Authors

Gary Zurek is applications engineering manager at Mikron Bostomatic Corp., Holliston, Massachusetts. For more information about the company’s machine tools call 508-474-1100.

George Taylor is director of application engineering with Briney Tooling Systems, Bad Axe, Michigan.

George Weimer is a freelance writer based in Lakewood, Ohio, with an extensive background in the metalworking industry’s business press.

GF Machining Solutions is one of the world’s leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. Additionally, the division offers spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalized solutions backed by unrivaled customer services and support.

For more information about linear and rotary motion systems from Gilman Precision USA, Grafton, Wis., visit www.gilmanprecision.com or call (262) 377-2434.

Greg Bartlett is managing editor of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Greg Foltz is manager of engineering and development for the Consumable Products Division of Milacron Inc., Cincinnati. For more information about the company’s metalworking fluids, call 513-458-8195 or visit www.milacron.com.

Greg Landgraf is associate editor for CTE.

Gregory Farnum is a Detroit-based journalist and a regular contributor to CTE.

Gregory S. Antoun is president of ChipBlaster Inc., Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Guy Carmichael is president of Carmichael Enterprises Inc., Olmstead Township, Ohio.

Hailey Branson is an incoming freshman at the University of Oklahoma and plans to major in journalism. At the time this article was written, she was a high school senior. The article was first published in The Perry Daily Journal.