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Technical Member Profile: Dürr Ecoclean
Dürr Ecoclean is the international leader in the design and manufacture of integrated systems for cleaning parts. The company introduced the world to the process that uses hydrocarbon technology, which is quickly becoming the preferred way to clean precision machined components.
Read MorePMPA Members Approve New Code Of Regulations
Membership requirements are revised to allow greater participation.
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4 Reasons Work Instructions are Useful
What is the definition of work instructions? Work instructions are created to guide workers in four key quality areas: training, reference, problem solving and continuous improvement. Use these four reasons to write useful work instructions.
Read MoreOppositeland
There can be more than one right solution to a problem, even when those solutions contradict each other.
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Pump/Filter Unit Eliminates Sump Clogging Problems
Because of the volume of relatively small parts running steadily in the machine, one shop's concentration of small chips and fines in the oil increased rapidly. To address the problem, the company purchased a pump/filter unit.
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In-House Productivity Preserves CAM Investment
This shop launched a major upgrade of many of its manufacturing operations 3 years ago. The facility received ten new CNC machine tools, three multi-spindle turning centers and five mill/turn machines. To achieve the expected return on investment for the biggest machine, new CAD and CAM systems were installed.
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Improving Machinability in 303 and 304 Stainless Steel by Adding Copper
When added to 303 and 304 stainless steel, additional copper can reduce work hardening and permeability, provide corrosion resistance, and increase ductility and machinability.
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The Case For Extruded Brass Shapes
Thanks to advances in extrusion technology, the old metrics for using near-net shaped brass stock are changing. The production advantages of extrusions are now more cost effective.
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Breathe Easier With Oil Smoke And Mist Filtration System
Removal of the smoke and mist created by machining oils results in a cleaner plant and a healthier working environment for employees.
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Laser Simplifies Form Tool Chip Control
The creation of a 'bird nest' is a problem for any turning operation. These uncontrolled wads of chips tend to wreck havoc on tooling, equipment and continuous operations.
Read MoreHSAs: Health Savings Accounts
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are the most recent innovation in healthcare reimbursement. They have generated strong interest among professionals and corporate executives who see the tremendous tax advantage.
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