{"id":2511,"date":"2024-07-15T05:56:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T10:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emag.com\/blog\/en\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2025-08-07T01:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:39:47","slug":"accurounds-striving-for-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emag.com\/blog\/en\/accurounds-striving-for-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"AccuRounds’ Striving for Growth & Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the conversation turns to the topic of sustainability, most would assume green manufacturing and environmental protection will be the focus of the discussion. It\u2019s part of the chat, Michael Tamasi, President and CEO of AccuRounds, argues, but to him and his company the term means much, much more. Yes, they\u2019ve added solar panels to lower the plant\u2019s carbon footprint; however, Michael knew building a company that will last involves attracting, developing and keeping talented staff. Retaining good employees also requires nurturing a creative and caring culture, and of course, operating a profitable business that provides long-term financial security as well as a good wage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investments in technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Michael Tamasi, President and CEO<\/p><\/div>\n

AccuRounds machines cylindrical components, often from di\ufb03cult-to-machine alloys like Inconel, which has a high nickel content. They\u2019ve developed many of their processes over the years through lots of research and development, trial and error. Each new piece of technology required a bit of a learning curve, but each addition was well worthwhile. In 1995, they began by purchasing a more CNC Swiss screw machines to replace manual machines. Since then, they\u2019ve added 3-D printers as well as their first pieces of equipment with automation \u2013 four self-loading and unloading, vertical turning machines from EMAG (two VL 2s and a pair of VL 3 DUOs). Most recently, co-bots and robots were added to pick and supply blanks to the loading systems of machines. \u201cThe automation additions now mean that one machinist can monitor and operate three EMAG machines, and that one of the machines \u2013 a VL 3 DUO \u2013 can run for periods of time without supervision, freeing the operator for other processes,\u201d Michael explains.\u00a0AccuRounds\u2019 relationship with EMAG began when they sought to solve a problem with chip evacuation during turning and milling processes. Increasing demand for precision components in the marketplace pushed them to purchase equipment with newer technology. They knew their aging equipment couldn\u2019t produce parts fast enough and was too labor intensive. The old, horizontal machine designs meant metal chips backed up, expensive tooling wore out too quickly, and they couldn\u2019t hold the polish finish requirements on critical parts.<\/p>\n

With some research, they found EMAG and purchased their first VL 3 DUO to take advantage of the vertical design for better chip removal, which increased expensive tool life and improved component quality.<\/p>\n

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A robotic arm with drawer system added to EMAG\u2019s VL 3 DUO means the machine can run unattended for periods of time.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why EMAG?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

AccuRounds\u2019 EMAG machines are currently the only machines running with automation in the plant. The four do a lot of repeat work and are dedicated to producing part families for the semiconductor industry. These critical components are manufactured from Inconel, a high nickel steel alloy that is di\ufb03cult to machine and very hard on tools. The job demands repeatability and precision is essential.<\/p>\n

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Automated loading and unloading features on EMAG\u2019s VL 2 and VL 3 DUO Vertical Turning Machines mean that one of AccuRounds\u2019 machinists can run three machines.<\/p><\/div>\n

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They chose EMAG\u2019s vertical turning machines for the following reasons:<\/strong><\/h3>\n