PM Blog

Automation 21 Oct 2016

Co-Bots Address Robot Challenges for Machine Shops

Although a traditional machine operator can work faster than a robot over a short period of time, an operator can’t keep up such a pace continually without rest. In almost every case, the addition of robotic automation to an existing process results in an eye-opening increase in daily production.

21 Oct 2016

'Shop Floor Man' Brings Humor to the Workplace

The genesis for the comic strip was to get young people involved in manufacturing and try to reach them through social media with Shop Floor Man as a spokesperson.

19 Oct 2016

A Resource for Micromachining

Visit PM’s Micromachining Zone for useful information about this technology, from new products to application stories and quick access to suppliers.

18 Oct 2016

NAM Documents the Impact of Federal Regulations

A new study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reveals the true cost of this administration’s labor regulations.

Cutting Tools 17 Oct 2016

Compact Burnishing Tools for Swiss Turning

With a unique design that allows adjustments to be made without removing the tool from the block, these burnishing tools produce exceptional micro-finishes in a variety of workpiece materials.

Medical 14 Oct 2016

Filling Bins While the Building is Empty

Over the past decade, technology has advanced to the point that lights-out machining is more seamless than ever before, with built-in safety systems and even the ability to switch from one part to another in the middle of the night.

14 Oct 2016

Optimize Spindle Performance by Analyzing Failure

An in-depth failure analysis report documents findings and includes recommendations for corrective actions.

14 Oct 2016

Hard Scudding Improves Gear Production and Performance

This process is widely used in producing internal, external, helical and spur gears, as well as splines and other powertrain components.

14 Oct 2016

See Where You Stand: 2016 Top Shops Executive Summary Now Available

This survey has grown in popularity and is considered by many manufacturers as an excellent way to compare how they rate against some of the best shops in the country.

Automation 13 Oct 2016

Reducing Production Times with Robotic Automation

A complete overhaul of its processes using lean principles helped this shop improve production by almost 90 percent.

Grinding 13 Oct 2016

Specialized Grinder and Software Speeds Part Production

Once the company implemented a new grinder, it not only saved time during setup, but it improved machine uptime and eliminated the need to purchase additional simulation software.