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Small-Scale Rotary Broaching
As a broached form gets smaller, tool centering becomes increasingly important and thrust forces less significant. Rather than simply scaling down larger product designs, this company developed a small-scale rotary broaching tool that eliminates the need for an orbiting head and the need to adjust the holder for different tool lengths.
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When To Combine Milling And Turning
Turn/Mill technology enables users to complete a workpiece in a single handling. This article looks at some of the criteria that make application of this multi-tasking productive.
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Gaging Is Baseless Without Standards
Applying gaging standards consistently is the key to quality parts and products.
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Online Communities Can Help Businesses
Online communities have exploded in the past 3 years with membership in the millions, world-wide reach and extraordinary valuation. But what’s begun to come of age recently is the value of these virtual communities to businesses. Regardless of where you stand, you should be very interested in these models because, as they evolve, they will not only affect your business in the future, but if you’re creative, they can help your shop or business.
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The Business Case For Business Travel
As the president of Permac Industries, I find the time to participate in a number of trips sponsored by the PMPA, the local Chamber of Commerce and even the Minnesota governor’s recent trade mission to India. I’ve been to China, Ireland and a host of other destinations, all on business. Is there an expense? You bet. Is there a payoff? Absolutely.
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Member Profile: Peterson Tool Company
Peterson Tool Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of inserted form tools. It pioneered the inserted form tool and continues to develop new products, improve existing ones and explore new processes.
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2008 PMPA Annual Meeting Featured Speaker: Hugh Hewitt
The PMPA is known for high-quality meeting content, including keynote speakers that address issues of concern to the precision machined products industry. At this year’s annual meeting, PMPA will feature nationally syndicated radio show host and best-selling author, Hugh Hewitt.
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Value-Added--A Closer Look
I was pleased with the feedback that we received from readers on our March 2008 article on “Value Added — The Key To Profitability.” Before tackling the points brought up by readers, let’s review what I mean by “value added.”
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A Leaner Shop With CNC
It was a tough decision, but once this company moved forward with the implementation of CNC, it quickly realized the benefits in production times, tolerances and finishes. Most important, though, was the added secondary-op capabilities that brought consistency to the personnel requirements of the shop.
Read MoreSeeing Is Believing
Photos can help tell a more complete story. The Web provides the extra space needed when the pages of a print publication are too limiting. Our coverage of the Westec show is a typical example.
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Linear Motor Basics
A steady increase in practical industrial applications has secured a place for linear motors. Here's an overview of the various types of linear motors and what differentiates them from their rotary counterparts.
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Evaluating Shop Management Systems
Organized shop processes, thorough knowledge of potential system capabilities and careful planning by the right company personnel are keys to acquiring the most suitable shop management system.
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