March 2023 Issue
March 2023
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the March 2023 issue of Production Machining
Parts Cleaning Sector Shifts Energy Toward Regulatory Changes
With changes in EPA regulations regarding the use of some popular cleaning fluids, cleaning suppliers and end users are readjusting business strategies and/or cleaning processes to meet new requirements.
Read MoreWhere Did the Employees Go?
As many employees have exited the workforce, manufacturers are left with doing more with fewer people. Therefore, management must work hard to attract new employees and retain the good ones.
Read MoreMy/Mine Our/Ours — A Reflection on Pronouns
When we use possessive pronouns in reference to others, we imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority. When we choose these pronouns, two things happen.
Read MoreGardner Business Index: Precision Machining January 2023
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) for Precision Machining indicates that component activity in January looked similar to December.
Read MoreRoles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Machinists Julia Dister and Sarah Grieve
Julia and Sarah share their journeys to becoming machinists and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
Read MoreHow Important Is the Look of Your Machine Tools?
Performance comes first, but there is value in equipment having a modern appearance, especially in terms of attracting potential young employees and engaging customers.
Read MoreThe Precision Machined Products Industry: 2022 Was a Very Good Year
The data supports continued optimism for the precision machining industry.
Read MoreCraftsman Cribsheet No. 114: Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops
Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials.
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