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3 Threading Options for Holemaking
Thorough analysis before selecting and committing to tooling will produce quality holemaking in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Here's a look at three ways to cut threads.
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Three Reasons Why Mechanical Properties of Cold-Drawn Steel Can Vary
Why do the mechanical properties on different shipments of the same size and grade of steel vary so much?
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Technical Member Profile: Horn USA Inc.
Horn USA Inc. is the United States representative of Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrik Paul Horn GmbH, which was founded in Germany in 1969.
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Three Commitments for Sustainable Success
We have all learned that the capability to make things is not what drives the market for our products.
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Implementing Wiper Inserts to Maximize Productivity
This article looks at how wiper technology improves surface finish in turning operations.
Read MoreRead In to Digital Readout
Recently, I came across an article online from Production Machining that sums up five options that are cited to produce higher productivity in a shop. The first option jumped out as something I could pass on to my readers: “Add a digital readout (DRO) to any mill, lathe or grinder currently without one.”
Read MoreWhy a Y Axis?
As machine tool capabilities have advanced, many builders are offering Y-axis capabilities to turning centers and multitasking machines.
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OSHA Noise Reinterpretation Follow-UP
In the January issue of Production Machining, the PMPA section began with an article explaining the OSHA proposed reinterpretation of the definition of “feasible” in the Noise regulations.
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PMPA--What's in it for You?
Ask PMPA members what they value about their PMPA membership and the first thing they are likely to tell you about is “Networking.” Our National Technical Conference is a prime example of the kind of networking they are talking about.
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Value-Adding Products are at Home at PMTS
This April will be my third visit to Columbus, Ohio, as an exhibitor at the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS). My first trip in 2005 was the launch of our company, Razorform Tools, and my first manufacturing trade show of any sort.
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Strategy, Execution, High-Performing Teams
The Corps Group is excited to be a part of the 2011 Precision Machined Products Association’s (PMPA) National Technical Conference.
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Automation, Parts Cleaning and Coolant Filtration in One System
As bids came in for new systems for plant automation, parts cleaning and deburring, as well as centralized coolant filtration systems for the company's engine block and head production line, Cummins found that Dürr Ecoclean could handle all three tasks.
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