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Predicting Size Change from Heat Treatment

While a precise forecast of a steel part’s size change during heat treating cannot be expected, by considering potential factors, a heat treater can provide a reasonable estimate that can help the shop prepare for final machining operations.

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Parts Cleaning

Aqueous Cleaning for Aerospace

A turbine manufacturing plant phases out an obsolete vapor degreasing system, making the change to aqueous-based cleaning.

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Automated Stock Room Enhances Lean Efforts

In a lean effort to do more with less, this company replaced the stock room shelving with four Kardex-Remstar horizontal carousels integrated with pick-to-light technology and FastPic inventory management software.

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A Few Words from New PMPA President Jeff Ohlemacher

Jeff Ohlemacher was named the new president of PMPA at last month’s Annual Meeting.

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Four Common Mistakes When Making Process Changes

Engineering and process changes are a fact of life in our precision machining shops.

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Insert Broaching on a CNC Lathe

Insert broaching technology is designed to produce keyways, grooves and slots on a CNC lathe.

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From Blank to Box

Global Gear & Machining created a new cell that requires no human intervention.

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Using Energy Efficiently Can Boost Profitability

As energy costs increase, making efficient use of kilowatts is more important than ever.

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Energy-Conscious Machine Tools

Energy costs are on the rise, and new regulations mandate that manufacturing facilities reduce their consumption levels and overall carbon footprints.

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PMPA Government Affairs Committee Chairman Urges Members to Vote

Please go to the polls next month and vote.

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PMPA Technical Member Profile: Chase Brass & Copper Co.

Chase Brass & Copper Company traces its origins to a business established in 1837 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

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Workholding

Refining the Process Saves Time and Money

Sometimes it isn’t just the part, but the process that makes all the difference, especially when it comes to meeting deadlines and customer demands.For any manufacturer, customer satisfaction is the number one concern.

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