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Cutting Tool Applications:
Chapter 1, Tool Materials

Avoiding a speed trap
Tradeoffs in the productivity equation

Focus on Quality

Back-up light
Virtek QuickInspec laser-driven system boosts quality, speed of reverse engineering

Heavy-duty quality
Appliance manufacturing makes a total commitment

Cranking it out
Engine manufacturer uses single setup operation to reduce production time

Quick-change artistry
Tapping the benefits of this tooling

COMING NEXT MONTH. . .

Tooling Around
* Thoughts at launch time

Presstime Notes
* Mazak's Southern strategy is seen in opening of tech center

Editorial Musings
* Staying on message

Shop Talk
* Wanted: your opinion

Cutting Tool Talk

Management Update
* Winning through diversity

Imports, Exports
* Building 'Guan Xi'

Technology Update
* Behind the blade

Manufacturing Update
* FAB show in Cleveland

Technology Notebook
* Choosy about gears

Software Solutions
* Aspect ratio

Manufacturing Solutions
* Filtered for success

Product Spotlight
* EDM can rocket production into orbit

Calendar of Events

Outside the Box
* Trends shaping manufacturing

ABOUT THE COVER
Sharsoyo Lukito (left) and Todd Gallagher of Apex Design Technology, a California company that puts a premium on diversity when it comes to serving the customer.