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PMPA Launches Online HR Management System
The PMPA's newest human resource information and management tool—the PMPA Human Resource Management System (HRMS)—was officially launched during the first week of December 2001.
Read MoreMarketing Committee Releases Revised Buyer's Guide
The Precision Machined Products Association's marketing committee recently revised its Buyer's Guide, which has been fully updated to include the latest information on the purchasing of precision machined products. The committee released this document via the PMPA Web site, and it is available to purchasers of precision machined products worldwide.
Read MoreSecondary Machining--Without The Tears
This automated machining cell is reaping the advantages of balanced operations—and avoiding most of the problems that usually go with it.
Read MoreModular Deburring . . . And More
The machine this company has designed and built was created for use in its own shop. It uses a modular approach to deburring and several other bench-type secondary operations.
Read MoreNo Guide Bushing On A Swiss-type?
Like much of the metalworking lexicon, often our words fail to adequately describe, or keep up with, our technological innovations. The truth is, in the business of making precision parts it really doesn't matter much if a lathe is a turning center or a mill is a machining center.
Read MoreBar Feeder System Raises Throughput For Medical Machining
This manufacturer, a provider of manufacturing services and supply chain management solutions to the medical device industry, has a long history of producing small, intricately machined components.
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How To Automate Your Shop
A fully integrated shop management system will help attract new customers, deal with constant change and manufacture more cost effectively.
Read MoreWhen Quality Demands Clean Parts
A critical quality issue of many parts is their final condition after manufacturing. They must be oil-free and completely clean. Meeting or not meeting these conditions can make them usable or scrap.
Read MoreSteel Users Testify At ITC 201 Hearing
Three members of the Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC) testified recently during the 'injury phase' of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 201 investigation hearings. They pointed out that access to steel imports is critical to the survival of steel consuming industries in the United States, and they urged the commission to consider the impact of import restrictions on consuming industries.
Read MorePMPA Hands Out Awards
At the annual meeting, awards were handed out to individuals and companies. The Gold Micrometer Award was presented to T.R. Phillips, president of Pacific Precision, Inc. (San Dimas, California).
Read MoreLinear Motors On Multis
A primary objective for multi-spindle screw machines, or any metalcutting machine tool, is to accurately and rapidly deliver a cutting tool to a workpiece while precisely controlling its cutting action.
Read MoreEvolving From Cam Multi-Spindles To CNC
There are thousands of cam-driven multi-spindles out in the field producing millions of parts 24 hours a day. And while there may always be a place for these machines when high volumes of relatively loose-tolerance parts are required, the tide is turning. CNC multi-spindles have emerged as a viable alternative now.
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