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October, 2006

Editorial
Leading Indicators
Features
Effective Education   

Machining With Finesse For Tiny Tools   
Microtools that easily break and parts with minute surface features require specialized machining strategies.

Probing The Limits Of Metrology   
Sophisticated probing technologies keep up with the demands of measuring micromachined parts.

Working An Inside Job   
Successful I.D. Grinding Rides on Wheels.

Tech Trends
2-Axis Laser Alignment Tool Can Improve Manufacturing Efficiency   
Pinpoint Laser Systems has a new 2-dimensional Microgage for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration and other demanding industrial applications.

Mastercam X Gets Artistic   

Table Top Robots Available   

Wire And Water Make For Speed   

Cutting Tool Digest
Fine-Boring System   
Romi Machine Tools Ltd. has introduced the Romicron fine-boring system that permits adjustments of 1 µm (0.00004 in.) on the tool radius without removing the tool from the machine.

Mounted-Points Kit For Second-step   
The Rex-Cut MX Plus Kit from Rex-Cut Products Inc., Fall River, Mass. is designed to provide seven cotton-fiber-mounted points for second-step finishing on stainless steel, aluminum and exotic metals.

New Coating Technology/Turning Grade   

Pencil Collets And Power Chucks   

Thread And Insert Mills For No-Leak Pipe Threads   

Government Matters
Law and Liability
Casebooks
Edge Prep Boosts Tool Life   
As a manufacturer of automobile axle assemblies, the Getrag Axle Plant in Newton, N.C., produces about 1,800 assemblies daily for customers such as GM and Daimler-Chrysler.

Farming Work Out Comes To A Grinding Halt   

Software Updates Shop's Mold Building   

New Equipment
Blank Bars Integrated With Big Plus Cat Shanks   
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. now offers blank bars integrated with BIG PLUS tapers for CAT40 and CAT50 spindle types.

Direct-Drive, Super-Precision Rotary Indexing Available   

Extended Range Of Sensors Available   

New Stages From Steinmeyer   

Practical Ideas