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Swiss-Types

Learn to Improve Production on Swiss-Types, Hybrids at PMTS

The PMTS 2019 schedule includes a Tech Talk about improving businesses by using the right tools on Swiss-type machines and a showfloor demo of a hybrid machine.

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Multi-Spindles Bring Flexibility to Automotive Supplier

To remain among the top players in a highly competitive market requires innovative minds and efficient, flexible production equipment. This Germany-based automotive supplier possesses both and supports its extraordinary growth with a growing number of CNC multi-spindles.

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PMTS

Why Cleveland is a Good Fit for PMTS

Cleveland presents a foundation that will enable PMTS to continue to grow and evolve and continue to deliver more value to the businesses invested in the precision machined parts industry.

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Cutting Tools

2019 German Precision Tool Industry Outlook is Positive Amid Uncertainty

Despite geopolitical economic uncertainty, the German VDMA Precision Tools Association is projecting growth in precision tool consumption.  

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PMTS

Stop by for These PMTS Tech Talk and Showfloor Demo Presentations

The PMTS 2019 Tech Talk and Showfloor Demo schedule includes presentations from CJ Winter/Davenport and Tsugami/Rem Sales. Take advantage of these learning opportunities at the show!

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Change for the Better, Better Together

“Better Together” is the approach that the PMPA executive team has identified for combining the strengths of PMPA with those of its long-term partner, Gardner Business Media.

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Parts Cleaning

Understanding Porosity to Prevent Defective Castings

Porosity can affect the structural integrity and functionality of castings, but performing vacuum impregnation at the right point in the part production process can prevent these issues.

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Index Hires Midwest Sales Rep

Mark Smith has almost 30 years of sales experience within the metalcutting industry.

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PMTS

PMTS Tech Talks to Focus on Honing/Lapping Technology and Forging

The PMTS 2019 Tech Talk schedule includes presentations from Sunnen on improving bore shape, size control and surface finish with honing/lapping, and from Mueller Industries on the future in forging.

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PMPA

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Five More Must-Do Safety Contacts to Start The New Year

Here are five mandatory safety contacts to assure getting your team’s safety training off to a good start in 2019.

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PMPA

Effective Associating Advocacy to Advance our Members

PMPA’s mission is to provide information, advocacy and networking opportunities that advance our members.

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PMPA

PMPA Member AccuRounds Finds Success in Operational Excellence and Community Leadership

As a PMPA member, AccuRounds benefits from the organization’s networking possibilities and access to information via its listserves and technical support.

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