Spring Manufacturers Institute

October 2006 Vol.45 No. 4

FEATURES
Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Inline Conveyor Ovens - Part II: The Insulated Box
By Daniel Pierre III, JN Machinery Corp.

Anatomy of a CNC Coiler
What to look for in the various machine elements when choosing a compression spring coiler
By Takashi Takumi, Shinko Machinery Co. Ltd.

Just Droopy Enough
A new approach to coiling tooling and coiling machine control helps springmakers meet medical spring flexibility requirements
By Howard A. Greis, Kine-Spin/Sleeper Division - Kinefac Corp.

Why CNC Spring Coilers?
Though it may seem too expensive to invest in modern
equipment, not upgrading may actually cost you more in the long run
By Chris Dix, RK Trading Co.

Tailor Made
Stainless strip supplier customizes material grades to meet springmakers’ requirements
By Will Keenan, Ulbrich Specialty Strip Mill

New Technology
Machinery suppliers discuss trends and innovations in spring equipment
By Raquel Chole, special contributor

Spring World, Oct. 18-20, 2006, Preview of Exhibits

Exacting Standards
Measuring perpendicularity and parallelism (E1 and E2) of compression springs using vision technology
By Larry Sheiman, SAS Inc.

A Machine for the Production of Sophisticated Extended Loop Springs
By Matthias Grauer, Wafios AG

COLUMNS
Spotlight on the Shop Floor
CNC Coilers are Here to Stay
By Randy DeFord, Mid-West Spring & Stamping

Be Aware: Safety Tips From Jim Wood
OSHA’s Top Money Makers for 2005

Technically Speaking with Luke Zubek
Inclusions in Steel: Where do they come from?

IST Spring Technology
Compression Spring Equipment, Design and Non-Axial Performance
By Mark Hayes

Checkpoint: Business Tips From Phil Perry
Forecast 2007: What factors will influence next year’s spring business climate

Motivation Management
Creating a Legacy: What will you leave behind?
By Roz Usheroff, The Usheroff Institute

DEPARTMENTS
President’s Message:
Technology Advances Springmaking Process

Global Highlights

Inside SMI:

New Products

Snapshot:
Stanley J. Banas, Stanley Spring and Stamping Corp.

SNAPSHOT

The Banas family at the 2005 SMI meeting in Kauai, HI
(clockwise): S.J., Michael, Hayley, Susie and Rachael.

Stanley J. Banas

Stanley Spring and Stamping Corp.

Nickname: S.J.

Occupation: Sales at Stanley Spring and Stamping Corp. in Chicago, IL.

Birthplace: Chicago, IL.

Current home: Lake Forest, IL.

Industry affiliations: Spring Manufacturers Institute board of directors member; president of the Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers.

Family: Wife, Susie; daughters, Rachael (12) and Hayley (10); son, Michael (8); dogs, Hannah and Aussie.

Favorite places: Arizona and Hawaii.

What I like most about being a springmaker: The challenge of working on a new design/product and, more importantly, the people I have been able to meet and work with in the industry.

Favorite food: Steak and potato.

Best times of my life: College (ASU).

Favorite musicians: Eric Clapton, U2, Bob Seger and George Thorogood.

Leisure Activities: Golf, snow and water skiing, and basketball. I also serve on the Development Committee of Resurrection Hospital.

Favorite authors: John Grisham, James Patterson and Tom Clancy.

A great evening to me is: Dinner and a movie (extra butter on the popcorn) with my family and/or friends.

The one thing I can’t stand is: People who negotiate in bad faith.

My most outstanding qualities are: Listening to what others have to say, and recognizing people for who and what they are about.

People who knew me in school thought I was: Honest and fair.

I knew I was an “adult” when: I said “I DO” to my wife, Susie.

The most difficult business decision I ever had to make was: To stay or leave the spring industry.

I wonder what would have happened if: I had pursued a career at the New York Stock Exchange /
Board of Trade.

Role models: Stanley R. Banas (my father), Art Berlinger (my best friend’s father)
and John Mink (fellow springmaker).

I would like to be remembered in the spring industry for: Being a friend and able to help my employees and customers.

But people will probably remember me for: Playing golf in the SMI and CASMI golf outings.

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