Articles
PMPA Retains ITR to Provide Members with Critical Trend Data
“ITR has a long track record of success as the only economic forecaster with a 96 percent accuracy rate.”
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Investing in a Computerized Maintenance Management System
A computerized maintenance management system is a valuable tool to help automate preventive maintenance schedules on operational equipment.
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Mist and Smoke Collectors for Metalworking Applications
While many companies are aware of the traditional problems associated with oil mist, few are aware that failure to adequately address mist and smoke issues often results in reduced productivity and increased machine downtime.
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3D Monitoring and Part Verification
Using verification software provided by its machine tool supplier, this shop proves out parts well before any cutting takes place.
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An Ad for the Ages
As we slowly shake off the dust from our current economic mess, it’s a reminder that “been there done that” isn’t unique to our time.
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The Pursuit of Perfection
The “Pursuit of Perfection” is how Acero Precision defines its mission and while such lofty words make nice copy, all one needs to do is visit this contract manufacturer to experience how serious the company is about the technology, personnel and processes necessary to make it more than an abstract goal.
Read MorePresetting Promises Efficiency
The idea that technology is more efficient than humans should be applied in the shop as well.
Read MoreThe Need for Face Time
It’s an established fact that we live in a globalized, Googlized, Facebooked, iPhoned, Web woven world where the capabilities of the internet are transforming how we communicate.
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Keeping Business in America
Every American can help their country recover from the worst economic recession since the Great Depression by purchasing products that say “Made in America” when possible.
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Diamond Lapping and Lapping Plate Control
The word “diamond” brings the word “expensive” to mind. But when it comes to lapping with diamond superabrasives, start thinking “low”—as in lower slurry consumption, lower slurry cost per hour, lower sludge generation, lower cycle time, lower reject rates and fewer process steps.
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Take the Highland Road
From programming to setup to production, this Ohio job shop plans everything it does around untended machining. The company has been refining the process for more than a decade and has become very good at it.
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