PM Blog

Turning Machines

Hard Turning and Grinding on a Single Machine

Combining multiple technologies on a single machine makes the machining process more complex, but the advantages of consistent integration of such functionality can be worth the effort.

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Impact Markers Support Green Manufacturing

Impact marking provides an environmentally friendly, cost-effective solution to the issues of traceability and tracking of parts and production processes.

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Adjusting to Unleaded

 A move is afoot to get lead out of plumbing pipes and fixtures that carry potable water. It's the law in California and could be to your state.

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How Success Happens

Manufacturing can survive and remain a vital cog in our economy, but it takes hard work…  

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Is an Equity Recapitalization Right for You?

It can enable you to take some chips off the table now and maximize the value of your business over time…  

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Technical Member Profile: 2L Technoogies

2L Technologies is one of the newest members of the PMPA, having been founded in 2008. However, the company’s roots go back more than 30 years.

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CAD/CAM

Macro Programming

In recent years, macro programs have been created to replace the practice of writing a separate program for every part number. The reason: Macro programs react to geometric variations across broad part families and therefore are more efficient compared with NC programs that are dedicated to particular parts.

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The One Thing I Know for Sure

 Revisiting what has worked during the past year will help you sustain your company this year.  

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PMPA Discount Shipping Program Adds UPS Freight

The PMPA Discount Shipping Program recently announced the addition of UPS Freight to its stable of carriers for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. "UPS Freight is another great carrier choice now available to PMPA members," says Harry Centa, program manager for PartnerShip, the Ohio-based organization that administers the program for PMPA.

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Why Not Ask Why?

In manufacturing today, the word “why” may be the single most powerful weapon to weather the current recession.

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Keeper of the Flame

Have you ever wondered where the metalworking technology you use daily came from? After all, somebody had to invent the machines and tools from which our machines and tools evolved.

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Practical Deburring Provides Cost Savings

Because Jagemann Stamping was using manual deburring, which is not a controlled process, can cause injury and is costly, the company decided to search for a new deburring process.

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