PM Blog

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Delivering relevant content to a targeted audience is and has always been the job description of a trade magazine editor.

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A Swiss Shop’s Next Generation

The shallow talent pool of available skilled machinists can be an even bigger obstacle to the shop that is rapidly growing. Perhaps the best solution is to attack the problem from within.

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Hard Turning Versus Grinding

Hard turning is often considered a replacement for grinding operations or as a pre-grinding process.

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Basics

Metalworking Vacuum Cleaners: One Type Does Not Fit All

As the metalworking industry becomes more specialized, so does the equipment that cleans it. But as diverse as the industry is, it should come as no surprise that there is no single vacuum that can handle all of its requirements.

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Hire an Intern to Solve Skilled Labor Shortage

MTCareers.org contains resumes from students searching for internships.

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Correct Handling Preserves Straightness

Straightness is critical for holding position and tolerances on today’s highly engineered medical, aerospace, automotive and electronic parts.

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CAD/CAM

Mastercam Software is Driven with PMPA Member Needs in Mind

Mastercam, developed by CNC Software Inc., is the most widely used CAD/CAM software in the world.

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What Gives Your Shop Traction?

Technology, knowledge, staff capabilities and scale are four determinants of our shop's traction.

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CAD/CAM

Verisurf Celebrates 20 Years of Metrology

Verisurf Software Inc., worldwide supplier of 3D measurement solutions to manufacturers, announces 20 years of metrology software development.

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Lean

5 Buyer Decisions That Increase Costs

These five factors can unnecessarily add costs or delays to a precision machined part: small order quantities, material selection, special diameter holes, close tolerances, unnecessarily fine surface finish.

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Multitasking Capabilities Help Shop Stay Ahead of Orders

With the new Okuma CNC lathe multitasking production center, this company is increasing the size of its net, going after new markets, taking a hard look at aerospace engine coolers and a large array of medical applications.

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Automation

Robot Mayhem Returns to Indy

Indianapolis will once again host mayhem in the ring when student-designed robot gladiators collide at the 2013 National Robotics League (NRL) Championships.

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