November 2024 Issue

November 2024

Digital Edition

Can Machining Metal 3D-Printed Parts be a New Business Opportunity?

Perhaps. And shops could use their existing CNC machines to remove 3D part-print supports, to trim parts and so on. But dedicated robotic machining systems could be an alternative.

Features

Featured articles from the November 2024 issue of Production Machining

PMPA 10 Dec 2024

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.

Basics 18 Nov 2024

How to Differentiate First Aid From a Recordable Event

First aid is not a recordable. Recordables are injuries that require treatment beyond first aid.

14 Oct 2024

Precision Machining Activity Contraction Continues — But More Slowly

Down overall, the index showed some areas of improvement this month.

PMPA 21 Nov 2024

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.

Automation 4 Nov 2024

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.

11 Nov 2024

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.

15 Nov 2024

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.