January 2008 Edition

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Doing it Right Depends on Planning
Here is an object lesson in how planning to build a "shop" can be a lesson to anyone considering building their own facility

COOLANT

Green Chemistry Cures the Bacteria Blues
Environmentally friendly coolant eliminates bacteria, improves system life

HEAT TREATING

A 'Novel' Idea
Having trouble with weld conditioning and stress relieving on large equipment, a manufacturer turned to a distortion control product to solve its problem

SHOP CONTROL SOFTWARE

Software Makes the Front Office as Efficient as the Shop Floor
Valuable IT time was being used for report generation. A shop's IT manager found a better way to automate both input and retrieval processes.

JOB SHOP DOMINANCE

Confidence and Savvy Lead to Success
A shop manager saw a niche and started his own CNC business without any customers, but used the Internet as a springboard to prosperity

LATHES

Rifle Maker Guarantees Accuracy
A Virginia rifle maker stays on target thanks to a lathe

CUTTING TOOLS

No Second Chances
Getting it right the first time is the imperative for a mold-making company that beats off-shore competition

QUALITY CONTROL

Accuracy With the Right Touch
In order to meet a deadline, a precision machine shop outsourced its inspection process

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Corner
In a world of constant technology updates, when is the right time to buy a new machine?

Industry News

From the Shop Floor
A trip to Japan to see how machines are made is a real eye-opener

Spotlight: Cutting Tools

New Products

The Last Word
Advanced CNC isn't a Luxury; it's a necessity