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A Hands-On Approach to Cobot Gripping
As humans and robots begin to work closer together, grippers that have the flexibility of the human hand will be more in demand.
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Emerging Leader R.J. Reed Carries on Family Legacy of Manufacturing
R.J. explains that his passion and dedication to machine tool technology, discovering solutions and helping customers achieve results drives every decision in his life.
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Activity Contracts on Weak Orders and Contracting Backlogs
The Precision Machining Index registered 46.1 in October, indicating a slowing contraction in business activity.
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System Ensures Properly Torqued Tools
A torque-assist system that’s designed to make assembling collet tools easy and fast can help shops avoid problems associated with improperly torqued tools.
Read MoreVideo: Gardner Business Index Update, Oct. 2019
The Gardner Business Index ended October at 48.3, signaling a fourth month of mildly contracting business activity across the U.S. manufacturing sector. Our own Michael Guckes sat down with Chris Felix of Production Machining to discuss what this means for the world of manufacturing.
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The Real Cost of Metalworking Lubricant
Lubrication in the cutting process is often an afterthought, but its cost justifies far more attention. Here’s a look at how a shop can determine the true impact on the bottom line.
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Technical Cleanliness Expert Days Brings Together Cleaning Community for Learning and Networking
The second Technical Cleanliness Expert Days event this year expanded to one-and-a-half days, with the theme of “Cleanliness in Production and Critical Processes.”
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Emerging Leader Andrew Knapp Teaches Novices, Experts
The applications manager solves complex manufacturing challenges for Ellison Technologies while teaching precision machining classes at a community college.
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Precision Machining in the Medical Industry
One end market Production Machining frequently covers is the medical industry. Here's how precision machine shops are successfully producing medical parts.
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Workforce Development: What We Can Do Better
The causes of our workforce issues may be out of our hands, but there are definitely steps we can take to improve our shop’s response to the issue.
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Decision by Committee Works at PMPA
Some committees can be a waste of time, but at PMPA, the committees are populated with dedicated PMPA members and staff who work hard to improve the precision machining industry.
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Continuous Improvement Powered by Commitment and Process
What would you do with a reduction of 64% in non-billable hours? PMPA visited Sepco-Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, twice and witnessed the results of commitment to continuous improvement.
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