The World of Abrasive Machining

Safe practices improve precision grinding results

Medical Machining Special Section

Prognosis: Continued profits

Integrated processing produces parts faster

Prescription knurling

Keeping medical instruments sharp

A flexible grip
Rubber flex collets can effectively replace conventional split steel collets

Robotic vs manual bending
Majestic Metals does the math and the robots win

COMING NEXT MONTH. . .

Editorial
* HSM--more than feeds and speeds

Presstime Notes
* Technology breakthroughs in robotic handling

T&P Shop Talk

Cutting Tool Talk

Management Update
* Clash of the Titans

Technology Update
* Microprocessors revolutionize materials-testing industry

Manufacturing Update
* Measuring arm, software close loop between CAD and CAM

Software Solutions
* Solids base machining is an automatic snap

Technology Notebook
* System offers clean sweep

Manufacturing Solutions
* Stretching coolant life is now duck soup

Product Spotlight
* Clean and dry pieces with CAT machines

Literature Highlights

Tooling Around

ABOUT THE COVER
Sulzer Pumps Inc uses a digital measuring arm to improve the accuracy of its machined castings. Photo courtesy FARO Technologies Inc.