Our first plant tour for 2009 was a success thanks to a remarkable turnout and interest demonstrated by our local members, combined with the outstanding planning of New Hampshire Ball Bearings.
The tour began with an introduction to the extremely precise manufacturing process, while our members enjoyed dinner complements of NHBB. Feeling fully replenished after the meal and ready to ask all types of questions, the engineers broke into smaller groups and toured the plant floors for over an hour.
The groups walked through the entire production process, from raw material receiving to finished product sales. Our members saw the manufacturing process, machines, clean room, and quality control measures required to meet the demanding tolerances for these precision high speed bearings.
The ASME thanks New Hampshire Ball Bearing for all the hospitality that they have extended toward the San Fernando Valley Section in helping us to have a successful recovery in representing over 400 professionals in the immediate area. Our best to NHBB in their success in future business endeavors.
See below for tour details.
Precision Division, Chatsworth, California
Located in a world-class manufacturing facility in Chatsworth, CA, the Precision Division is considered the leader in applying volume production methods to sophisticated, non-standard, ultra-precision miniature and instrument bearing designs. We produce over 8 Million bearings/year in the Chatsworth facility. Our position of leadership is maintained through the application of advanced technologies, significant investment in automated tooling for machining, grinding, assembly and testing, and unsurpassed process control systems. NHBB continues to make significant capital investments to ensure our cutting-edge processes remain the state-of-the-art in ultra-precision bearing manufacturing technology.
As the recognized leader in high-speed miniature bearing design, the Precision Division produces bearings to exacting tolerances with a continuous improvement focus on unsurpassed roundness and surface finish of all critical components. We take pride in our reputation for quality, cost-effective products and the trust placed in us by our customers worldwide.
Initiatives such as ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 Rev. B ensure the Precision Division's advanced capabilities will be maintained at leading-edge levels.
The Precision Division's multi-million dollar facility renovation features a Class 1000 clean room for all bearing assembly, and a Turning Department that has been upgraded to all new CNC machines.
We are committed to the research and development of new materials, innovative high-performance bearing designs, and the continuous improvement of existing products.
As one of the Minebea Group Companies, we recognize that we have a social responsibility as documented in our Code of Conduct. We take pride in our reputation for quality, cost-effective products and the trust placed in us by our customers worldwide.
In order to provide a high level of quality, the tour is limited in attendance. A 5:30pm Pizza and Beverages social will be accompanied with an company's overview presentation prior to the 6:00pm tour. The tour would consist of the following:
Additional information can be found at the Corporate website.
Attendance is limited! So please, RSVP ASAP to G. Tirone at TironeG@ASME.org or call 661.702.5753 for reservations.