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Articles in July, 2004 issue of Modern Machine Shop

• Being "comfortable" deserves a second opinion
  by Irving L. Blackman
• Consumer spending has grown robustly
• Picture-perfect manufacturing: the vision of a production process with little or no waste is the inspiration behind lean manufacturing. Value stream mapping is a graphical tool that this contract manufacturer uses to create that vision
  by Mark Albert
• EDM part precision imperative to race car manufacturer
  by Lori B. Bok
• Shop control systems
  by Lori B. Bok
• Tapping arm for small holes
  by Lori B. Bok
• Precision quick-change collet
  by Lori B. Bok
• Specialized cutting tools
  by Lori B. Bok
• FirstGov
  by Allan Sweatt
• Interest rates will rise gradually
• Interpolating axes on manual machines
  by Peter Zelinski
• New version of translation software
  by Lori B. Bok
• 250 enhancements made to software
  by Lori B. Bok
• Vertical vise for wire EDM
  by Lori B. Bok
• VMC line features three performance levels
  by Lori B. Bok
• Machines for school
• A workforce on the move
  by Mark Albert
• Online sales and marketing for job shops
• Evaluating gaging for the shop floor
  by George Schuetz
• Emerging Technology Center at IMTS 2004
  by John B. Byrd, III
• Future software company to leverage simulation technology
  by Lori B. Bok
• High speed CNC machining center
  by Lori B. Bok
• Concentric vises
  by Lori B. Bok
• Cutting tool catalog
  by Lori B. Bok
• Metalworking Fluids
  by Allan Sweatt
• Humility, Inc. this shop has capabilities similar to others. It hires employees who have no experience. What sets the shop apart—and accounts for its success—is an unusual attitude of service toward customers
  by Peter Zelinski
• New control systems
  by Lori B. Bok
• Program automatically generates inspection instructions
  by Lori B. Bok
• Tool storage for NC tools
  by Lori B. Bok
• Flexable workholding systems
  by Lori B. Bok
• ERP system accurately converts data from old system
• Federal Reserve officials are aware
• Precision Machined Products
• Free online seminars help improve equipment effectiveness
• Making 5S stick in your shop
  by Wayne S. Chaneski
• Dressed for success: here are some tips for getting the best performance from a grinding wheel
  by Debbie Simpson
• Cutting tool manufacturer maximizes technology to create a niche
• Enhancements bring CMMs and PLCs into statistical process control environment
  by Lori B. Bok
• Gages measure internal threads
  by Lori B. Bok
• High-precision ID grinder
  by Lori B. Bok
• Product guide
  by Lori B. Bok
• Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
  by Allan Sweatt
• The economy has grown strongly
• Meeting dates
• 20th anniversary
• 3D offset finishing eliminates hand finishing
  by Lori B. Bok
• Software for batch translations
  by Lori B. Bok
• Top jaws and accessories
  by Lori B. Bok
• CBN wheels for gear and form grinding
  by Lori B. Bok
• Sometimes the stars align
  by G. Chris Koepfer
• Bridging the gap between CAD and CNC
  by Derek Korn
• New turning center design: aims at maximum turning and milling rates
  by Tom Beard
• Scanning technology helps small manufacturer generate new business
• Updated CNC
  by Lori B. Bok
• Sealed chucks reduce maintenance and scrap
  by Lori B. Bok
• PcBN insert grade designed for hard turning
  by Lori B. Bok
• Bed mills and knee mills
  by Lori B. Bok
• Segway giveaway
• Job Shop site of the Month
  by Allan Sweatt
• Take the economy, for example
• Five-axis machining when you want it: this California job shop has managed to demystify the application of five-axis machining. Using a portable trunion attachment on a vertical machining center, five-axis capability can be on the machine or off the machi
  by Chris Koepfer
• Web-based support
• Portable software
  by Lori B. Bok
• Data collection software designed to reduce costs from scrap and bottlenecks
  by Lori B. Bok
• Adapters for turning center tooling
  by Lori B. Bok
• Gundrilling systems
  by Lori B. Bok
• Explaining what we do
  by Peter C. Zelinski
• Smile!
• Expanding capabilities for existing controls
  by Peter Zelinski
• An indexable insert "solid" end mill?
  by Derek Korn
• The goal of a tool life management system
  by Mike Lynch
• Updated microprocessor controller
  by Lori B. Bok
• Positive Lock vise system
  by Lori B. Bok
• Deep-face grooving tools
  by Lori B. Bok
• Lathe brochure
  by Lori B. Bok
• Metalworking-related government links
  by Allan Sweatt
• Near dry machining study
• Like Ethernet for sneakernet
  by Peter Zelinski
• Product line added
• Challenge exposes students to engineering
  by Paul Koontz

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