PM Blog
Giving Thanks
Most of us working in manufacturing, particularly here in the U.S., have a lot to be thankful for this year. Here is a list of five things that quickly jump to mind for which I’m thankful in my professional life.
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Teaching Manufacturing at High Schools is Becoming Popular
“With this class, I have the motivation ... It’s a way out, I don’t want to be working at McDonald’s.”
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Learn More about Deburring as a Critical Post-Machining Operation
Visit PM's Deburring Zone for articles, product write-ups and suppliers related to deburring.
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'Make the Leap' at Okuma's Technology Showcase Event
A trip to Okuma headquarters in Charlotte, depending on where you live, might be a respite come December 9-10 when the company hosts its technology showcase.
Read MoreSuperfinishing to the Rescue
Increasingly tight tolerances between mating surfaces, especially on wear parts, call for additional processing.
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Another Look at Skiving
Although recognized as one of the oldest and most efficient methods for producing long and slender parts and others on screw machines, skiving is still often avoided because many layout and setup personnel and operators lack sufficient knowledge to successfully apply the process.
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Maximizing the Ultrasonic Cleaning Process
Ideal for precision cleaning, this process works best when customized to meet the needs of each particular application.
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A Standard Approach to Classifying Burrs
Variations in the definition of a burr created problems for shops trying to provide deburring solutions and for customers trying to figure out what solutions to look for.
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Family Business Finds ERP Software Tailored to its Needs
When Jim Roberts and the rest of the management team at Roberts Automatic Products decided that they had to purchase an ERP software system for their growing company, it was anything but an easy decision.
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Acoustic Emission Sensing Improves Productivity and Prolongs Grinding Wheel Life
In production of precision metal parts such as automotive or aerospace components, grinding to precise tolerances is of utmost importance.
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Adding Swiss to the Machining Mix
Augmenting this Ohio shop’s machining center based-business with Swiss-type machining capability speaks to trends within the metalworking industry. And it’s working well.
Read MoreI Meet the Nicest People
With many miles and too many years under my belt, it is still a thrill to get into the field to meet and learn from America’s “makers” and pass some of that on to you.
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