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Cutting Oils Matter in Honing

In this article, we look at the critical role honing oils play in the process of finishing high precision bores. 

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The Case for Multi-Spindles

Determining the true cost of a machine requires identifying the model best suited to your operations and analysis of current and expected workflow. Here are a few factors to consider with multi-spindle machines.

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Bar Feeders

LNS Acquires ChipBlaster

The LNS Group has acquired ChipBlaster Inc., the maker of high pressure coolant systems, coolant chillers, cyclonic filtration systems and other machine tool peripherals.

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MFG Day Events Seek to Change Perceptions of Manufacturing

The grassroots movement encourages companies feeling the effects of the skills gap to open their doors to the community and show what modern manufacturing is really like.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leader Aaron Wiegel Pushes for Next Gen Workforce Development

Aaron has developed training programs for the next generation workforce for manufacturing and has been an ambassador for manufacturing to students interested in a trade.

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Workholding

Trunnion Machine Smooths Shop’s Workflow

This article looks at an automotive aftermarket supplier that consolidated its multi-machine process into a single machining cell.

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Swiss-Types

Swiss-Type Lathe Helps Medical Shop Achieve Higher Precision

After the investment was made in a new Swiss-type lathe, not only was this company management’s expectations exceeded by the machine’s performance and efficiency, but the lathe is now included in plans for future applications.

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Grinding

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Grinding Machine

Following these 10 steps can help grinding shops produce high-quality tools, increase productivity, reduce breakdowns and extend machine life.

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Automation

Automation in High-Mix, Low-Volume Turning Applications

Turning shops are familiar with automation for high-volume work, but the shifting landscape to smaller batch sizes has created new challenges.

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Change in Demand: Time to Change Your Thinking

According to our analysis of the PMPA Business Trends Sales Index, the demand for our products has shifted steadily upwards in the market.

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A Glossary of Basic Gaging Terminology

Many people confuse accuracy for precision.

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PMPA Technical Member Absolute Machine Tools Finds Success in its Flexible and Innovative Product Line

In 1988, best friends Steve Ortner and Hayden Wellman founded Absolute Machine Tools.

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