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Mike Principato

Mike Principato is a metalworking industry consultant and former owner of a midsized CNC and EDM shop in Pennsylvannia. He can be e-mailed at [email protected].

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Article December 1, 2006 Mike Principato

Terrific Tank: General Industry Coverage

Feared by its enemies, revered by our side: the Abrams M1

Article October 1, 2006 Mike Principato

Enjoying the Ride: General Industry Coverage

After surviving a near-fatal fall, Clair Hain envisioned a manufacturing business to help people fall for fun.

Article August 1, 2006 Mike Principato

America’s Chopper: General Industry Coverage

Orange County Choppers puts product before publicity.

Article June 1, 2006 Mike Principato

Made In America: Straight Shooter

Colt Defense helps make sure the good guys win.

Article April 1, 2006 Mike Principato

Hitting a High Note: General Industry Coverage

Gibson USA proves that manufacturing in America ROCKS.

Article February 1, 2006 Mike Principato

Manufacturing at Mach 2+: General Industry Coverage

Making of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

Article September 1, 2001 Mike Principato

Cutting It Your Way: People & Companies

Job shop owners offer advice on getting started in the business.

Article April 1, 2001 Mike Principato

Rush Job

Former job shop finds success manufacturing custom gears with "impossible" lead times.

Article September 1, 1999 Mike Principato

A Cut Above: Drilling Performance

Toolmakers are constantly introducing advancements to improve the metalcutting process.

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