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Production Machining's November 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s November 2024 news highlights include upcoming industry events, new facility openings, automation initiatives and more.

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PMPA

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 133: Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups

When selecting the right tooling for a job, it is important to understand how that selection will impact your end results.

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Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met

Manufacturers such as SDP/SI that embrace machining challenges ultimately find ways to become more efficient and profitable operations.

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Basics

How to Differentiate First Aid From a Recordable Event

First aid is not a recordable. Recordables are injuries that require treatment beyond first aid.

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Take Advantage of Those 'Cheatin’ Tools'

A person once claimed I was using “cheatin’ tools” to replace the brakes on my car, but they were simply the best tools for the job. Various examples for the precision machining world was seen at IMTS 2024 and will similarly be on display at PMTS 2025.

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Basics

The Basics of Rotary Broaching

This broaching process creates a non-round shape on the inside or outside of a part with a broach tool.

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Precision Machining Activity Mixed in October

Overall activity contracted, but some areas showed growth, including future business.

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Let Curiosity Be Your Guide

For those leading change and innovation, curiosity is a sought-after trait.

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4 Rules for Running a Successful Machine Shop

Take time to optimize your shop’s structure to effectively meet demand while causing the least amount of stress in the shop.

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PMPA

Domain Mastery for Mastering Change

What are the positions on your team’s roster to ensure that you win the game of ‘change?’

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Shops Capturing and Applying Data to Drive Employee Efficiency

Here are three examples of machine shops using manufacturing software and data-driven improvement concepts to bolster not only their shopfloor employees’ efficiency, but their overall productivity, too.

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Production Machining's Top 10 October Articles

Whether you're focused on building a strong workplace culture, supporting employees during open enrollment, or exploring real-time automated workpiece measurement, these articles provide essential insights to help your shop succeed.  

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