PM Blog

Moen’s Flowing Success with Rotary Transfer Technology

The popular faucet manufacturer has adopted new CNC rotary transfer equipment to produce valves for its new generation of Widespread faucets.

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PMPA

How Do You Know What to Do Next?

Do modern, quality tools provide an answer?

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Cutting Tools

Parting Off: The Case for Standardizing on Sawing

The value of rotary saw cutting for parting off operations could boil down to simple economics paired with process efficiency gains.

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PMPA

Do You Have a Plan or a Wish? Strategic Planning | Part 1

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”  – Antoine de Saint-Expery

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micromachining

Making Micro Threads

Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.

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Swiss-Types

Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?

Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.

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CAD/CAM

Keeping Watch on Small Parts

From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.

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Cutting Tools

The Ins and Outs of Inserts

Understanding how inserts are made provides valuable insight into how their performance can be optimized.

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Basics

Metalworking Fluid Management and Best Practices

Cutting metal is a complex process involving many critical factors to be successful. Correctly applied metalworking fluids, including oils or coolant, is one of these critical factors.

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Tooling

Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2024

Production Machining’s January 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Okuma America, Tungaloy, Cortec Corp., Fixtureworks and T.J Davies Co. Inc.

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Automation

The Promise of a New Access-to-Capital Model

A free online loan prequalification tool currently offered in Colorado with the potential for introduction to other U.S. markets can enable manufacturers to more easily finance new technologies including automation equipment.

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PMPA

A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention

Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.

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