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Parts Cleaning

New Website is Resource for Industrial Cleaning Industry

Manufacturing Cleaning Association’s website offers information about membership as well as educational resources.

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Optimize Minimum Quantity Lubrication Control Through a CNC Program

Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on a lathe offers many benefits when implemented properly. MQL becomes more of an asset when lubricant and air delivery can be controlled from a CNC program.

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Production Machining's February 2021 News Highlights

Esprit launches on-demand learning center, TIMTOS plans hybrid event, GWS acquires Taurus Tool & Engineering, and other industry news.

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Basics

Precision CNC Machining Suppliers You Need to Know

Our 2021 Buyer’s Guide highlights companies offering technology to help precision machine shops become more effective and efficient operations while growing their businesses.

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PMPA

Cold Work: Work Hardening and Your Precision Machining Shop

The pros and cons of cold work, work hardening.

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PMPA

Welcome Tom Halladay, PMPA’s New Board President

Tom Halladay talks about  H&R Screw Machine Products, his history with PMPA and his vision for PMPA this year. 

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COVID-19 Pessimism Results in Steel Supply Shortages

If inflation continues in light of effective vaccines, manufacturing’s greatest problem may not be one of chasing limited demand, but of limited supplies resulting in empty shelves in the face of wanting buyers.

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Readers Choose November 2020 as Last Year's Favorite Cover

Learn a bit about how this winning cover came together. Turns out, it was a nice mix of creativity and collaboration.

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Measurement

Profilometer Choices

Learn the difference between skidded and skidless profilometers that can be used to measure the surface roughness of machined parts.

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Parts Cleaning

Heat’s Impact on Parts Cleaning

Thermal dynamics is important for assisting in the cleaning of a part. Adding heat or energy influences the cleaning process through its impact on chemistry, the water within the washer and its effect on drying.

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PMPA

Finishing Services that Remove or Reshape the Component Surface

Cribsheet provided by PMPA member Pioneer Service Inc., Addison, Illinois

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CNC Deburring and Chamfering Make a Difference

Manual deburring or chamfering of machined parts can be arduous and results can vary. A dedicated, 11-axis CNC process with complaint technology offers a faster, more repeatable and automated alternative.

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