PM Blog

3 Mar 2016

Gardner Business Index, Precision Machining: February 2016 – 45.0

The index has increased significantly over the previous three months.

2 Mar 2016

Young Leaders Group Created at PMPA Management Update

Young leaders from PMPA member companies assembled for a round-table brainstorming session to discuss ideas for further engaging and energizing succeeding generations of company leaders.

Cutting Tools 29 Feb 2016

Parting Blade Adapter Delivers Precision Cooling

After flowing through the adapter, the coolant is transferred directly through the parting blade to the cutting zone, targeting the exact point of material removal.

26 Feb 2016

Video: NIMS Online Tool Explains Credentials for Each Career Level

The “NIMS Career Pathway Tool” is designed to help employers, job seekers and educators understand the numerous career paths available in the industry.

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Parts Cleaning 24 Feb 2016

Effective Vapor Degreasing Operations

Cleaning can be an expensive step in the production process, but its value can be measured based on losses that would be incurred without these procedures. This vapor degreasing system is performing as expected.

Automation 23 Feb 2016

Automate to Eliminate Non-Value-Added Labor

Automation should free up employees to add even more, higher value-added items to your operations.

22 Feb 2016

Compact Laser Texturing Machines for Small Parts

Three- and five-axis laser texturing machines with a compact footprint are ideal for engraving or performing other surface treatments to micromachined workpieces.

19 Feb 2016

Keeping Energy Costs Down

This white paper provides information on energy-efficient technologies.

16 Feb 2016

Use Cold Forming to Produce Less Scrap and Increase Hardness

This process provides faster lead times, better surface finish and improved hardness, yield and tensile strengths. Cold forming is a forging process, such as bending, drawing, hammering or rolling, in which a metal shape is permanently deformed into a new shape at room temperature.