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November, 2008

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Fredon Corp. — Staying ahead by working smarter   
A commitment to machinist education and improvement of skills pays off.

Hamill Manufacturing Co. — From crises come capabilities   
Shop learns and prospers from business slowdowns.

Allied Specialty Precision Inc. — Technology and people lead to twice the sales   
Aerospace shop prospers on reinvestment.

Feintool USA Corporation — A captive shop with a well-known niche   
Technology makes this shop prosper in the auto market.

Tooling Up   

Bench Strength   

B&B Manufacturing Co. — Long-term cellular manufacturing   
Shop's willingness to invest helps develop and support customer production.

NEO Machine LLC — Born and raised on repeat work   
One customer with one job leads to a successful business.

Weaver Manufacturing Co. — Shop partners for success   
Building relationships and aligning strategies is part of the process.

Diablo Precision Inc. — Shop delivers its personal best   
Rule #1: Always go above and beyond customer requirements.

Concept Components Company — Machining in his blood   
A 20-year-old shop thrives on planned growth.

Rose Industries Inc. — High quality delivered on time   
Rose Industries makes the hard cuts in tough materials.

Tooling & Fixturing Department
Software & Controls Department
Software Tips From the 10 Best Shops   
Here are the software packages in use at this year’s 10 Best Shops, and how the shops work with them.

CAD/CAM and More For the Mold and Die Industry   

Automation Department
Machine Tools Department
Shop Operations Department
How to Choose—and Use Ergonomic Hand Tools   
Expert Tips on What Makes a Hand Tool Ergonomic, and How to Choose the Right One for Your Body and the Job.

New Deburring Brushes   

Camshaft Inspection Guage for 200 Parts-per-Hour   

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