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Articles in January 2007 issue of American Machinist

• Nylox deburring brushes.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Fixtures to reduce large-part handling.(WORKHOLDING)
  by Benes, Jim
• GE Fanuc offering CNC parts on-line.(LEADING INDICATORS)
• Machine complex workpieces in single setups.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Cutting difficult-to-machine materials.(TOOLING PRODUCTS)
  by Benes, Jim
• Jergens Inc. opens shanghai operation.(LEADING INDICATORS)
• Ultra-compact positioning stage.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• No, you won't shoot your eye out.(PRACTICAL IDEAS)
  by Kline, Ronald
• Ellison Technology acquires Jackson Machinery Company.(LEADING INDICATORS)
• Better data improves profits.(CASEBOOKS)
  by Bates, Charles
• Pneumatic drill facilitates waterjet cutting.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• The good news about bad vibes: getting rid of vibration and chatter increases cut quality and productivity.(TOOLING)
  by Benes, Jim
• Spot stop.(PRACTICAL IDEAS)
  by Chaney, Shawn
• System keeps toolmaker in the black.(CASEBOOKS)
  by Bates, Charles
• Vertical machining center for 5-axis milling.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Adaptive controls save tools and time: technology advances supercharge an old process.(TOOLING)
  by Haftl, Lawrence
• Sealants replace screws, rivets and welds.(TECHNOLOGY TRENDS)
• Quick-change bushings toe the line.(CASEBOOKS)
  by Bates, Charles
• New generation of portable surface finish gages.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Cycle time first, tooling second: shops should not base tooling decisions on price alone.(TOOLING)
  by Bates, Charles
• Simple multiaxis motion.(TECHNOLOGY TRENDS)
• Isn't it time to teach CNC to students?(FROM THE EDITOR)
  by Vernyi, Bruce
• System measures turned parts at high speeds without contact.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• How best shops reduce cycle times: benchmarking data highlights the key factors.(BENCHMARKING)
  by Haftl, Lawrence
• Software offers new toolpaths.(TECHNOLOGY TRENDS)
• Gear plant puts 1,400+ machine tools to work in china.(LAST WORD)
• What every machinist needs ... gold plated tools.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Workers comp only recourse for 'borrowed servant'.(LAW & LIABILITY)
• System sizes up micromachining work.(TECHNOLOGY TRENDS)
• Imports continue to eat away at U.S. manufacturing.(LAST WORD)
• Feed drive positioning error: the effect of system friction on accuracy.(MACHINE TOOLS)
  by Mandel, Richard
• Former users of landfill not liable for hazmat exposure.(LAW & LIABILITY)
• Correction.(LEADING INDICATORS)(Correction notice)
• Steel sealed ER coolant collets.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
• Need to share CAD files? DWF IT: file format solves CAD exchange problems.(CAD/CAM)
  by Haftl, Lawrence
• Regulatory symbolism in the "China Catch-All" proposal.(GOVERNMENT MATTERS)
  by Freedenberg, Paul
• Metalforming educational foundation awards $40,000 in grants.(LEADING INDICATORS)