Methods 5-Axis Bridge-Type Machining Center
Each machine is made to Methods’ design and engineering standards and is fully backed by Methods industry-leading service and support.
Matt Kimmick Named CFO at Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil Products Inc. welcomed Matt Kimmick as its new CFO. Well versed in the world of finance, Kimmick will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions at Lucas Oil.
Harley-Davidson to Offer New Screamin’ Eagle 131 Crate Engine
The Screamin’ Eagle 131 is a bolt-in replacement for 2017-later model Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles originally equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight oil-cooled or twin-cooled engine.
Diesel Oil Relationship Status
If you thought dating was difficult, with sorting through all of those online profiles, and swiping left or right to find a match before even going out on the first date; try to spec out a new oil to see what is difficult.
Cummins and Omnitracs Offer Over-the-Air Engine Calibration
Omnitracs and Cummins are offering a new solution to use existing hardware to perform Cummins-powered engine calibrations updates remotely.
Methods Machine Tools Vertical Machining Centers
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools and automation, has introduced a new line of Methods Branded 3-Axis Vertical and 5-Axis Bridge Type Machining Centers.
EPA and the Engine Builder
The Environmental Protection Agency affects every aspect of our lives in one way or another. What we drive and how we enjoy our leisure activities are only part of its purview. The concern by many automotive industry insiders is that unchecked, unnecessary regulations will severely impact a strong economic sector.
COMP Cams FSL Series Camshafts for LS Engines
The COMP Cams FSL Series Camshafts for GM LS Engines claimed the 2017 SEMA Best New Street Performance Product Award and are the first in a new series of 50-state legal camshafts.
Heavy-Duty Pistons
For heavy-duty applications, the answer for today’s diesel engine is the use of steel pistons. Steel pistons have been used for quite some time but they face a whole new set of challenges.
Shell Prepares for Next Generation Oil Spec, API SN Plus
To support the next generation of fuel-efficient, low-emission engines while providing continued protection and performance for virtually all cars on the road today, the automotive and motor oil industries are working on the next generation of motor oil specifications.
COMP Cams FSL Series Camshaft for GM L99 Engines
COMP Cams is introducing the first performance aftermarket camshaft in almost 20 years that is CARB E.O.-pending, offering drop-in convenience, with no valve spring change required, for Gen V (2010-’15) Camaro SS GM L99 engines.
Rockford Systems Inspires Students with Trip to FABTECH
In a continuing effort to foster student interest in manufacturing and engineering, Rockford Systems, LLC has announced it is sponsoring an educational visit for local high school students to FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, scheduled for November 6-9, 2017, in Chicago.
ArmaKleen to Bring the Route 66 Parts Cleaning Roadshow to Chicagoland Speedway
Local business owners and their employees can bring dirty automotive parts and have them cleaned to test the performance of aqueous cleaning systems, or try soda blasting using ARMEX media in an ABS blast cabinet or Graco EcoQuip Vapor Blaster.
Duramax Engine: Getting Inside GM’s 6.6L Diesel Dominator
Today’s Duramax engines are recognized as dependable, powerful engines capable of being enhanced by internal engine modifications as well as bolt-on technology. They are used for towing and hauling, frequently over long distances and through unforgiving environments. They are asked to perform at the highest level and be ready to go at it again and again.
10 Things Your Diesel Customer’s Oil is Trying to Tell You
Not only does oil lubricate as a means of controlling friction but also has to control contamination, temperature, corrosion, shock, wear, and pressure. Oil analysis is the only true way to put a set of “eyes” on the engine’s condition and the condition of the oil as to when it should be changed.
Worried About Shop Safety? OSHA Tells Why It Matters
Employers are required to provide their workers with a workplace free of serious hazards. Employers must also follow OSHA safety and health standards and they have a duty to find and fix safety and health problems.
Customer Appreciation
In the March issue of Engine Builder, I shared some stories about crazy customer experiences from sprint car engine builder Steven Hogue. We all had a good laugh recalling the birdseed, the shop rag ingestion and sealing an engine a bit too well with duct tape. Then, unsure of whether you would be interested in
Rockford Systems Draw Bar Cover
Vertical mills are essential cutting tools in machine shops used to remove material from the surface of metal workpieces. However, these tools present serious danger when an operator comes into contact with their high-speed rotating draw bars, resulting in injuries and costly OSHA fines. To bring needed safety to the shop floor, Rockford Systems, LLC has launched a new Milling Machine Draw Bar Cover.
Joe Nitiss Appointed CEO of Rockford Systems, LLC
Rockford Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of machine safeguarding products solutions, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joe Nitiss as CEO, effective immediately.
Comau SmartDriveComau 800L Horizontal Machining Center
SmartDriveComau 800L is a horizontal machining center that covers primary manufacturing needs, both as a single machining center or integrated within a highly flexible production line. This powerful machine, the latest from Comau Powertrain Machining & Assembly, is the new generation model.
