Innovative Rack & Gear News – Fine Pitch Gear Racks & Employee Spotlights

E-NEWSLETTER | JULY 2020

Innovative Rack & Gear E-Newsletter - July 2020

In this edition of the Innovative Rack & Gear e-newsletter we will highlight our custom fine pitch precision spur and helical gear racks and the many applications they serve.

Our unparalleled staff is one of the many things that makes our company unique. This month we will spotlight our Project Manager, Nick Mazur. We will also introduce you to our summer intern, David Rodriguez.

Sincerely,

Zen and Jerry Cichon

Innovative Rack & Gear Company

Zen (left) and Jerry (right) Cichon

Did You Know?

In addition to custom coarse pitch precision and commercial class spur and helical gear racks, we also produce custom fine pitch precision spur and helical gear racks. These gear racks are made to serve medical, aerospace, military, optical, robotic, and other industries by providing precise positioning. These gear racks can be made custom in various shapes, sizes, material, and quality classes to meet your requirements. Innovative Rack & Gear appreciates the opportunity to be of service to you.

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Employee Spotlight

Nick Mazur – Project Manager

What is your current job function and responsibilities at Innovative Rack & Gear?

“Some of my responsibilities include scheduling, new part processing, developing 2D drawings and 3D models for additional information for the set-up personnel, quality control inspection and management. I also work closely with our Integrated Management System for our ISO certification and auditors, making sure that we are complying with all necessary requirements.”

Tell us about your background and experience/career journey at Innovative Rack & Gear.

“I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UIC, and much of my education relating to gearing was learned on the job here at IRGCO. I have been trained on utilizing our Wenzel CMM to inspect parts with greater accuracy so our team can continue to create high quality parts.”

What do you like best about working at Innovative Rack & Gear?

“Working at Innovative Rack & Gear has given me many opportunities for growth, knowledge, and networking. Having the opportunity to display our work at the Gear Expo (now the Motion Power and Technology Expo) was a great experience and provided me the understanding of just how vast the gearing industry is.”

Share your perspective on the evolution of the company over your time at Innovative Rack & Gear.

“Innovative Rack & Gear has grown in capacity and quality with communication improving both internally and with our customers/vendors. Additionally, there have been large improvements in the software that we utilize on a daily basis including Mastercam and SolidWorks allowing us to machine more complicated parts much more efficiently. With the implementation of our ISO system and our certification in June of 2019, many business opportunities opened up and I’m sure IRGCO will continue to grow in the coming years.”

What makes Innovative Rack & Gear unique?

Innovative Rack & Gear is unique due to the niche market that we have situated ourselves in, and we machine parts that very few companies can create. We consistently produce great quality parts due to improved tooling and processes.”

What are your personal interests?

“I enjoy listening to audio books, learning about new machining processes or ways to improve efficiency, and spending time with family.”

IRGCO Summer Internship Program

Innovative Rack & Gear continues to be active in encouraging and supporting careers in manufacturing. The IRGCO summer internship program is celebrating its 6 ^th year and is proud to welcome David Rodriguez.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

“My name is David Rodriguez; I am 20 years old and Puerto Rican. I am always looking to learn from every experience. Some of my interests include playing video games as well as sports.”

What made you choose Innovative Rack & Gear for your summer internship?

“Manufacturing engineering is an option for me to study as a secondary field of choice. I thought that this opportunity would be a good way for me to learn more about manufacturing and all that it entails.”

What did you know about manufacturing/gear racks prior to starting your internship at here?

“I did not know anything about manufacturing or gearing before starting the internship. My experience has been in CAD design and drawing sheet designs.”

What is something you learned during your internship?

“I have learned some of the processes involved with manufacturing a gear rack. It is an extensive process that takes a lot of time and precision.”

What are your plans for the rest of the summer?

“I will be taking a few summer classes to ensure that I am on track to graduate on time.”

Innovative Rack & Gear, Co.

365 Balm Court

Wood Dale, IL 60191

Phone: 630-766-2652

Fax: 630-766-3245

www.gearacks.com