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October, 1999

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Fast track to precision ballscrews   
Collaborating with a machine tool builder results in a more precise ballscrew.

Grindability, a test worth taking   
Passing this test reduces costs and increases productivity.

Machine-tool scorecard: Germany makes a comeback   
Acquisitions shuffle company rankings within the top 15.

Making your mark   
When it comes to identifying a part, companies can choose among mechanical, electrochemical, and laser marking technologies.

The Big & Small of it all   
Workers at Voith Hydro Inc. in York, Pa., mark the weight on parts that are less than five tons. But it seems pointless when most of the machine tools in the shop can easily handle parts weighing...

Thin is in for tool coatings   
According to one cutting tool manufacturer, coating an insert with hundreds of ultrathin layers is better than using just a few thick ones.