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April, 1998

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A flexible fixturing future   
Small-to-medium sized jobs demand the accuracy, versatility, and repeatability of flexible part fixturing systems.

Surface grinding moves ahead keeping tables still   
One company's radical new design—a non-reciprocating table— demonstrates a fundamental rethink of grinding-machine technology.

Tooling along safely   
Ergonomic R&D makes a better, safer tool.

Welding can pay for itself   
How to calculate energy efficiency and savings for a welding power source.

Wheel safety prevents injury   
Proper storage, selection, and operating procedures for portable grinding operations help prevent safety hazards.

Winning big with small lot sizes   
Precision grinding as few as 25 gears at a time becomes profitable by eliminating costly, formed, diamond dressing wheels.