Articles

13 Aug 2021

Production Machining’s August 2021 News Highlights

As the economic rebound progresses, the precision machining industry is continuing to grow — achieving new milestones, expanding with new acquisitions and facilities, and enlarging its reach with additional partners.

Additive 12 Aug 2021

Non-Machining Processes Worth Considering

Here are three in-house processes outside of machining parts from which your shop, employees and customers could benefit.

Automotive 10 Aug 2021

Will Transmission Manufacturers Turn to Out-Of-Round Turning?

Out-of-round turning can be an efficient alternative to profile milling and grinding for polygon couplings that could replace traditional spline connections in automotive transmissions.

PMPA 14 Nov 2024

Mastery Program — Mastering our Craft

The program is designed to help precision machining professionals elevate their experience and knowledge. Miles Free III, the man behind the program, shares what he hopes attendees will gain.

Parts Cleaning 6 Aug 2021

In-House Passivation: Questions Asked and Answered

Machine shops considering bringing passivation for stainless steel parts in-house have common questions. Here we answer a few, as well as run through some the passivation equipment suppliers might ask of shops.

PMTS 5 Aug 2021

PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Multipurpose Machining Centers

Learn about some of the new multipurpose machining centers that will be on display at PMTS 2021.

Single & Multi-Spindles 3 Aug 2021

Production Turning to CNC

The precision production turning industry is trending away from cam-actuated automatics. While limited legacy machine capability and skilled labor resources are two large factors, economics is the primary driver.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 2 Aug 2021

A Fitting Machining Process

Diversified Fittings has turned to twin-turret/twin-spindle equipment and machine monitoring to become more efficient producing hydraulic fittings and adaptors.