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September, 2003

Features

EMO Milan 2003 draws international participation

For eight days in October, Milan will become the world's showplace of technology.

Joint effort puts productivity on the table

Machine tool builder and worktable company exceed customer expectations.

Keeping productivity on track

Automated cells transport shop into 21st century machining.

Tech Trends

Virtual training makes for real-world machinists

A NEW, PC-BASED SOFTWARE tool could soon help shops train machinists and NC programmers more efficiently and cost-effectively. Applied Instructional System for Machinists (AISM) simulates the CNC...

Casebooks

Premium barstock gives shop what it pays for

FOR QUALITY PLUS PRECISION PRODUCTS in Victor, N.Y., cost savings from using commodity stainless steel machining barstock didn't improve the bottom line. Because of variations in the bargain-priced...