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Multitasking machine tool technology, combined with careful process planning, provides truly just-in-time support for U.S. troops.

Mike Principato's Manager's Desk, Back to Basics on milling machine vises, Blueprint Brainteaser, Part Time, Machining Tips, Ask the Grinding Doc

Understanding how a drill point's geometric features work together helps users optimize their drilling operations.

A machine shop has stayed competitive by incorporating cellular manufacturing methods.

Using on-machine inspection to check part quality can reduce lead times.

Developments in rare-earth magnetic chucks.

Descriptions of metalcutting-related products and services.

Mike Principato's Manager's Desk, Back to Basics on coolant filtration, Part Time, Get with the Program, Michael Daren's Machinists' Corner

Considerations when choosing between a Swiss-style machine, with its sliding headstock, and a conventional fixed-headstock CNC lathe.

Coatings for superabrasives help improve grinding wheel performance.

CTE's Web site review is a handy reference for readers looking for metal cutting and grinding products and services being promoted and offered on the Internet. Here you'll find the URLs of qualifying CTE advertisers, as well as thumbnails of their home pages and product line descriptions. Each entry also includes the company's phone number.

Analyze the workpiece material to increase productivity.

Growth of Swiss-style machining spurs tooling developments.

Abrasive selection and automation are keys to successful finishing of artificial implants.

Pick-and-place robots boost productivity and, say experts, may save U.S. shops.

Mike Principato's Manager's Desk, Back to Basics on Swiss-style turning essentials, Part Time on manufacturing housings, Talking Points and Ask the Grinding Doc

A look inside a company that specializes in making tools for cutting bone.

Some of the factors to consider when looking into machining medical parts.

Radial chip thinning boosts productivity by permitting a cutting tool to run at a higher feed per tooth when roughing.

Mike Principato's Manager's Desk, Back to Basics on grinding wheels, Part Time, Get with the Program