November 2023 Issue
November 2023
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the November 2023 issue of Production Machining
CNC Machine Shop Employment Positions to Consider Beyond Machine Operators
Many machine shops have open machine operator positions to fill. But does it make sense for shops to also seek automation engineers, IT managers and assembly personnel?
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The Value of CAD/CAM and Cutting Tool Manufacturers Working Together
Overall machining efficiency can be increased when software and tooling companies combine to tackle machining challenges.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining September 2023
Precision Machining activity contracted at an accelerated rate again in September.
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Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating
Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST.
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A Reflection on 50 Years in Manufacturing
Miles Free III shares his stories and the lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing.
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IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge
Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 120: Safety Needs to Be Comfortable
It’s important to be conscious of how comfortability affects performance.
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EMO 2023 Press Conference Takeaways
Writing for the EMO Daily publication at the recent show in Hannover, Germany, led me to learn about aspects of our industry I might not have otherwise heard about.
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Improved Waste Stream Processing is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance
In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management — wastewater and spent cutting fluids — can help companies not only meet environmental compliance, but also reduce expenses.
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Streamlining Part Measurement, Data Collection Processes
When collecting measurement data automatically with a wireless data collection system, manual errors can be eliminated ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
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Mastering Uniformity Through Surface Prep Standardization
By standardizing surface preparation processes and adopting surface energy measurement, a company can achieve uniformity, quality and cost reduction.
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Clean Technology Lasers for Coating Adhesion
Laser cleaning systems remove corrosion, grease, residue and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.
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