PM Blog
Automated Bore Finish Inspection
Inspection of bores for engine blocks, transmission cases, connecting rods, steering gear cases, and cylinder liners, while necessary to ensure quality surface finishes for effective performance, has historically required an operator to evaluate the finish.
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Technical Member Profile: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom (MCC) was founded in 1984 to market and service the company’s line of Swiss-type turning centers.
Read MorePMPA Tools for Industry-Leading Shops
The Precision Machined Products Association’s brand promise is offering “Tools You Can Use” to its more than 450 member companies.
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Investing in Anticipation
I was intrigued by a recent discussion on the PMPA’s Manufacturing Listserve.
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Determine Equipment Effectiveness
Keeping the "green" lights on is the goal of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
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A Way to Long-Term Productivity
Several months ago I attended our International Dealer Meeting held at EMCO Maier Group headquarters in Hallein, Austria.
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Beating the Competition by Not Making Products
An emphasis on process rather than creating products is the goal for some metalworking companies these days.
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Taking Production and Instruction to the 4th Axis
Rotary tables deliver capabilities needed for this shop to meet customer demands while providing an important training tool as well.
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Economist William Strauss to Look at 2012 Economy at Annual Meeting
Just how will the economy expand in 2012?
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How the PI Helps Vanamatic Develop and Retain the Best Employees
PMPA members are often faced with the problems of finding and retaining skilled machinists.
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Precision Lathe Operations on a CNC Mill
Sometimes a shop doesn’t do enough turning work to justify the purchase of a CNC lathe. But when it needs to produce precision turned parts, even if for a very small lot size, the shop needs a solution.
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