Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, recently purchased a 20mm CNC Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe by Star CNC to further increase production capabilities and lower product lead times.

The ECAS-20's high-speed turning facilitates secondary machining with the capability to produce complex geometric components with minimized nonproductive time. The 10-axis design features independent front and back working with 2-tool turning simultaneous operations. Unprecedented productivity, precision and operability separate this machine from the competition.

The industries that Count On Tools serves count on accuracy of part specifications and on-time delivery of orders. The ECAS-20 will help Count On Tools achieve both. Additionally, the new machine handles jobs faster by providing increased production speeds and faster processing power. “This new equipment helps us to produce tight tolerance, precision components quickly and consistently,” said Shook. “As a result, we can now respond to changing customer needs faster and at highly competitive costs."

As a contract manufacturer, Count On Tools and its experienced, knowledgeable management team strives to provide a full line of services to its customers and to continue meeting customers' demands both now and in the future.

Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, introduces the new ezLOAD PCB Support System for EKRA Screen Printers. Count On Tools has recognized the need for more affordable board support options in the electronics manufacturing industry and delivered an innovative design that is not only easy to setup and install, but also offers industry-leading benefits to electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers (CMs) worldwide.

The new ezLOAD PCB Support System for EKRA Screen Printers features a precision machined aluminum base with magnetic supports and soft, ESD-safe foam fingers. The ezLOAD system not only reduces changeover times, but also improves product build quality, increases revenues by providing significant cost savings, and eliminates component damage during the assembly process.

Count On Tools’ ezLOAD PAD features active grip technology to securely hold boards during the screen printing process and is ESD-safe. With the basic universal design, there are no mechanical functions to fail. The system requires no air, electronics or communication from the user. Most importantly, the ezLOAD PCB Support System is affordable compared to competitive products on the market.

The ezLOAD PCB Support System is compatible with any SMT equipment, from pick-and-place to chip shooters, screen printers, dispensers, AOI equipment and more. The soft, flexible design makes it extremely durable and is proven to be reliable after testing in the most hazardous conditions. The ezLOAD PCB Support System is customizable depending on machine requirements, specialized components or specific design application requirements.

Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to introduce PCB Magnetic Support Pins for EKRA Screen Printers. Count On Tools has recognized the need for more affordable board support options in the electronics manufacturing industry and has delivered a cost-effective solution.

The new PCB Support Pins for EKRA Screen Printers are precision machined from high quality stainless steel and feature a strong magnet for secure operation. The pins are guaranteed to be functional with the equipment and provide exceptional durability in the production process.

Count On Tools also offers the ezLOAD PCB Support System for EKRA Screen Printers, which features a precision machined aluminum base with magnetic support and soft, ESD-safe foam fingers. The ezLOAD system not only reduces changeover times, but also improves product build quality, increases revenues by providing significant cost savings, and eliminates component damage during the assembly process.

Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces free shipping on its entire line of PB Swiss Tools (www.pbtools.us) throughout the month of November at its PB Swiss Tools online store. With the holidays quickly approaching, COT is excited to offer free shipping as part of its annual Black Friday promotion that has been extended to run the entire month.

For more than 130 years, PB Swiss Tools has developed and produced uncompromising Swiss quality: precise, durable, and reliable hand tools. Anyone who drives screws professionally will appreciate these excellent tools and instruments. All PB Swiss Tools are 100 percent Swiss-made and come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee. Work with the best.

“Adding the free shipping to our already popular line of 100 percent Swiss-made hand tools allows us to deliver a truly unique gift for the holidays at an affordable cost,” says Zachery Shook, Count On Tools Inc. Marketing Director.

Additional promotions will be available on Black Friday (November 23, 2012). These deals will be announced later in the month. This promotion only applies to orders placed online atwww.pbtools.us during the month of November. Accordingly, orders must be shipped within the continental U.S. Count On Tools reserves the right to choose a preferred shipping method for each order. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers.