Chris Koepfer

Chris Koepfer Editor Emeritus

A Remodel Model

A Remodel Model

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And the Winners Are ...

When the Skills USA Championships are held in Kansas City, all of metalworking wins.

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Beefed-Up Backworking on New CNC Multi-Spindle

This CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe includes a quillstock with six tool carriers and one counter spindle opposite the main six-spindle drum, allowing machining of complex workpieces in a single process.

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Manufacturing Has an Answer

Like many of you, I was raised to try to repair something that wasn’t working correctly.

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Recognition, Not Revelation

President Obama announced he is endorsing a manufacturing skills credentialing system to boost manufacturing jobs growth.

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Travel is Educational

In my job, I have the opportunity to travel far and wide, domestic and international.

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Cutting Tools

Cryogenic Treatment and Cutting Tool Life

All users can say is it works. Why it works is less clear, but this overview paints a better picture.

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Yes, It's Worth It

There are days, however, when the blood, sweat and tears writing about precision machined parts technology is rewarded with unexpected feedback and unexpected impact from the work, such as the letter here that I want to share with you.

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Twins Seperated at Birth

As the father of twin girls, I’ve been more than casually interested in things relating to “twin-ness.” I recall a study a few years ago; I think it was done in Minnesota that looked at a large sample of twins.

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EMCO Maier--Beyond the Classroom

When one hears the name “EMCO Maier,” most of us think about the company’s long and successful business making and distributing machine tools for use in vocational training schools.

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An Ad for the Ages

As we slowly shake off the dust from our current economic mess, it’s a reminder that “been there done that” isn’t unique to our time.

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The Pursuit of Perfection

The “Pursuit of Perfection” is how Acero Precision defines its mission and while such lofty words make nice copy, all one needs to do is visit this contract manufacturer to experience how serious the company is about the technology, personnel and processes necessary to make it more than an abstract goal.

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