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PMTS

Stop by for These PMTS Tech Talk and Showfloor Demo Presentations

The PMTS 2019 Tech Talk and Showfloor Demo schedule includes presentations from CJ Winter/Davenport and Tsugami/Rem Sales. Take advantage of these learning opportunities at the show!

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Change for the Better, Better Together

“Better Together” is the approach that the PMPA executive team has identified for combining the strengths of PMPA with those of its long-term partner, Gardner Business Media.

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Parts Cleaning

Understanding Porosity to Prevent Defective Castings

Porosity can affect the structural integrity and functionality of castings, but performing vacuum impregnation at the right point in the part production process can prevent these issues.

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Index Hires Midwest Sales Rep

Mark Smith has almost 30 years of sales experience within the metalcutting industry.

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PMTS

PMTS Tech Talks to Focus on Honing/Lapping Technology and Forging

The PMTS 2019 Tech Talk schedule includes presentations from Sunnen on improving bore shape, size control and surface finish with honing/lapping, and from Mueller Industries on the future in forging.

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PMPA

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Five More Must-Do Safety Contacts to Start The New Year

Here are five mandatory safety contacts to assure getting your team’s safety training off to a good start in 2019.

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PMPA

Effective Associating Advocacy to Advance our Members

PMPA’s mission is to provide information, advocacy and networking opportunities that advance our members.

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PMPA

PMPA Member AccuRounds Finds Success in Operational Excellence and Community Leadership

As a PMPA member, AccuRounds benefits from the organization’s networking possibilities and access to information via its listserves and technical support.

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Tool Increases Understanding Between Employers, Employees

By decreasing the traits in their employees’ “blind spots,” employers can decrease unproductive behaviors.

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Parts Cleaning

Speakers Provide Insight on Cleaning Processes and Procedures at PMTS

In part 1 of the series on the 2019 Parts Cleaning Conference, this article lays out the exciting lineup of parts cleaning professionals ready to share their knowledge of the industry with you. 

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Index Rebounds on Production and New Orders

January mirrors the growth rate during the peak of the 2017-2018 business cycle.

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Cutting Tools

Heule Product Chosen as Finalist for SABC Innovation Award

Heule’s BSF back-spotfacing tool was selected as a finalist for the Swiss-American Business Council Innovation Award for its ability to reduce costs while improving quality.

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