PM Blog
Video: The Man-Machine Interface
As robotic technology continues to advance, it’s interesting to consider the relationship between man and machine in today’s industrial environment.
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Understanding the Vacuum Cycling Nucleation Process
VCN can offer enhanced surface treatment performance in both aqueous and solvent applications.
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Ductility as Measured by Tensile Testing
In this article, I will describe how to measure ductility and use it to predict behavior based on values reported on certs and test reports.
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Using Standard Work to Best Serve Customers
At UPS, the standard work discipline of no left turns delivers results to the bottom line, while better meeting customer demand, increasing the safety of drivers and the public and reducing the resources used.
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Advances in Swiss-Type Technology
R&D efforts in recent years have led to higher efficiencies, increased agility and expanded capabilities for shops performing Swiss-type turning.
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Metalcutting Fluids Fight Microbial Contamination
Metalcutting fluids have always been vulnerable to microbial contamination, but new formulations address that problem.
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Trade Associations Stepping Up to Apprenticeship Plate
AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology is partnering with NIMS, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, to support expansion of registered apprenticeships within manufacturing.
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Doug Coster to Serve as PMPA President
The secret to longevity starts with having great people, and our employees are key in what makes our business go forward.
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Okuma and Chip Ganassi Host High School Students
Okuma and Chip Ganassi Racing gave high school students a behind–the-scenes tour of the race facility while discussing CNC machining technologies and careers.
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What’s the Point of Being Published?
When approached by an editor about collaborating on a feature article, some machine shops are hesitant at first, curious about what the return on their investment of time will be.
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A New Source for Cryogenic Tooling
BlueZone cryogenic tooling, designed by 5ME and manufactured and marketed by Star SU, provides benefits including aggressive material removal and increased tool life.
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Luck of the Draw, Sort Of
I admire and support the U.S. military and especially solute our veterans on their day.
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