COMPANY NEWS AND EVENTS


ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR THE SUPER HICELL 250
One year ago Onamac purchased its first Integrated Machining Cell. With the ability to turn and mill simultaneously the "Hicell", as it is known, is just one of the continuous improvements Onamac has implemented to reduce cost and shorten lead times.
Parts requiring turning and milling are produced on this one machine, in one setup, with one program, in one handling with one operator. The integrated bar feeder allows us to run 24/7 lights out. The greatest benefit realized to date has been the significant reduction in queue time for parts known as "combo parts", (parts requiring both turning and milling). In the past these parts would be shuffled from the turning department to the milling department numerous times. This approach greatly added to the setup and queue time, thus increasing cost and lead time. Using the Hicell as a 5-axis machine we have been able to machine complex parts quickly and accurately. For more information about the Hicell and the benefits to your company please contact the Sales Department.

ONAMAC RECEIVES SILVER MERIT AWARD
In June of 2003 Onamac Industries received the Silver Merit Award from the Defense Supply Center of Richmond. This United States Department of Defense award recognizes companies with on time deliveries and quality ratings exceeding 99.0 percent. Only ninety companies in the United States were honored with this award in 2003.

BOEING HONORS ONAMAC
In June of 2003 Onamac Industries received the Continuous Cost Improvement Award from The Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company. This award is in recognition of Onamac's success and commitment at implementing a lean approach to their manufacturing. This award also signifies Onamac's focus to provide the highest quality products at the lowest prices.

ONAMAC RESTORES A BIT OF HISTORY

Recently Onamac was given the prestigious privilege of producing landing gear components for the ME 262, a WWII German fighter plane. As part of a collaborative restoration project Onamac, along with the team at The ME262 Project, worked together to reverse engineer the parts from the original 1945 vintage aircraft. For additional information on the progress of this restoration project please visit www.stormbirds.com.