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February, 1999

Features

Four metalworking pioneers join Machine Tool Hall of Fame

1998 inductees honored for inventive genius, business acumen, distribution innovation, and design originality.

Live tooling opens the door

Live tooling added to new technology equals growth for door hardware manufacturer.

PC-NC makes EDM a bit more social

Going from a 32-bit CNC-style to a combination PC-NC, 64-bit control creates an EDM that easily interfaces with operators and other machines.

Rebuild and relocate

Besides rebuilding and remanufacturing complete automotive transfer lines, one company also takes on the monumental task of moving them—even overseas.