(12/11) New Class 100,000 Clean Room

Donson's new class 100,000 clean room enables the Company to assemble components to customer specifications and protocols. Labeling and packaging processes are carried out within the clean room environment.

(9/11) 1900 Series LaserStar Laser Welder

Donson's new LaserStar 1900 Series Industrial Laser Welder is ideal for a wide range of metal joining, complex assembly, automation and repair applications. Removable welding chambers are designed to be custom configured for the widest range of laser welding applications. High precision motion devices are engineered to integrate into the laser welding chamber.

(8/11) New Mori Seiki NT 3200 Multi-Axis Turning Center Scheduled for Delivery to Donson in October 2011

This is Donson's third Mori Seiki NT Series machine and will complement the company's current multi-axis machining capabilities. The NT 3200 offers increased productivity and superior process integration, thanks to its cutting-edge technology, and provides exceptional flexibility for machining the most complex parts in a single handling.

(6/11) Donson Hires Full-Time Cost Reduction Engineer

Donson is proud to announce the hiring of a full-time cost reduction engineer as the latest addition to its talented staff. Joe Bettinardi, President of Donson, stated "This hire further illustrates our commitment to continuous improvement and staying competitive, providing our customers with the best service and the highest quality machined products."

(1/11) Mitsubishi FA10S Advance – Wire EDM

This is our third FA10S installed at Donson.  The new “Advance” series FA10S features:

• New M750 CNC Advance Control System
  
• Extensive use of 3D CAD data at the control (Parasolid format)
  
• On-Board extraction of 2D CAM from 3D files
  
• Real-Time checking/monitoring of 3D data during machining
  
• Optimal surface finish without isolation tooling
  
• New 3D-PM Automated Machining; marked improvement in machining speed
  
• The latest Wire EDM Technology from Mitsubishi

(12/10) Hurco VMX42 5th Axis Mill

Complementing our 5th Axis Mill/Turn capabilities, Donson's latest equipment addition is the Hurco VMX42 5th axis mill.  The VMX42 is designed for 5-axis positioning work on complex multi-sided parts where overall accuracy and reduced setup time are critical.

See it in action at:  http://www.hurco.com/USA/Media
/Pages/HurcoMachineVideoCollection.aspx

(06/10)  Mori-Seiki NL-2500SY Lathe with Live Milling

This is Donson’s sixth “NL” Series Turning Center…

The NL2500Y has been developed to provide the milling capabilities of a machining center on a lathe. The NL CNC lathe features a milling motor inside the turret, which is directly coupled to the milling tool.  The NL can reduce tool spindle acceleration time by two-thirds and can reduce vibration and noise by one-half. Measures have been taken to minimize the effects of heat displacement as well as improve machining accuracy. The lathe's turning capacity accommodates a 14.0" diameter and 27.7" length. The lathe is in the 10" chuck size class and commands a maximum bar work diameter of 3.1". Additionally, the inclusion of 4.0" Y-axis movement serves to provide flexibility and off-center machining.

(03/10)  Mori-Seiki NL-2500SY Lathe with Live Milling

This is Donson’s fifth “NL” Series Turning Center…

The NL2500Y has been developed to provide the milling capabilities of a machining center on a lathe. The NL CNC lathe features a milling motor inside the turret, which is directly coupled to the milling tool.  The NL can reduce tool spindle acceleration time by two-thirds and can reduce vibration and noise by one-half. Measures have been taken to minimize the effects of heat displacement as well as improve machining accuracy. The lathe's turning capacity accommodates a 14.0" diameter and 27.7" length. The lathe is in the 10" chuck size class and commands a maximum bar work diameter of 3.1". Additionally, the inclusion of 4.0" Y-axis movement serves to provide flexibility and off-center machining.

(03/10)  Nitric Passivation System

The JHC Nitric Passivation System has been installed to provide Donson with in-house nitric passivation capabilities.  Designed to accommodate both short runs and production lots of mid-sized stainless steel instruments and components, the new passivation system features advanced solid state controls and dual-rinse baths.

(9/09) Mitsubishi FA10S Advance – Wire EDM

This is our second FA10S installed at Donson.  The new “Advance” series FA10S features:

• New M750 CNC Advance Control System
  
• Extensive use of 3D CAD data at the control (Parasolid format)
  
• On-Board extraction of 2D CAM from 3D files
  
• Real-Time checking/monitoring of 3D data during machining
  
• Optimal surface finish without isolation tooling
  
• New 3D-PM Automated Machining; marked improvement in machining speed
  
• The latest Wire EDM Technology from Mitsubishi

(8/09) Trumpf VMc 5 Laser Marking System

High efficiency solid state laser marking system, the VMc5 offers superior mark consistency due to a high pulse-to-pulse stability. Short pulses and increased pulse repetition rate provide high speed marking and low heat affected zone (HAZ).  Automatic laser power adjustment maintains consistent output level. 

Advanced software/programming with simulation of the mark with red light (integrated pilot laser diode beam).  The Trumpf laser marking system creates extremely sharp, non-abrasive and lasting marking without changing the material surface.

The VMc 5 accurately and efficiently laser marks metals and plastics.  Excellent depth precision enables marking on tube surfaces without moving the component.