Articles from Modern Applications News (August 1, 2004)

Title	Author	Type	Words
A productive combination for deburring/finishing/contouring.			125
BIG Kaiser markets BIG Daishowa Seiki products.			152
Carr Lane Roemheld names new engineering manager.			45
CNC press brake fires-up production: building "one-of-a-kind" fire trucks, this operation demands the same of its fabricating equipment as its customers demand of its trucks, speed and flexibility.			823
Cold forming coating eliminates acid bath: a simple change in coating has delivered significant production, environmental and cost benefits to a New York cold heading operation.			705
Cotton fiber mounted points.			136
Different day, new stuff: "how are you?" "Same stuff, different day," is an often heard exchange. It means, of course, that nothing has changed and things continue to plod along a day at a time. But, it is a "different day" in manufacturing.			638
DP Technology announces the Esprit SupportWeb.			126
EDM shop thrives on powdered metal dies: manufacturing dies for powdered metal part production requires some specialized EDM equipment and techniques to achieve the production, precision, and profitability needed to assure a shop's survival and growth.			1118
Entry-level proportioner for finishing applications.			95
Hardinge Inc. launches new corporate identity at IMTS.			141
IMTS 2004: IMTS sneak preview.			4645
Machine tool builder, software vendor join forces.			172
Machine tool consumption up more than 46% for year.			370
Manufacturing ISM PMI at 62.8% orders, production, employment up.			167
Market 'turns' shop into full service operation: changing times and customer demands forced an evolution of a Michigan turning operation into a profitable, full-service shop, complete with precision milling capabilities.			949
Mastercam ranks 1st in installed seats worldwide.			105
Mazak has highest quarter in 30 years.			116
Nanocomposite coatings equipment.			122
Near-dry machining study details savings: a recent machining study on aluminum parts shows that Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) practice can improve the bottom line while creating a cleaner, "greener" operation.			472
New model cabinet style washer.			123
Not since Queen Isabella.	Mullally, John		723
Phosphate conversion coatings brochure.			89
SME Technology Summit helps engineers diversify.			82
Stacking/laminating/coating service.			83
Transfer machines help bring business back: as companies continue to wrestle with offshore competitors, many--including some job shops--are finding a solution in the utilization of transfer machines.		Cover Story	701
Understanding technology provides competitive edge: for a Midwest shop, just using the latest machining technology isn't enough to survive, understanding the complete capabilities of that technology keeps the shop productive and financially sound.			694
Waterjet cuts it in show business: "everybody wants to get into the act," is an old show business truism. By putting a waterjet into the act, a show business supplier assures another truism, "the show must go on.".			939