PM Blog

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.

Cutting Tools 13 Oct 2016

Three of My Favorite and Most Shared Ideas to Get the Most from Drills in Your Shop

Keep the drill short; get the feed rate right; and replace the drill on schedule before it dulls.

Workforce Development 13 Oct 2016

Training the Next Generation: What Did You Do for Manufacturing Day this Year?

Manufacturing Day gives manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors to their communities, shed light on what manufacturing is and clear up any misconceptions regarding being a professional tradesperson in the modern age.

Workforce Development 13 Oct 2016

PMPA Member Swissturn/USA Finds Success in Customer Investment and Employee Training

Swissturn’s facility makeover is just one of many ways the company increases the productivity and well-being of its employees.

13 Oct 2016

Recycling in the Precision Machining Industry

Tossing away an aluminum can wastes as much energy as pouring out half of that can’s volume of gasoline.

Cutting Tools 12 Oct 2016

Remote Honing Analytics

Remote honing analytics with MTConnect-compliant machines makes manufacturing activity and system conditions transparent, enabling rapid implementation of operational and maintenance excellence.

12 Oct 2016

The i’s Now Have It

Responsive design on our new website accommodates mobile devices. At the same time, we did a design update of the site, making it easier for you to navigate. Manufacturing is steadily moving in the direction of digitalization, and with this website upgrade, your mobile devices are now part of the movement.