PM Blog
Supply Chain Mastery is Critical in 2019
In the near term, manufacturers who develop a mastery understanding of their supply chains—which in many cases have and will continue to be shocked by regulatory changes—may be able to convert this into a competitive advantage, and thus an opportunity to capture new business.
Read MoreMovements in the Parts Cleaning Industry
To accommodate new requirements, in addition to the traditional cleaning systems, we are starting to see increasing discussions and developments in equipment features:
Read MoreVariables Data: Four Aspects of Every Measurement
What’s in a number? What’s in the numbers we use? A lot more than you might think.
Read MorePrecision Machining Industry Prognostications: How’d We Do?
Before we make predictions for the coming year, perhaps a brief review of what we thought was ahead last year might be in order.
Read MorePMPA 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 MoreIt was Never Only About the Writing
I’ve never considered myself a writer; my professional passion is about manufacturing—how things work, how things are made and learning from the people who make that happen.
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.”
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