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Swiss-Types

Shop Optimizes its Swiss-Turning Flexibility

Paramount Machine uses various Swiss-type lathes, some with a B axis, to produce parts more effectively than it did on conventional chucker lathes. Today, nearly every job under 1.5 inches in diameter runs across those machines even if the batch size is a mere 5 pieces.

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Medical

Some Assembly IS Required

This Colorado manufacturer added a separate facility dedicated to customer assembly work and inventory management to produce subassemblies and completed products primarily for medical customers.

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PMPA

Leadership Deep Dive — Delegation

Being effective as a leader requires many different attributes. The ability to delegate to subordinates is one of the most critical.

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Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2024

Production Machining’s May 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Heule Precision Tools, Methods Machine Tools, Open Mind Technologies, Lyndex-Nikken and more.

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Swiss-Types

Stories of Swiss First Additions

A handful of shops share their stories about the how’s and why’s of adding their first Swiss-type CNC turning centers.

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Medical

5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop

Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth. (Includes video.)

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PMPA

Sales Is Not A Sprint, It’s A Marathon

Successful salespeople know that the sale is as much about the relationship as it is about the product or service.

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Production Machining's May 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s May 2024 news highlights include new partnerships, personnel appointments and more.

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PMPA

Honor Your Scope

Your quality system’s scope statement minimizes risk as well as describes what you do.

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Guiding Manufacturers Through the Latest Energy Market Trends

Consider these strategies to help maintain competitiveness in a dynamic energy market while embracing sustainability.

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining April 2024

Precision Machining activity trended slightly downward in April.

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Parts Cleaning

Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision

This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

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