PM Blog

15 Apr 2015

Rethinking Manufacturing with Digital Knowledge

As many thousands of machinists make their way toward well-earned retirements, how many recognize how much those jobs have shifted toward acquiring, using and storing machining knowledge digitally?

15 Apr 2015

The Softer Side of Metalworking

Companies are realizing that there is a softer side to metalworking that includes providing its people the communication tools to be invested in the business.

Machining Centers & Milling Machines 15 Apr 2015

Moving Forward with Self-Directed Work Teams

We all deal with change in different ways. It’s critical to first, recognize, and next, do something constructive about it. The Ohio shop is well on its way on both fronts.

15 Apr 2015

How Chemistry Determines Machinability: Manganese Sulfides

The manganese and sulfur content shown on the cert determine the volume fraction of manganese sulfides in the steel.

15 Apr 2015

PMPA Government Advocacy: What is at Stake in Washington?

The federal government affects every aspect of your business.

Workforce Development 15 Apr 2015

PMPA Education Foundation Awards Grant to Thaddeus Stevens College

Michael Gammache, from Machined Products Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a 1974 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Graduate, delivered an $8,500 gift from the Precision Machined Products Association Education Foundation Fund granted to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Machine Tool and Technology program.

15 Apr 2015

Fordsell's Journey

Founded in 1946, Fordsell Machine Products began as a supplier of single-spindle, screw-machine parts.

15 Apr 2015

Prosperity in 2015: If You Dare

This year and next year are poised to be very profitable years for our shops, employees and industry, if we have the courage to manage our businesses, rather than just avoid the challenges.

15 Apr 2015

Methods Sponsors Wentworth Institute Capstone Project

Methods Machine Tools Inc. sponsored a senior year capstone project for several electromechanical engineering students. The students designed an infeed system for automated cell projects.

13 Apr 2015

Delcam Waives Fees for Organizations Incorporating its Software

Recognizing the need for more technical training to be offered in order to bridge the skills gap, Delcam is waiving all fees for any non-profit organization incorporating its FeatureCAM and Delcam for SolidWorks CAM software in its manufacturing education programs.