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Production Machining's Top 10 Articles of 2024

Reflect on 2024 with us as we take a look at our most-viewed articles this year!

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PMPA

The Power of the Coating

Diamonds are pure carbon, and they will weld to the carbon in the steel.

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Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2024

Production Machining’s December 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon, Kennametal, SmartCAM, Horn and SMW Autoblok.

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Advice for Job Seekers

Be specific in market, role and ideal employers and watch your job search networking and career prospects take off.

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Medical

Photochemical Etching Explained

This subtractive metal fabrication process is an alternative to traditional methods which enables designers to create thin metal parts with intricate shapes to micron-level precision without leaving behind burrs.

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PMPA

Keeping It In The Family — Succession Tips From Those Who Lived It | Pt. 2

PMPA members share some tips to avoid getting burned when passing the business torch from one family member to another.

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Production Machining's December 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s December 2024 news highlights include apprenticeship and training programs, new facility openings and more.

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PMPA

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 134: ISO Material Groups: Steel

How to interpret the machinability of various forms of steel.

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Additive

Upgrading Bar Feeder Components with Metal 3D Printing

Index is exploring redesigning and optimizing parts for bar feeders inside its multi-spindle turning centers using a low-cost metal 3D printing platform from One Click Metal.

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PMPA

Composition of Steel-Reporting Practices for Unspecified Elements

Sometimes the test report shows more chemical elements than we expect. Here’s why.

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Production Machining Index Improves as Supply Chain Stabilizes

Sharp rise in future expectations signals stronger conditions for 2025.

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Software

Making Machining Research More Efficient

Piezoelectric dynamometer technology combined with a new software app is enabling Chalmers University of Technology to advance its grinding and machining research.

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