PM Blog

16 Mar 2016

Plan, Do, Study, Adjust: The Engine of Continuous Improvement

“The organization shall continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system through the use of the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive action, and management review.”

16 Mar 2016

Manufacturing: Don’t Take it for Granted

According to new research from the MAPI Foundation, manufacturing actually accounts for 32 percent of GDP.

Cutting Tools 16 Mar 2016

Artistry with Skive Tools

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “All limitations are self-imposed.” This statement often holds true as machinists apply their creativity in skiving applications.

Workforce Development 16 Mar 2016

Training the Next Generation: The Value Vocational Education Brings to Manufacturers

Well-trained, supported students with opportunities for co-operative work experiences can begin to change the face of your shop and energize your manufacturing shop floor.

Workforce Development 16 Mar 2016

PMPA Member Buell Automatics Finds Success Through Employee Longevity and Creative Internal Solutions

Since 1999, Buell Automatics has used PMPA as a key resource for information on tips, trends and insights into the shop floor of other members.

16 Mar 2016

Stable Process, Stable Profits

The role of stable processes to provide profitability in our high-mix/high-volume shops is often overlooked.

16 Mar 2016

Single-Stroke Honing Provides Precise Bore Size, Geometry and Surface Finish

Whether or not single-stroke honing is something your shop offers, it’s a process I find worth writing about here because, when properly implemented, it is a cost-effective method that provides a precise bore size, geometry and surface finish.

16 Mar 2016

Tool Change Improves Production

Here’s a shop that retooled a heavy duty OD turning and facing job resulting in triple the material removal rate and more than double the tool life.

14 Mar 2016

Video: Preventing Spindle Failure

Spindles have become more complex over time, operating at higher speeds and offering more features. The associated cost of repairs makes a convincing case for conducting preventive maintenance on your shop floor.

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