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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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The One Thing I Know for Sure
Revisiting what has worked during the past year will help you sustain your company this year.
Read MorePMPA 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.
Read MoreWhy Not Ask Why?
In manufacturing today, the word “why” may be the single most powerful weapon to weather the current recession.
Read MoreKeeper 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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Multitasking Technology for Turn/Mill Lathes Evolves
From a few live tools on a turing center turret, turn-mill has developed into true multitasking machining.
Read MoreDon't Blame the Workholding
Understanding all aspects of the production process and considering how they interact is the only way to ensure problems are addressed appropriately and proper solutions can be put into place.
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Drag Finishing: Surface Finishing of Delicate Parts
For complex parts with high surface finish specs, production deburring and surface prep can be done using the Drag Finishing process.
Read MoreESOP Fiduciary Concerns in Change-of-Control Transactions
Fiduciaries of many ESOPs are now considering new transactions.
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Have Guitars, Will Travel
The two bands that performed at last month’s PMPA Technical Conference aren’t "metal" bands, but their guitarists both work with metals every day. JoBreen is an acoustic trio that includes Brian Adams of R. F.
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Are You Charging or Recharging
It goes without saying that shops and plants around the U. S. are facing intense economic and business pressures.
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