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PM Expands Social Media Presence
Production Machining has ramped up our social media presence, making better use of our Facebook and Twitter accounts to share important industry news and technical information.
Read MoreGetting to the Point of Stylus for Measurement
Probe applications for machine tools and measurement systems come in many varieties.
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Taking a Big Step
This Indiana shop made a leap from manual machining and basic CNC technology to a sophisticated turning cell and has not looked back. It's been a customer driven transition.
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Re-Turning Adds Life to Train Wheels
Unique turning considerations and circumstances come into play when re-turning well-worn freight and metro rail wheels.
Read MoreCalming the Additive Manufacturing Cacophony
There has been increasing buzz in the past few years about the possibilities of using additive manufacturing (AM) side by side in subtractive manufacturing shops.
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4 Keys to Long-Term Sustainability
Solve problems first, solve problems for good, understand that lowest cost over the long term is not the lowest price over the short term, and spend less time and money on maintenance by actually planning it.
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Manufacturing Day Success
Across the country on October 2 this year, companies of all stripes opened their doors to young people in an effort to expose the next generation to career opportunities in manufacturing.
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Heat Treat Colors for Steel
The chart shows the heat treat colors for steel by temperature.
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Energy in Your Shop: It’s More Than Just Utilities
The existing power plant carbon emissions rule is said to only raise your electricity bill by 6 to 12 percent, according to the EPA. Energy bills are only 2.5 to 3.0 percent of sales in our industry. So, what’s the big deal?
Read MoreWorkforce Development: Training the Next Generation
A selection of sessions recorded at the 2015 National Technical Conference are now available for PMPA members to expand training opportunities for their team.
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PMPA Member Teton Machining Solutions Builds Success through Employee Ownership, Diverse Product Line
“There are plenty of opportunities for those who are actively involved, and you’d be doing your company a huge disservice to not participate in these events.”
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The Transition to No-Lead Brass
Adjustments to feeds and speeds, coolant, tooling and scrap management all play a significant role in allowing a productive switch to unleaded brass.
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