Dry turning is here to stay
Turning coolant off can be a big saver.

Tool data management is a productivity enhancer

Adopting an enterprise management strategy.

Special Section: An Automotive Age of Aquarius

• Modular design lets automaker ramp up cylinder head line.
• Fuel cell technology may be Autodom's computer chip.
• Engine makers seek packaged machining strategy.

Eastec Preview
It's sold out again with more than 800 exhibitors.

Hard turning is a tough act to follow
New York state firm is leader in using it and teaching it.

 COMING NEXT MONTH. . .

Editorial
* We've come a long way, baby!

Presstime Notes
* SME, ASME scope out merger
* Laser shipments down 5% in 1998

T&P Shop Talk
* Tool nose compensation, Part 2

Cutting Tool Talk
* ACU-RITE debuts MACH I system
* Lyndex unveils tool presetter

Management Update
* Mazak ready for next market burst

Technology Update
* Laser measures production workpieces

Manufacturing Update
*Price, technology greet WESTEC visitors

Software Solutions
* Design, prototype via reverse engineering

Technology Notebook
* Honing in a new market

Manufacturing Solutions
* Demand for quality raises options
*Diesel engine maker revs up quality control

Products
* Laser/Ballbar checks machine accuracy

Calendar

ABOUT THE COVER
Making its way through Washington is DaimlerChrysler's new fuel cell car, the NECAR 4.