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Online Communities Can Help Businesses
Online communities have exploded in the past 3 years with membership in the millions, world-wide reach and extraordinary valuation. But what’s begun to come of age recently is the value of these virtual communities to businesses. Regardless of where you stand, you should be very interested in these models because, as they evolve, they will not only affect your business in the future, but if you’re creative, they can help your shop or business.
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The Business Case For Business Travel
As the president of Permac Industries, I find the time to participate in a number of trips sponsored by the PMPA, the local Chamber of Commerce and even the Minnesota governor’s recent trade mission to India. I’ve been to China, Ireland and a host of other destinations, all on business. Is there an expense? You bet. Is there a payoff? Absolutely.
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Member Profile: Peterson Tool Company
Peterson Tool Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of inserted form tools. It pioneered the inserted form tool and continues to develop new products, improve existing ones and explore new processes.
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2008 PMPA Annual Meeting Featured Speaker: Hugh Hewitt
The PMPA is known for high-quality meeting content, including keynote speakers that address issues of concern to the precision machined products industry. At this year’s annual meeting, PMPA will feature nationally syndicated radio show host and best-selling author, Hugh Hewitt.
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Value-Added--A Closer Look
I was pleased with the feedback that we received from readers on our March 2008 article on “Value Added — The Key To Profitability.” Before tackling the points brought up by readers, let’s review what I mean by “value added.”
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A Leaner Shop With CNC
It was a tough decision, but once this company moved forward with the implementation of CNC, it quickly realized the benefits in production times, tolerances and finishes. Most important, though, was the added secondary-op capabilities that brought consistency to the personnel requirements of the shop.
Read MoreSeeing Is Believing
Photos can help tell a more complete story. The Web provides the extra space needed when the pages of a print publication are too limiting. Our coverage of the Westec show is a typical example.
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Linear Motor Basics
A steady increase in practical industrial applications has secured a place for linear motors. Here's an overview of the various types of linear motors and what differentiates them from their rotary counterparts.
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Evaluating Shop Management Systems
Organized shop processes, thorough knowledge of potential system capabilities and careful planning by the right company personnel are keys to acquiring the most suitable shop management system.
Read MoreMaterial Impacts On The Precision Machining Industry - April 2008
Prices are rising in materials needed for precision machining despite the economic malaise, lead by the dramatic $162 per ton increase to #1 bundles this week. Dumping cases against Chinese firms for fasteners, threaded rod, and pipe and tube are making news around the world. The talking heads on the TV news shows all seem to agree that there is a slowdown going on. Could someone please tell the Commodities that the Precision Machining Industry consumes that that is the case?
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A 'HOLE' New Ballgame With Multi-Spindle Honing Systems
Automating the honing process is key to high-volume precision bore production with sub-micron accuracy.
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CNC Cutter Grinding In-House
As tooling complexity increases, one might expect in-house tool grinding to gradually fade away. In fact, though, more and more shops are taking advantage of CNC tool grinding’s increased capabilities to improve consistency, flexibility and productivity.
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