Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – Intrigued by an unfamiliar flattening technique she heard about at an industry con-ference, Vice President and long-

time employee of C.F.F. Stainless Steels Inc., Jackie Cheslock, went on the internet to investigate what she hoped would be a game changer for her company. After a quick online search Jackie found herself on YouTube watching ARKU’s FlatMaster® videos. “I watched the videos and knew this was something that could possibly give us an edge, bring added value to our customers and generate reve-nue,” said Cheslock. “We’re kind of held hostage by the fluctuating cost of metal, but the benefit of leveling is independent of material cost.” C.F.F. Stainless Steels, Inc. is North America’s premier certified stainless steel supplier with operations in Canada and the US. Catering to such market segments as food processing, beverage, pharma/bio tech and fabri-

cators, C.F.F. maintains an inventory of a variety of high-quality stainless steel products and has expertise in plasma, laser and water-jet cut-

ting up to 6 inches in thickness. The company also saw cuts, polishes and shears parts, as well as being well re-garded for its good customer service. Based on Cheslock’s experience, stresses in plates were causing big issues for her clients and the ARKU videos on YouTube demonstrated a solution to this chronic problem. In addition, she knew leveling would eli-minate the most frequent objection

heard from customers and potential customers: complaints about bowing. A sales person at heart, Jackie’s fa-vorite part of being in the steel pro-

cessing industry is getting an order. She felt the FlatMaster® 120 would provide an advantage over her com-petition. “We saw the addition of the FlatMaster® as a revenue generator that’s not solely reliant on metal pri-ces,” said Cheslock. “Providing con-sistent, high-quality parts would be our advantage.”C.F.F. Stainless Steels Inc. owner, Brian McComb, saw the same potential in

We have been known for our levelers and coil lines for many years. We are proud of having a lot of satisfied customers in a variety of industry sectors. Thanks to the trustful part-nership with our customers, we have gained extensive experience which we incorporate into our research and development for better sheet metal. Our customers can further enhan-ce their sheet metal with the new EdgeBreaker® and EdgeRacer® de-burring and rounding machines. Both machines have been launched a couple of months ago. We can al-ready say that the market reacts po-sitively towards our machines and we are confident that we will have many satisfied customers for our deburring machines in the future.Convince yourself and experience our EdgeBreaker® and EdgeRacer® deburring machines in our leveling and deburring center in Cincinnati, OH. You are welcome to bring your metal parts for testing.

We are looking forward to your visit.

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Benefit of leveling for stainless steelC.F.F. Stainless Steel vice president finds her company’s “competitive advantage” after viewing FlatMaster® videos online

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The C.F.F. management team found an answer to plate stress issues with the help of ARKU. (L-R) Brad Harrison, C.F.F.; Jacqueline Cheslock, C.F.F.; Eric Cohen, ARKU; Jim Fay, C.F.F.; and Brian Launay, C.F.F.

C.F.F. views its new FlatMaster® 120 as a revenue generator that is not dependent on metal prices.

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adding the parts levelers and immedi-ately reached out to Eric Cohen, Sales Engineer at ARKU Cincinnati, to learn more. Useless scrap parts were sent to ARKU for flattening, and once retur-ned, C.F.F. Stainless Steels conducted further tests of their own. After being subjected to their cutting processes, they were amazed at the quality and durability of the ARKU-flattened me-tal. The FlatMaster’s competitive ad-vantages were clear – better overall parts and better products for custo-mers, reduction of scrap and faster overall process times. The company expects that the imple-mentation of in-house leveling will have a ripple effect on the markets it serves and raise the bar for its com-petition and customer expectations alike. “The benefits go hand in hand with C.F.F. Stainless Steel Inc.’s mis-sion, which is to be the leading value-added and innovative stainless steel distributor and processor in North America,” said Cheslock. “We measure

success by delivering the highest qua-lity products, with superior customer service, diverse products, and innova-tive in-house processing capabilities.”

It was common for C.F.F. Stainless Steels Inc., and their competition, not to provide a guarantee on the flatness of their stainless steel products, and just as common for customers to ac-cept materials that had the possibility of twisting, straining or bowing. With the help of the ARKU FlatMaster®, C.F.F. Stainless Steels Inc. now has an advantage that elevates their brand, adds value to their proces-ses and builds stronger customer relations. “Adding a FlatMaster® is a perfect complement to the services we already provide, and it will take our business to the next level,” said Cheslock. “Ultimately, it should make for a happier and more loyal customer and that’s how orders get placed.”

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Cincinnati, OH – In its search for a leveling solution for its electrical industry parts, Monti Incorporated didn’t have to look far. The company found ARKU’s leveling service cen-ter literally right around the corner in Cincinnati. While the companies‘ proximity did not seal the deal, the leveling center’s turnaround time and part quality did. “We have been able to cut production times by as much as 15 percent, reduce our part rejec-tion rate and increase product quali-ty,” said Nate Duhl, Account Manager with Monti. “The location and depen-dability of ARKU makes it just another

aspect of our production process. It’s like a partnership.”Monti specializes in manufacturing and fabricating copper and aluminum conductors, insulators, and steel com-ponents for the electrical distribution industry. The shop handles CNC machi-ning, metal fabrication, stamping, water jet cutting, welding, brazing, die design, epoxy coating, and assemblies inside a new 200,000-square foot manufactu-ring facility in Cincinnati. The 40-year-old company provides prototyping expertise and recommends areas of savings to its OEM customers. Monti serves customers who‘s quantity needs

range from limited to high-volume production. Duhl and Monti also tap into ARKU’s manufacturing exper-tise, consulting with leveling center supervisor Chad Ellis on quotes and new-product development processes. “ARKU is an extension of our opera-tions,” said Duhl. “The work they do for us not only trims our production time, the leveling allows us to meet critical tolerances for our customers, giving us a competitive edge.” Monti recently also discovered that deburring at the service center using ARKU’s new EdgeBreaker® deburring and rounding machine is more cost

effective and saves production time over manual in-house processing. “Since we’ve been processing parts with ARKU, we’ve had zero rejections,” said Duhl. “This business is ever evol-ving, and to stay competitive we rely on continuous improvement and are consistently trying to get better and find new process that work for us and provide value to our customers. Wor-king with ARKU has been huge for us, and our relationship has been integral in the continued success and evolution of our business.”

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From left to right: Chad Ellis, Supervisor of the Cincinnati leveling and deburring center, Nate Duhl, Account Manger at Monti.

Working with ARKU, Monti has cut production times of electrical industry side sheets by 10-15 percent with zero part rejections.

Zero rejections since Monti Incorporated works with leveled partsMonti cuts production time, increases part quality through ARKU contract leveling service

Do you need leveled and/or deburred parts/sheets? Then our leveling and deburring center in Cincinnati, OH is the right address for you. Send us your parts for leveling and deburring tests or for leveling and deburring contract work. We process the parts for you: rapidly, reliably, with high quality and low costs. Please contact Chad Ellis at chad.ellis@arku.com or +1 (513) 985 0500.

Contract leveling and contract deburring with ARKU – pays off for you.

Left side: Jackie Cheslock, Vice President of C.F.F. Stainless Steels Inc. Right side: Eric Cohen, Sales Engineer at ARKU Coil Systems Inc. signing for a successful partnership.

Leveling has helped C.F.F. eliminate bowing, the most frequent issue heard from customers and potential customers.

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Columbus,OH – Brothers Mike and Jim Wolf set out forty-two years ago to build a business centered on quali-ty. That dedication to quality continues to drive Wolf Metals toward its original mission: To provide the best product at the best price with no hassle. The company caters to diverse mar-kets including: defense, pharmaceu-tical and food industries. “Providing a greater number of excellent servi-ces to customers allows us to expand our markets and keep us ahead of our competition,” said Jim Wolf, company President. A Wolf customer requested parts with a flatness specification, so the com-pany began looking for an efficient and economical way to flatten parts. That led them to ARKU. After suc-cessful leveling tests, Wolf Metals became a customer at the ARKU leveling and deburring center in Cincinnati. Pleased with the quali-ty of leveling, they quickly showed an interest in purchasing a FlatMaster® of their own. “We were very pleased with the parts we were getting and orders for those parts were increasing,

so we decided to purchase our own FlatMaster® 55 165 for in-house leve-ling,” said Wolf.Wolf Metals is just as impressed with the quality of service that ARKU provi-des as it is with the FlatMaster’s quali-ty. When a control panel issue paused production, ARKU Cincinnati dispat-ched a technician to the Wolf facility to address the issue. “There’s a lot of value in working with a company that can solve problems quickly,” said Wolf. “Our customers rely on us to deliver the parts they need in a timely manner, and the response time and quick so-lution from ARKU are examples of the level of service we’ve come to expect from them.”The FlatMaster® 55 allows Wolf to le-vel parts and sheets up to 0.5“ thick. The ability to have sheets flattened allows more precise laser cutting and enables more accurate downstream processes. “The FlatMaster’s innova-tion and effective processing capabi-lities allow us to fulfill our mission of quality,” added Wolf.

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Jim Wolf (left) President of Wolf Metals and Nicholas Miller (right), Technical Director of ARKU Coil Systems Inc. admire the leveling quality of the FlatMaster®.

Jim Wolf (left) worked with Nicholas Miller (right) to have parts flattened at the Cincinnati leve-ling and deburring center, as well as throughout the sale and servicing of Wolf‘s FlatMaster® 55.

Wolf Metals relies on ARKUMetal fabricator uses FlatMaster® to meet customer flatness specifications, ARKU delivers support throughout the sale

The comprehensive range of ARKU services ensures high availabi-lity and long life of the machines. In need of spare parts? Send an email to: spareparts@arku.com. Or you need urgent service from our team in Cincinnati? We are happy to help you out. Call us 24/7 at 513-638-8554.

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Eagle, WI – Twelve years ago, brothers Jeff “Chief” and Norb Dretzka, found-ers of UPI, decided to focus their 22-year old company on assisting with the war on terror. UPI now produces ar-mor plating for the military from their 68,000 square foot space in Eagle, Wisconsin. “It’s an honor for us,” said Jeff Dretzka, Jr., VP at UPI. “To provide parts that are safeguarding and saving lives is the most exciting thing we do.”UPI’s pursuit of high quality plate for armored vehicle panels led them to ARKU’s leveling and deburring center in Cincinnati. “ARKU’s attention to de-tail and quick, consistent turnaround allows us to hit our deadlines, and the quality of the leveling enables tighter tolerances, so we can easily hold the flatness spec,” said Jeff. “Our partner-ship with ARKU opens up new markets and gives us confidence in contract

bidding knowing we can achieve high-er tolerance on flatness. That has led to a 20-25 % increase in our business, and using ARKU saves up to 20 % on processing time because every aspect of our downstream processes benefit from a good part.”“People’s lives depend on what we do, so we choose our vendors very care-fully,” said Tim Cronce, UPI Sourcing Specialist. “Few companies do what ARKU does, as well as they do.” Tim, a U.S. Navy veteran, has firsthand knowledge of the quality of equipment used in the military. “Craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail are expected standards when it comes to earning military contracts, and UPI prides itself on products tailored to the needs of the mission.”

www.upimfg.comFrom left to right: UPI’s Justin Treuer, Quality Manager; Tim Cronce, Sourcing Specialist; and David Adams, Quality Engineer inspect armor plating parts leveled by ARKU.

Up to 25 % business increaseUPI takes great pride in the armor plating parts it supplies to the U.S. military, relies on ARKU to ensure part quality

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This event will be held at Kapco Inc. at 1000 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024. Whether you are fabricating sheet metal, thick plate or a little bit of both, this event has all of your bases covered. Through a blend of plant tours or sheet and plate targeted sessions led by industry experts and other activities, you’ll gain the solutions and insight you need to develop a cut-ting edge fabrication. ARKU will be sponsoring the breakfast on the 9th, so come and join us.

FMA Bend Fab & Plate Fab Workshop & Tours on June 8th - 9th, 2016

Plain City, OH – Gregg Simpson, presi-dent and owner of Ohio Laser LLC, takes laser fabrication seriously. His passion for the industry led him to become a pioneer in the implementation and use of laser cutting, welding, and advan-ced computer controlled metal fabrica-tion. Serving national customers from Columbus, OH, Simpson understands

the importance of quality and timeliness on business relationships.

Simpson was thrilled when ARKU ope-ned its Cincinnati leveling facility in 2010. “When ARKU’s facility opened, it was a godsend for us,” said Simpson. “Our customers required leveled parts and we could do everything except level. The service center was turning around high quality, level parts in a timely manner so we were happy to have that resource available. Even at ninety miles away it was still cost effective to meet pro-duction deadlines and customers were happy with the parts”.

By 2015, Ohio Laser ran 80 percent of its parts through the leveling center. An internal cost analysis indicated that in-house leveling would cut delivery times while maintaining, or increasing, part quality. “Our market is really competitive. We had longer lead times due to logistics and couldn’t completely control our des-

tiny when it came to meeting deadlines,” said Simpson. “That can make or break a relationship. So, we decided to level here, and knew we wanted a FlatMaster®.”

The ability to consistently control part quality and delivery times was a big value-addition. “The capability that we gained with the FlatMaster® 55 165

opened new markets and projects for us and expanded our scope of services,” said Simpson. “When customers saw the tolerances we could meet they said, ‘I’ve got a lot of other parts you can do for us“.

Ohio Laser has a diverse client base with companies in virtually every manufactu-ring industry, and, with the help of the leveling center, it continues to grow.

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For Tonnie Webster and Johnnie Coleman working at the ARKU leve-ling and deburring center regularly presents a new set of challenges, and that is just fine with them. “We

see all kinds of materials and parts coming through here, there is never a dull moment,” said Coleman. “But, we’ve got some of the best machines in the industry to meet any challenge. It’s very rewarding to consistently deliver what our customers need.”

ARKU’s leveling and deburring cen-ters are staffed with highly trained operators and industry experts, and equipped to handle sheet thicknes-ses from 0.15 to 24 mm and widths

from 120 to 2,000 mm. According to Webster, the center’s team ap-proach is as important as the equip-ment. “For me, it’s the people who make the difference. We are a great team and enjoy working together to find solutions for our customers.”

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Ohio Laser controls its destiny Laser fabricator takes control of delivery times and part quality with the FlatMaster®

Leveling and deburring center team from left row behind: Charles Brown, machine operator, Tonnie Webster, operator, Chad Ellis, Leveling Center Supervisor, Casey Hollifield, Leveling Center Lead and Walter Brown, machine operator. From left front row: ARKU operators James Harvey, Robert Kane and Jonny Coleman.

From left to right: Christian Nau, ARKU Sales Manager, Sean Stirsman, Project Manager/Analyst at Ohio Laser and Gregg Simpson, President of Ohio Laser.

Sean Stirman is showing examples of the metal parts leveled at ARKU leveling and deburring center.

Full range of deburring machines in Cincinnati

ARKU is pleased to announce the arrival of the EdgeRacer® deburring machine at its Cincinnati leveling and deburring center.

The EdgeRacer® performs single- and double-sided deburring and edge rounding easily and efficiently, as well as three-dimensional defor-med parts.

The new machine joins the Edge-Breaker® which provides easy and rapid deburring, thick slag removal and rounding on laser-, plasma- and flame-cut parts.

Both the EdgeBreaker® and Edge-Racer® reliably process steel, high-strength steel, copper, various alloys, titanium and aluminum.

You requested contract deburring, and we listened. Of course, see-ing is believing so put us to the test by sending sample parts so you can experience our deburring and rounding quality first hand. Or simply come to our center and we will test your parts right away. Mr. Chad Ellis will be happy to recei-ve your call (+1 513 985 0500) or your e-mail (chad.ellis@arku.com).

Project diversity and solid team approach create great work environment

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From left to right: Nicholas Miller, Technical Director ARKU Coil Systems Inc., Eric Cohen, Sales Engineer ARKU and Chad Ellis, Supervisor of the ARKU leveling and deburring center.