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Parts Cleaning

New Year, New Growth

One of my goals for this year is to expand the parts cleaning section of Production Machining and Products Finishing, and I need your help.

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Measurement

In-Process Testing in Automated Electronics Production

This automated plant can produce as many as 3,000 electrical fuses per hour, and integrated small force sensors ensure they meet the automotive industry’s standards.

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Measurement

Effective Technical Process Through Metrology

As manufacturing processes and the resulting parts become more complex, shops must invest the time and resources to allow their inspection methods to keep pace.

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Are You Seeing 2020?

Without good vision, moving forward—in life, in business, or anywhere—can be difficult. Here are some ideas for creating a plan for the upcoming year.

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Wake-Up Calls Become Catalyst for Improvement

We were a much stronger and sustainable company after this wake-up call.

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Precision Machining Index Extends Contractionary Trend

The Precision Machining Index was relatively unchanged during November at 46.0; extending its contractionary trend for a fifth month.

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Basics

Ultrasonic Cleaning Basics: Technology, Solvents and Advantages

Ultrasonic cleaning technology is explained here as well as how to choose a type of ultrasonic machine for an application, the kind of detergent to use, and the advantages of using this parts cleaning method.

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Emerging Leader Drew Peer Uses Leadership, Technical Skills

The DP Technology regional sales manager’s technical skills and go-getter attitude have helped him rise through the company’s ranks.

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High School Precision Machining Programs are Developing with Industry Support, and other Workforce Development News

ProShop USA is donating ERP software to the student-run Eagle Manufacturing business at Brown County High School in Indiana; Gateway Technical College celebrates expansion of Industry 4.0 center; Lakeview Precision Machining Inc. hosted 16 students from South Elgin High School in Illinois, on a tour of its facility; and finally, the Space Coast Consortium Apprenticeship Program formally welcomes its first nine students into the two-year program.

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Parts Cleaning

Combining Deburring, Cleaning, Drying in One System

The EcoCvelox modular machine provides a combination of high-pressure waterjet deburring and low-pressure parts cleaning processes.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leader Justin Neumaier’s Vast Skillset Contributes to Company Growth

The skills Justin learned from earning his social work degree has helped him in his career as a machine shop manager, according to his nominator.

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Measurement

An Overview of Metrology for Precision Machining

Metrology helps precision manufacturers ensure the parts they produce fit and work as intended, despite the different languages, processes and measurement systems used.

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