PM Blog

micromachining 27 Jul 2016

Micromachining in a Big Way

With the acquisition of a new CNC Swiss-type lathe, this company can now bid on small, complex parts it wasn’t able to in the past, while also slashing setup and cycle times.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 25 Jul 2016

Metrology Looks at Industry 4.0

Every shop makes parts, but making them correctly is the role of measurement and inspection.

22 Jul 2016

Renishaw Lends Support in America’s Cup Event

Renishaw is showing its ongoing support for Land Rover BAR, the British challenger for the 35th America’s Cup at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth, England, July 22-24.

Turn-Mills 20 Jul 2016

Multitasking Encourages Successful Manufacturing

While multitasking allows a shop to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines and refixturing, it also helps shops explore better ways to manufacture. The advantages of multitasking make manufacturing more efficient for any shop.

20 Jul 2016

Win a Racing Engine

Entrants of the Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes have a chance to win a custom-tuned Mopar 6.4L Gen lll Hemi racing engine built by Nick Ferri, co-owner of Patterson Elite Performance.

19 Jul 2016

Craftsman's Cribsheet: 4 Keys to Business Sustainability

Many people, particularly those in purchasing and accounting, see buying at the lowest costs as being a key to sustaining their business.

Workforce Development 18 Jul 2016

Training the Next Generation: PMPA & Manufacturing Day

PMPA is here to help you plan your own event for Manufacturing Day 2016!

18 Jul 2016

PMPA Member Avanti Engineering Finds Success in Quality Assurance, Customer Diversity

Avanti Engineering, an Illinois-based family business, has an established tradition of exceptional customer satisfaction and has benefited from being a part of PMPA. The company has committed to the cause of closing the skills gap and will actively participate in Manufacturing Day alongside PMPA.