The Universal Steel Company of Cleveland, Ohio has purchased an AGT400 isotope thickness gauge, which will replace their outdated Loral 3500. The gauge will measure steel and be installed on their 72” slitting line.
Archives for September 2016
A.G.T. Visits IMTS Show in Chicago
Steve Venters and Derrick Baker recently visited the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Center in Chicago. The purpose of the visit was threefold:
1) See firsthand the new technologies and innovative manufacturing solutions being offered by show exhibitors; 2) Connect with current and possible new vendors; and 3) Investigate joint opportunities with show attendees.
During our visit we were able to observe everything from robotics to process automation, new ERP software to 3-D printing, precision laser cutting to material handling systems. It is always fascinating to see the advances being made in manufacturing technology from year to year and the 2016 IMTS show was no exception.
Thomas Steel Strip Orders New Gauge
Thomas Steel Strip Corporation, Warren, OH, has ordered a new AGT400 thickness gauge to replace an obsolete LFE gauge on a temper mill. This gauge will be used to process low carbon steels, HSLA steel, along with copper, brass, nickel and nickel-zinc alloys with a thickness range of .008 to .079”. Thomas plans to take advantage of the AGT400’s networking capabilities along with the options for automated data entry and automated data gathering. Shipment is scheduled for late October 2016.
Fast N Loud
Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, Texas is home to a popular show on the Discovery channel, Fast N Loud. A man’s man dreamland, it is considered a shop for building and flipping cars. Our Field Technician, Jim Russell had the pleasure of meeting Richard Rawlings, the main star of the show. Pictured below you will find Jim and Richard.
A.G.T. Adds Yoga
Advanced Gauging was founded on the principal of providing exceptional customer service, and to this day, our company’s philosophy is to always prioritize customers. Our customers’ satisfaction is a direct reflection of the outstanding employees of A.G.T. Steven R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is famous for his words “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers,” and that is implemented in our office. Employees are offered onsite fitness training two days per week, and we recently added a third day for yoga. Yoga is a form of exercise that enhances specific bodily postures, cognizant breathing control and simple mediation. This fitness journey has improved the overall health and happiness of our team.