August 2007 Edition

2007 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The Most Popular Products by Readers’ Acclaim
Through the reader response process, the top manufacturers and the runners-up were selected in 10 shop categories

LASER CUTTING

When Good Looking Products are Needed,
Laser Cutters Deliver
In the retail display environment, “eye candy” produces sales. Making the displays look good is the job of the manufacturer.

CRYO-MACHINING

The Coolest Machining Around
Cryogenic machining, using liquid nitrogen at -320° F is a cutting-edge technology in more ways than one

CAD/CAM

Profiting Like Cats and Dogs
Using a new CAM system let a manufacturer turn one-off cats-and-dogs work into a profit center

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Corner
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Letters to the Editor

From the Shop Floor
Trade magazines not only offer information not found elsewhere,
they also class-up the joint

Controlling Interest
Machining to tolerances so parts could be interchangeable created the
American system of manufacturing.

MACHINING Rxs FROM DR. J
The premier column from an industry expert; use the Good Doctor as your “Hints from Heloise”

Industry News

Spotlight: CUTTING TOOLS

New Products

The Last Word
Employees aren’t a commodity, they’re a valuable asset in the opinion of Lee Van Boxtel, Weldcraft general manager