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CNC Machine Shops: How Engaged with Social Media Are You?
Engaging in social media can be an effective way for precision CNC machine shops to get the word out about their capabilities, culture and successes.
Read MoreMeet Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders
This year’s 10 Emerging Leaders have many character traits in common that shine well beyond the buildings in which they are employed. Their leadership skills and willingness to help others grow within their skill sets has proven that the precision machining industry’s future is bright in the hands of these talented individuals.
Read MoreHow Do We Fix American Manufacturing?
In America, many have lost sight of the fact that the object of the act of manufacturing is not merely the generation of maximum profit, but instead the creation of value.
Read MoreHigh-Pressure Coolant Improves Profits and Productivity
High-pressure coolant that is efficiently applied to a cutting tool will enable faster, more precise cuts; prevent oxidation of the tooling and workpieces; and prolong the life of a cutting tool.
Read MoreA Commitment to Reducing Machining Times
Steven Baier, Haimer USA’s vice president of Sales, shares the company’s four core competencies, its commitment to reducing machining times and why thinking like a manufacturer has proven beneficial.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Effects on the Manufacturing Workforce
How has COVID-19 actually affected the manufacturing workforce? Have employer needs changed? Are the changes here to stay?
Read MorePMPA Launches Best of Craftsman Cribsheet Series
The Precision Machined Products Association has curated collections of some of the most popular of its brief, practical guides and divided them into sections for technical, safety, shop management and quality.
Read MoreDefining Your Niche
Develop your shop into a niche shop and your customers will come. Become an expert in your niche and customers will keep coming back to you.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Less Machining Chatter
For some turning work, unwanted harmonics can cause chatter and poor surface finishes. A new CNC software capability can automatically compensate for this.
WatchThe Story Behind a Machining Background Photo
The photo I added to my LinkedIn page shows the application of nifty CNC technology enabling a turn-mill to machine a complex medical device complete. It certainly seemed appropriate.
Read More5 Tips for Maintaining a Virus-Free Workplace
Tom Forsythe, executive vice president, Kyzen Corp., provides some suggested guidelines on how to keep employees safe from COVID-19.
Read MoreIs Cleaning with Solvent More Beneficial than Aqueous Cleaning?
To understand solvent-based and aqueous cleaning methods, Venesia Hurtubise, technical chemist, MicroCare Corp., has compiled the following details about both processes.
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