Chris Koepfer

Chris Koepfer Editor Emeritus

A True Metalworking Hero

Step up when needed and win. Then lead a good life. These are lessons that are trans-generational.

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VIDEO: Okuma Hits the Refresh Button for its NASCAR

The new paint scheme car celebrates a longstanding, productive partnership between Okuma and RCR.

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A Very Good Neighbor

Recently, from its historic Norwood, Ohio, motor manufacturing facility near Cincinnati, Siemens announced a $66.8 million in-kind software grant to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

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Index Corporation Turns 100

To celebrate this milestone, the company is hosting an open house at its U.S. headquarters in Noblesville, Ind., near Indianapolis.

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Manufacturing a Magazine

Insight into PM's editorial calendar.

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The Changing Vendor/Customer Relationship

As most of you who read this column know, I’ve been around the metalworking industry a long time.

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Turn-Mills

Machining Complex Workpieces Complete

Multitasking machines deliver many benefits.

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Swiss-Types

Shop Opts for Choice in Swiss Machines

Precision CNC (Lancaster, Ohio) is a traditional machine shop that has moved into Swiss machining. From the beginning of its Swiss operation, it has used “combination” machines in its stable of Swiss-types, which offer machining capability with or without a guide bushing. Here’s how and why it uses them.

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CAD/CAM

Done Deal

After a long ramp up, CAD software giant Autodesk announced on February 6 that it has completed acquisition of CAM software leader Delcam.

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Grinding it Out at Sochi and Beyond

Continuing its relationship with the USA Luge team, Norton Abrasives’ sponsorship has been extended through the 2018 Olympics.

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Baby, It's Cold Outside

There's a broader lesson for all of us about the connection between success and customer service.

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A Handy Resource for Capital Equipment

A Handy Resource for Capital Equipment

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