December 2012 Issue
December 2012
Features
Featured articles from the December 2012 issue of Modern Machine Shop
More Effective Cooling, Lubrication for Grinding
Coherent-jet nozzles offer advantage over plastic and rigid tube nozzles for coolant delivery to grinding wheels.
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Hydrostatic Ways Improve Grinder Accuracy
Other benefits include virtually no-wear axis motion, increased vibration damping, reduced heat generation and improved crash protection.
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Moving in with a Customer
Shop owner Chris Nachtmann has established a close relationship with one of his biggest customers. In fact, he moved his operation inside that customer’s facility a couple years ago. Now, he’s making greater strides to invest in and grow his business.
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Machine Tool Spending Up Again in 2013
Following a strong year for equipment spending by metalworking facilities, next year promises to be even stronger. Here is what we see.
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When Reshoring Really Happens
Bob’s Design Engineering illustrates how a shop that used to be organized for short-run work transformed its process for ongoing production.
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Do You Have a Small Fortune in an IRA?
The Training Dilemma and How to Address It
The Need for Speed
Setting Yourself Up for Good Luck
Passing the Baton
