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Parts Cleaning 18 Jan 2005

Breathe Easier With Oil Smoke And Mist Filtration System

Removal of the smoke and mist created by machining oils results in a cleaner plant and a healthier working environment for employees.

7 Jan 2005

Member Profile: The Thuro Companies

The Thuro Companies are a sought-after source for precision component parts and assemblies. The ISO 9001-2000-certified companies serve the automotive, aerospace, linear motion, energy absorption and optics industries.

7 Jan 2005

HSAs: Health Savings Accounts

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are the most recent innovation in healthcare reimbursement. They have generated strong interest among professionals and corporate executives who see the tremendous tax advantage.

7 Jan 2005

Lean Tools To Beat Material Madness

Material price escalations exceeding 100 percent; surcharges on top of surcharges; lead times are in excess of 40 weeks on certain items. What can a precision machined products company do to make the best of this current market maelstrom? How about using lean tools to help minimize the impacts of the current market conditions?

7 Jan 2005

Why Do I Need To Have My Business Valued?

Most people have a good sense for the value of their house or car, but when business owners are asked the question, "What's your business worth?" the overwhelming majority answer, "I don't know."

Automation 14 Dec 2004

Multipurpose Part Conveyor

Most part conveyors will collect machining fluid as it drains from moving parts, but here's one with more versatility.

1 Nov 2004

What It Takes To Achieve Sustainable Success

At a recent district meeting, a question posed to the panelists was, 'What will the 'winners' in our industry look like, who do you think they will be and why?'

1 Nov 2004

Energy Efficiency Equals Money In Your Pocket

You don’t have to have the last name 'Einstein' to figure that energy efficiency equals more money for you and your business. While many of us consider our company’s energy budget to be a fixed cost or a constant variable cost as a fraction of our sales, the fact is both of these mindsets put blinders on our ability to think about energy costs.

1 Nov 2004

PMPA Member Profile: Pacific Precision, Inc.

The company began as a small job shop with two used Swiss screw machines and a brand new Hardinge machining center. Today, the company machines high-precision components for the medical industry, particularly surgical instruments, orthopedic and dental implants, and orthodontic hardware.