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Cool Kids in Calgary
Even in these poor economic times, there are problems that simply will not go away. Specifically, I’m talking about the shortage of skilled workers for manufacturing and many other so called trades.
Read MoreSupply Chain Risk, Volatility Offer Opportunity
Use your Web site and other marketing channels to promote your value to companies and prospects in the context of stability and reliability.
Read MoreBe a Product Inventor
If you manufacture things, be sure that it is a product that is "meaningfully unique" and differentiates/distances you from your competition.
Read MoreDetermine Passivation of Stainless
Properly cleaned stainless steel is naturally protected from corrosion by a thin, passive film. But this passive layer can be removed or scratched. A passivation meter measures the surface potential under controlled conditions.
Read MoreDon't Chase Variability with CAM
A recent study showed that mechanical SuperTuning of a moderately priced CNC machine could dramatically improve volumetric positioning accuracy.
Read MoreSaving Energy with Air Gages
New technologies are available that allow the user to save as much as 40 percent in direct costs by conserving energy on air gages.
Read MoreWipe Away Rough Surfaces
Not only do wiper inserts accomplish smooth surfaces—and if the material allows, they will eliminate a grinding operation—but these additional radii are also designed to double the feed rates of roughing and semi-finishing operations while achieving the specified surface finishes.
Read MoreSustainable Business
Beneath the din of bad economic news on TV and in the business pages, if you listen carefully, you’ll hear another theme: Sustainability.
Read MoreOf Golf and Manufacturing
Golf shots, like the workpieces found in metalworking shops, can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
Read MoreCzech Out This New CNC Multi-Spindle
A new CNC multi-spindle is available in the U.S. for the first time. Manufactured in the Czech Republic, it has a long pedigree in Europe, but has been reletively unknown here--until now.
Read MoreAl Horner to Discuss Business Strategy and Profitability at PMPA Annual Meeting
"Improving profits" will be the focus of Al Horner’s presentation at the PMPA Annual Meeting in Savannah, Ga. Mr. Horner will share his knowledge of the subject at the meeting’s Sunday morning business session on October 25.
Read MoreA Letter from the PMPA President, PMPA 76th Annual Meeting
Dear Industry Colleague:We’ve seen unprecedented spending by the federal government in recent months under the new administration. That includes plans to implement a public option for healthcare coverage.
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