Moldmaking
Special Section

• Dealing with a high speed genie
• EDM vs HSM
• CAM for high speed cutting
• Wire EDMs have evolved into shopfloor workhorses

Unlocking twin-spindle turning productivity
Vacuum extraction device is key to unattended shaft production.

Automation strategy stars in this Philadelphia story
Conveyor-based machining system offers action and profits.

A winning formula at HAR Technologies
Process, discipline, and the right stuff in precision rotary transfer machine technology.

Deep drilling in tough materials
Landing gear manufacturer gains 50% productivity.

COMING NEXT MONTH. . .

Editorial
* 1999--Year of the Internet

Presstime Notes
* Milacron launches e-commerce site for smaller job shops

T&P Shop Talk
* Communication is the key

Cutting Tool Talk

Management Update
* Teaching trade editors the value of superabrasives

Technology Update
* ART takes diamond coatings to new metalworking highs

Manufacturing Update
* Mazak adds focus to aerospace, energy industries

Software Solutions
* Sharing is easy with open systems

Technology Notebook
* Dual contact spindle system

Manufacturing Solutions
* DNC provides economical solution
* Measuring features in about 8 seconds

Product Spotlight
* HMC, like hummingbird, is small and fast mover

ABOUT THE COVER
Mold builders use NURBS interpolation in high speed machining. Photo courtesy of MAKINO