November 2009 ISSUE

COVER STORY

Member Profile: Enoch Manufacturing Company

Enoch Manufacturing Company is one of the largest custom precision machining manufacturers on America’s West Coast. The company produces complex, custom parts for a range of industries, shipping more than 3.

FEATURES

Machines

A New Breed Of Turn-Mill Center

The turn-mill center continues to evolve its capabilities. This new machine from Index is an example.
Machines

Adding 5-Axis Capability to a 3-Axis CNC Mill

This attachment provides shops using thee-axis machining centers the option of on-demand four- and five-axis machining.


Amateurs Talk Tactics; Professionals Talk Logistics

We need a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. corporate tax code and the regulatory burdens on businesses . . .


Global Stampede to Calgary

Imagine 900 young adults—aged 17 to 25—from 51 countries gathering in a single venue to compete for a gold medal in 45 skill categories. Now, imagine more than 150,000 people attending this event to see these kids compete. That gives you only an inkling of the scope of the World Skills Competition.


Managing Change, Changing Management

There is nothing like "business as usual" to nurture a, well, let’s call it a "business as usual" managerial role. In normal times, as managers, we work to achieve our organization’s mission by planning, organizing, leading and controlling.


Member Profile: Enoch Manufacturing Company

Enoch Manufacturing Company is one of the largest custom precision machining manufacturers on America’s West Coast. The company produces complex, custom parts for a range of industries, shipping more than 3.


Parts Cleaning

Parts Cleaning in a Vacuum

While not glamorous, cleaning is a necessity for quality parts production. This supplier provides a solution to many of the issues shops face for fast, effective and environmentally friendly parts cleaning.


Turning Machines

Turn-Mill Machines Turn a Shop's Situation Around

It often takes seeing a machine in action to conjure up a solution to a shop’s problem. This was the case for Steve Walters, an engineer at TriContinent Scientific Inc.


Machining Centers & Milling Machines

Keeping Pace with CAM

The latest version of this CAM pacakge features 5-axis simultaneous machining for multi-axis lathes, improved milling functionality and enhanced thread whirling support.


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