Microtool In The News

Lenexa, Kansas – AUGUST, 2010

Microtool Installs 5th Fanuc
Robodrill Vertical Machining Center

Microtool Inc., Lenexa Kansas, has installed its fifth Fanuc Robodrill.

The 22-year-old firm, which specializes in ultra-precision machining, has built a strong reputation in machining electronic enclosures and radar components out of aluminum, brass and plastic.

The new Robodrill, a T21iFl VMC, was needed to keep up with the company’s growth. It was purchased from McClain Tool & Technology. It features 21 tools and a 24,000-rpm spindle. It joins a Robodrill Mate and three other Robodrill T21iFl VMCs.

“We are elated with the performance and reliability of the Robodrills,” noted Paul Rink, owner and founder. “The speed, accuracy and finish with the Robodrills is great. The Fanuc controls are tremendous.”

Microtool, which is ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registered, serves customers nationwide in the electronics, defense, avionics, microwave, broadband and radar industries.

“We continue to upgrade our technology and processes,” noted Rink. He pointed out the firm’s precision finishing department with six employees doing their work under a 30x microscope.

“We have been told by others in the industry that we are one of the few custom shops providing this kind of work in the country.”

Above: Microtool’s Bruce Williams, Paul Rink and Marty Oehmier.

Above: A row of Robodrills at Microtool Inc. in Lenexa, Kansas.

Lenexa, Kansas – DECEMBER, 2009

Microtool Installs 4th
Fanuc Robodrill

Microtool Inc., Lenexa Kansas, has installed its fourth Fanuc Robodrill. The 21-year-old firm, which specializes in ultra-precision machining, has built a strong reputation in machining electronic enclosures and radar components out of high grade copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum, graphite, ceramic and thermal plastics.

The new Robodrill, a T21iFl VMC, was a planned installation to with the company’s growth. It was purchased from McClain Tool & Technology. It features 21 tools and a 24,000-rpm spindle. It joins a Robodrill Mate and two other Robodrill T21iFl VMCs.

“We have been very pleased with the performance and reliability of the Robodrills,” noted Paul Rink, owner and founder. “McClain really helped us out with excellent service on this one. It was delivered on a Friday morning and was running parts by Monday morning.”

Microtool serves customers nationwide in the electronics, defense, avionics, microwave, broadband and radar industries.

“We are constantly upgrading our technology and processes,” noted Rink. “We are taking Microtool to the next level. We now have a precision finishing department with six employees doing their work under 30x microscopes. The feedback from the RF industry have informed us that we are: 'one of a few independent custom shops providing quantity production work of this caliber in the country.'”

Microtool Inc. Lenexa, Kansas announces ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registration. Marty Oehlmer; General Manager of Microtool Inc. stated that the ITAR registration enables opportunities to participate in mission critical work requiring the level of expertise that Microtool Inc. has built its reputation throughout the industry. Microtool Inc. is currently pursuing ISO 9001:2008 compliancy. "We are patriotic and aware of the global competitive nature of this industry", Paul Rink; founder, stated. "Microtool Inc. is pleased to continually exceed our customers' expectations.”

4th robodrill

Above: Microtool’s Paul Rink, Marty Oehmler and Bruce WIlliams.

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Above: A row of three Fanuc Robodrill T21iF1
vertical machining centers at Microtool.

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Above: A Robodrill Mate at Microtool.

Lenexa, Kansas – FEBRUARY 2009

Microtool Celebrates 20 Years
& Installs 3 Fanuc Robodrills

Microtool Inc., Lenexa Kansas, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and has installed three new Fanuc Robodrills.

The firm, which specializes in ultra-precision machining, has built a strong reputation in machining electronic enclosures and radar components out of aluminum, brass and plastic.

Microtool was founded in 1989 by Paul Rink in a 1,250 sq-ft. facility. Today, the company’s 25 employees operate in a 5,000-sqft. facility with plans for future expansion.

The new Robodrills (a Robodrill Mate and two-T21iFl VMCs) were needed to replace and upgrade other equipment. They were purchased from McClain Tool & Technology The VMCs long beds feature 21 tools and a 24,000-rpm spindles.

“We are elated with the quality of the equipment and the service provided by McClain. These machines have been maintenance free,” noted Rink. “For smaller parts, their speed is the fastest available. We have seen dramatic improvements in our cycle times. When we make a .0001” offset adjustment, that’s exactly what we get. The Fanuc controls are also
very operator friendly.”

Microtool serves customers
nationwide in the electronic, defense, avionics, microwave, broadband and radar industries. “We are constantly upgrading our technology,” noted Rink. “Combined with our seasoned crew (six Microtool machinists have over 20 years of experience each) we deliver precise quality Millimeter Wave components.”

Paul Bruce Marty

Above: Microtool’s Paul Rink, Bruce WIlliams and Marty Oehmler.

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Above: Two of Microtool’s Fanuc Robodrills.

Microtool can be contacted at:
(913) 492-1588; Fax (913) 492-1591;
14430 West 100th Street, Lenexa Kansas 66215;
www.microtoolinc.com; or sales@microtoolinc.com.