessly in making sure our prices are suitable for the customer.  We know that our customers need great quality parts at a great price.  Please let us know of anything that we can do to help you.

                As a basketball nut that bleeds purple and yellow, I must finish by saying GO LAKERS! 2009 NBA Champs! I think Kobe has silenced all of his critics and is ready for another championship next year.

    Tyler Lynn

    Estimator

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