Authors

Edmund Isakov, Ph.D., is a consultant, writer and frequent CTE contributor. He is the author of the books “Mechanical Properties of Work Materials” (Modern Machine Shop Publications, 2000); “Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting” (Industrial Press, 2004); “Cutting Data for Turning of Steel” (Industrial Press, 2009); the CD-ROM “International System of Units (SI)” (Industrial Press, 2012); and the software “Advanced Metalcutting Calculators” (Industrial Press, 2005).

The late Edward F. Rossman, Ph.D., was an associate technical fellow in manufacturing R&D with Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Seattle. Rossman’s Shop Operations column is adapted from information in his book, “Creating and Maintaining a World-Class Machine Shop: A Guide to General and Titanium Machine Shop Practices,” published by Industrial Press Inc., New York.

Edward Strinden is a machinist and CNC programmer for Kocher + Beck, Lenexa, Kan. He can be reached at [email protected].

Elliot Stern is president of Design & Manufacturing Solutions Inc., Lutz, Florida.

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Erez Speiser is the founder and developer of the Machining Doctor website, which reflects his 30 years of experience serving in management, engineering, production and marketing roles within the machining industry. Combining his extensive knowledge of the industry and web development skills, Erez founded the Machining Doctor website, a platform where he shares a wealth of expertise and insights to industry professionals.

Eric Felkel is the product manager for 3D optical profilers at Zygo Corp., Middlefield, Connecticut. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Eric Gasper is with PQ Systems Inc.

Eric Miller is a founding principal of Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies Inc., a Tempe, Arizona, provider of mechanical-engineering services that specializes in design, analysis and rapid prototyping. For more information, call 800-293-7238 or visitwww.padtinc.com.

Erick Rudaitis is in charge of motion systems for Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland. For more information about Parker Hannifin, visit the company website here.

Erika Weliczko is an engineer and curriculum designer for Tooling University, a division of Jergens Inc., Cleveland. For more information about the company, call 800-537-4367 or visit www.jergensinc.com.

Evan Jones Thorne, who served as associate editor of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine through February 2017, holds a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Northern Illinois University. Evan joined Cutting Tool Engineering in October 2013.