This inlet cowl for a jet engine, used on many of the newest regional jet aircraft, is typical of complex metal formed assemblies that will benefit from tooling and manufacturing using the new Unigraphics software.

As Bomco moves forward with the Unigraphics system, more and more of new tool design as well as manufacturing will be completed using Unigraphics programs. "Within twelve months," adds Paul Hubbard, "all of our new design and manufacturing work will be done using Unigraphics. That means all of our modeling and all of the manufacturing processes derived therefrom." Engineering Manager, Art Alves, further explains, "We fully expect to take advantage of all Unigraphics capabilities including drafting, modeling, tool design and manufacturing." One of the immediate benefits of the new software is Bomco's ability to exchange engineering data directly with customers using the same platform with the assurance that the data are accurate. "We now know that we have the same information as our customers have and that there are no inaccuracies or conversion problems," points out Alves. Most importantly, the new Unigraphics NX software permits automated validation of compliance to standards to monitor design integrity and ensure product quality. With integrated email and internet capabilities within the software, Bomco expects to communicate design data more accurately, to produce tooling more efficiently and to manufacture precision metal formed components of higher quality.

In a move to augment the capabilities of the engineering department, Engineering Manager, Art Alves, has announced the appointment of two new engineers, Anthony Aloisi and Geoffrey Young.

In welcoming the new engineers, engineering manager, Art Alves, commented, "it is stimulating to have such eager and enthusiastic young men working with us. We wish them well."

Anthony Aloisi joins Bomco after work experience at Osram Sylvania where he was a design/ test engineer, and participated in the design of new mold assemblies using the latest Unigraphics CAD/CAM software. Prior to that, Aloisi worked at General Electric Aircraft Engines where he assisted in creating solid model and dimensional drawings for aircraft components. Aloisi graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His work experience will be valuable to Bomco’s engineering development and expanding CAD/CAM capabilities. (See accompanying article about Unigraphics)

Geoffrey Young joins Bomco after work experience as a process engineer at the Printed Circuit Corporation where he applied six-sigma methodology and statistical process analysis to improve quality and manufacturing efficiency. Prior to that, Young worked at Old Mother Hubbard Company and the Raytheon Company as an engineering intern. Young has Bachelor of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Information Technology, both from the University of Massachusetts. His education and work experience position him well to take on demanding engineering assignments with Bomco.

Plant Shutdown July 4 to July 18 Bomco's annual plant shutdown for maintenance will occur from July 4 to July 18. The plant will reopen on Monday, July 21, ready to meet your needs for precision metal components. Bomco wishes our friends, suppliers and customers a safe and enjoyable summer.