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- Feature articles- Dividing to conquer, Machines turbocharge fuel efficiency, Machining a competitive edge, Winning with teamwork
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Feature articles
Dividing to conquer
Greg Cox split his company in two to better serve its customers. One section of the Indianapolis-based Rayco Machine Co. Inc. concentrates on production work, while the other manufactures racing-car-components. With this special strategy, Rayco easily juggles its mix of both large-run production and the small lots involved in making parts for race cars. Read more.
Machines turbocharge fuel efficiency
If it weren't for Turbocam Automated Production Systems (Taps), most new cars and trucks wouldn't pass efficiency and emission standards. That's because the shop, in Barrington, N. H., is one of few that supplies the high-precision turbocharger impellers that automakers say are key to meeting today's stringent national standards. Read more.
Machining a competitive edge
By bringing work in-house, John Force Racing Inc. is no longer busting its hump to beat the competition. Besides keeping spindles busy, machining in-house lets the team build and retain its knowledge base and keep a tight lid on creative ideas. Read more.
Winning with teamwork
Teamwork is the competitive edge at Joe Gibbs Racing. In fact, teamwork dictated its facility's design and continually plays a key role in fan loyalty, corporate sponsor satisfaction, employee motivation, crew-conditioning programs, and the team's shop manufacturing processes. With such a focus, Gibbs Racing says it forgoes looking for one big feat, but rather concentrates on the many little accomplishments that, added together, let it win races. Read more.
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