Articles
Boosting Part-making Efficiency With Rotary Transfer
This rotary transfer machine enabled this shop to increase efficiency and cut the part price by 20 percent.
Read MoreIn Memoriam of Jack D. McNaughton
The members of the PMPA Staff would like to comment on the passing of Jack D. McNaughton, CAE, PMPA's Executive Vice President from 1992 to 2001, our boss and our friend.
Read MoreA Legal Maintenance Routine For Your Closely Held Business
Many homeowners keep a checklist of regular maintenance procedures to keep their houses and equipment operating properly, for example, change the furnace filters, clean the spouting and so on. A closelyheld business should also establish a routine of periodic reviews and other legal "maintenance" procedures to make
Read MoreOur Industry's Loss
As many of you are aware, Jack McNaughton, the executive vice president of the PMPA, passed away on Good Friday, April 13. Jack came to us in 1992, bringing with him a servant's heart and a dedication to his job and profession that made him unique. He set a high standard for those of us who had the chance to work along side of him.
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JIT Driving New Cutting Tool Solutions
It's increasingly rare that shops can use "set it" and "forget it" tooling schemes for screw machine production runs. Today's schedules require more frequent changeover. Quick-change cutting tools, coupled with more advanced tool materials, are helping shops remain productive and competitive.
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Getting A Handle On Operational Data
This shop looked at shop control software demonstrations from six vendors. They eventually decided to install 17 networked PCs with Windows 95 software plus this shop management program.
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Relief For Sloppy Slides
Few screw machine shops can escape the inevitability of tighter tolerance demands from customers. Getting the most accurate tool travel from a screw machine is a key component to consistent part production.
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Consider Carbide Tooling For Screw Machine Operations
Indexable carbide inserts have helped spur a revolution in general metalworking. With advances in machine tool design providing higher speed and feed capabilities, the screw machine market is poised to take advantage of these tools. Here's a look at recent carbide developments that are aimed at the screw machine industry.
Read MoreApplication Trends For A Variety Of Swiss Turning Machines
The old perception that Swiss turning machines are designed solely to produce millions of simple, 30-cent parts is changing — just ask the people at this high precision contract manufacturer.
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Collets Vs. Chucks
Find the definition, types and advantages of both CNC collets and chucks for workholding as well as the best applications for each, in this article.
Read MoreDon't Be Turned Off: EMO Is Approaching
Maybe it is early to start talking about the EMO—the international machine tool show taking place in Hanover, Germany, beginning September 12. But if you are prepared to ignore the hype about "foot-and-mouth" disease and come to the EMO, you will be in for a big surprise. Our main concern is not the infected critt
Read MoreNIMS - A Tool To Benchmark Workforce Knowledge And Skills
The Metalworking Skill Standards initiative led by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) continues to grow in popularity, with companies and schools across the United States adopting the Standards as a tool to benchmark the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.
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