PM Blog

31 Jan 2018

MachineMetrics Wins IoT Breakthrough Award

MachineMetrics has been selected as winner of the 2018 Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today.

29 Jan 2018

Index Corp. Webinar Focuses on Profitable Production

Michael Huggett, national sales manager for Index USA, will be speaking about profitable production during a webinar on Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. EST.

26 Jan 2018

Picking Probes for Toolsetting and Detection

We published the article, “Choosing the Right Toolsetting and Detection Technologies,” about some of the probing technologies available in the precision machined parts shop and how they are best applied for various tasks.

25 Jan 2018

Relationship with Local Vendor Helps Shop Meet Demand

Cosmopolitan Engineering has found its working relationship with local supplier Ward CNC has provided access to unique processes that only dealers can provide, especially when contracted work can’t be discussed openly.

Basics 23 Jan 2018

Understanding Round vs. Indexable Tools

This month, I’m highlighting an article about round and indexable tools that was written to help shops learn the differences between the two, including advantages and disadvantages, and which one may be better for a given application.

Basics 22 Jan 2018

The Effects of Automation on Manufacturing

Companies that are not currently using automation in their manufacturing processes should be considering it.

Parts Cleaning 22 Jan 2018

6 Things to Know about Ultrasonic Cleaning

I revisit an ultrasonic cleaning article to explain six main ideas that jumped out at me as points for shops to remember when selecting ultrasonic equipment.

Measurement 19 Jan 2018

Automated Inspection on the Shop Floor

Most machine shops understand the value of automation when it is applied to such operations as turning, milling and grinding.

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Basics 19 Jan 2018

8 Tips for Spindle and Toolholder Cleanliness

Read an article about how to keep a machine tool spindle and its cutting tool shank clean—not for show, but for accuracy.

Parts Cleaning 18 Jan 2018

Choosing Appropriate Cleaning Tests

The successful manufacturer doesn’t only avoid costs, but also values knowing as much as possible about the benefits and limitations of a cleanliness test and of staying on top of process trends.

Grinding 18 Jan 2018

Keeping Current with the Medical Machining Market

The medical machining industry being supplied by the precision machined parts industry is changing. This Northeast Ohio shop is working to keep up with the need to serve changing requirements of its medical customers by increasing the shop’s operational capabilities.