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Parts Cleaning

Ultrafiltration Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact

Manufacturing companies are always looking for ways to streamline production and reduce material usage on the front end. It is also important that they consider effective methods for handling metal and fluid byproducts.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: OSHA Global Harmonized System Hazard Communication Standard Fact Sheet

OSHA announced on March 20, 2012, a final rule updating OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

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The PMPA Shipping Program Offers Significant Savings for PMPA Members

PartnerShip, the endorsed shipping management provider for PMPA, is a leading shipping solutions provider for small businesses nationwide with services including small package, LTL freight and tradeshow shipping.

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PMPA: Your Business Assurance

With the cost of PMPA dues less than one quarter of a percent of your company’s sales, your dues purchase of PMPA assurance is money well spent to assure your business sustainability and provide you with personal peace of mind.

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Fire Suppression Systems are Necessary for Every Shop

In a busy machine shop like yours, the last thing you need to deal with is a machine fire.

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Lean

How VIBCO Achieved Lean

VIBCO Vibrators, founded in 1962, manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of industrial and construction vibrators.

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AMT Machine Systems Adds Lico Machinery Line

The Lico LNT 26 is one of several models now being imported and distributed by AMT Machine Systems.

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CAD/CAM

Programming Competition

DP Technology has announced its first “Programmed by Esprit” contest--an opportunity for customers, resellers and students to showcase their talents and programming and machining skills.

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It's Really about Time

When I first started in the industry, the focus was on cycle time.

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Tilt Cart Doubles as Flat Deck Dolly

Kinetic Technologies Inc. has developed a hydraulic tilt cart with a multi-feature design that provides flexible usage in production plants.

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Rock Racer Rolls with Widia

Global tooling manufacturer, Widia, will sponsor the Ultra 4 ultimate class racecar driven by David Buchberger for the 2012-2013 season.

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Advanced Metrology on Tour

A series of user group seminars and micro-shows this spring and summer will allow visitors to see and interact with the latest measurement and quality control technology.

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