Articles
Maximizing Cleaning and Rust Preventive Programs
Properly managed and controlled chemistry applied to the correctly designed aqueous parts washer is a formula for successful cleaning and corrosion resistance.
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Employment and Supplier Deliveries Lead PMI
The Precision Machining Index (PMI) ended 32 consecutive months of expanding activity readings with a July reading of 47.1. Readings above 50 indicate expanding activity and values below 50 indicate contracting activity.
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MMS Announces 2019 Top Shops Winners
The survey is divided into four primary sections: machining technology, shopfloor practices, business strategies and human resources.
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Emerging Leader Alex Puff Focuses on Education
Entrepreneur-turned manufacturing engineer focuses on educating those around him.
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Pick Up the Pieces
Here’s an assortment of random thoughts for the month, from current events to upcoming Production Machining content.
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Standardized Controls Aid Shop's Apprenticeship Program
Cox Manufacturing’s commitment to standardization, from the parts it makes to its machine controls and apprenticeship program, is an important factor in its growth.
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PMPA Member Tornos Profile
The company particularly benefits from PMPA’s various conferences, including its National Technical Conference.
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A Peek Behind the Scenes at PMPA: A Morning with Miles Free
Thanks to the acoustics in our building, I have the privilege of hearing what Mr. PMPA does during the day.
Read MoreVUCA: We Can’t Plan, but We Can Prepare
We can diversify our markets, customers, markets and materials in order to prepare for the day when VUCA and its impacts arrive at our shops.
Read MoreShop Visitor Checklist
Here is a checklist to make sure your visitors and your shop have covered everything regarding hazards, safety, security and rules for proper dress and behavior.
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Meet Production Machining's 2019 Emerging Leaders
Production Machining has discovered a lot of young talent in the industry, and we want to share the stories of 20 of these young leaders with you.
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Tool Improves Efficiency for Cutting 4140 Steel
Switching from a cutting tool insert that produced 24 parts per cutting edge to one that produces 40 parts per cutting edge saved a shop time and money.
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