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Manufacturing Management: Laura Carter and Britany Dittmer

Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Laura and Britany share their manufacturing journeys to management and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing. 

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Automation

Production Machining’s February 2023 News Highlights

Production Machining’s February 2023 news highlights include creation of automation sector at upcoming manufacturing events, new facilities and organization leaders, WiM partnership for career fairs, expanded reseller network and more.

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5 Questions About Honing

Honing is typically performed to bring bores to a precise size or achieve a specific surface finish. Here, a leading honing equipment manufacturer answers a few commonly asked questions about this process.

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PMPA

What Is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory?

Keeping a large finished stock inventory is the surest way to turn a large fortune into a small one. 

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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining January 2023

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) for Precision Machining indicates that component activity in January looked similar to December.

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Cutting Tools

Micromachining Fundamentals

A number of elements must come together to establish an effective process for machining at a micro level. Here we consider four.

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Automation

Tips for Troubleshooting and Repairing Chip Conveyors

A nonfunctioning chip conveyor can cause a high-production machine to be down for an extended period of time. Here is some troubleshooting advice if you’re having issues with your chip conveyors.

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Measurement

Shop Finds Value in Simple CMM Programming

Icon-driven programming enables all shopfloor personnel to perform CMM inspection, not just those in the quality department.

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ICYMI: Production Machining’s Top 10 Online Articles from 2022

It’s always interesting to learn what articles resonate most with readers. Here’s an overview of which articles got the most clicks on our website last year.

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Turn-Mills

Reinventing the Wheel with Robot-Automated CNC Multitasking

One race team discovers how to efficiently manufacture a new wheel nut design for the next-generation NASCAR stock car with the help of a CNC mill/turn and a built-in robot.

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Dealing With Workplace Dysfunction

Do you manage a toxic work culture? Learn the signs and how to address and overcome these problems quickly to clear the path for a happier and more productive workplace.

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PMPA

Welcome to John Habe IV, PMPA’s New Board President

At the PMPA Annual Meeting held at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, in October 2022, John Habe IV was welcomed as the Board of Directors President.

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