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PMPA Member ABF Engineering and Machining Finds Success in its Product Quality and Internal Software Development
Sometime around the late 1970s, Alton, Joan and William (Bill) Wynn decided to leave the big city bustle of Chicago to start their own machine shop in their home state of Tennessee.
Read MoreA Toast to a Metalworking Icon
Chris Koepfer has been a great contributor to the precision machined parts industry; his retirement will leave a void that will be difficult to fill.
Read MoreEmerging Leader Jim Preston Jr. Gives Back to the Industry and Community
While heavily involved with the PMPA and volunteering in his community, Jim finds great satisfaction in giving back.
Read MoreMoving Beyond Swiss-Type Parts
The basic Swiss-type machine concept has evolved so far beyond the original intent that many of the parts that are processed on Swiss machines bear little resemblance to long, slender shafts. This article describes some examples of parts that show the versatility of modern CNC Swiss machines.
Read More3 Predictions for the Future of Manufacturing
In this month’s About Your Business column, Todd Palmer examines three ways in which the manufacturing industry is changing.
Read MoreIndiana/Southern Ohio PMPA Chapter Holds Burr Prevention Event
The free session will include a presentation by Greg Knight and Phillip Judt of Absolute Machine Tools on how to prevent burrs on cam and CNC machines.
Read MoreEmerging Leader Nate Ruhenkamp is Devoted to the Development of American Manufacturing
“Nate’s passion for the growth and development of American manufacturing and the machining industry is refreshing and infectious.”
Read MoreFeeding the ‘Big Data’ Machine
This article looks at the use of high precision 3D laser and CT scanning techniques to capture the data from the shop floor for as an initial step in the process.
Read MoreJob Shop Automation: Fast, Simple and Agile
When done right, automation can provide important benefits. Here’s a look at automation options to suit the varying needs of typical job shops.
Read MoreNew Tech Center to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Customers and attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Methods' application and engineering personnel during the open tour of the new facility.
Read MoreHomeowners Driving Appliance Market More than Home Buyers
The limited construction of new homes may tamp demand for appliances going into new homes, but these same conditions may entice current homeowners to upgrade their appliances and home furnishings.
Read MoreBig Kaiser Raises Money for Workforce Development Program
The company will donate 2 percent of orders made by NTMA companies through the end of the year directly to the National Robotics League.
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