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Logistics Keeps Hasbro's Secrets
No one got a sneak peek at the new "Here and Now" edition of Monopoly thanks to FedEx. Read more

U.S. Machine Builder Posts Record Production
Haas Automation's end-of-year production goal of 13,000 machines is well within reach. Read more

Manufacturing Plants Recognized For Energy Efficiency
Seventeen U.S. manufacturing plants were first-time winners of the EPA's Energy Star award. Read more

Alcoa Takes Control Of Two Smelters
Alcoa Inc. has gained full ownership of the Intalco and Eastalco smelters from the affiliates of two Japanese trading firms that owned a 39% share of the operations. No terms have been announced, but both plants had been recognized a losing propositions for the sellers despite strong first-quarter earnings. Read more

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General -- What can a surface grinder do?
"Surface grinders can do other things besides surface grind. I have found with the proper abrasive cut-off wheel, a surface grinder is a time and cost effective cut-off machine."
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CAD/CAM -- I want to learn CAD/CAM but how?
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CNC Machining -- Conversational -- Do you use it?
"If your control has conversational capabilities do you use them much? If you don't use them, is it because CAM is easier to use?"
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Please Don’t Take This Personally
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