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MachineTools.com News Update - Issue 16
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www.machinetools.com -- The Machine Tool Marketplace
U.S. manufacturers remain optimistic about prospects for
the next three months. In May, manufacturers saw inflationary
pressures easing as expectations for prices and costs showed
the most significant declines, according to the latest Dun &
Bradstreet manufacturing survey. Expectations for increased
production and new orders also remained strong.
Join our ongoing discussions about the industry...
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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
1. Member Highlights
2. Community
3. Site Feature
4. Industry News
5. Advertise on MachineTools.com
6. Feedback
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1. MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Thanks to chris0222, G-ZERO, and joelzr for their recent posts.
They are our highlighted Members of the Week. Congratulations!
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2. COMMUNITY
This week's highlighted conversations include:
"I keep hearing about machines made in China as being junk...
What
I have found is that the machine looks like junk overall; however,
the parts that need to be ground to make it a precision machine
are
well done. I have been using the machine for over a year making
launcher parts and prototypes for the Forest Service. For $1,800.00
I am very happy with the performance of the lathe... Again, it
looks
like junk but works well for me."
Reply to "chris0222"...
http://www.machinetools.com/webx?229@@.ee6b467/2
"Does anyone know of any good machine shops in Oklahoma? I am
currently looking to switch jobs. They are not trying to bring
in any
new work where I work and I do not want to get wrapped up in the
high production monotony. If you all know of any, the help would
be greatly appreciated."
Reply to "G-ZERO"...
http://www.machinetools.com/webx?13@@.ee6b54b
"I used to be a tool and die maker with Koenig Iron Works before
I went into [high school Industrial Education] teaching. I became
a journeyman tool maker with that company and while I was there
trained two other people to the art of machining. It was a great
job and a wonderful feeling when you can give back to the trade
like that. So I must admit I too feel that apprenticeship is the
way to go. I do wish more companies had it available to people,
and if they do they should make it better known."
Reply to "joelzr"...
http://www.machinetools.com/webx?229@@.ee6b367/19
Feel you have what it takes to share your knowledge about machine
tools and related industry issues? Consider becoming a
COMMUNITY EXPERT. Interested? Send an e-mail to
community@machinetools.com to learn how you can
get involved.
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3. SITE FEATURE
Visit the new MachineTools.com *Online Financing Center* to meet
all your machinery and business needs. Our site offers "instant
credit" to qualified applicants!
http://www.machinetools.com/mt/fin/index.tmpl
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4. INDUSTRY NEWS
-- Boeing's
measurement system reduces cost --
Highly sophisticated electronic measurement tools that helped
Boeing reduce tooling costs for its Joint Strike Fighter X-32
concept demonstrators by 72 percent over the F-22 will be used
to achieve even greater cost reductions in the next phase of
the JSF program, the aerospace giant announced.
For more on this measurement system...
http://www.metalworkingindustry.com/daily/news.asp?a=530325
-- think3's
3D wins top honors
in online competition --
Mechanical computer-aided design upstart think3 took top
honors for its 3-D game-based learning software, "The Monkey
Wrench Conspiracy," from the Society for Technical Communication
in this year's International Online Communication Competition.
Read more on this week's featured story...
http://www.metalworkingindustry.com/daily/news.asp?a=530947
Updated daily,
you will find late-breaking news in the
machine tool industry...
http://www.machinetools.com/MT/news/index.tmpl
Check out the upcoming trade shows and industry events,
including pre-registration links...
http://ww2.tscentral.com/partners/redirect.jhtml?aid=410
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5. ADVERTISE
ON MACHINETOOLS.COM
MachineTools.com is now accepting advertising throughout
its site. Establish your brand by putting your products and
services in front of targeted machine tool professionals who
make purchasing decisions for their businesses. Contact us
for more information:
e-mail advertise@machinetools.com
phone 800-783-0007
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6. FEEDBACK
Your opinion is very important to us. Please let us know
what you like and what we can improve about our site. We
can better meet your needs if you tell us what they are.
Thanks!
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