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Craftsman's Cribsheet: What Does Ductility Mean?
The ability of a material to deform plastically without fracturing is called ductility.
Read MoreTraining the Next Generation: Polygon Presents Engineering Awards at Lee Virtual School
Many wonder how young people today can be positively influenced to pursue engineering careers and fill the skills gap in manufacturing.
Read MoreC&M Screw Machine Products Embraces Change to be a Better Partner
In 1981, at age 24, Victor DaCruz and a business partner bought a small machine shop and started C&M Screw Machine Products Inc. to primarily serve the Jacob’s Chuck Manufacturing Company where Mr. DaCruz has appreciated.
Read MoreDevelopments for Higher Precision in Ultrasonic Cleaning
Today's high-tech automated systems meet exacting standards.
Read MoreHow to Choose and Use Styli
The variety of probe applications on machine tools, CMMs, comparative gages and portable arms makes correct selection of styli usage essential for efficient, reliable and accurate measurement. Here are some key points that can be helpful in choosing the best measurement solution.
Read MoreA Parts Cleaning Q&A
For 15 years, Dave Peterson has been authoring the bi-monthly Cleaning Clinic column for our sister publication, Products Finishing. Many of the situations can be common in production machining shops as well and may be worth a look here in PM. Here are some recent questions.
Read MoreCAM System Aids with Productivity and Simplifies Complex Parts
In the case of Webber Metal Products, upgrading the CAM system was all it needed in order to increase productivity and simplify complex part production.
Read MoreHigh Pressure Coolant is Efficient for Some Applications
Although you may know why coolant is important during a machining operation, you might not know why the amount of pressure behind the coolant is critical.
Read MoreJoin Your Peers in San Antonio
From February 28 to March 1, the PMPA (Precision Machined Products Association) is holding its annual Management Update Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Read MoreJanuary Index Flat since September
The annual rate of change continued to grow at a strong rate, but it decelerated for the fourth month in a row.
Read MoreJohn Detterbeck to Present at PMTS Knowledge Center
The “Understanding Chip Formation” Knowledge Center on Tuesday, April 21, at PMTS, will cover what skilled machinists need to understand when the tool is in the cut.
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