PM Blog

29 Dec 2014

Learn More about Swiss-Type Machines

In the Swiss-Type Zone, you will find articles, columns, new product announcements, case studies, video and blog posts related to the Swiss-type machines, as well as new products and suppliers.

Workforce Development 24 Dec 2014

Teaching Swiss Skills to Apprentices

Joseph Binkert AG, Swiss distributor for 600 Group, recently contributed equipment to the Swiss Skills championships and other training organizations.

22 Dec 2014

Print and Web Sourcing at Your Fingertips

Businesses must buy things. It’s a necessary part of doing business.

Workforce Development 22 Dec 2014

US Should Consider German Apprenticeship Model

The German apprenticeship model is effective in Germany. But can it be successfully transplanted here? “The Atlantic” recently posted an article discussing the German Apprenticeship model.

19 Dec 2014

US Metalworking Continues Making the Cut

A recent joint release from the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) reports cutting tool consumption for U.S. manufacturers was up 9.7 percent in October.

18 Dec 2014

NLRB Action Will Hurt Manufacturing Employees and Employers

On Friday, December 12, the NLRB released the “Ambush Election” rule, which limits the amount of time employees have to consider whether or not to join a union to as little as 10-14 days, down from an average of 56 days.

17 Dec 2014

Witzig & Frank Re-Enters U.S. Market

FFG Werke GmbH’s Witzig & Frank brand has renewed its partnership with Hydromat Inc., combining their matching portfolios of high volume metal cutting solutions for the automotive communications, medical, aerospace, plumbing, and general machining industries.

Shop Management Software 15 Dec 2014

ERP Software Assists Companies with Day-to-Day Operations

The characteristics that make a manufacturing company great are not only the quality of the products that are produced on a shop floor, but also how quickly these products are turned around to the customers.

15 Dec 2014

New Materials Allow More Endurance for Steel Turning Inserts

In this white paper, real machine shop challenges are referenced, as well as how these obstacles were dealt with. A new insert grade has proven its endurance and is now available to manufacturers.

9 Dec 2014

The Meaning of Ductility

In order to successfully deal with ductile materials, strategies such as chip control features on inserts, wiper style inserts, through tool coolant, interrupted cuts, chip breakers, and high pressure coolant can be considered.