Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Human Resources — Brenda Diehl and Diane Ferrera
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and human resources, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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How Incredible Machining Companies Predict the Future
By: Matthew Kirchner
An Incredible Precision Machining company measures its future business performance in real-time, using complex algorithms, predictive analytics, smart technology and leveraging artificial intelligence and machining learning.
Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity
By: Lori Beckman
The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.
Markets Served — Who Knew?
By: Miles Free
PMPA members shared the markets they served in 2022. The top 5 may surprise you.
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Production Machining’s May 2023 News Highlights
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s May 2023 news highlights include new company and industry leadership, parts cleaning programs, business expansions and more.
Workholding Facilitates Fast Changeovers for Robotic Surface Finishing Systems Manufacturer
By: Frank Burke, Owner, Burke & Towner, Ltd.
This manufacturer finds value in modular workholding technology to speed production of toolholders and other components used in its automated surface finishing systems.
In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
Edited by Derek Korn
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
Eastec 2023 Product Preview
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining highlights some of the upcoming products that will be displayed at the Eastec manufacturing technology series event May 16-18, 2023, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining April 2023
By: Jan Schafer
The Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining carried into April the trend from March, moving from flat into contraction, landing at an index of 48.9.
Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling
By: Derek Korn
A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Quality: Anisa Ali and Lisa Carrothers
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and quality, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Video as Part of the PM Brand
By: Derek Korn
“Magazines” are more than “magazines” these days. Here is how we’re leveraging video not only to support articles but to present new technologies, concepts and practices.
The Advantages of Turning and Grinding on One Machine Platform
By: Derek Korn
Instead of using a dedicated grinding machine or an outside grinding vendor to achieve very high surface finishes, a machine that can hard turn and grind can reduce WIP and speed part completion while taking up minimal floor space.
Rust Season Is Here: Take Care of Your Precision-Machined Parts
By: Wayne Siefert, President, Green Packaging, Inc.
To prevent corrosion from developing on the surfaces of freshly machined parts, it is crucial to create a barrier on the parts’ surfaces so moisture and oxygen don’t reach them.
5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop
By: Lori Beckman
Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth. (Includes video.)
Growing Pains: A Process for Cutting Ties with Long-Time Employees
By: Jim Carr, President and CEO, CARR Machine & Tool
When your business is growing but a certain employee is not, it may be time to let them go. However, first stepping the employee through a process that includes warning and conversation with them is crucial.
Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop
By: Miles Free
Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.
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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
By: Doris Schulz, owner of Schulz Presse and journalist
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.
Contest Seeks Innovative End-Use 3D Printed Parts
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
The Cool Parts Showcase is looking for 3D printed components that are currently in use or show promise as future solutions.
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Applying a Healthy Approach to Employee Investment
By: Lori Beckman
Service Center Metals’ on-site health center offers its employees and their families free same-day health care and, in return, the employer is gaining many benefits including a healthier workforce and attracting potential employees.
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