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Critical Steels for Critical Markets
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Sweden to visit three of Ovako’s steel mill facilities. Ovako’s production comprises primarily bar, tube, ring and pre-components in low-alloy steels that are often used for demanding applications such as in bearings, powertrains, hydraulic cylinders and rock drills.
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5 Steps to Digital Manufacturing
Industry 4.0, what some call the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is a move made toward digitization.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Automation
While many shops are enjoying the production benefits of robotic part handling, others are struggling to tackle the first steps of implementation. Here’s a basic guide to help provide clarity on where to begin.
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Making Parts on a Swiss/Laser Machine
Adding laser cutting to Swiss-type machining is helping this shop do more work for its customers in the medical industry.
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Training the Next Generation: Why it is Important to Build Effective Teams
Effective teams are an integral part to every company’s success.
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PMPA Member Prime Engineered Components Finds Success in Employee Training and Diverse Capabilities
A little more than 50 years ago in Watertown, Connecticut, Prime Engineered Components was only a handful of screw machines in a garage, making munitions for the Vietnam War efforts.
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Ways to Deburr Small Parts
This article looks at techniques that have been successfully applied in shops dealing with small parts and the need to get the burrs off them.
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Cutting Tool Campaign Launch Showcases Turning Inserts
Contrary to the famous saying, when product launches happen in Vegas, they don’t stay in Vegas.
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Sunnen Products Co. Acquires BTA Heller
Sunnen Products Co. has acquired BTA Heller Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of deep hole tooling and systems for primary hole generation.
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Precision Machining Business Index Reading Starts Year in Record Territory
Index Opens 2018 with Record High Reading of 61.7
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Automation Choices
There are varying degrees of automation available for shops of all sizes and types. A key to successful implementation of automation is learning what kinds of automation is available and which is best applied to your specific needs.
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