September 2005

FEATURES

• Taking Control

  Developing an Effective Machine Tool and Spindle Service Program

  How to Select and Use Your Vertical Machining Center

  Three Ways to Minimize Downtime in Your Shop Using Engineered Air

  Transforming a Modeling Tool Into a Collaborative Environment

  People: The Most Challenging Component in Automating a Mold Shop

MMT COLUMNS

• Cutting Tool Case Study: Split Chip Technology Cuts Milling Days into Hours

  Profile: Extreme Tool and Engineering: Growth and Optimism Keys to Survival

  Across the Bench: Defining the Data Barrier, Part II

  Rapid Prototyping/Tooling: Integrating Rapid Prototyping With the Shop Floor

  Strategies/Operations: Valve Gate Sequencing Strategies, Part II

  Sales & Marketing: Advertising that Works

  Business Tip: Seven Reasons to Say NO to New Business

  Mold Business Index: Activity Levels Showing Improvement

  Editorial: Give and Take