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Articles in July, 2008 issue of Modern Machine Shop

• Why not ask why?
  by Peter C. Zelinski
• AMB show to address energy consumption
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Carbide trigon indexable boring bars
• Cutting tool manufacturer helps growing shop improve efficiency
• NC verification and machine tool simulation
• Hard milling VMC with increased stiffness and rigidity
• Power chucks for grinding applications
• Angle heads offer flexibility in machining
• Product range features various whirling machines
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Expanding mandrel designed for thin-wall, close-tolerance applications
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Portable measuring arm features small footprint
• Rotary table delivers fourth-axis productivity
• Easy does it: this shop specializing in small-scale parts says successfully machining tiny features into tiny workpieces is less about technology and more about technique
  by Peter Zelinski
• Diesinking EDM withstands temperature fluctuations
• Five-axis VMC adds two-station pallet changer
• Client/server-based visualization and control solution
• Vise features variable jaw and gripper clamping systems
• Latest Delcam customer represents new milestone
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Drill deletes delamination in CFRP
  by Matt Danford
• Steel ring catalog
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Coolant recovery system features integrated pump
• Control software for high speed machining centers
• Assembly and packaging software
• Precision boring in precision ER collet holders
  by Mark Albert
• Machine small components with five-axis line
• CNC for Industry
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Tools for deburring, chamfering
• VMC for precision-milled part challenges
• Linear motor drive hybrid wire-cut EDM
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Laser cutter taps into "done-in-one" fabrication
  by Matt Danford
• CAM developer "goes green" with HQ expansion
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Face milling system for high-volume operations
• Inspection software features multi-axis option
• Module helps reduce part setup time
• Multi-axis machining center offers precision, safety
• Covers protect tooling, provide safety for operators
• Addition to deep drill family
• Laser welding system designed for moldmaking
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Some interesting reasons not to change
  by Wayne S. Chaneski
• European machine tool production exhibits growth
  by Matthew D. Danford
• PLM software improves function and performance
• VMC series for virtually every production requirement
• Oil skimming applications engineering handbook
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Campaigning at IMTS
  by Mark Albert
• 3D animation sheds light on tool operation
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Multiple machine operation revisited
  by Mike Lynch
• Reaching out to horizontal productivity: extra long Z-axis travel and other features that lend flexibility on an HBM help this company reach a larger market for its mud pumps
  by Steve Hensley
• Significant time gains in CAM
• VMC designed for cast iron, steel applications
• Toolpost features triple-action locking and through-coolant system
• Pole chucks for face grinding and turning operations
• Catalog details various VMC features, functions
  by Emily K. Tudor
• NC rotary tables designed for horizontal and vertical use
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Robots built to improve cycle time
• Coolant-cleaning device slashes downtime
• By the numbers
  by Steven R. Kline, Jr.
• Clamps and tooling components
  by Emily K. Tudor
• Solutions for the die and mold industries
  by Emily K. Tudor
• High output LED light
• Filtration package designed for grinding industry
• PLM solutions designed for small- and medium-sized manufacturers
• Tangential cutter eliminates rough-milling bottleneck
• Air tools for material-removal applications
• Mastercam/CNC software turns 25
  by Matthew D. Danford
• End it with a different question
  by Derek R. Korn
• HMC with slide-mounted spindle module
• VMCs include 8,000-rpm spindle
• Curved geometry high-feed milling cutters
• Waterjet manufacturer plans new facility
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Vision system allows automated inspection of bore finish
  by Derek Korn
• Mori Seiki expands U.S. headquarters
  by Matthew D. Danford
• Magnetic grippers provide secure hold
• Monitoring for machine tools
• Milling cutter performs at 20,000 sfm
• There is more to winning the tax game than beating the IRS
  by Irving L. Blackman
• Meeting dates
• Friction stir welding—not just for aluminum anymore: friction stir welding allows tough steel alloys and other metals to be permanently joined without arc welding. In many cases, this operation can be done on equipment that resembles standard milling
  by Steve Hensley
• CNC integrates with retrofit applications
• Bridge mill for high speed, net-shape machining
• Cutting tools designed for cast iron machining

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