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Reasons Why Steel is Vacuum Treated
Vacuum treated (vacuum degassed) steel is used for critical applications that require steel with an exceptionally high degree of structural uniformity, internal soundness, and other characteristics that may be impaired by the effects of uncontrolled amounts of dissolved gases.
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Grinding in the Multitasking Mix
While different approaches to multitasking have been around for a while, shops often aren’t aware of many of the advantages these machines offer.
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Tighter Requirements Call for Optimized Deburring Processes
Burrs and chips are unavoidable in virtually all high production manufacturing processes. Today, the removal of these remnants from the production process is an absolute must for high quality, precision parts.
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Training the Next Generation: Boston Centerless and Micron Present New Ways to Integrate Millennials into the Workforce
At this year’s PMPA National Technical Conference, members Micron and Boston Centerless gave insight into their new and innovative hiring and training processes aimed to appeal to millennials entering the workforce.
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PMPA Member, Imperial, Credits Product Diversity for Longevity
The benefits include being able to ask questions to peers, whether it’s on how we competitively pay, or how we provide bonuses to people on the floor. There are a lot of topics that can be covered, and you can get a range of advice on a local and national level.”
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I Can’t Imagine Being in this Industry and Not ...
During the recently concluded Precision Machining Technology Show and Technology Conference, we got a chance to speak with current members about the benefits they get from their PMPA membership.
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April Index Falls after Strong March
The North Central – West was the fastest growing region in April. It grew for the fourth month in a row.
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Automation for 100 Years
De-Sta-Co celebrates its centenary throughout 2015. Through the years, the company has expanded its product line to reflect changes in the manufacture of automobiles, including robot end effectors and other automation tools.
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Quick Notes for Key Topics
Each issue of Production Machining contains a feature titled “Craftsman’s Cribsheet”--a one-page compendium of "tear-out" ideas about management, technical, quality and regulatory topics.
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Reshoring Initiative Report Shows Positive Job Trends
More than 60,000 manufacturing jobs were brought to the United States by reshoring and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) combined last year, representing a 400 percent increase since 2003.
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It's an App World, Even Ours
In all walks of life these days, apps are springing up to make life easier and more productive. Machining businesses increasingly are no exception.
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