PM Blog
Multitasking Benefits a Process in Many Ways
Multitask machining is the ability to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines.
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Precision Machining Business Index
After tracking the business index’s performance across various technologies and markets in the metalworking industry since December 2006, Gardner Business Media, publisher of Production Machining, is now ready to present the results each month for the precision machining industry. The precision machining business index is a diffusion index that compares business conditions in the current month with the previous month.
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Full Programming for Traditional and Multi-Axis Turning
Many shops that have long operated with traditional turning centers are now rapidly supplementing their processes with multi-axis machines that have the ability to produce complex parts unattended.
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Holder Design Locks Tools in Place
Tough to machine materials, aggressive metal removal rates and long, awkward tool overhangs are machining conditions that require toolholders to perform flawlessly and provide strong gripping force, high precision and vibration control.
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Craftsman's Cribsheet: Perform R&R Studies Only Where Logical
An improperly defined Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) program can drain a company of resources and reduce the effectiveness of the shop.
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Choosing the Right Fire Suppression System for Your Machines
Virtually all modern CNC machines are designed with safety in mind.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College Fills the Gap
Milwaukee Area Technical College, known as MATC, is a comprehensive technical college that offers educational and training opportunities and services to its diverse community through collaboration with partners to advance the lives of its students.
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PMPA Member Embraces Community Engagement
A career in precision machining can be part of a dual path of work and education. A dual track leads to a lifetime of career success.
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VIDEO: Watch Glass Explode!
This really cool video shows slow motion footage of the interesting properties of Prince Rupert's Drop. I see some correlation to work hardening in metalworking operations.
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What Are the Two Most Critical Inputs in Your Quoting Process?
A colleague asked me this question via email the other day.
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Applying Waterjet Micromachining
Scientists are deeply involved in exploring the frontier of micro-abrasive waterjet technology.
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Attention Dreamers and Doers
A total of $250,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs for winners of the two phases of the MT Connect Challenge.
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