PM Blog

18 Sep 2009

Sub-Harmonic Energy for Stress Relief

One vibration stress relief process that has experienced consistently successful results in the metalworking industry uses what is called sub-harmonic technology.

Workholding 18 Sep 2009

Proper Workholding Selection

An in-depth look at the overall application is the best way to determine the most suitable workholding for a job. Experienced workholding engineers can play an important role in the selection process.

18 Sep 2009

Time for Some Rational Optimism

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of playing defense.

CNC & Machine Controls 18 Sep 2009

Upgrading Rotary Transfer Machines on the Shop Floor

Smart manufacturers are using slower production demand to upgrade efficiency of their rotary transfer machines. This story looks at a Cleveland area integrator that can do the job in weeks and without removing machines from the shop.

17 Sep 2009

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.

17 Sep 2009

Hard Turning Isn’t Hard

For shops looking for a viable and cost-effective alternative to grinding without sacrificing efficiency or quality, hard turning is worth consideration.

Workholding 17 Sep 2009

Collets Offer Quality Consistency

Quality consistency is a crucial characteristic to have for a shop to succeed. Producing such work for customers requires quality consistency inside the shop as well, including everything from shop management to the machines’ tooling and workholding.

26 Aug 2009

Supply 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.

25 Aug 2009

Be 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.

Measurement 24 Aug 2009

Determine 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.