August 2023 Issue

August 2023

Digital Edition

2023 Emerging Leaders Strengthen Their Staffs, Solve Problems

Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.

Features

Featured articles from the August 2023 issue of Production Machining

Cutting Tools 8 Aug 2023

Tooling Considerations for Parting Off, Grooving

Geometry, coatings and tool holders all play a big role in the effectiveness of parting off and grooving operations on CNC turning centers.

28 Aug 2023

‘Twas the Season for Equipment Manufacturer Open Houses

I’ve recently traveled to Germany three times to attend four separate manufacturer open houses. Here’s a taste of what I’ve seen.

22 Jun 2023

Boost Your Customer Service by Going Paperless

Using a paperless ERP/MES/QMS system that can be accessed in a web browser results in much more positive customer perceptions, as well as higher efficiency for a machine shop.

PMPA 15 Aug 2023

E-Mobility — Opportunity, Not Existential Crisis

“We firmly believe that e-mobility presents a significant opportunity for innovation and growth.” — Markus Horn

29 Aug 2023

Lessons from a Machine Shop Literally on the Move

This Ohio shop relocated its CNC division to a building less than a mile from its headquarters. Reflecting on this successful move, management shares its story and some wisdom about what it learned from the experience.