PM Blog
Machining Book for Beginners
Although this book states it's for beginner hobbyists, it can be used to supplement on-the-job training for beginners, as well.
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CT Scanning Looks Inside Metal Parts
A new tool being employed by Exact Metrology is taking a page from the medical community to perform nondestructive testing and allowing a look inside castings and other parts.
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When Temperature and Humidity Levels Matter
This Bluetooth-enabled temperature/humidity data logger is showing its flexible application range by protecting a copy of the Magna Carta.
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Find the Best Parts Cleaning System for Your Shop
Knowing the kind of parts cleaning system that best suits the parts manufactured is critical to a successful and efficient cleaning process in any shop.
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Opening Young Eyes to how it’s Made
Aiming to influence career choices early, Fives Cincinnati recently hosted 19 students from 17 area high schools attending Northern Kentucky University's Engineering Technology Camp.
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80 Tech Tips Added to FeatureCAM Website
Delcam has created a section on its website that includes technical tips for all aspects of programming within its FeatureCAM software.
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New Digs for Glebar
Glebar has consolidated its three locations into a new single facility in Ramsey, New Jersey.
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Craftsman's Cribsheet: A Gage R&R Approach
An improperly defined gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) program can drain a company of resources and reduce the effectiveness of the shop.
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Training Your Apprentices: A Project to Prove their 'Mettle'
At the recent Horn Technology Days, I spent some time hanging out with the apprentices.
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Member Kerr Lakeside Owes Longtime Success to Membership Insights and Market Anticipation
Now in its third generation of ownership, Kerr Lakeside has been a staple in the Cleveland screw manufacturing industry since 1948.
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The Real Truth About the Skilled Workforce Issue
"The workforce and finding skilled people are our shop's biggest problems." I hear this line from almost every shop I visit.
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Shop Combines Automated Grinding and Swiss Turning
Many shops are increasing the scope of their machining capabilities. This Ohio shop has added cylindrical grinding to its 24-hour Swiss-type operations.
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