STATE-OF-THE-ART ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT T&M Machining has a full-service, state-of-the-art engineering department staffed by three full-time engineers. T&M straightening fixtures are designed using five CAD terminals and the latest software technology. The CAD system is then used to “proof test” the fixture design before any metal is machined. “The result is increased efficiency and extraordinary value for our customers,” says Mario Mangone, president.

TWENTY YEARS OF FIXTURE DESIGN Proper design is the most important element of any straightening fixture. T&M uses over twenty years of knowledge and experience when designing fixtures for the casting industry. Wear features on T&M fixtures are designed for easy replacement in the field, eliminating costly rebuild and downtime. “We design each fixture for durability and ease-of-use,” explains Mario. “Our fixtures are used in foundries all over the world and, with proper maintenance and use, they will last for years.”

AN INVESTMENT IN STRAIGHTENING FIXTURES A straightening fixture is an investment in efficiency. A T&M straightening fixture is an investment that will pay for itself many times over in decreased production time and increased profit. And T&M Machining stands behind each fixture it builds. Detailed records of each straightening fixture are on file at T&M Machining for quick reference in case a question or a problem ever arises. “We can quickly make changes to your straightening fixture to accommodate casting drawing revisions,” says Mario. “The T&M team stands ready to assist you throughout the life of your T&M fixture.”

STRAIGHTENING FIXTURES ENHANCE PRODUCT QUALITY The use of a properly designed straightening fixture will greatly enhance the quality of your finished product. Engineers are demanding closer tolerances on castings to cut machining costs. Foundries are expected to product castings with tolerances of .005 or less. All the while, your company’s quality performance record is tracked closer than ever by you and your customers. A straightening fixture is an essential piece of the puzzle for today’s strict quality requirements. A T&M-designed straightening fixture increases your product acceptance rate while decreasing the costs associated with rejects and reworks. For today’s demanding business climate, a T&M straightening fixture is an investment in the future.

T&M MACHINING CONSULTING SERVICES In addition to our straightening fixtures, T&M Machining provides consulting services to foundries worldwide seeking to improve the efficiency of their straightening operations. Our decades of hands-on experience in the investment casting industry provide a wealth of knowledge and practical information that you can use. An efficiently run straightening facility with well-designed, effective tools will increase your production, lower your overall costs, and make you more competitive. If you are thinking of setting up your own straightening department, or improving your existing facility, our knowledge will save you time and money. We will show you the most reliable method

LOYAL EMPLOYEES AT T&M MACHINING You can tell a lot about a company by its employees. Look at T&M Machining employees and you will find talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about the company they work for and the products they make. T&M Machining employees have an average tenure of over 12 years. Two employees have been with the company for over 20 years. It takes a special kind of company to earn that kind of loyalty. “T&M Machining is proud of its people,” says Mario Mangone, president. “That same pride is found in every straightening fixture we build.”