PM Blog

13 Jul 2017

PMPA Technical Member ZPS America Finds Success in Delivering Cost-Effective Solutions and Leading Customer Service

Today, the Tajmac-ZPS Group employs more than 2,200 people, has more than 450 installations across North America and is the biggest manufacturer of multi-spindle bar machines.

Aerospace 13 Jul 2017

High Demand Creates Growth in Aerospace Industry

The combined results of a strong global growth of both passenger and freight air transport demand followed by strong demand for new aircraft and increasing competition between aircraft manufacturers should point to a robust aerospace market for years to come.

Toolholders 13 Jul 2017

Data-Driven Manufacturing Brings Efficiency to the Shop Floor

Developments in data-driven manufacturing, or digitization of the shop floor, are going far beyond merely knowing whether or not machines are in cycle.

13 Jul 2017

Technology or People?

In your shop, do your people operate your machines? What impressed me the most was the implicit, built-in assumptions at HORN that it was the people leading the machine tools, rather than the machine tools leading the people.

Parts Cleaning 13 Jul 2017

BMW Orders 100th EcoCFlex in 12 Years

These third-generation flexible robotized cells are used for cleaning and deburring of engine components and have been adapted to suit BMW’s current technical expectations.

Grinding 10 Jul 2017

Bond Selection for Production Grinding

Proper grinding wheel selection is essential to ensure that the required part quality, production rate, and overall cost per part is achieved. Although the type of abrasive grain is often a primary driver of wheel selection, the bonding type can also play a key role in optimizing a grinding operation.

10 Jul 2017

Production Machining Index: June 2017 - 55.3

Production Machining Business Index is holding steady.

7 Jul 2017

UK’s Renishaw Participates in International Women in Engineering Day

The effort is designed to draw attention to how important women are to engineering, career opportunities for women in engineering and to celebrate the accomplishments of women in engineering.

Basics 5 Jul 2017

A German Approach to Training

Have you ever wondered what Europeans are doing right to generate strong interest in manufacturing careers? Our June Last Word contributor got a first-hand look at the German approach and has some interesting thoughts on how to apply the Germans' strategies.