PM Blog

14 Feb 2014

Tap your Suppliers' Knowledge Base

Whether a small CNC machine shop, a Tier 1, 2 or 3, or the production facility of a mega-corporation, manufacturers want to improve their processes, competitiveness and profitability.

Turning Machines 14 Feb 2014

Machining Complex Workpieces Complete

Multitasking machines deliver many benefits.

Swiss-Types 14 Feb 2014

Shop Opts for Choice in Swiss Machines

Precision CNC (Lancaster, Ohio) is a traditional machine shop that has moved into Swiss machining. From the beginning of its Swiss operation, it has used “combination” machines in its stable of Swiss-types, which offer machining capability with or without a guide bushing. Here’s how and why it uses them.

CAD/CAM 14 Feb 2014

Done Deal

After a long ramp up, CAD software giant Autodesk announced on February 6 that it has completed acquisition of CAM software leader Delcam.

13 Feb 2014

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: What You Need to Consider

“If your shop used, for example, over one truckload of leaded steel, or over four truckloads of 303 stainless steel, or over 42,000 pounds of 360 brass last year, you need to read this.”

13 Feb 2014

Four PMPA Members Honored by STEP Awards

Four PMPA members were honored by the Manufacturing Institute’s second STEP Awards for excellence in manufacturing.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 13 Feb 2014

Technology Advances Automation Trends

Shops of all sizes looking for better efficiency are realizing the benefits of a deeper investment into automation.

13 Feb 2014

Transfer Knowledge and Implement Lessons

“There are so many things that people have learned through experience that are not in books or databases,” says Diane Thielfoldt, co-founder of The Learning Café and PMPA National Technical Conference speaker.

Turning Machines 13 Feb 2014

High Mix, Low Volume Shop Redefines Throughput for Aerospace Parts

Many shops struggle with trial and error, but some companies are lucky enough to discover what works best for their application the first time around.