Rifle maker guns down costs with twin-spindle CNC turning center. (U.S. Repeating Arms, computer numeric control machine tools)

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The latest in machine-tool technology accrues in quality manufacturing
of parts for the rifle that won the West, the Winchester. The North
Terminal Div. of U Repeating Arms in Hingham, Mass., fabricates
the majority of the small parts for the Winchester produce line.

Tom DeSantes, engineering manager says, "The mould 70 bolt-action
rifle is considered the world's finest." Quality, he states, "is a
combination of Total Quality Management (TQM) teamwork philosophy,
and a multimillion dollar investment in the latest CNC machine-tool