November 2024 Issue
November 2024
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the November 2024 issue of Production Machining
Keeping It In The Family — Succession Tips From Those Who Lived It | Part 1
PMPA members share some tips to avoid getting burned when passing the business torch from one family member to another.
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How to Differentiate First Aid From a Recordable Event
First aid is not a recordable. Recordables are injuries that require treatment beyond first aid.
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Precision Machining Activity Contraction Continues — But More Slowly
Down overall, the index showed some areas of improvement this month.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 133: Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups
When selecting the right tooling for a job, it is important to understand how that selection will impact your end results.
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An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.
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4 Rules for Running a Successful Machine Shop
Take time to optimize your shop’s structure to effectively meet demand while causing the least amount of stress in the shop.
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Take Advantage of Those 'Cheatin’ Tools'
A person once claimed I was using “cheatin’ tools” to replace the brakes on my car, but they were simply the best tools for the job. Various examples for the precision machining world was seen at IMTS 2024 and will similarly be on display at PMTS 2025.
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Shops Capturing and Applying Data to Drive Employee Efficiency
Here are three examples of machine shops using manufacturing software and data-driven improvement concepts to bolster not only their shopfloor employees’ efficiency, but their overall productivity, too.
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Let Curiosity Be Your Guide
For those leading change and innovation, curiosity is a sought-after trait.
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