Authors

Ian Wallace is production team leader B.C. Instruments, a precision machine shop in Schomberg, Ontario. This article was excerpted from their book, “Mastering C.N.C. Lathe Set-Up: A Guide to Becoming an Effective C.N.C. Lathe Machinist.” For additional information, call or fax 905-985-4995, or visit www.cnc.bizhosting.com.

Ivan Mikesic is the technical support manager at CAMplete Solutions Inc., Kitchener, Ontario. For more information, call (519) 725-2557 or visit www.camplete.com.

Jack Burley is national product manager of rotating tools for KPT Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Jack McCabe is vice president of technology at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The number for the NCMS is 734-995-0300. Its web site is www.ncms.org.

Jackie Fenton is inside sales project manager at Richter Precision Inc., East Petersburg, Pa. For more information about the company’s coatings, call (800) 742-4837 or visit www.richterprecision.com.

James A. Harvey is a machinist and moldmaker who has worked in shops across the U.S. for nearly 40 years. Harvey’s Shop Operations column for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine is adapted from information in his book “CNC Trade Secrets: A Guide to CNC Machine Shop Practices,” published by Industrial Press Inc., South Norwalk, Conn.

James Mullineaux, CQE, is president of JTS Associates, and training and consulting firm based in St. Louis. He also teaches gage classes for the Tooling & Manufacturing Association in Park Ridge, Illinois.

James Treglio is president and CEO of ISM Technologies Inc., San Diego.

James Wakeford is president of Barefoot CNC, Morganton, N.C., a Mastercam reseller for the Carolinas. For more information about the company, call (828) 438-5038 or visit www.barefootcnc.com.

Jamie Flerlage is a senior client executive and customer advocate for Spatial Corp., a leading 3D software development toolkit provider for technical applications across various industries. His manufacturing software experience spans 25 years, including executive and technical leadership roles. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications management from DeVry University.

Jamie Goettler is Director of Customer Engagement for MSC Industrial Supply Co. The company can be reached via phone at 800-645-7270 for general customer service or at 800-753-7970 for electronic commerce customer service. Call 516-812-2000 for MSC's general office in New York or 704-987-5200 for the company's general office in North Carolina.

Jan Tiberg is a member of the product development team for steel producer Erasteel, Sweden.