PM Blog

7 Dec 2015

Gardner Business Index, Precision Machining: November – 38.8

The Gardner precision machining business index showed that the production machining industry contracted for the eighth month in a row and at its fastest rate since the index began in December 2011.

4 Dec 2015

Don't Fear No-Lead Brass

Read this article to help get your shop out in front of this coming change-over.

Automation 3 Dec 2015

Minimizing Personnel with Unattended Operations

Once a machine is cutting parts, the operator is free to perform other duties. It makes sense that the longer the machine can run unattended, the more of these other duties the operator would be able to perform.

2 Dec 2015

Simplifying the Difficult to Machine

Heat-resistant superalloys and titanium alloys are difficult to machine. A year ago we took a closer look into the machining demands and some developments that have elevated performance and process security in turning these materials.

1 Dec 2015

The Good Word on NIMS from the Gene Haas Foundation

“The growth and passion I have seen in in manufacturing education and credentialing in only a short time has been amazing.”

Workforce Development 30 Nov 2015

Seco Tools Makes Tool Donation to Training Centers and Schools

The selection of tools included a variety of high quality solid carbide, high-speed steel and cobalt end mills used for milling operations.

Basics 25 Nov 2015

What are you Thankful For?

I'm thankful for the opportunity to contribute to articles that are particularly rewarding because of their popularity with readers. "Bar Feeder Basics" from our October issue is a good example.