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January, 2007
Editorial
Isn't it Time to Teach CNC to Students?   

Leading Indicators
Correction:   

Ellison Technology Acquires Jackson Machinery Company   

GE Fanuc Offering CNC Parts On-Line   

Jergens Inc. Opens Shanghai Operation   

Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants   

Features
How Best Shops Reduce Cycle Times   
Benchmarking data highlights the key factors.

Cycle Time First, Tooling Second   
Shops Should Not Base Tooling Decisions on Price Alone.

Adaptive Controls Save Tools and Time   
Technology Advances Supercharge an Old Process.

The Good News About Bad Vibes   
Getting rid of vibration and chatter increases cut quality and productivity.

Need To Share CAD Files? DWF IT   
File format solves CAD exchange problems.

Imports Continue to Eat Away at U.S. Manufacturing   

Gear Plant Puts 1,400+ Machine Tools to Work in China   

American Machinist launches 2007 benchmarking study   

Tech Trends
Sealants Replace Screws, Rivets and Welds   

Simple Multiaxis Motion   

Software Offers New Toolpaths   

System Sizes Up Micromachining Work   

Cutting Tool Digest
Cutting Difficult-to-Machine Materials   

Fixtures to Reduce Large-Part Handling   

Business Trends
American Machinist launches 2007 benchmarking study   

Government Matters
Regulatory Symbolism in the "China Catch-All" Proposal   

Law and Liability
Former Users of Landfill Not Liable For Hazmat Exposure   

Workers Comp Only Recourse For 'Borrowed Servant'   

Casebooks
Better Data Improves Profits   

Quick-Change Bushings Toe the Line   

System Keeps Toolmaker in the Black   

New Equipment
What Every Machinist Needs. . .Gold Plated Tools   

Machine Complex Workpieces in Single Setups   

New Generation of Portable Surface Finish Gages   

Nylox Deburring Brushes   

Pneumatic Drill Facilitates Waterjet Cutting   

Steel Sealed ER Coolant Collets   

System Measures Turned Parts at High Speeds Without Contact   

Ultra-Compact Positioning Stage   

Vertical Machining Center For 5-Axis Milling   

Practical Ideas
No, You Won't Shoot Your Eye Out   

Spot Stop   

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