Articles

21 May 2013

Untied

Way back when I first entered the workforce, my level of work put me squarely in the ranks of blue collar.

Lean 20 May 2013

Tips to Lean on for Becoming Lean

Lean manufacturing is the goal every shop strives to achieve. But unlike earning a diploma or completing a marathon, it is not a one-time success story.

20 May 2013

Diverging Performance Across Plant Sizes

There is available machining capacity at precision manufacturers.

17 May 2013

A First for DMG/Mori Seiki USA

DMG/Mori Seiki USA President, Mark Mohr, and Chief Learning Officer, Rod Jones, accept the NIMS accreditation certificate at the company’s Innovation Days. At its recent Innovation Days in Chicago, DMG/Mori Seiki USA announced that its training center, DMG/Mori Seiki University (DMSU) is the latest addition to the network of National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)-accredited training programs.

Turning Machines 17 May 2013

Shop Grows its Multitasking Operations

Here's a look at what this shop's expanded multitasking capabilities have meant to its success and how it plans to continue building momentum.

Grinding 17 May 2013

Small Grinding Center Offers Big Productivity Boost

This vertical grinding center for small chucked components with a maximum diameter of 100 mm was developed specifically to meet increasingly higher output levels and shorter cycle times.

Turning Machines 15 May 2013

Taking the Heat Off Live Tooling

As live tooling becomes more popular in many CNC turning centers, the use of tooling with sealed bearing performance is becoming a challenge for shops that produce components in high volumes or with lengthy cycle times.

15 May 2013

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Powerhouse Brainstorming to Find Root Causes

Brainstorming sessions are very ineffective in their use of time.

15 May 2013

Long-Time Member Examines PMPA Benefits

Fairchild Auto-Mated Parts Inc., founded in 1944, crafts precision machined parts for North American companies.

15 May 2013

Finding Skilled Talent: One Size Doesn't Fit All

The shortage of skilled workers in the machining trade is undeniable.

Workforce Development 14 May 2013

What is a Company’s Most Important Job?

What is absolutely the one thing that truly determines organizational success? Is it supervision? Operations? Accounting? Purchasing? Each of these are core competencies without which a company can struggle and ultimately fail. But what is the most important job for the organization?